Breakfast and brunch · Everyday
Three Clean and Simple Breakfasts
Three practical breakfast formulas: berry overnight oats, savory avocado toast, and a yogurt-fruit crunch bowl.
Jump to recipe15 min prep · 5 min cook
Before you start
- Toast nuts and seeds in a dry skillet for 3 minutes to deepen their flavor.
- Prepare two or three jars of overnight oats at once for faster mornings.
Complete recipe
Three Clean and Simple Breakfasts
3 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup mixed berries
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 slice whole-grain bread
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 small apple, chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted nuts or seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Lemon, salt, and black pepper
Step-by-step instructions
- For berry overnight oats, combine oats, milk, chia, berries, and half the honey in a jar. Refrigerate at least 4 hours and stir before eating.
- For avocado toast, toast the bread. Mash avocado with lemon and salt, spread it on top, and finish with black pepper.
- Cook the egg to your preference until the white is set; place it on the avocado toast.
- For the yogurt bowl, spoon yogurt into a bowl and top with chopped apple, toasted nuts or seeds, and remaining honey.
- Use these formulas as a starting point, swapping seasonal fruit, seed butter, or cooked grains while keeping a balance of fiber, protein, and satisfying fat.
Tips for the best results
- Toast nuts and seeds in a dry skillet for 3 minutes to deepen their flavor.
- Prepare two or three jars of overnight oats at once for faster mornings.
Make ahead, storage, and leftovers
Overnight oats keep refrigerated for 3 days. Assemble avocado toast and yogurt bowls immediately before eating.
Frequently asked questions
Can these breakfasts be dairy-free?
Use unsweetened plant milk and plant-based yogurt; choose varieties with useful protein and little added sugar.
What can replace the egg?
Top the toast with white beans, chickpeas, or hemp seeds for a plant-based option.