21 3-Ingredient Breakfast Recipes

Looking for a quick and tasty breakfast recipe you can whip up in no time?

We’re talking meals that require a maximum of three healthy ingredients, so you can get out the door and kick start your day.

These breakfasts work as entire meals with three ingredients max. Pumpkin pancakes are a super simple but hearty breakfast dish, while a banana version of pancakes comes out irresistibly fluffy. A simple, spicy salsa, egg and ground meat skillet wakes you up while banana sushi makes for a fun, unexpected start to your day.

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Eggs in Hash Brown Nests

Meet the most perfect breakfast you can fit in a muffin tin. Shred sweet potato for the “nest” and crack an egg inside for a protein-filled snack. Sprinkle with bacon for extra decadence.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Eggs in Hash Brown Nests

3-Ingredient Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin is a miracle binder in this super-simple breakfast dish. Feel free to make the optional caramel sauce if you’re ambitious enough to go beyond 3 ingredients.

Recipe: Paleo Grubs | 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Pancakes

3-Ingredient Strawberry Chia Jam

Have overripe berries on hand? Whip up this easy strawberry chia jam – it just begs for a piece of Paleo toast.

Recipe: Well Plated by Erin | 3-Ingredient Strawberry Chia Jam

Banana Cinnamon Rolls

Sign us up for any cinnamon roll that requires only three ingredients. This one combines ripe bananas, cinnamon and homemade date paste.

Recipe: Feasting on Fruit | Banana Cinnamon Rolls

3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

Irresistibly fluffy banana pancakes, thanks to the 3-ingredient combination of banana, baking powder and egg.

Recipe: Eugenie Kitchen | 3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

3-Ingredient No Bake Protein Bars

Quick and easy, these bars make perfect on-the-go, protein-packed breakfasts and snacks.

Recipe: The Big Man’s World | 3-Ingredient No Bake Protein Bars

Flourless Raspberry Banana Muffins

Eggs form the base of these uber-sweet and simple fruit muffins, guaranteed to perk up your morning.

Recipe: Mind Over Munch | Flourless Raspberry Banana Muffins

3-Ingredient Chocolate Covered Date Nut Bars

Guess what you need for these deceptively simple bars? Dates, nuts and chocolate.

Recipe: Fit Mitten Kitchen | 3-Ingredient Chocolate Covered Date Nut Bars

Healthy 3-Ingredient Flourless Applesauce Brownies

There are a lot of simple Paleo brownie recipes out there, but this applesauce-based iteration is wholesome enough to eat for breakfast. It strikes just the right balance of sweet, chocolatey and soft.

Recipe: The Big Man’s World | Healthy 3-Ingredient Flourless Applesauce Brownies

Avocado Sunny-Side Up Egg Toast

Swap bread with sweet potato slices and top with avocado and a sunny-side up egg for a meal filled with healthy fats!

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Avocado Sunny-Side Up Egg Toast

Coffee Coconut Frappuccino

Turn the car around: You don’t need anything from a Starbucks drive-thru when you have this simple, healthy recipe on hand.

Recipe: Beaming Baker | Coffee Coconut Frappuccino

3-Ingredient Chia Seed Pudding

Coconut milk, chia seeds and honey come together in a creamy, delectable breakfast treat.

Recipe: Say Yes | 3-Ingredient Chia Seed Pudding

3-Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Muffins

Chocolate-flavored and chocolate-studded muffins that you can then drench in more chocolate – what more can you ask for?

Recipe: The Big Man’s World | 3-Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Muffins

The Bacon Weave BLTA Sandwich

Who needs bread when you can weave pieces of bacon together for the greatest bread alternative we’ve ever seen.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | The Bacon Weave BLTA Sandwich

Coconut Milk Yogurt

Dairy-free yogurt is easier to make than you’d think. All it takes is coconut milk, your sweetener of choice, and a yogurt starter (plus an optional thickener if you prefer Greek-style yogurt).

Recipe: Tasty Yummies | Coconut Milk Yogurt

3-Ingredient Energy Bars

All it takes for an energizing start to your morning are your favorite nuts, dried fruits and dates.

Recipe: The Kitchn | 3-Ingredient Energy Bars

3-Ingredient Paleo Crepes

Crispy and light, these crepes are waiting to be stuffed with whatever Paleo-friendly ingredients your heart desires.

Recipe: Down Home Inspiration | 3-Ingredient Paleo Crepes

Watermelon Basil Smoothie

Light and refreshing, this summer-inspired smoothie features fresh watermelon, torn basil and coconut water.

Recipe: Radiant Rachels | Watermelon Basil Smoothie

Banana Sushi

Don’t worry, there’s no fish or seaweed involved in this sushi. This kid-friendly “sushi” features sliced banana rolled in toppings like chocolate, almond butter and nuts.

Recipe: Fit Foodie Finds | Banana Sushi

3-Ingredient Breakfast Skillet

Hearty and simple, this salsa-infused breakfast skillet pairs well with 3-ingredient Paleo tortillas.

Recipe: Lexi’s Clean Kitchen | 3-Ingredient Breakfast Skillet

Raw Cacao Bites

Sticky, sweet dates and nutty walnuts, combined with slightly bitter cacao, make for a creamy, sustaining treat.

Recipe: Simple Vegan Blog | Raw Cacao Bites

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