21 Sweet Breakfast Ideas for the Perfect Morning Treat
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It can be tough to wake up in the morning. That alarm goes off and you have to face the day ahead. Ugh. But first things first: breakfast. It can set your day up for success if you fill your belly with something you love, and we're not just talking about different types of coffee. And if you're going to deal with the morning rush anyway, you might as well make it a sugar rush. Sweet breakfasts to the rescue!
No one is stopping you from grabbing a bowl of cereal and curing your craving with a quick breakfast idea. But if you want to put a little more effort into your morning routine, try these sweet breakfast ideas instead. You'll find a little bit of everything on this list, from crowd-pleasing breakfast casseroles to grab-and-go muffin recipes. There are pancakes recipes, waffle recipes, and even doughnut recipes for that extra sweet bite.
Honestly, there are so many sweet breakfast ideas that it's hard to narrow down to the list here. But it's a great place to start to get those creative juices flowing and those tastebuds tingling. And don't stress if you're looking for healthy breakfasts, because we've got a few included here that will nourish your body and your soul. So get ready to look forward to waking up each morning. These breakfast ideas will have you saying oh, how sweet it is!
Cinnamon Pecan Yeasted Waffle
Cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla make these waffles feel extra special. But it's the crunchy, nutty pecans that really sets them apart! Add as much sweet maple syrup as you want.
Get the Cinnamon Pecan Yeasted Waffle recipe.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Warm, sweet, and healthy: Now that's a breakfast worth waking up for. Best of all, this oatmeal recipe only takes 15 minutes to make! You can swap the apples out for pears, too.
Get the Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal recipe.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
If you want something extra special, Ree Drummond's famous cinnamon rolls are the way to go. They have an extra gooey maple syrup glaze that puts them over the top.
Get Ree's Homemade Cinnamon Rolls recipe.
French Toast Sticks
Kids of all ages (meaning adults, too!) will love these dippers! They have an extra sweet coating of cinnamon and sugar on the outside that gets all crunchy once cooked.
Get the French Toast Sticks recipe.
Air Fryer Doughnuts
Yes, you can make fresh doughnuts in just 30 minutes. And yes, you can make them in an air fryer. All you have to do is pop open a can of biscuits! Then choose between three different sweet glazes.
Get Ree's Air Fryer Doughnuts recipe.
Pumpkin Pancakes
A stack of these seasonal pancakes awaits! They're made with real pumpkin puree, plus plenty of pumpkin pie spice. They'll be your favorite fall breakfast all season long.
Get the Pumpkin Pancakes recipe.
Petite Orange-Vanilla Scones
Most scone recipes are more subtly sweet than over the top. If that sounds right up your alley, go for these little guys! The glaze is perfumed with just the right amount of orange to balance the sweetness.
Get Ree's Petite Orange-Vanilla Scones recipe.
Pumpkin Smoothie
Ree says this is "one of the creamiest, most delicious treats I'd ever tasted." It's basically like sipping on a slice of pumpkin pie but with less work, including a crumble of graham crackers on top.
Get Ree's Pumpkin Smoothie recipe.
Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Get the flavors of your favorite dessert in an easy make-ahead breakfast that's super healthy... even if it doesn't taste like it! Oats, chia seeds, and yogurt will fill you while the shot of espresso will fuel your body.
Get the Tiramisu Overnight Oats recipe.
Chocolate Chip Muffins
Anything that’s packed with chocolate chips is a winner in our (cook)books. A sprinkle of sugar on the top gives it a crunchy, extra sweet bite. Bonus: They're done in just 30 minutes!
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Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole
If you love the idea of fresh cinnamon rolls but want to make it easier on yourself, make this casserole. You can still feed a crowd and don't have to roll out any dough.
Get Ree's Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole recipe.
The Best Coffee Cake Ever
With a name like that, who can resist? Ree suggests serving it warm, which is great so you don't have to wait as long after it's baked to dig in. The buttery, crumbly topping is out of this world!
Get the The Best Coffee Cake Ever recipe.
Walnut Brownie Baked Oatmeal
Anything breakfast that can double as dessert will be a guaranteed hit. It still has good-for-you ingredients like oats and applesauce but it is also decadent enough to make you want a scoop after dinner, too.
Get the Walnut Brownie Baked Oatmeal recipe.
Carrot Cake Muffins
Carrot cake for breakfast? Yes, please! They even have a drizzle of cream cheese icing, making these grab-and-go bites taste just like cake but in portable form.
Get the Carrot Cake Muffins recipe.
Baked French Toast
Love French toast? Same! And if you don't want to stand over the stove to make single servings, make a casserole instead. You can make it the night before and just bake it off the next morning.
Get Ree's Baked French Toast recipe.
Hot Cocoa Pancakes
These pancakes have triple the chocolate flavor thanks to the cocoa powder and chocolate chips in the batter and chocolate in the sauce for serving. And who wouldn't want marshmallows for breakfast?
Get Ree's Hot Cocoa Pancakes recipe.
Apple Cider Doughnuts
Get these cinnamon-sugar covered doughnuts just like the ones from the orchard without even leaving the house. It's easy with this recipe that can either be baked or fried.
Get the Apple Cider Doughnuts recipe.
Strawberries and Cream Scones
Great news: You can have a taste of spring any time of year with these sweet scones. They use dried strawberries and strawberry preserves to get double the berry flavor.
Get Ree's Strawberries and Cream Scones recipe.
Breakfast Cookies
Yes, cookies for breakfast. But these ones are chock-full of oats and healthy mix-ins like dried cherries, puffed rice cereal, and pepitas so they're pretty good for you. You can also freeze the dough and bake them in the morning.
Get the Breakfast Cookies recipe.
Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Ree says, "Waking up to a lemon blueberry muffin is the secret to perpetual happiness." If that's the case, then you definitely need to make these! Anything with a sweet glaze is worth waking up for.
Get Ree's Lemon Blueberry Muffins recipe.
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