5 Delicious Breakfast Recipes with 5 Ingredients (or less!)

Published on June 13, 2021

For most people, eating breakfast in the morning is a great way to boost metabolism and kickstart their day. It is important to eat a nutritious breakfast and sometimes this can seem overwhelming and time consuming. Check out these quick and easy 5-ingredient-or-less breakfast ideas to take the stress out of making breakfast. All of these recipes have more than 10 grams of protein per serving too!

Cottage Cheese & Raspberries

Recipe makes 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
• 2 tbsp hemp hearts

Directions:

1. Add cottage cheese to a bowl and top with raspberries and hemp hearts. Enjoy!

Gut Friendly Avocado Toast

Recipe makes 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of sprouted grain bread (or gluten-free bread)
• 2 slices turkey bacon
• 1/2 avocado (sliced)
• 1/4 cup sauerkraut

Directions:

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the turkey bacon until cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
2. Toast your bread and top evenly with the sliced avocado, turkey bacon and sauerkraut. Enjoy!

Strawberry Banana Chia Pudding

Recipe makes 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup plain coconut milk
• 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/4 cup strawberries (chopped)
• 1/4 banana (sliced)

Directions:

1. Combine coconut milk, protein powder and chia seeds in a container and refrigerate overnight.
2. When ready to serve, top with chopped strawberries and bananas.

Chicken Breakfast Sausages

Recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 lb extra lean ground chicken
• 1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
• Sprinkle of salt (to taste)
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, parsley, garlic and salt.
3. Using your hands, form mixture into small patties and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and enjoy!

Protein Packed Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Recipe makes 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup quick oats
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup egg whites
• 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
• 1 tsp chia seeds

Directions:

1. In a small pot, combine the oats, water and egg whites and stir until fluffy and cooked.
2. Transfer to a bowl and top with peanut butter and chia seeds. Enjoy!

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