Breakfast is the meal that gets us going every morning. Whether you eat eggs or cereal, toast or pancakes, it’s important to start your day off right.
And since everyone has their own preferences, we decided to share our favorites.
Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day. In addition to providing energy, it also helps boost metabolism and keeps hunger at bay.
If you want to get started on the right foot, try these delicious breakfast ideas.
1. Watermelon Fruit Skewers
Summer brings out many wonderful fruits like melons, strawberries, peaches, plums, apples, pears, etc., but one fruit that has been overlooked most often is the watermelon.
This juicy fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals, and its taste is simply irresistible.
However, sometimes we tend to forget about the fact that watermelons contain lots of seeds, which makes it difficult to enjoy the fruit without having to go through some work.
So, what do you think about trying something different with the watermelon? Well, why don’t you try making grilled fruit skewers?
2. Mini Versions Of Pumpkin And Butterscotch Muffins
Try this delicious pumpkin butterscotch mini muffin recipe (see also ‘20 Delicious Mini Muffin Recipes‘). This is the perfect treat for fall, Thanksgiving, Halloween, or any occasion where you want something tasty and healthy.
They are fluffy and light and are sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
You should be able to locate everything you’ll need from your local store, which will include pumpkin, flour, eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, brown sugar, melted butter, salt, and milk.
3. Loaded Baked Omelet Muffins
You can bake them inside muffin cups and enjoy them for breakfast. They are perfect for those mornings when you don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen, but still want something hearty and filling.
You know how important breakfast is for us, especially during cold winter days. With these baked omelet muffins, you won’t have to worry about being late because you had to go out running errands.
4. Carrot Muffins
This recipe is a popular breakfast recipe among vegans because it contains no gluten, dairy products, or animal fats. You can use almond milk instead of cow’s milk if you prefer.
These healthy carrot zucchini muffins are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or snacks. They’re packed with nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
5. Honey And Orange Pecan Mini Style Rolls
They’re baked up quickly and come together easily. Plus, there’s no rolling involved.
This recipe uses a combination of butter and shortening to give the dough its pliability. You’ll find that the butter helps the dough stick together, while the shortening makes sure the dough doesn’t overwork itself.
The filling consists of pecans, cinnamon, and honey. To avoid having the dough dry out, we recommend adding the pecans, cinnamon, and honey while mixing the ingredients together.
Once the dough is mixed, you want to apply the filling evenly without too much dough. This way, you don’t end up with holes in the roll.
6. Goat Cheese Dates With Added Walnuts And Chopped Mint
The fabulous nutty flavor of roasted walnuts and refreshing mint makes these stuffed dates a great choice for yummy holiday breakfasts.
The soft and tender texture of stuffed date combined with creamy goat cheese is simply irresistible—and there’s no better way to start the day than with some good food and drink.
7. Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins
The total time required to make these delicious muffins is about 28 minutes. You don’t even need to bake it because it tastes great straight from the oven.
They’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, and dessert. These muffins are loaded with protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and many essential nutrients.
Bananas are one of the most nutritious fruits.
Bananas contain potassium, vitamin B6, magnesium, folate, niacin, pantothenic acid, iron, copper, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, riboflavin, thiamine, calcium, and vitamin A.
8. Raspberry And Coconut Breakfast Style Balls
A quick and easy recipe for healthy homemade breakfast balls for kids. Frozen raspberries are mixed with almond meal, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and desiccated coconut.
These balls are great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
9. Strawberry Infused Chocolate Donut Style Kabobs
These strawberry chocolate donut kabobs are perfect for Mother’s Day breakfast, especially. They are easy to make and require just four basic ingredients.
10. Mini Strawberry Style Cheesecakes
When we think about strawberries, my mind goes straight to summer. And what could be more perfect than making a batch of mini strawberry cheesecakes during the warm days of spring?
These delectable treats are simple enough to whip up even if you don’t know how to make cheesecakes, as long as you have some basic kitchen skills.
We hope you enjoy making these mini strawberry cheesecakes as much as we enjoyed eating them.
11. Sweet Potato And Banana Muffins
This recipe is super quick and easy to make. You just add everything into a bowl, beat it up, and bake it!
Bake it for about 20 – 25 minutes, depending on how thick the batter is. Remove it from the oven and let it cool down completely. Enjoy!
12. Oatmeal Protein Cookies
The health benefits of eating whole grains go beyond just making us feel better. They help us live longer, too. This recipe combines oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits into one delicious cookie.
You’ll find it easy to make because there aren’t many steps involved. Just mix everything together, roll into balls, bake, and enjoy!
13. Sausage Cheese Balls
Mix together well. Shape into balls about ½ inch in diameter. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
14. Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
These breakfast bars are chewy, not overly sugary, and gluten-free. They use bananas and oats, along with honey and blueberries, to make them moist and delicious.
Combine the honey and blueberries in a small saucepan over low heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture evenly over the oats, pressing down lightly with a spatula.
Bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
15. Cinnamon French Toast Sticks
This recipe came about because our family loves French toast, but we wanted something different. So, we tried making some homemade cinnamon rolls, but the dough was too sticky and hard to work with.
Then, we thought about how good French toast would taste with a sweet filling like cinnamon rolls usually have.
So, we mixed up some eggs, milk, and flour into a pancake batter and poured it onto a greased baking sheet. After letting it rest overnight, it turned out great.
And now you can make them yourself!
16. Hash Brown Baked Cups
This breakfast dish is easy enough to make ahead of time, and it makes a nice addition to brunch menus. They’re also fun to eat while watching TV, especially during football season.
You could even serve them as appetizers or hors d’oeuvres.
17. The Elvis Fried Banana And Peanut Butter Sandwich
If you’re looking for something that’s easy to throw together, try this banana sandwich recipe.
Bananas are one of the most versatile fruits out there. They’re great in smoothies, baked goods, and even desserts like this fried banana sandwich.
The best part about this dish? There’s no limit to how many sandwiches you can eat! And it’s the Elvis special!
18. Blueberry Pancake Bites
Blueberry pancakes are one of our favorite breakfasts. We love how sweet and fluffy they are, and we always make sure to add some blueberries to ours.
But sometimes it gets hard to eat them—they’re usually pretty big, and eating them whole can become a challenge.
So what do you do when you want to enjoy a delicious breakfast without having to worry about cutting up your food? Make bite-sized pancakes!
19. Breakfast Casserole Bites
Breakfast casseroles aren’t just for brunches anymore. They’re great for lunches and dinners too, especially during the weekdays.
This recipe combines scrambled egg whites, sausage, cheese, bacon, and hash browns into bite-sized morsels.
You can even add some veggies like mushrooms and peppers and use regular potato chips instead of corn tortillas.
20. Homemade Egg McMuffin
Today, we’re sharing another version of the classic breakfast sandwich. This one uses a microwave and a ramekin to get the perfect egg shape. You’ll need just four ingredients: eggs, bread, butter, and milk.
Simply crack the eggs into the bottom of the ramekin and add some water. Then cover the entire dish with plastic wrap and place it in the microwave oven.
Microwave the eggs for 30 seconds per side. Remove the ramekin from the microwave and let sit for five minutes.
21. Chewy Banana Quinoa Bars
These vegan, gluten-free banana quinoa bars are packed with protein and fiber. They’re naturally sweetened with dates, and they taste just like a traditional bar cookie.
You’ll love how easy it is to make them—they take less than 30 minutes from start to finish.
22. Frittata Egg Muffins
Frittatas are one of those dishes that we love to make because it gives us the chance to use up whatever ingredients we happen to have lying around.
This particular version uses eggs, cheese, spinach, and tomatoes, but feel free to experiment with what you’ve got.
23. Deliciously Moist Banana Bread
Banana bread has been around since the early 1800s. But it wasn’t until recently that we started seeing it in our breakfasts. And now, there are many recipes out there.
Some call for brown sugar, some use white; some include nuts, others don’t.
But one thing most banana bread recipes do have in common is bananas. They’re both delicious and filling. So why not combine the two?
With just four ingredients — flour, baking powder, salt, and oil — you’ll end up with a moist, flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.
24. Easy Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast burritos are a great way to start your day, especially if you’re looking to save some time in the morning. These wraps are quick to throw together and easy to reheat later, making them perfect for busy mornings.
25. Applesauce Bread
This sweet bread is made with whole wheat flour, brown rice syrup, applesauce, ground flax seeds, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
You could use regular white sugar instead of brown rice syrup if you prefer. This recipe makes one large loaf; it serves 12 people.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Breakfast Oatmeal?
Oatmeal is a great way to start your day. You can eat it plain, add fruit, nuts, or even chocolate chips. But did you know there are different kinds of oatmeal out there?
There are smoothies, cookies, muffins, pancakes…and now, breakfast cereal.
Is The American Breakfast Healthy?
Breakfast is often considered one of the most important meals of the day because it sets you up for success throughout the rest of the day.
If you skip breakfast, you might find yourself hungry throughout the morning and feel sluggish.
You could even end up snacking on unhealthy snacks like cookies or chips. When choosing what to eat for breakfast, it’s best to stick to foods that are low in saturated fats and sodium.
Whole grains, fruits, milk, lean meats, and fish are all good options.
The American Heart Association recommends consuming no more than 300 milligrams of added sugars each day. This includes those found naturally in food as well as those added during processing.
For example, table sugar is found in granulated white sugar, brown sugar, honey,
Final Thoughts
As you can see, breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be simple and satisfying. Whether you enjoy a bowl of oats or an egg sandwich, there’s something here for everyone.
And remember, breakfast doesn’t need to include a lot of ingredients either. A few basic items will do the trick!
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