Morning magic: 45 breakfast recipes

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From quick weekday fixes to leisurely weekend feasts, here are 45 breakfast recipes that strike the perfect balance between convenience and culinary delight, guaranteeing a delightful start to your day.

Slice of Quiche Lorraine on white plate next to fork and green salad.
How to Make Quiche Lorraine. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Recipe for Hot Cross Buns

Hot cross buns on silver tray.
Hot cross buns. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Enjoy hot cross buns not only during Easter but throughout the year, as they make for a delightful breakfast or tea-time treat when toasted and slathered with butter or your favorite jam.
Get the Recipe: Recipe for Hot Cross Buns

Recipe for Scones

Round scones with jam on white plate.
Scones. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Whip up a batch of these delectable scones that are cooked to perfection on a stovetop griddle, resulting in a crispy exterior and a soft, buttery center that melts in your mouth.
Get the Recipe: Recipe for Scones

Classic French Toast

Slice of French toast on white plate topped with blueberries, powdered sugar, and syrup.
Classic French toast. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Start your day on a delicious note by transforming day-old bread into a decadent breakfast treat with this classic French toast recipe that’s sure to satisfy your cravings for something sweet and comforting.
Get the Recipe: Classic French Toast

Bran Muffins

Bran muffin with a bite taken out of it on white plate with strawberries.
Bran muffins. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Prepare a batch of these bran muffins in advance for a quick and convenient breakfast option throughout the week, offering a delicious and wholesome way to kickstart your mornings on busy days.
Get the Recipe: Bran Muffins

How to Make Quiche Lorraine

Slice of Quiche Lorraine on white plate next to fork and green salad.
How to Make Quiche Lorraine. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Quiche Lorraine is a delicious and filling breakfast with bacon, eggs, and cheese. This recipe is full of protein and simple to make!
Get the Recipe: How to Make Quiche Lorraine

Air Fryer French Toast

Low angle shot of the french toast on a rectangular white plate.
Air Fryer Blueberry Stuffed French Toast. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer French Toast with blueberry filling is a perfect dish for a special brunch, breakfast, or even dessert.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer French Toast

Souffle Pancakes

Three souffle pancakes with powdered sugar on a blue and white striped plate.
Souffle Pancakes. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

These souffle pancakes are way easier to make than I expected! They are SO light, fluffy, and dreamy!
Get the Recipe: Souffle Pancakes

Chilaquiles

Overhead shot of chilaquiles on a black plate with a fork and knife on the side.
Chilaquiles. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This easy chilaquiles recipe includes chorizo and a red chili sauce (homemade or store-bought). It makes a tasty and filling breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Get the Recipe: Chilaquiles

Air Fryer Breakfast Egg Tarts

Air Fryer Breakfast Egg Tarts
Air Fryer Breakfast Egg Tarts. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious

Air Fryer Breakfast Tarts are a favorite in my house. Delicious savory puff pastry squares with eggs, bacon, and cheese on top make a quick, easy, and irresistible breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Breakfast Egg Tarts

Chocolate Orange Babka

Low angle shot of chocolate orange babka. There is a section cut out so that you can see the inside.
Chocolate Orange Babka. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Chocolate Orange Babka is the perfect combo of rich, buttery brioche-like dough with swirling ribbons of orange-scented chocolate running through it.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Orange Babka

Mini Ham Spinach and Cheese Breakfast Pies

Mini ham and cheese spinach breakfast pies on a baking sheet.
Mini Ham and Cheese Breakfast Pies. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Enjoy these ham cheese and spinach breakfast pies for a decadent savory breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Mini Ham Spinach and Cheese Breakfast Pies

Everything Bagel Strata

Everything bagel strata in metal baking dish on wooden surface.
Everything Bagel Strata. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

This everything bagel breakfast strata is perfect for a holiday or any special brunch. With bacon, cheese, basil and sun-dried tomatoes it’s packed with flavor.
Get the Recipe: Everything Bagel Strata

Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole

Cheesy potato and sausage casserole in a baking dish on wooden surface.
Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

This potato breakfast casserole has eggs, turkey sausage, grated apples, sage and lots of creamy Jarlsberg cheese. Makes the perfect brunch recipe!
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole

Overnight Raised Waffles

A stack of waffles with fruit and pouring syrup.
Raised Waffles. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try these Overnight Raised Waffles made with yeast that cooks up light and crisp outside with a creamy inside. Make the batter the night before and set it in the fridge for a perfect Sunday morning breakfast
Get the Recipe: Overnight Raised Waffles

Orange Raspberry French Toast Roll-Ups

A white platter with raspberry French toast rolls.
Orange Raspberry French Toast Roll-Ups. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Orange Raspberry French Toast Roll-Ups with cream cheese are perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. They are easy to make and always a hit.
Get the Recipe: Orange Raspberry French Toast Roll-Ups

Easy Scrambled Eggs

A white plate with scrambled eggs, toast and fruit.
Scrambled Eggs. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

There’s nothing complicated to making the Best Scrambled Eggs, but there are a few tricks. For an easy breakfast, all you need is some butter, a little milk and a bit of salt and pepper, and of course fresh eggs.
Get the Recipe: Easy Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Egg Hashbrown Casserole

A hashbrown casserole in a white baking dish.
Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

We all love a hearty homemade breakfast that’s quick to make and this Easy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is simply the best. This dish is perfect to serve for a weekend breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Sausage Egg Hashbrown Casserole

Skillet Blueberry Coffee Cake

Skillet Blueberry Coffee Cake in.a cast iron skillet with a blue and white striped kitchen towel.
Skillet Blueberry Coffee Cake. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Make someone’s day with this Skillet Blueberry Coffee Cake! Make it in one bowl with little clean-up and you’ll have a delicious breakfast or brunch dish to remember!
Get the Recipe: Skillet Blueberry Coffee Cake

Mini Pancakes

dutch poffertjes on a pink plate.
Dutch Poffertjies. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Also called Dutch Poffertjes, these are the cutest and fluffiest mini pancakes ever! These puffy pancakes are a popular street food in the Netherlands but they’re easy to make at home with a special cast iron pan. This no-yeast recipe is perfect for busy mornings.
Get the Recipe: Mini Pancakes

Blueberry Muffins with Crumble Topping

Freshly baked Blueberry Muffins scattered on a white surface.
Blueberry Muffins with Crumble Topping. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Topped with a delectable crumbly topping, these bakery-style Blueberry Muffins with Crumble Topping are the best treat for breakfast, brunch, parties and snacks! Bursting with berries, these fluffy, succulent muffins are ones you’ll come back to again and again.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Muffins with Crumble Topping

Easy Pumpkin Bread

butter spread on a slice of pumpkin bread on an orange plate.
Easy Pumpkin Bread. Photo credit: Feast + West.

There’s not much better than a pumpkin spice latte, except maybe a slice of pumpkin bread to go with it. This delicious loaf of pumpkin bread gets a topping of pepitas, just like Starbucks’ version.
Get the Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Bread

Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie Recipe

Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.
Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Kickstart your morning with a taste of the tropics. This invigorating smoothie combines the vibrant flavors of pineapple, strawberry, and coconut, giving you a refreshing and energizing boost to start your day.
Get the Recipe: Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie Recipe

Banana Bread

Banana bread on wooden cutting board with towel, butter, and cake tester.
Oven-fresh Banana Bread. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Indulge in a slice of homemade goodness with this classic banana bread. Moist, tender, and infused with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, it’s the perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee or tea.
Get the Recipe: Banana Bread

Blueberry Scones

low-carb blueberry scones recipe overhead
Keto Blueberry Scones. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Treat yourself to a delightful breakfast with these scrumptious blueberry scones. Made with juicy blueberries and a buttery, flaky texture, they’re a heavenly way to enjoy the bright and tangy flavors of fresh berries.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Scones

Spinach Frittata

Spinach frittata in a cast iron skillet with garlic scapes in the background.
Spinach Frittata. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Spinach Frittata is a healthy, flavorful dish that’s perfect for breakfast. It’s packed with fresh spinach, creamy cheese, and baked to perfection. It’s a simple and satisfying dish that everyone will appreciate.
Get the Recipe: Spinach Frittata

Breakfast Potatoes

Breakfast potatoes on a plate with 3 eggs.
Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Nothing says brunch like these hearty Breakfast Potatoes. They’re crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed full of flavor. They’re the perfect accompaniment to any breakfast or brunch dish.
Get the Recipe: Breakfast Potatoes

Chicken and Waffles Breakfast Casserole

Piece of chicken and waffle casserole on a plate.
Chicken and Waffle Casserole. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Take your breakfast to the next level with the indulgent and satisfying Chicken and Waffles Breakfast Casserole! This hearty dish combines fluffy waffles, crispy chicken, and savory seasonings, all baked together to create a masterpiece.
Get the Recipe: Chicken and Waffles Breakfast Casserole

Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs with bacon in a glass deviled egg platter.
Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings

Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs take a classic brunch favorite and kick it up a notch. The crispy bacon and zesty ranch flavors make these an irresistible addition to any brunch spread.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs

Asparagus Quiche

A white casserole with asparagus quiche.
Asparagus Low Carb Quiche. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This healthy, simple and easy-to-make Asparagus Quiche with fathead dough and camembert is a great casserole dish, that can be made well in advance. Have it for breakfast, dinner, brunch or any other occasion. It will always be a winner on the table.
Get the Recipe: Asparagus Quiche

Quick and Easy Yogurt Chaffle Sandwich Recipe

Yogurt Low Carb Chaffles spread on a white napkin.
Quick and Easy Yogurt Low Carb Chaffle Sandwich Recipe. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Learn how to make a Quick and Easy Chaffle Recipe with cheese as an addition to your savory breakfast popular in the world. This basic chaffle recipe is excellent as a sandwich base, making canapés, appetizers, or a low-carb waffles umami way.
Get the Recipe: Quick and Easy Yogurt Chaffle Sandwich Recipe

Easy Flaxseed Wraps Recipe

Flaxseed Low Carb Wraps on a tray with brown basked with veggies behind.
Easy Flaxseed Low Carb Wraps Recipe. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Introducing the amazing super Easy Flaxseed Wraps Recipe – you won’t believe how it is easy to prepare. Only one main ingredient is needed for this vegan, low-carb, and gluten-free wrap – flaxseed tortillas. This simple flatbread has zero net carbs and is unbelievably simple to make. All you need is flax.
Get the Recipe: Easy Flaxseed Wraps Recipe

Fiber Bread Rolls Recipe

Fiber Buns in a white basket with checkered red napkin.
Low Carb Fiber Bread Rolls Recipe. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our Best Dinner Rolls are a low-carb alternative to traditional dinner rolls, with only a fraction of the carbs, making it perfect for those on a diet. These fluffy rolls are great for dinners, as sliders, or as a substitute for regular dinner rolls due to their fluffy texture and low-carb content.
Get the Recipe: Fiber Bread Rolls Recipe

Easy Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

Breakfast Sandwich cut in half with herbs.
Easy Low Carb Breakfast Sandwich Recipe. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Easy cheesy delicious Breakfast Sandwich with ham and egg is our new obsession made with our protein buns. Fully low-carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic-friendly, this high-protein breakfast choice will keep you full until your next meal.
Get the Recipe: Easy Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

Low Carb Biscuits and Gravy

Keto gravy on a plate with biscuits.
Low Carb Biscuits and Gravy. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Let me introduce you to Low Carb Biscuits and Gravy, a Southern classic ultimate breakfast made with our homemade low-carb biscuits and a flavorful and creamy sausage gravy. Our gluten-free biscuits and gravy dish is also grain-free, sugar-free, diabetic friendly, and a perfect recipe for your brunch or a meal plan.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Biscuits and Gravy

Protein Buns

Protein Buns sliced with toppings for breakfast.
Low Carb Protein Buns. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Extra delicious Protein Buns that are fluffy, buttery, rich in taste, spongy, and airy are the exact low-carb buns you have been looking for. Entirely gluten-free, grain-free and diabetic friendly, our low carb high protein breakfast buns need to be in your kitchen at all times.
Get the Recipe: Protein Buns

Farmers Bread with Fiber

Girl holding Farmers Bread loaf.
Low Carb Farmers Bread with Fiber. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This best ever Farmers Bread with fiber looks, feels, tastes, and smells like a real artisan bread you have been used to. Made with oat fiber or potato fiber with an option of proofing with yeast, this bread is as close as you can get, fully low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic friendly.
Get the Recipe: Farmers Bread with Fiber

Gluten Free Wraps Tortillas

Gluten Free Wraps on a white plate.
Gluten Free Wraps Tortillas. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Our Gluten Free Wraps Tortillas Recipe gives you soft, flexible, easy to make, and perfect flatbread for burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and more. Those pliable gluten-free flour tortillas are corn free and made with simple ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Wraps Tortillas

Brioche French Toast Casserole

Brioche cubes inside casserole.
Brioche French Toast Casserole. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Our Brioche French Toast Casserole is a deliciously easy breakfast or brunch casserole perfect for a cozy day at home. This French toast casserole is made with my favorite brioche bread loaf and custard mixed with lots of cinnamon and homemade brown sweetener for that extra flavor.
Get the Recipe: Brioche French Toast Casserole

Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash

Sheet pan breakfast hash on a sheet pan.
Keto Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash is the ultimate morning meal. It’s an easy one-pan recipe that is low-carb and can be whipped together in less than 1 hour.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash

Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Sausage breakfast casserole on a plate with a fork.
Sausage Breakfast Casserole. Photo credit: Plays Well With Butter.

This Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a cheesy delight that’s perfect for a quick and easy morning meal. Featuring Italian sausage, eggs, and cheese as its core components, it can be made in just 45 minutes for a satisfying and filling breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sliders

A hand holding a toothpick with a bacon egg and cheese breakfast slider.
Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sliders. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

These Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sliders are a great brunch appetizer choice. The recipe features hard-boiled eggs that are cut in half, then layered with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and mashed avocado. These can be made and ready to serve in just 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sliders

Fluffy Almond Milk Pancakes

Almond milk pancakes.
Almond milk pancakes. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Need a recipe for simple yet mouthwatering dairy-free pancakes? Make these fluffy pancakes with almond milk and your kids will jump out of bed for breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Fluffy Almond Milk Pancakes

Homemade Pancake Syrup

Homemade pancake syrup.
Homemade pancake syrup. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Oops. If you planned on pancakes for breakfast but ran out of syrup, you’ll love this easy recipe for homemade pancake syrup. So simple. Save it!
Get the Recipe: Homemade Pancake Syrup

Leftover Steak Breakfast

Steak, scrambled eggs and avocado in a white bowl.
Leftover steak breakfast. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Indulge in a mouthwatering leftover steak breakfast of New York Strip, eggs, and avocado. A protein-packed, flavorful start to your day!
Get the Recipe: Leftover Steak Breakfast

Air Fryer Omelette

Air Fryer Omelette
Air Fryer Omelette. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger

You will be surprised how easy it is to prepare an omelet in the Air Fryer. This Air Fryer omelet is a simple and healthy breakfast option. Perfect for a quick and delicious breakfast on those busy mornings
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Omelette

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