15+ No-Cook Breakfast Recipes That Aren’t Smoothies

Start your morning off on a healthy note with these easy breakfasts full of flavorful and healthy ingredients, like yogurt, oats and fruit. You won’t find any smoothies here, so your trusty blender can take a break without you missing out. Try options like our Banana Overnight Oats or Chai Chia Pudding for a tasty and nutritious no-cook breakfast!

Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait

Alexandra Shytsman


This strawberry parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, strained yogurt and crunchy granola for an easy breakfast. Pack the parfait in a Mason jar for a healthy breakfast on the go.

Banana Overnight Oats

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Chai Chia Pudding

Switch up your morning oatmeal routine with this so-easy chia pudding recipe. This healthy breakfast recipe has all the warm, spicy flavors of chai topped with creamy bananas and crunchy pistachios for added flavor and texture.

Blueberries with Lemon Cream

Blending vanilla yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese creates a luscious cream to layer with blueberries, though any fresh berry can be used in this recipe.

Cinnamon-Roll Overnight Oats

Diana Chistruga


It takes just minutes to assemble this healthy no-cook breakfast, and you’ll have meal-prepped grab-and-go breakfasts on hand for the rest of the week.

Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

For breakfast, snack or a healthy dessert, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating.

Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana

Jelly is delicious, but nothing beats the natural sweetness of a nutritious banana. It’s the perfect addition to creamy peanut butter and a crisp slice of fiber-rich toast.

Mocha Overnight Oats

Give your oatmeal an energy kick with this coffee-drink-flavored overnight oats recipe. Chocolate, walnuts, maple and cacao nibs make give this healthy breakfast luxurious flavor.

Berry Chia Pudding

Chia seeds are a good source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, plus they have fiber, iron and calcium. Here they’re mixed with a fruity base and refrigerated until the chia seeds expand to form a thick, creamy texture similar to tapioca. 

Green Fruit Salad

Serve this refreshing fruit salad featuring juicy melon, grapes and kiwi on its own or with other colorblock fruit salads (like red, purple and orange) for a fun crowd-pleasing rainbow side dish.

Chocolate-Raspberry Breakfast Banana Split

Carson Downing

This fun, breakfast-friendly twist on a banana split swaps in yogurt for ice cream. Using strained yogurt (e.g., Greek-style or skyr) provides more protein for staying power. Plus, its thicker consistency holds its shape better to resemble a scoop of ice cream. Raspberries and peanuts give this PB&J vibes.

White Bean & Avocado Toast

Mashed avocado and white beans make for a fiber-rich and creamy topping for a slice of toast. Try it for a quick breakfast or snack.

Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey

A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It’s the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized.

Mango Coconut Chia Pudding

Switch up your morning oatmeal routine with this so-easy chia pudding recipe. Creamy mango and coconut combine in this healthy breakfast recipe for a taste of the tropics.

Baby Kale Breakfast Salad with Quinoa & Strawberries

Fruit, whole grains and greens for breakfast? Yes! Start your day off right with this breakfast salad recipe and you’ll knock out half of your daily veggie quota with the first meal of the day.

Granola & Yogurt Breakfast Popsicles

These fun yogurt pops studded with fresh berries make a great on-the-go breakfast for a busy morning; perfect for kids and adults alike.

Rice Cakes with Peanut Butter

Top multigrain rice cakes with creamy peanut butter for a nutritious snack with protein and fiber to keep you feeling full.

Smoked Salmon Breakfast Wraps

This take on lox and cream cheese uses whole wheat tortillas instead of the traditional bagels.

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