15 Quick, No-Cook Breakfasts for Hot Summer Mornings

They're ready in as little as 5 minutes.

By
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud

Devan Grimsrud is a Berlin-based writer, editor, and recipe developer originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After working in television production with James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, she relocated to Berlin and became the managing editor at Kitchen Stories, an international digital cooking platform with millions of active users. 

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Published August 05, 2025
Devan Grimsrud
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, another jar of overnight oats, and a wooden board with a glass of coffee, a glass of milk, and the jar lid

Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and whether that's 100% true or not, I personally always make an effort to start my mornings with a light bite to go with a cup of coffee or tea. Whether it's a few shortbread cookies, a bowl of yogurt and granola, or an apple eaten on the go, I need something to keep me going until lunch—because we all know how important it is to stave off the hanger, I mean hunger.

In the summer, I often lean on quick no-cook breakfasts, just your basic slicing, spooning, and assembly, or maybe buzzing in a blender. The most I'm willing to do in the way of prep is to toast a few slices of bread. If you're anything like me, and want more ideas for easy, light, and quick breakfasts, you've come to the right place! From refreshing (and caffeinated) smoothies to make-ahead overnight oats, these recipes are my summer morning lifesavers, and I hope they become yours, too.

  • Grab-and-Go Oatmeal Chia Cups

    Grab-and-Go Oatmeal Chia Cups

    Simply Recipes / 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

  • Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats

    Three jars of peach cobbler overnight oats topped with whipped cream and peach chunks set on a countertop with spoons nearby

    Simply Recipes / Molly Allen

    "Make and store in individually sealed jars in the fridge or make the whole batch in a bowl, put a lid on it, and store it in the fridge to dish out from as needed."—Molly Allen, 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

    "Oatmeal makes this smoothie very filling because it contains a lot of fiber (soluble and insoluble), and then there’s the bonus of the minerals in the oats."—Sally Vargas, Recipe Developer

  • Avocado Toast With Pickled Pepperoncini Juice

    Avocado toast and a boiled half egg on a white plate

    Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock

    "The pepperoncini and their pickling liquid perk up the whole dish by adding a slight tang and spice, but not enough to upset your stomach for the rest of the day."—Brooke Schuldt, Associate Social Director

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  • 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. They last about 2 weeks in the fridge (if they don't get eaten up first!)"—Meghan Splawn, Recipe Developer

  • 4-Ingredient Strawberry Mousse

    A bowl of strawberry mousse with a spoon scooping some out additional dishes in the background

    Simply Recipes / Molly Allen

    "Dress it up or down and serve it anytime, but note that it does require 1 hour to chill in the fridge."—Molly Allen, 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

    "Since the milk is the only thing flavoring these oats, choose a flavorful and sweet one that you like. I like Silk’s dark chocolate almond milk and Ripple vanilla plant-based milk. Skip the unsweetened stuff."—Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  • Tropical Berry Smoothie

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

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    "As for the juice, my favorites are pineapple (so tangy!), then orange juice, then apple juice. Really, any juice will work as long as it’s sweet enough."—Coco Morante, Recipe Developer

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  • 4-Ingredient Berry Toast

    Peanut butter toasts topped with raspberries, blueberries, and a drizzle of honey

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    "This is a juicy, salty-sweet, just-fancy-enough breakfast that tastes like summer on toast."—Alexandra Emanuelli, Recipe Developer

  • Peach Smoothie

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

    Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

    "This recipe uses both almond extract and almond butter to enhance the natural sweetness of the peaches and add healthy fats to keep you full until your next meal."—Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  • 3-Ingredient Sprinkle Toast

    Triangular slices of toast with sprinkles spread on top, arranged on a flat surface

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Samantha Seneviratne

    "An important thing to note about this breakfast confection is that hagelslag sprinkles are very different from the waxy, flavorless sprinkles you can get stateside. While I admit to having a soft spot for the American version, the delicate texture of hagelslag and more intense flavor really makes this toast special."—Molly Adams, Recipe Developer

  • Coffee Smoothie

    Side view of a coffee banana smoothie on a plate along with coffee beans.

    Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

    "If you’re using cow’s milk, I’d recommended at least 1% milk fat. If choosing a plant-based milk, look for an unsweetened variety that has a bit of body, such as oat milk or coconut milk."—Katie Morford, Recipe Developer

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  • Cinnamon Toast

    A plate of cinnamon toast

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "Feel free to play with the ratio of cinnamon to sugar to get it to how you like it. Some people like 1:3 cinnamon to sugar, some 1:12, and some in between."—Elise Bauer, Founder

  • 1-Minute Cucumber Sandwich

    1-minute cucumber sandwich sliced in half and on a plate

    Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph

    "Serve it on a bagel for even more breakfast-y vibes."—Devan Grimsrud, Writer

  • 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, another jar of overnight oats, and a wooden board with a glass of coffee, a glass of milk, and the jar lid

    Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer

    "It’s easy to adjust this recipe to fit various diets. If you’re gluten-free, just make sure to buy gluten-free oats. For a vegan version, use non-dairy milk and vegan yogurt."—Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

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