I generally prefer a savory breakfast, but occasionally, I wake up with a strong craving for something sweet. When those mornings hit, I like to have a roster of Sweet Breakfast Ideas at hand, so I can easily make myself a sweet treat to start the day. Bonus points if it’s healthy as well! Here are 15 of my favorites.
1. Healthy Mango Crepes with Maple-Lime Ricotta Filling
A classic tropical fruit combination with added pistachios for crunch. The crepes go really well with the fruit, making for a unusual mix.
Recipe by: Yummy Addiction
2. Kaya Toast
A classic Singaporean breakfast that mixes sweet coconut jam with salty soy sauce and soft boiled eggs. It sounds weird to Westerners, but don’t knock it til you’ve tried it – the flavor is out of this world!
Recipe by: Sharwin Tee
3. Airfryer Oatmeal with Berries
Another of my personal favorites, this is sweet and creamy underneath with a great crunch on top. Like a cross between oatmeal and granola. Really satisfying.
Recipe by: Yummy Addiction
4. Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Smoothie
Love cinnamon buns? Me too! This recipe takes that concept and transforms it into a smoothie. Totally mind blowing and a bit weird… but somehow, it works.
Recipe by: I Heart Nap Time
5. Cinnamon Buns
If you want a more classical cinnamon bun recipe, this is the one! Gooey, spicy, and yummy – the perfect sweet way to start your day. Pair with a cup of coffee.
Recipe by: Butternut Bakery Blog
6. Buckwheat Banana Bread
Banana bread is often tooth-numbingly sweet. Balance the sugar content with whole grains, as in my own buckwheat banana bread.
Recipe by: Yummy Addiction
7. Blueberry Muffins
They’re a classic for a good reason! This is one of my favorite recipes for blueberry muffins, light and fluffy with just the slightest hint of cinnamon.
Recipe by: VJ Cooks
8. Healthy Strawberry Mini Muffins
Less classical, but still excellent! My strawberry muffins are a healthier way to start the day, but still plenty of sweetness to start you off right!
Recipe by: Yummy Addiction
9. Chocolate Babka
You’ll need to think ahead a little the day before to get it prepped, but if you do… OH MY WORD. This is the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers.
Recipe by: Preppy Kitchen
10. Pain au Chocolat
A classic French chocolate morning pastry. Do as the French do and dunk into your milky coffee for a bitter-sweet breakfast idea par excellence.
Recipe by: Sally’s Baking Addiction
11. Kale and Green Kiwi Smoothie Bowl
Turn your healthy smoothie into a bowl of sweet breakfast goodness! Simple ingredients and all the sweetness comes from natural maple syrup.
Recipe by: Yummy Addiction
12. Sweet Waffles
A range of ideas for sweet toppings for your waffles here from waffle iron maker Sunbeam. Fresh fruit is great, but you can think outside the box and get more creative as well.
Recipe by: Sunbeam
13: Japanese Pancakes
Japanese soufflé pancakes took social media by storm a few years ago. By beating egg whites to a fluff and folding them into a pancake batter, you create the perfect base for a range of sweet toppings.
Recipe by: Mochi Mommy
14. Orange Ricotta Pancakes
More similar to America pancakes, but with enough of a twist to be interesting. The orange-ricotta mix will remind you a little of cheesecake. Better yet, I adapted the recipe to use whole grain flour.
Recipe by: Yummy Addiction
15. Farro Breakfast Pudding with Dates
This sweet breakfast idea is really unusual and totally delicious. Dates combine with the ancient farro grain for an variation on oatmeal. It’s vegan as well.
Recipe by: My Quiet Kitchen
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