18 Breakfasts for When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking

Don't skip the most important meal of the day!

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Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora's passion for cooking began early on as a young girl, working in the kitchen at her father's Greek diner in Brooklyn, NY. Her recipes have appeared on Delish, Spruce Eats, Today.com, Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon, Dinnerly, Simply Recipes, and in various cookbooks.
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Published February 01, 2026
Theodora Kaloudis
Three jars of peach cobbler overnight oats topped with diced peaches and granola two spoons placed on the table beside them

Simply Recipes / Molly Allen

If the idea of cooking breakfast during the busy week feels like too much, we've got your solution. We've gathered a delicious spread of no-cook, minimal-prep recipes that will help get your day started right. They can all be assembled in 10 minutes or less and are several options that can be made ahead—we've made sure to highlight key prep-ahead details. From protein-packed smoothies and decadent overnight oats to creamy yogurt parfaits, these are breakfasts you won't want to skip.

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  • Tiramisu Overnight Oats

    Jar of tiramisu overnight oats topped with Greek yogurt, mini chocolate chips, and cocoa powder on a small plate with two spoons, and in the surroundings, a bowl of mini chocolate chips, and a wooden board with a glass of coffee, a glass of milk, and the jar lid

    Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer

    "This recipe is for one single serving or two small servings of overnight oats, but it’s incredibly easy to scale up if you’re making breakfast for the family or want to meal prep for the week. Overnight oats keep well for four days, so you can make four batches on Sunday night and enjoy them all week long." —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  • Blueberry Smoothie

    Blueberry breakfast smoothie on a tray along with fresh fruit and vegetables.
    Alison Bickel

    "Even though this smoothie is pretty quick to whiz together, a little advanced prep never hurts, and it will make your morning go that much more smoothly (no pun intended). You can either prep the ingredients for one smoothie the night before or batch prep and freeze the ingredients so you can blend some up as needed." —Katie Morford, Recipe Developer

  • 2-Ingredient Overnight Oats

    Two glass ramekins with overnight oats, topped with fresh berries, with a small bowl of berries in the background

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    "You can customize this recipe with little effort. I tend to open the jar the next morning and top it with a couple of spoonfuls of Greek yogurt and a handful of berries if I have them. At this point, I’ve spent a total of five minutes on breakfast, but it feels special!" —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  • Coffee Smoothie

    Creamy mocha coffee smoothie with a straw and set on a white plate with coffee beans next to it.
    Alison Bickel

    "In a nutshell, this creamy concoction tastes like a frosty mocha shake, only a little on the lighter side since no ice cream is involved. It’s just sweet enough and delivers a mellow coffee flavor with a chocolate undertone thanks to the addition of cocoa powder." —Katie Morford, Recipe Developer

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  • Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats

    Three jars of peach cobbler overnight oats topped with diced peaches and granola two spoons placed on the table beside them

    Simply Recipes / Molly Allen

    "The beauty of this recipe is that you’re able to meal prep multiple servings in a matter of minutes. These overnight oats can be assembled up to four days ahead of time, giving you three days’ worth of individual breakfasts or several servings for the family. Store them individually in sealed jars in the fridge." —Molly Allen, Recipe Developer

  • Peach Smoothie

    Peaches ‘n’ cream smoothie topped with sliced peaches and fresh fruit and a second smoothie around the glass.
    Alison Bickel

    "Smoothies are a quick snack or breakfast, but they can be even faster if you prep ahead of time. Measure out the peaches and banana for as many batches of smoothies as you’d like and place in labeled individual freezer bags. You can even prep the other ingredients up to a day beforehand." —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  • Almond Butter Date Balls

    Alison Conklin

    "These date balls keep great in the fridge, covered, for a couple of weeks. I’ve kept them longer than that, mostly when I was recipe testing and forgot they were in there, but honestly most of the time they go pretty quickly." —Carrie Havranek, Recipe Developer

  • 4-Ingredient Tropical Berry Smoothie

    Two glasses of purple smoothies with green straws placed on a white surface

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    "For the best texture experience, serve your smoothie straight out of the blender while it’s still thick and frosty. It’ll still be good after it’s thawed (up to two days in the fridge is fine), but it does get thinner in consistency. I keep any leftovers in a glass jar and give it a good shake before pouring, as smoothies can sometimes settle and separate in the fridge." —Coco Morante, Recipe Developer

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  • Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Parfait

    Layered yogurt and pumpkin dessert topped with pecans in a glass

    Simply Recipes / Anne Wolf

    "Pumpkin pie filling is a one-stop shop for that seasonal flavor—it's already blended with warming spices, vanilla, sweetener, and a pinch of salt. You'll find it in the baking aisle of just about every grocery store during the fall, and it does all the heavy lifting in this quick-fix breakfast that delivers maximum cozy with minimal effort." —Anne Wolf, Recipe Developer

  • 3-Ingredient Smoothie

    A short glass filled with a pink smoothie and a white paper straw with light pink polka dots

    Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph

    "I use plain kefir because I don’t like my smoothies too sweet. Depending on your sweet tooth, you have options! Kefir comes in various flavors, including vanilla, which is a great choice here for a less tart smoothie. Blueberry or strawberry would be good, too." —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  • Grab-and-Go Oatmeal Chia Cups

    Sally Vargas

    "You can make as many or as few of these oatmeal cups as you like. They keep well for about 5 days in the refrigerator." —Sally Vargas, Recipe Developer

  • How To Make The Best Detox Smoothie

    Trent Lanz

    "If you're making a smoothie in the morning to drink later in the day (or the night before to drink in the morning), you can still get a lot of goodness from your ingredients. Seal the smoothie in a jar right after making it, store it in the fridge, and then shake it up again before enjoying." —Tess Masters, Recipe Developer

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  • Make-Ahead Breakfast Tiramisu

    Plate with a serving of tiramisu topped with cocoa powder and a fork placed on the side small piece removed from the dessert

    Simply Recipes / Micah Siva

    "I like to use high-protein Greek yogurt for this breakfast. Not only does it help keep me satiated, but it is thicker than the average yogurt—crucial to making this tiramisu hold its shape. Using a higher fat content yogurt will also help ensure easy slicing or scooping." —Micah Siva, Recipe Developer

  • Strawberry Almond Oat Smoothie

    Two tall breakfast smoothies in tall glasses. One has a sprig of mint on top. Clockwise around the glasses are sliced strawberries, a spoon with the pink smoothie on it. Lastly, are two bright pink straws behind the glass.
    Sally Vargas | Art Banner Credit: Elena Resko

    "Uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats give you the best texture in this smoothie, but if you don’t mind a coarser texture, you could use steel-cut oats. Quick-cooking oats are fine too, but make sure they don’t have any additives." —Sally Vargas, Recipe Developer

  • 5-Ingredient Energy Balls

    Overhead view of a clear glass bowl of fourteen energy balls on a marble counter

    Simply Recipes / Meghan Splawn

    "Making these energy balls takes just one bowl and about 10 minutes—and if you opt to weigh your ingredients, you don’t even need measuring cups." —Meghan Splawn, Recipe Developer

  • Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

    Simple peanut butter banana smoothie topped with sliced bananas and a bunch of bananas and a small container of peanut butter behind it.
    Alison Bickel

    "Making this smoothie with a frozen banana is key. The banana lends natural sweetness, and when frozen, does wonders for the texture." —Katie Morford, Recipe Developer

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  • 4-Ingredient Muesli

    Overhead shot of a bowl of muesli with a spoon, and milk getting poured in from a glass

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    "No matter how we make it, it's quick, satisfying, and almost keeps my kids full until lunch. Best of all, it's one less morning responsibility! Everyone just has to grab a spoon and enjoy." —Kris Osborne, Recipe Developer

  • Strawberry Banana Smoothie

    A glass with a strawberry banana smoothie and strawberry and banana fruits in the background

    Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

    "My favorite ingredient to use in smoothies is frozen, ripe banana. When I say ripe, I mean lots of spots, a bit mushy, and riper than most people like to eat fresh." —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

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