15 Berry Breakfast Ideas That Are Worth Waking Up for All Summer Long
This is the sweetest start to any morning.
Summer is the perfect time of year to lounge in bed a little longer. But when your alarm clock startles you awake bright and early, and those plans to sleep in are interrupted by a household of hungry kids, you don’t have the luxury of cozying up under the covers for another hour. So if you need a little motivation: try these berry breakfast ideas. You’ll actually want to get out of bed—no matter how early!
Since different types of berries like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are at their peak during the summer months, adding them to your favorite breakfast will make your morning meal fresher than ever. And when greeted by their cheerful colors and pretty presentation, your kids will be excited to eat them, too. And while each of the below recipes does contain nature’s candy, don’t worry: there are loads of butter, sugar, and all of that good stuff, too!
If you aren’t sure how to cook with the season’s go-to fruits, browse this list of berry breakfast recipes. Ahead, you’ll find fun, fruity twists on morning staples like French toast, muffins, and pancakes, plus delicious flavor combinations like lemon blueberry, lemon strawberry, and raspberry chocolate. Of course, there are plenty of homemade pastries studded with berries and topped with irresistible icing or a sticky-sweet glaze. And if you want to prep berry breakfasts for days, there are a few make-ahead recipes included here that you can assemble a day or two ahead and reheat in the morning. Whatever you’re looking for, fans of sweet breakfast ideas will love waking up to these berry-licious dishes.
Strawberry French Toast
As if French toast couldn’t get any more delicious, this variation is stuffed with a creamy filling that tastes like strawberry cheesecake. Each serving is stacked with two slices of thick, custard-covered bread.
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Blueberry Buckle
Looking for a berry breakfast that tastes like dessert? Look no further than blueberry buckle. This tasty dish is similar to coffee cake, but it’s packed with juicy blueberries. The buttery, crumbly streusel topping might just take the cake, though!
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Giant Dutch Baby Pancake
This one-pan berry breakfast is crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and bursting with ripe raspberries, which are baked into the batter and sprinkled on top. The sweet-tart flavors of the berries perfectly complement the drizzle of Nutella syrup.
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Baked Oatmeal With Berries
If you want to prep a week’s worth of breakfast, this berry baked oatmeal will keep for five days in the fridge. While you can always serve up slices straight out of the oven, refrigerating a batch is perfect for lazy weekends.
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Strawberry Danish
Thanks to frozen puff pastry, these treats look bakery-worthy, but they’re easy to make at home. Strawberries are layered over a creamy lemon filling and topped with zesty lemon glaze.
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Blueberry Scones with Vanilla Icing
Inspired by a menu staple at The Mercantile, these blueberry scones are “out of this world,” according to Ree. The fresh flavors and juicy consistency of the berries are the ideal contrast to the rich, buttery dough and thick vanilla icing.
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Blackberry Jam
After making this blackberry jam, you’ll never go back to store-bought! With five fresh ingredients, this recipe couldn’t be simpler. Smear it on toast, spoon it over yogurt, or top it on pancakes.
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Yogurt Parfait
Here’s a fun breakfast that kids will love, too: yogurt parfaits! Each one is layered with creamy yogurt, homemade granola, and all the summer’s sweetest berries: strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries.
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Strawberry Sweet Rolls
A fruity take on Ree’s famous cinnamon rolls, her strawberry sweet rolls are just as pillowy-soft and satisfying, yet they’re infused with strawberry preserves and garnished with a strawberry glaze. To save yourself a step, prep the dough a day beforehand.
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Lemon Blueberry Bread
A slice of this loaf is one way to jumpstart the morning! For a few days’ worth of breakfast, you can store this berry-studded bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
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Overnight Oats
There are lots of ways to doctor up overnight oats, including a handful of fresh berries. To try a fun flavor combination, consider stirring in peanut butter and spooning strawberry preserves on top.
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Baked French Toast
Ree’s baked French toast has a golden cinnamon streusel topping that taste even better served with ripe blueberries. A dollop of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup don’t hurt, either!
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Strawberry Muffins
These muffins pop out of the oven ready in 30 minutes and stay fresh for three days, which makes them an excellent idea for busy mornings. To maximize the fruity flavors, slather each muffin with Ree’s strawberry butter!
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Blueberry Pancakes
This summer, you’ll want to kick off every weekend morning with a stack of blueberry pancakes—garnished with more fresh blueberries, of course! On the stove, the batter cooks up nice and fluffy, while the berries turn soft, sweet, and jammy.
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Rainbow Fruit Breakfast Skewers
For a playful breakfast idea that’s brimming with loads of berries and nutrients, assemble sliced fruit on skewers. Adding doughnut holes will make this fruit-forward dish even more exciting for the kids!
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