Quick and Easy Recipes that Are Healthy, Delicious, and Take Under 20 Minutes to Make!

1. Avocado & Egg Toast

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices whole-grain bread
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 eggs (fried, scrambled, or poached)
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Toast the bread to your desired crispiness.
  2. Mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the mashed avocado on the toast.
  4. Top with fried, scrambled, or poached eggs.
  5. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve.

2. Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • ¼ cup granola
  • 1 tsp honey (optional)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Layer Greek yogurt, berries, and granola in a glass or bowl.
  2. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle chia seeds on top.
  3. Serve immediately.

3. One-Pan Garlic Shrimp & Broccoli

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Toss in broccoli and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve warm.

4. 5-Minute Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup ice (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  2. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

5. Chicken & Avocado Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 large lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, avocado, tomatoes, onion, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Spoon the mixture into lettuce leaves.
  3. Wrap and enjoy immediately.

These quick and easy recipes are perfect for busy days! Let me know if you need more ideas!