19 No-Cook Breakfasts That Require Zero Stove Time

We love oatmeal and omelets as much as we love all breakfast foods (which is to say: a lot). But when we start waking up to hot and sticky mornings, we retire the stove and say good morning to these cooling, no-cook breakfasts instead.
Danny Kim1/19Yogurt-Chia Pudding
The ultimate do-ahead, portable power breakfast; it’s also great with fresh fruit.
Peden + Munk2/19Chocolate Coconut Date Bars
This mixture gets pretty sticky in the food processor. Don’t be alarmed if you have to scrape and pulse and scrape and pulse to keep the machine moving.

Mar a del Mar Sacasa Ennis Inc4/19Homemade Muesli
All the best parts of your favorite oatmeal, minus the cook time.
Danny Kim5/19Chia Pudding with Dried Apricots and Pineapple
Try to get this in the fridge the night before for the best texture. If you're short on time, just top some pineapple chunks with chopped dried apricots and some pan-toasted chia seeds for a little crunch and protein.
Yossy Arefi6/19Kefir, Oats, Nuts, and Maple Breakfast Jar
Kefir, a slightly looser, tangier version of yogurt is worth including in your breakfast rotation. Perfect blended in smoothies, with granola, or here in this breakfast jar.
Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott7/19Smoked Trout Salad
You can substitute whitefish or hot-smoked salmon for the trout.
Danny Kim8/19Green Peanut Butter Smoothie
“A vegan green smoothie with some depth: I love the subtle savory quality the kale adds to the classic PB–banana combo.” —Dawn Perry, digital food editor
Kimberly Hasselbrink9/19Orange-Date Muesli with Coconut and Cacao Nibs
Muesli is a cold porridge of oats, fruit, and yogurt that softens overnight in the refrigerator. If you don’t have time to prepare it the night before, don’t worry. You can omit the oats and make a breakfast parfait with the orange (use one large orange), date, yogurt, cacao nibs, and coconut.
10/19Grapefruit with Chile and Rosemary
“My elementary school grapefruit, all grown up. I like the low notes of the red pepper flakes and rosemary against the sweet-tart citrus.” —Dawn Perry, digital food editor
Alex Lau11/19Banana Almond Smoothie
A trick we like: Peel all overripe bananas and put in the freezer, then use to make supercreamy smoothies (and banana bread as well). If you haven’t prefrozen a banana, though, don’t worry—throw a few ice cubes into the blender for a slushier effect.
Kimberly Hasselbrink12/19Avocado on Rye Crackers with Smoked Salmon
Who says crackers aren't a breakfast food? With smoked salmon and avocado, they become a power meal.
13/19Citrus Salad with Tarragon
This no-heat method for making simple syrup also works in larger quantities. Try it using mint or lavender, too.
14/19Muesli with Pomegranate and Almonds
Pomegranate adds an appropriately seasonal touch and almonds add a crunch to this Museli.

