10 No-Cook Breakfasts Perfect For Summer (2024)

Whipping creamy Greek yogurt with a frozen banana gives you a froyo-like treat without any added sugar. Top with fresh cherries, nutty pecans, and earthy cacao, and you get breakfast's answer to the ice cream sundae.

SERVINGS:1

¾ c nonfat Greek yogurt
1 med frozen banana, cut into chunks
¼ c cherries, pitted and halved
1 Tbsp chopped pecans
1 tsp cacao

1. COMBINEthe yogurt and banana in a food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl.
2. TOPthe yogurt mixture with the cherries, pecans, and cacao. Serve.

NUTRITION(per serving) 380 cal, 21 g pro, 61 g carb, 13 g fiber, 34 g sugars, 7 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 65 mg sodium

Thick enough to eat with a spoon, this cold, refreshing berry blend is a surprising take on the average smoothie. (If you love smoothie bowls, you will definitely want to try these 5 recipes from Prevention Premium.) A sprinkle of nuts and seeds adds a protein boost (not to mention a rather pretty color contrast).

SERVINGS: 1

¾ c blueberries
¾ c blackberries
½ med banana
3 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk
2 Tbsp chopped pistachios
1 tsp hemp seeds
1 tsp sesame seeds

1. COMBINE blueberries, blackberries, and banana in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding enough almond milk to form a thick, smoothie-like consistency. Transfer mixture to a bowl. (More blueberries? Here are 11 delicious uses for them.)
2. TOP the berry mixture with the pistachios, hemp seeds, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

NUTRITION (per serving) 290 cal, 8 g pro, 46 g carb, 12 g fiber, 24 g sugars, 11 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 40 mg sodium

Hearty dates and walnuts keep these no-bake, no-added-sugar bites out of bird food territory. These protein-packed cookies are also great afternoon or pre-workout snacks.

SERVINGS:4

2 lg unpeeled carrots, coarsely chopped
1 c pitted dates
1 c walnuts
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
½ tsp salt
1 c rolled oats

1. PLACEthe carrots in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
2. ADDthe dates, walnuts, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Process until dates and walnuts are finely chopped and the mixture holds together when formed into a ball, about 30 seconds.
3. TRANSFERmixture to a large bowl. Fold in the oats.
4. ROLLmixture into 16 equal-sized balls (about 2 Tbsp each) and gently flatten. Serve or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

NUTRITION(per serving)380 cal, 9 g pro, 54 g carb, 8 g fiber, 31 g sugars, 18 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 320 mg sodium

This smoothie gets its pale green color and sweet, minty flavor from real food: Avocado, vanilla almond milk, frozen banana, fresh mint, and dark chocolate chips.

SERVINGS:1

½ lg avocado
1 med banana
1 c vanilla almond milk
1 Tbsp dark chocolate chips
1 T chopped fresh mint leaves

1. COMBINEthe avocado, banana, almond milk, chocolate chips, and mint in a blender. Blend until smooth.
2. POURthe mixture into a glass. Serve immediately.

NUTRITION(per serving)360 cal, 5 g pro, 44 g carb, 12 g fiber, 21 g sugars, 21 g fat, 4 g sat fat, 190 mg sodium

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Pairing almond butter with veggies in a wrap might be unexpected at breakfast, but it's simple, filling, and satisfying—ideal criteria for a morning meal. (Make your own nut butters with these simple recipes.)

SERVINGS: 1

1 10-in whole wheat tortilla
2 Tbsp almond butter
2 c shredded romaine lettuce
1 sm carrot, grated
¼ c sliced cucumber
1 sm roasted beet, chopped (or 1 sm raw beet, grated)

1. SPREAD the almond butter in an even layer across the tortilla.
2. TOP the tortilla with the lettuce, followed by the carrot, cucumber, and beet.
3. FOLD the tortilla in half. Serve.

NUTRITION (per serving) 340 cal, 12 g pro, 42 g carb, 11 g fiber, 11 g sugars, 18 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 340 mg sodium

Think of muesli as the lighter, summer version of granola, since it contains no added oil or sugar and doesn't need to be baked. Quinoa flakes give a protein boost, but feel free to swap in rolled oats, if you prefer.

SERVINGS: 1

½ c quinoa flakes (try Grain Brain Quinoa Flakes, $12, amazon.com)
2 Tbsp chopped dried mango
2 Tbsp chopped macadamia nuts
1 Tbsp toasted unsweetened coconut flakes
Milk or yogurt, for serving
Chopped pineapple, for serving

1. COMBINE the quinoa flakes, mango, macadamia nuts, and coconut flakes in a serving bowl.
2. TOP muesli mixture with milk or yogurt and pineapple. Serve.

NUTRITION (per serving) 420 cal, 10 g pro, 58 g carb, 6 g fiber, 20 g sugars, 18 g fat, 5 g sat fat, 70 mg sodium

Hummus isn't just for lunch or dinner. If you prefer your breakfast on the savory side, it makes a great protein-packed alternative to eggs in the morning. Pair it with some sliced veggies, olives, and whole wheat pita, and you're good to go. (Get more crazy-healthy Mediterranean meals with these 400-calorie Mediterranean recipes.)

SERVINGS:1

¼ c hummus (make your own with one of these recipes)
½ c sliced zucchini or summer squash
¼ c cherry tomatoes
2 Tbsp olives
1 sm whole wheat pita, sliced into triangles

ARRANGEhummus in the center of a plate. Place zucchini or summer squash, cherry tomatoes, olives, and pita around hummus. Serve.

NUTRITION(per serving)210 cal, 6 g pro, 30 g carb, 6 g fiber, 5 g sugars, 9 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 570 mg sodium

Fragrant summer peaches and orange juicegive this smoothie its bright orange hue, while a generous knob of ginger adds a complementary zing. (Eating more ginger has these surprising benefits.) If you don't have almond flour on hand, it's a cinch to make: Just pulse whole almonds in the food processor until very finely ground.

SERVINGS:1

1 med peach, pitted and chopped
½ med banana
¼ c almond flour
1 c orange juice
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
4 to 6 ice cubes

1. COMBINEthe peach, banana, almond flour, orange juice, ginger, and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth.
2. POURsmoothie into a glass. Serve.

NUTRITION(per serving)380 cal, 10 g pro, 60 g carb, 7 g fiber, 41 g sugars, 15 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 15 mg sodium

On hot mornings, cored apple slices make a crisp, nutrient-dense alternative to toast. Balance the sweetness with tahini, the slightly bitter sesame seed paste common in Middle Eastern cooking.

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SERVINGS: 1

1 lg apple, sliced horizontally into 4 to 6 slices
2 Tbsp tahini
¼ c granola
Honey, optional

1. SPREAD tahini on half of the apple slices. Sprinkle the granola evenly on top.
2. TOP with the remaining apple slices. Serve.

NUTRITION (per serving) 380 cal, 8 g pro, 54 g carb, 7 g fiber, 29 g sugars, 18 g fat, 2.5 g sat fat, 75 mg sodium

The next time you're craving one of those gigantic lemon poppy seed muffins, do yourself a favor and make this parfait instead. When you're still energized mid-morning instead of being hunched over your desk suffering from a sugar crash, you'll be glad you did. (Here's how 6 women beat their sugar addiction and quit it for good.)

SERVINGS: 1

1 c plain, low-fat yogurt
1 c sliced strawberries
1 Tbsp lemon curd
1 Tbsp poppy seeds

1. LAYER half of the yogurt in a parfait glass or jar. Top with half of the lemon curd, half of the poppy seeds, and half of the strawberries.
2. REPEAT layering the ingredients a second time. Serve.

NUTRITION (per serving) 340 cal, 14 g pro, 49 g carb, 4 g fiber, 36 g sugars, 11 g fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 140 mg sodium