51 of the Best Breakfast Recipes Ever

51 of the Best Breakfast Recipes Ever Waking up is never easy, but breakfast food makes the prospect a whole lot sunnier.



Put some coffee on and get cookin'.



Monkey-Bread Danish

Danish meets monkey bread. Get the recipe .







Red Velvet Pancakes

Sexiest breakfast ever. Get the recipe .







Onion & Arugula Frittata

Served straight out of the pan. Get the recipe .







Sweet Crepes with Caramelized Pears

Super simple and sweet. Get the recipe .







Candied Bacon

Bacon, elevated. Make a double batch. Get the recipe .







Homemade Toaster Pastries

Mini hand-held pies with frosting. Get the recipe .







Yogurt Biscuits with Honey Butter

A lighter take on a comforting classic. Get the recipe .







Green Smoothie with Avocado and Apple

A healthy start to the day. Get the recipe .







Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

A treat that won't weigh you down. Get the recipe .







Cinnamon Sugar Waffles

Waffles that taste like doughnuts. Get the recipe .







Baked Berry French Toast

Top chef worthy breakfast, without all the fuss. Get the recipe .







Mini Baked Doughnuts

Cutest doughnuts ever. Get the recipe .







Beignets

New Orleans-style fried dough. Get the recipe .







The Ultimate Bloody Mary's

The essential, spicy hair of the dog. Get the recipe .







Crispy Golden Home Fries

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Get the recipe .







Egg in a Hole

Talk about a crowd pleaser. Get the recipe .







Mocha Milk Shakes

Grab a straw, and probably a spoon. Get the recipe .







Crispy Breakfast Pita

A nice twist on a piadina. Get the recipe .





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Protein Packed Quinoa Clusters

The new croutons. Get the recipe .









Cheddar Biscuits and Gravy

On the table in under an hour. Get the recipe .







Chocolate Banana Breakfast Quinoa

Chocolate for breakfast? Oh yeah. Get the recipe .





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Cinnamon Rolls with Frosting

Ooey gooey gone. Get the recipe .







Roasted Asparagus with Pickle-Poached Eggs and Country Ham

Simply delicious. Get the recipe .







Blueberry Buttermilk Biscones

A one-bowl pastry from a southern bakery. Get the recipe .







Ricotta-Stuffed French Toast

Berries and ricotta take french toast beyond. Get the recipe .







Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes

For sophisticated brunching. Get the recipe .







Toad in the Hole

A fantastically frugal egg dish. Get the recipe .







Marmalade Muffins

A jam-filled treat. Get the recipe .







Greek Yogurt with Tandoori Honey and Fruit

Yogurt gets an India spin. Get the recipe .







Honey Cornmeal Cake

A golden cake you can eat morning or night. Get the recipe .







Banana and Blueberry Pancakes

Gluten-free. Get the recipe .







Avocado Toast

Smashing success. Get the recipe .







The Big Breakfast Cookie

Make a big batch. Get the recipe .





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Breakfast Tacos

Quick and delicious. Get the recipe .





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Cherry Tarragon Breakfast Sausages

Infuse your morning with warmth. Get the recipe .





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Berry and Almond Breakfast Parfait

Crunch and tropical. Get the recipe .





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Lemon-Coconut Breakfast Bars

Try and eat just one. Get the recipe .





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Black Bean Breakfast Burrito

Protein packed, high in fiber and um, delicious. Get the recipe .



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Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies

Kids love 'em. Get the recipe .





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Sausage, Egg, and Avocado Breakfast Salad

Think salads are only for lunch or dinner? Think again. Get the recipe .





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Pecan-Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Super-grains. Get the recipe .





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Southwestern Breakfast Bake

Always a crowd-pleaser. Get the recipe .





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Homemade Croissants

Easiest croissant recipe ever. Get the recipe .







Breakfast Polenta with Honey and Yogurt

Grate in cheese and top with a fried egg or a savory version. Get the recipe .





Photo: Greatist



Fruity Breakfast Cookie

You'll be a hero when you send the kids to the bus stop with these. Get the recipe .





Photo: Spry Living



Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast Burrito

Crispy pancetta and pesto. Mmm. Get the recipe .





Photo: Greatist



Sweet Potato and Egg Breakfast Hash

Sweet potato heaven. Get the recipe .





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Poached Egg and Roasted Tomato Open-Face Sandwiches

A gourmet breakfast doesn't have to require a lot of effort. Get the recipe .





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PB&J Smoothie

You had us at PB&J. Get the recipe .





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One-Skillet Garlicky Green Eggs

Eat the yolks. Get the recipe .





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Crumb Topped Banana Muffins

So so good. Get the recipe .





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