From pancakes to eggs to bread puddings to smoothies, this is the ultimate list of breakfast ideas that would make you eagerly and voluntarily jump out of bed in the morning. Even on a cold winter day. When all you want to do is stay in bed and never come out.
‘Tis the season for hibernation. For us anyway. We’re sleepyheads to begin with and on normal weekends our day usually starts around noon (sometimes later). So when winter comes around – snow, gloom, windchill – we are even less motivated to become morning people.
We do love breakfast. It’s one of the very few reasons we happily wake up early.
So if by some Jedi mind trick or powers of inception we decide we want to have pancakes or eggs benedict, we’re up and about by early morning (ok, mid-morning) and happily moving about our small kitchen preparing breakfast.
And what I have today is the ultimate list of breakfast ideas I hope would do just that – inspire everyone to wake up early and have a wonderful meal.
From everyone’s favourite pancake to the always dependable egg, you’re sure to find a recipe here that you’ll love. Who knows? This might just make a morning person out of you!
The Ultimate List of Breakfast Ideas: Pancakes and Waffles
We (of course) start with pancakes and waffles. What’s breakfast without pancakes and waffles? (A sad one, if you ask me). I mean, just look at these Apple Walnut Waffles from Peppers & Pennies. Don’t they make you smile?
These Cranberry Apple Ginger Pancakes from Major Hoff Takes a Wife are sure to make you a happy morning person too!
And Spoonabilities has these Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes that have your name on them.
You know what has my name on them? These lovely Crêpes with Lemon & Sugar from Eat Little Bird because lemon.
And you know I will wake up early everyday for these gorgeous Lemon Cheesecake Crepes from Sugar & Soul because, again, lemon.
The Ultimate List of Breakfast Ideas: Bread
Another breakfast favourite is bread in whatever way, shape or form!
Enjoy romantic breakfast in bread with this Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast (Valentine’s Day is coming up, just sayin’).
And of course there’s going to be Nutella in a breakfast recipe round-up! Banana Nutella Bread Pudding to be exact. This beauty is from The Missing Lokness.
If you’re craving for more bread, Three Olives Branch has these Blackberry Toasted Coconut Sweet Rolls. So good!
And this Buttery Apricot Scone Recipe from Saving Room for Dessert is also great for brunch or afternoon tea.
I have a treat for you pizza fans out there too. Who says you can’t have pizza for breakfast? Nobody. Ever. So here are two amazing recipes for you.
A Puff Pastry Breakfast Pizza from The Life Jolie that uses, you guessed it, frozen puff pastry so that makes it super easy to put together in the morning.
If you prefer to make your own dough you can make this scrumptious Spinach and Egg Breakfast Pizza from Curry Trail.
Feel like having a sandwich? You’re in luck! Kleinworth & Co. has Sausage Egg Bacon Cheese Breakfast Sliders that will knock your socks off. I mean, can you take your eyes off that stringy cheese? I bet you can’t!
Here’s another drool-worthy bread idea from Grumpy’s Honeybunch – Breakfast Bruschetta (bacon!).
The Ultimate List of Breakfast Ideas: Muffins
Muffins are an acceptable breakfast item too IMO. Sure, one could argue that they are just cupcakes without the frosting but we deserve deliciousness in the morning, yes?
There are lots of choices. There’s rich and chocolatey, like these Double Chocolate Banana Bread Muffins from The Petite Cook.
There’s light and lemony like my Lemon Ricotta Muffins.
And there’s healthy and loaded with blueberries and oats like these Healthy Blueberry Oat Muffins over at She Loves Biscotti.
The Ultimate List of Breakfast Ideas: Blueberries
Speaking of blueberries, I didn’t realize they are such a popular breakfast berry. Just look at these recipes! I’ve got these soft, light and not overly sweet Blueberry Ricotta Bars.
This Lemon Blueberry Bread from My Cooking Journey might just be the quickest bread you ever bake.
And this Blueberry Maple Bread Pudding is a family favourite over at Simply Fresh Dinners (I’m sure it will become a favourite at your family table too!).
The Ultimate List of Breakfast Ideas: Eggs
Unlike blueberries, it doesn’t surprise me at all that eggs are a breakfast staple (though I wonder whose idea was that!).
Scrambled, sunny side up, poached – we all have our favourites. The recipes below are exceptional and definitely worth waking up early for. Ready for some serious egg porn?
Just look at these Hot Buns (a.k.a. Baked Eggs in Buns) from My Kitchen Love. Lovely, eh?
And how about this Shakshouka Rancheros from Diversivore? How amazing does that look?
We also have eggs cooked inside other delicious things, like these Incredible Edible Egg & Potato Boats from Home and Plate.
Want another egg boat? How about squash? This Breakfast Spaghetti Squash over at Salu-Salo looks amazing.
You can also just use a normal boat, I mean bowl, if you like. I mean, I want to dive right into these Quinoa Egg Bowls from Trails to Table, wouldn’t you?
I’ve already mentioned how frozen puff pastry can be a life-saver come breakfast time. Delicious too! Just look at these Egg Chorizo Breakfast Cups from The Purple Ladle. Yum!
While The View from Great Island has these Red Pepper and Baked Egg Galettes that’s just lovely. You can’t stop looking at that egg, can you?
Craving for just Easy Eggs on Toast? Get inspired by Natural Girl Modern World and make yourself the best easy eggs on toast you’ve ever had!
The Ultimate List of Breakfast Ideas: Savoury
So we’ve covered eggs. Now on to other savoury breakfast dishes! Here’s my recipe for Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash which is also a great way to clean out your fridge.
Over at Karen’s Kitchen Stories, there’s this recipe for Chicken Chilaquiles which, she explains, are sort of like inside out enchiladas.
Here’s another delicious chilaquiles recipe from Venturists – Chilaquiles with Black Beans and Eggs.
The Ultimate List of Breakfast Ideas: Healthy Options
We have healthier options too. A great way to start the day! Like granola. Here’s a Basic Granola Recipe you can fully customize.
While here’s How to Make Homemade Greek Yogurt from a Side of Sweet!
Are you into chia? Here are two lovely recipes for you: a Raspberry Chia Pudding from Elephantastic Vegan.
And a Whole30 Chia Seed Pudding from Lake Shore Lady.
This Black Forest Overnight Oats from Happy Healthy Motivated is a great option for days when you want something rich, indulgent but still healthy!
Want fruit instead? You’d love this Broiled Grapefruit with Maple Cream and Ginger from A Life Well Consumed.
And this Blood Orange and Pistachio on Yogurt from The Worktop is a dream!
The Ultimate List of Breakfast Ideas: Drinks
Last but not least, we have breakfast you can sip, slurp and chug (okay maybe not chug…too early for chugging).
Fried Dandelions have this lovely Jasmine Green Tea Latte for you.
While you can find this bright and vibrant Orange Carrot Persimmon Smoothie over at Natalie’s Food & Health.
Finally, start the day with this wonderful Vegan Strawberry Balsamic Smoothie Bowl from Parsnips and Pastries.
Phew. That was quite a collection! Hope you found something you’re raring to try.
And you know what? With Valentine’s Day, Easter and Mother’s Day around the corner (they will be here sooner than you think), these are fantastic breakfast and brunch dishes to serve on those special days too.
Have a wonderful morning!
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Lia says
April 18, 2018 at 6:05 amThis is just what I was looking for. I’m planning a special breakfast for my mom on mother’s day. Thank you!
Jolina says
April 24, 2018 at 10:35 amYou are most welcome! Whatever you decide to make I’m sure it will be special 🙂
Connie Sanz says
May 13, 2017 at 12:43 pmIt’s funny how people don’t think of some of these things anymore.
Geoffrey says
February 22, 2017 at 9:10 pmThanks again for including us in your list of breakfast ideas!!
Jolina says
February 22, 2017 at 9:42 pmYou are most welcome! 🙂
Sandra Shaffer says
February 13, 2017 at 11:56 pmI think I’m going to have to start having breakfast for dinner so I can get through this list quicker! Oh my goodness, I’m full from dinner still, but I think I can squeeze in a bite of that banana Nutella bread pudding!
Jolina says
February 14, 2017 at 6:08 pmHaha I agree. There is always room for Nutella, it’s like magic 🙂
Agness says
February 7, 2017 at 7:53 amThis is the most exhaustive list of breakfast ideas I have seen, Jolina! Breakfast is solved for a month or so.
Jolina says
February 7, 2017 at 8:09 amThank you Agness! There’s lot of pretty awesome recipes in here 🙂 Enjoy!
Kim Lee says
February 6, 2017 at 6:15 pmWow… so many great ideas! Those walnut waffles are calling my name!
Jayne says
February 6, 2017 at 1:18 amBreakfast is far and away my favourite meal of the day! Wonderful selection of tasty treats here – thanks for including my egg and chorizo breakfast cups!
Jolina says
February 6, 2017 at 6:14 pmMine too 🙂 And it was my pleasure! Your egg and chorizo breakfast cups look so delicious!
Bobbi says
February 3, 2017 at 1:11 pmWhat a great collection of recipes! Pinning for later 🙂
Michelle says
February 3, 2017 at 9:46 amWhat an amazing list! Can’t wait to try out some of these, they all look so good 🙂
Jennifer Corter says
February 3, 2017 at 6:53 amI NEED to try that Lemon Blueberry bread for sure! I’m normally a pancake girl. But I LOVE lemon and blueberries!
Catherine says
February 3, 2017 at 2:12 amSo many great ideas here…everything looks delish!
Tiffany VanSickle says
February 2, 2017 at 10:36 pmAaand now I’m hungry. This all looks amazing! You had me at cheesecake and breakfast pizza…
Anne says
February 2, 2017 at 4:11 pmI love breakfast. It’s one of my favourite meals ever! We often have breakfast for dinner. I always make crepes and waffles.
Kristie Hill says
February 2, 2017 at 9:42 amI needed some breakfast ideas. We’re getting a little bit tired of oatmeal.
Jolina says
February 2, 2017 at 9:07 pmUs too to be honest! We eat it for dinner too sometimes haha. Enjoy the round up!
Marieve says
February 2, 2017 at 5:26 amBreakfast is only my favourite meal of the day!!! I’ve totally boomarked this – thank you for posting !! My mouth is watering just scrolling through these recipes haha
Jolina says
February 2, 2017 at 9:05 pmYou’re very welcome! I was so hungry putting this together haha! 🙂 Enjoy! Hope you find lots of favourites in here
Rosey says
February 2, 2017 at 5:08 amThe buttery apricot scone sounds so good to me!! I’d love to try that one!
Jolina says
February 2, 2017 at 9:04 pmMe too! That looks incredible doesn’t it? Looks great for brunch and afternoon tea too!
Marielle Altenor says
February 2, 2017 at 12:12 amBreakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I usually stick to the same meal ideas but I can see that I’ve been missing out! Yum!!
Maria says
February 1, 2017 at 9:42 pmYour breakfast photos are making my mouth water. I would love to try the recipes featuring waffles and pancakes.
Lokness says
February 1, 2017 at 8:33 pmWhat an excellent list! My husband and I love breakfast! We have a breakfast night once a week, which we make breakfast for dinner. I have to bookmark this list and I am going to try out many of these recipes. Thanks for sharing my bread pudding recipe. 😉
Jolina says
February 1, 2017 at 9:57 pmLove that idea! We might just make it a thing too 🙂 Cannot wait to try your Nutella bread pudding! Yum.
Francesca says
February 1, 2017 at 7:22 pmSo many amazing ideas!! Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day!
Mary says
February 1, 2017 at 7:17 pmI’m all about breakfast any time day of night. You have such a great collection here I don’t know which one to make first!
Ali B says
February 1, 2017 at 4:29 pmLemon Cheesecake Crepes? I didn’t know this was a thing, but now I must have them! Thanks for the great list of breakfasts.
Jolina says
February 1, 2017 at 9:58 pmIKR?? Me too, I cannot wait to try those! I’m such a huge lemon fan 🙂
Jessica Sheppard says
February 1, 2017 at 11:21 amBreakfast is my fave! Love having a new yummy recipe to try. This one looks amazing! More like a dessert…lol! My family will love this one!!!
Candy says
February 1, 2017 at 9:25 amOn weekends we do brunch. Kills two meals at once. Will be using some your recipes
Jolina says
February 1, 2017 at 10:01 pmI like that, kill two meals at once. Or eat two meals in one sitting. Depends how you look at it haha!
Tess Chupinsky says
February 1, 2017 at 8:04 amSo much YES about this post!!!
These all look so great and nothing better than one post with a million options!
Ashlee says
February 1, 2017 at 7:23 amI’m officially hungry and considering hiring a personal chef so I can have all this made daily lol
Jolina says
February 1, 2017 at 10:00 pmLOL not a bad idea at all. Wouldn’t it be wonderful? 🙂
Carrie says
February 1, 2017 at 2:35 amAll of these breakfasts look amazing. Normally we have a quick breakfast. However on Saturdays and Sundays we have Norwegian pancakes which are similar to crepes. Those apple Walnut waffles look amazing.
Jolina says
February 1, 2017 at 9:59 pmNorwegian pancakes sound amazing. I’d need to look those up! 🙂
Mindy says
January 31, 2017 at 8:56 pmThese breakfasts look SO good I want to eat breakfast for every meal of the day. I swear I could do that. It has all the best food of course.
Jolina says
January 31, 2017 at 9:00 pmHaha me too! Everyday too 🙂
Maria says
January 31, 2017 at 7:03 pmMy favorite meal of the day… and now I can have something different every morning thanks to this fantastic recipe round-up! Thanks for putting this together and many thanks for including my blueberry muffins ♥ Have a great week!
Jolina says
January 31, 2017 at 8:59 pmMine too! I can eat breakfast any time of the day 🙂 Thanks Maria! Your blueberry muffins look delicious!
Marian Mitchell says
January 31, 2017 at 5:32 pmThese all look delicious! Definitely favorites.
Helene says
January 31, 2017 at 5:04 pmI’m drooling after looking at all of these! I can’t wait to try some of them out!
Karyl says
January 31, 2017 at 5:01 pmI usually go super simple for breakfast, but man these dishes are making my mouth water! No chance I could pick just one. I’ll definitely save these for my next brunch gathering
Jolina says
January 31, 2017 at 9:01 pmI’m usually running late most mornings I usually have water lol! But weekends, those are special 🙂 Hope you find favourites from this round-up Karyl!
Tina says
January 31, 2017 at 4:35 pmOh my, this list is effing epic! I’m always stumped when it comes to breakfast and end up with cereal or oats. Black Forest Overnight Oats looks so healthy and delish! I’m going to have to try this.
Jolina says
January 31, 2017 at 9:05 pmRight? I was so hungry putting it together lol! And yes, the black forest overnight oats is so rich and decadent but still healthy!
T.M. Brown says
January 31, 2017 at 4:26 pmWell, that was quite an extensive list! Some really great ideas – a few I would have never dreamed of putting together, but still has me curious to try. I love the pancake and waffles section. The egg section was the most interesting to review. Thanks for sharing! Now I’m hungry!
Jolina says
January 31, 2017 at 9:07 pmThank you T.M.! I love the pancakes and waffles section too. Especially the crepes 🙂
Neely Moldovan says
January 31, 2017 at 3:38 pmBreakfast is my love language and this just gave me some good ideas for this weekend. WE do breakfast for dinner a lot too!
Jolina says
January 31, 2017 at 9:08 pmLove language, I like that! 🙂 And yes to breakfast for dinner!
Idriss says
January 31, 2017 at 11:10 amThese look so fantastic Jolina ! I would love to have any of these breakfasts. Big fan of your blog right here, let me know if you are looking for collaborators in the future, I’ll be more than happy to participate.
Jolina says
January 31, 2017 at 9:09 pmThanks a lot Idriss! That’s a really fantastic idea. Will definitely keep that in mind 🙂
Saidah Washington says
January 31, 2017 at 9:41 amWho couldn’t use more breakfast ideas? I love the breakfast pizza. That’s one I’ve never made but want to try.
Val says
January 31, 2017 at 6:17 amFrench toast is one of my favorite breakfast foods. Having it with strawberries and whipped cream is one of my favorite ways to eat it..
Jolina says
January 31, 2017 at 9:10 pmThat’s absolutely dreamy. A real treat for special occasions!
Kimberly says
January 31, 2017 at 5:10 amThis is an impressive roundup! I really like the look of the pancakes. However, that strawberry french toast caught my attention, too. Come to think of it, I could easily eat everything on this list. I love breakfast!! 🙂
Jolina says
January 31, 2017 at 9:12 pmHaha it’s hard to choose, right? Though it’s a really happy problem 🙂 Yay to breakfast!
David says
January 30, 2017 at 11:17 pmI’m starving after all that delicious food. I can’t even decide what recipie I would like to try first. Just amazing.
Emily says
January 30, 2017 at 10:53 pmI’m DROOLING!!! Cant wait for morning now 🙂
Sandra Shaffer says
January 30, 2017 at 10:01 pmNow I’m craving french toast! That strawberry stuffed recipe looks delicious. I think I should eat breakfast for dinner so I put a dent in this round-up!
Melanie says
January 30, 2017 at 9:30 pmI really want to try the breakfast pizza ideas!
Sheri says
January 30, 2017 at 9:27 pmThee look delicious. I’m coming back for sure. Thanks.
Joanna says
January 30, 2017 at 9:07 pmOh wow, you’re right! This is the ultimate list of breakfast ideas! Now I’m craving breakfast.
Dominique says
January 30, 2017 at 8:59 pmI’ve been getting a bit bored with breakfast and this post came at the perfect time! 🙂
Jolina says
January 30, 2017 at 9:06 pmAwesome! I hope you find something you like 🙂
Melissa Velazquez says
January 30, 2017 at 7:07 pmNow that’s an EXTENSIVE list. Everything looks so delicious!!!
Jolina says
January 30, 2017 at 8:58 pmHopefully something for everyone 🙂
Juli Purcell says
January 30, 2017 at 4:23 pmYou weren’t kidding!!! That is the “ultimate” list!!! They all look so incredibly good I don’t think i”d be able to narrow it down… YUMMY!!!
Jolina says
January 30, 2017 at 9:00 pmHaha yes it is! 🙂 I’d consider it a very happy problem!
kallee says
January 30, 2017 at 4:10 pmI could eat breakfast food for any meal. What a great list of recipes!
Jolina says
January 30, 2017 at 9:01 pmMe too! I’m a breakfast all day kind of girl (mostly coz I’m not awake in time for breakfast haha). Pretty awesome recipes eh? Hope you find something you like!
Carlos says
January 30, 2017 at 3:48 pmWhat a great selection of breakfast ideas. I’m always in the difficult situation to decide what to cook for breakfast but thanks to your list, I have plenty of options for any day of the week. Excellent Job! Thank you for including our tasty Pumpkin Pancakes:)
Jolina says
January 30, 2017 at 9:02 pmI love breakfast 🙂 I can eat it any time of day! Thank you Carlos! Your pumpkin pancakes look amazing!
Tiffany says
January 30, 2017 at 3:14 pmWonderful post! I can’t wait to make some of these delicious breakfasts!
Jolina says
January 30, 2017 at 9:18 pmThanks Tiffany! I cannot wait to try your vegan strawberry balsamic smoothie bowl. Looks wonderful 🙂
Samantha says
January 30, 2017 at 1:49 pmI wish it was the weekend so I could dive in head first into these amazing recipes! Thank you so much for including my “hot buns” – which I will never grow tired of saying 😉
Jolina says
January 30, 2017 at 9:16 pmAhh…I had fun saying that too teehee. And they look amazing! Can’t wait to try them.
Divya says
January 30, 2017 at 12:55 pmI’m a creature of habit. I can eat the same thing for every single meal! We always start our mornings out with egg white breakfast sandwiches!
Elizabeth says
January 30, 2017 at 12:33 pmBreakfast is my all time favourite…
Jolina says
January 30, 2017 at 9:09 pmMine too 🙂
Dawn says
January 30, 2017 at 11:41 amWeekdays is usually something quick and is usually smoothies. All this looks delicious and would love to try any one of these on Saturday or Sunday morning (with lots and lots of coffee, of course). You have quite the list there, Jolina. I’m getting full just looking at it, lol 😀 Have a great week!!
Jolina says
January 30, 2017 at 9:14 pmUs too, sometimes it’s just water for me I’m always running late lol! But weekends….ah, those are special. And this roundup is pretty special if I say so myself 🙂 Thanks Dawn! Have an awesome week yourself!
Amanda says
January 30, 2017 at 10:45 amWow Jolina, This really IS the ultimate list of breakfast ideas! I am totally regretting my bowl of Mini Wheats I had a few hours ago. Thank you very much for including my Apple Walnut Waffles!
Jolina says
January 30, 2017 at 9:12 pmHahaha I just had a glass of orange juice lol! Your apple walnut waffles is definitely a weekend treat we hope to try one day soon. Thanks Amanda!