29 Amazing Apple Breakfast Recipes

The phrase is ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’, so why not get that apple in early with a delicious apple breakfast.

Apples are a fall staple, and one of the most versatile fruits on the market. They come in a variety of colors and flavors with everyone having their favorite.

They can be sweet or savory depending on how they are cooked. 

When it comes to meals, breakfast is one of the best. You get to start your day off right with a delicious and filling meal that will provide you with the energy to take on the whole day.

Below we have 29 amazing apple recipes that you can make for breakfast so that the most important meal of the day is a delicious one.

1. Apple Cinnamon Pancakes 

Pancakes are the ultimate breakfast food, and these apple ones make them even better. 

They are fluffy cinnamon pancakes topped with a sweet apple topping that melts into the spongey layers.

Making pancakes from scratch is a great way to get your day started. You are able to make something delicious and have the knowledge that no matter what happens for the rest of the day, you made amazing pancakes.

2. Puffy Apple Omelet 

This apple omelet is great for serving a family since you can make a large filling breakfast with minimal effort.

You get a fluffy and slightly sweet omelet that has been decorated with a thinly sliced apple. The whole omelet is topped with a dusting of cinnamon sugar that makes the dish even better.

3. Apple Cinnamon Scones 

These scones are super crumbly and sweet, making them perfect for brunch. They have chunks of apple throughout them which gives them a great texture variant and bursts of sweetness.

They are covered in a light apple glaze that makes it feel like you are having a treat for breakfast.

Scones are a great breakfast to make as they can be made the night before so all you need to do is bake them when you wake up.

4. Apple-Cranberry Breakfast Risotto 

While risotto isn’t usually considered a breakfast food, this recipe makes it one with hints of cinnamon, brown sugar, nutmeg, cranberries, and of course apples.

Risotto is usually a dish that requires most of your attention since it needs to be stirred constantly, this recipe makes it in the slow cooker so you barely have to stir it at all.

You can also make it in an instant pot for a couple of minutes if you are too impatient to wait the hours in a slow cooker.

5. Apple Crisp Yogurt Parfait 

Yogurt parfaits are simple and elegant, and this one makes it even better by using apple crisp.

You get to use any yogurt you like, but a simple greek yogurt works best to enhance the strong flavors of apple and cinnamon.

For an extra layer of texture, toasted pecans have also been included in the parfait. Pecans go really well with apples since their natural sweetness blend.

6. Apple And Cinnamon Porridge 

Sometimes you just want a simple bowl of porridge, that is slightly upgraded. This recipe is super easy and only requires 5 ingredients to make it.

For sweetness, honey has been added so it keeps the dish quite healthy. You can make it in 15 minutes so it is great if you woke up late.

7. Green Smoothie With Kiwi And Apples 

Green smoothies have been rising in popularity due to their health benefits and refreshing taste.

They are a great way to get a lot of your fruits and vegetables in an easy-to-consume drink.

This recipe only requires 4 ingredients (apples, kiwi, bananas, and spinach) but you are able to customize it as you please by adding other fruit, seeds, or protein powders.

8. Apple Breakfast Bars 

These breakfast bars are sugar-free, vegan, and gluten-free, perfect to make for any guests you have over.

They are packed full of oats so they are super filling and are sweetened with coconut. The coconut oil and coconut sugar give an almost tropical taste to the fall flavors of cinnamon and apple.

Despite this flavor distinction, they taste delicious.

9. Blackberry And Apple Oat Bake 

While apple and cinnamon is the ultimate flavor combination, apple and blackberry is a very close second.

Fortunately, this blackberry and apple bake also has cinnamon in it! Fresh cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods are used to flavor the milk and apples. This creates a mild spice throughout the dish that makes it truly magical. 

10. Apple Pie Overnight Oats 

Overnight oats are the ideal breakfast for those who don’t have a lot of time in the morning. As the name suggests, you make them the night before and leave them overnight to develop the flavors.

At the bottom of the oats is a sweet apple mixture that is like having a mini dessert with your breakfast. 

You can make 2 or 3 of these in one batch so that you can have overnight oats every morning.

11. Apple Cider Donuts 

Having dessert for breakfast is one of the best ideas anyone has ever had. You get a sweet and fluffy donut to start your day that goes perfectly with a freshly brewed cup of coffee. 

This particular recipe is keto-friendly, so it is great for those who want to keep the amount of sugar they consume at a minimum.

Instead of apples, these donuts are made with apple flavor so it is great if you are craving the taste of apples but have no fresh ones on hand.

12. Apple Cinnamon Muffins 

These muffins are very fluffy and super morish, you won’t be able to stop at just one muffin.

The apples in this recipe are shredded and have had the moisture removed so that way they can be baked into the muffin without making them super wet. Apple sauce is also used so that you get a concentrated apple flavor.

You can freeze these for up to 3 months so they make a perfect emergency breakfast.

13. Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal 

This baked oatmeal is packed full of flavors like apple, cinnamon, raisins, and vanilla.

You get a crispy top and a soft inside that goes perfectly with a generous pour of maple syrup. 

Baked oatmeal can be kept in the refrigerator for a couple of days, so don’t be afraid to make a large batch and enjoy it for the next 4 days.

14. Apple Bread 

This is a simple dish that will become a frequent bake at your house after you realize how good it is.

It is sweet, and despite being bread, you don’t need any additional spread on it because it is already moist and flavorful.

There are chunks of apple throughout the loaf which makes it a wonderful experience to eat.

You also don’t need to do any kneading to this bread which is the last thing anyone wants to do after they just got up.

15. Oladi 

Oladi is a type of Russian pancake that has a crispy outside, but a fluffy inside.

The recipe uses kefir, which is a sort of thin yogurt that gives the pancakes their unique taste.

This particular recipe has diced apples in it that give a texture and flavor difference to the pancakes that make them incredible.

Serve these pancakes with honey or sour cream for a more savory option.

16. Apple Crisp Coffee Cake 

Despite the name, the coffee cake has no coffee in it. It is actually named that way because it is best served with a cup of coffee.

While it is mildly confusing seeing as how coffee-flavored cake is a thing, we won’t deny that this cake does taste great with a morning coffee.

The cake is super moist with chunks of apple throughout. It is all topped with an apple cider glaze that brings the whole cake together.

17. Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups 

These oatmeal cups are a great on-the-go breakfast since you need no utensils to enjoy them and can instead eat one while you’re rushing out the door.

The diced apple gives a nice flavor difference to the rolled oats. The whole cup has been sweetened with maple syrup but you can use honey if you prefer.

18. Breakfast Apple Crumble 

Apple crumble is one of the best fall desserts, so it only makes sense that it would also be one of the best fall breakfasts.

This version is healthier than the one we would typically eat for dessert with the crumble being made out of oats, pecans, coconut oil, and honey instead of the usual oats, flour, butter, and sugar.

19. Sausage Apple Breakfast Casserole 

Sausage and apple is a combination that needs to be appreciated more. The savory meat of the sausage goes beautifully with the naturally sweet apple.

This casserole is made out of sourdough bread so it will keep you full until lunch. There is also a good amount of cheese in this dish which goes surprisingly well with apples.

The whole dish serves 6 so it is great to make for a large family if you have a busy day ahead of you.

20. Hash Brown And Apple Pancake 

Savory pancakes are deserving of as much love as their sweet counterparts.

This pancake is made out of potato, apple, and onion, and is topped with cheese. All of these ingredients are fantastic by themselves but taste even better when combined.

When fried, the potato crisps up better than the apple so you get bites of crunchy potato and soft apple.

21. Apple Walnut Muesli 

Muesli is easier to make than you may think, it requires minimal effort and just a bit of planning.

The planning is because you need to make this dish the night before, similar to overnight oats with you just combing everything and leaving it to sit in the fridge.

Not only does this recipe have apples, cinnamon, and walnuts, but it also has chocolate chips so that you have a little treat with your breakfast.

22. Skillet Apple Pie Biscuits 

Any biscuit you can make in a skillet is automatically better than other biscuits. You get a crispy biscuit with a soft inside that just melts in your mouth.

To make these biscuits even better is that they have been covered with apple pie filling so that they taste just like the iconic dessert.

23. Apple Carrot Oatmeal Muffins 

Carrots and apples are both commonly used in baked goods so putting them together into one just makes sense.

You get the sweetness from the apples and the moist texture of the carrots. The only sugar in this recipe is half a cup of light brown sugar because the carrots and apples provide enough.

24. Apple Cinnamon French Toast 

Nothing beats a good slice of French toast, it is sweet, filling, moist, and full of cinnamon flavor.

This recipe includes apple which as we all know goes great with cinnamon. The French toast slices are topped with a sweet apple topping.

25. Maple Cran-Apple Breakfast Pizza 

Breakfast pizza is a fun way to serve a large group of people.

The pizza is topped with apple, cheese, sausage, cranberries, and maple syrup for the ultimate combination of sweet and savory.

26. Apple Cinnamon Stovetop Oatmeal 

This oatmeal recipe is perfect for those cold mornings. It is the best comfort food and is easy to make. The apples are flavored with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.

It is super creamy but with the slight crunch of the apples.

27. Apple Smoothie 

This smoothie is an easy breakfast to make with you simply blending apple, milk, oats, frozen banana, peanut butter, spices, and maple syrup into the desired consistency.

28. Cranberry Fruit Salad 

This breakfast can be made with fresh or frozen fruit and can be altered to suit your tastes. You can add different fruits, or remove ones you don’t enjoy.

The fruits are tossed in a simple cranberry syrup that makes them taste very festive.

29. Apple Cinnamon Peanut Butter Breakfast Toast 

Sometimes you want something simple, that looks like you put in a lot of effort.

This recipe is essentially toast that has been topped with peanut butter and apples but some additional ingredients make it extra special.

This includes granola, cinnamon, pecans, and pistachios to bring different levels of crunch and some color to the dish.

Are there any strawberry recipes that can be used for breakfast?

Looking for the freshest strawberry breakfast recipes? Start your mornings with a burst of fruity goodness by trying out delicious dishes like strawberry oatmeal, yogurt parfait with fresh strawberries, or even strawberry-filled pancakes.

Final Thoughts

An apple breakfast is one of the best ways to start your day as you get to have the fantastic aroma of cooked apples filling your home.

These recipes are so amazing, you will be tempted to make them for other meals apart from breakfast. Most of these will make a fantastic dessert or snack to keep you satiated throughout the day.

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