Looking for something fabulous to wake up to, or to make for someone special? These delightful sweet breakfasts each offer a symphony of flavors and textures designed to elevate your morning routine.
Whether you're a fan of fluffy pancakes, indulgent pies, and classic muffins or crave the exotic flavors of an acai bowl, I guarantee I've got something to make every morning a celebration.
These aren’t just unhealthy sweet breakfast recipes laced with sugar, either - many of the recipes below are packed full of healthy fruits, nuts, and seeds for a nutritious morning meal. Don't miss out on a culinary adventure, and treat yourself with one of these extraordinary breakfast recipes that are sweet.
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🍰 Indulgent Cakes and Quickbreads
Butterscotch Snickerdoodle Bread
If you love waking up to the smell of freshly baked bread in the morning, I've got an easy, quick butterscotch snickerdoodle bread recipe right here. This sweet bread recipe has that classic cinnamon and sugar blend with a delightful little kiss of butterscotch flavor.
This quickbread is a delicious recipe to try for breakfast - sweet but not too sweet. Serve with some salted coffee or Korean tea! It's the best dessert for breakfast recipe if you're a fan of butterscotch and snickerdoodle.
Chocolate Banana Mug Cake
Here's a decadent chocolate protein mug cake recipe that can be enjoyed at any time of day. With just healthy ingredients, it's simple and straightforward to put together.
This dessert recipe can be used for a healthy breakfast or snack! The relatively high amount of protein will keep you feeling full while still allowing you to devour a chocolatey treat.
Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
If you love baking with spring or summer berries, you'll love making this easy dessert for breakfast recipe. This pretty blueberry cream cheese coffee cake is the perfect breakfast treat or brunch dessert!
Layers of soft vanilla cake, fresh blueberries, and a rich cream cheese filling are topped with buttery crumb topping! It's easy to make and a crowd pleaser.
Gluten-Free Apple Coffee Cake
Wake up to the warm and comforting flavors of apple and cinnamon with this delicious coffee cake, topped with a crunchy streusel topping. This delicious gluten-free apple coffee cake is sweet and crumbly, with layers of gluten-free cake, fresh sliced apples, streusel and a dairy-free glaze.
With equal parts sweet cake, sliced apples, and crunchy streusel. One bite is all it takes to transport you to a sea of cinnamon apple bliss.
French Toast Cake
French toast cake can make your brunch dreams come true! This stunning layer cake looks so good on your breakfast or dessert table.
Elevate your "French toast" game with this indulgent cake of stacked yellow cake studded with berries, and lathered with cinnamon maple buttercream that's sandwiched in between the layers. Yellow cake is dipped in custard and then caramelised like French toast.
Dress it up or dress it down— whichever way you serve it, you'll be craving it all the time!
🍩 Delectable Sweet Bread Recipes
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars
These chocolate chip banana bread oatmeal bars are the perfect indulgent healthy breakfast treat. Yes, it's sweet, but it's made with healthy ingredients and less sugar than most desserts.
All you need is one bowl to make these heavenly treats. A generous helping of melted chocolate chips, create this decadent sweet breakfast treat.
Take your banana bread to the next level with these vegan chocolate chip banana bread oatmeal bars.
Paleo Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies
For an enticing breakfast treat, sink your teeth into these moist banana oat cookies. They taste just like good old banana bread but are Paleo-friendly.
No oil and butter go in the recipe, so it’s absolutely gluten-free. Ideal for a high-fiber on-the-go breakfast or post-workout snack. Begin your day with these delicious and nutritious flourless banana oat breakfast cookies!
Caramel Pull Apart Monkey Bread
Embrace the comforting flavors of fall with a slice of homemade apple bread served warm from the oven. This caramel pull apart monkey bread recipe is made simple with a no knead refrigerator bread dough.
It's a delicious breakfast treat with a 5-minute artisan bread recipe that can be used for savory along with sweet recipes. Great for parties and potlucks; just take a look at that dripping cinnamon-laced caramel...!
Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Muffins
Bursting with warm cinnamon goodness, these fluffy muffins are the perfect morning pick-me-up. They're the perfect breakfast treat for any occasion and are super easy to make.
These ooey gooey cinnamon roll monkey bread muffins with cinnamon brown sugar glaze are truly addictive! You won’t be able to stop at just one.
Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible peanut butter chocolate chip muffins. Deliciously moist, packed with yummy creamy (or chunky) peanut butter and loaded with melted chocolate chips or chunks in every bite.
These moist chocolate muffins are made with a few pantry-staple ingredients that are easy to find, can be made in just minutes and using only one bowl. If you are a fan of the classic combo of peanut butter and chocolate, these are definitely sweet breakfast recipe for you!
Raspberry Jelly-Filled Donuts
These easy raspberry jelly filled donuts are so delicious and made in no time. I guarantee you'll be making them anytime, and all the time!
Simply deep-fry pre-made biscuit dough, then fill them with raspberry jam, and finally, dust with powdered sugar. Lightly crisp on the outside yet warm and fluffy on the inside.
Each bite will give you perfect texture and a sticky, smooth raspberry jam for a satisfying finish.
Almond Halwa Croissants
Treat yourself to a taste of indulgence with these fusion almond halwa croissants, perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. This sweet breakfast recipe is a marriage of almond halwa, a popular Indian dessert, with French bakery-style almond croissants.
The iconic almond filling of a French bakery almond croissant is blended with the flavors of rich ghee, opulent saffron, and green cardamom, which is commonly enjoyed in Indian delicacies.
Experience the flavors of a traditional Indian badam halwa when you bite into the buttery flakey croissant. Best of all, it takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.
Vegan Paska (Easter European Easter Bread)
You'll absolutely adore the intense orange dessert flavor in this vegan paska. Paska is an enriched sweet Easter dessert bread that's very popular for breakfast.
Bursting with zesty orange flavor thanks to the use of fresh oranges (peels and all!). This rich, sweet paska has the added benefit of being a zero-waste recipe too. This recipe is ideal for anyone who is lactose intolerant, allergic to eggs, or follows a vegan or vegetarian diet. Aquafaba takes the place of eggs in the recipe.
Blueberry Donuts with Lemon Glaze
Light and fluffy baked blueberry donuts with a bright lemon glaze that is easy to troubleshoot (if you make it too thick or runny). Fresh blueberries are the star of this recipe but the lemon glaze is the perfect accompaniment.
Tangy lemon zest meets juicy blueberries in these bright and flavorful donuts, perfect for a sunny morning treat. It's easy to make and there's absolutely no frying required.
Blueberry-Filled Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
The irresistible aroma of freshly baked blueberry cream cheese cinnamon rolls will surely arouse your senses in the morning. Cinnamon buns oozing with a gooey, lemony blueberry filling and decadent cream cheese frosting.
These buns are best eaten warm, from-the-oven with a piping hot cup of java. Bask in that cream cheese frosting that has just the right amount of sweetness.
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Donuts
Dive into a world of sugary perfection with these classic glazed pumpkin donuts. These super soft, super delicious pumpkin donuts are the perfect breakfast treat. Easy peasy, one bowl batter with a to-die for old-fashioned glaze.
If you've never taken pleasure in making baked goodies out of fresh pumpkins then this recipe is for you. Blitz from the patch pumpkins, bake them in the oven and turn them into these delectable bakery-quality donuts.
Skillet Cinnamon Roll
What's better than a cinnamon roll? A giant skillet cinnamon roll, of course. It's such a brilliant way to make cinnamon rolls, no rolling pin necessary.
This dough contains a small amount of whole wheat flour for a satisfying texture, as well as a hint of nutty flavor. It's soft and tasty, and pairs perfectly with the buttery cinnamon filling.
This fun breakfast make a visual statement and allows you to have as big or as little of a slice as you would like.
Orange Zucchini Muffins
Revel in the simplest pleasure of starting your day with these orange zucchini muffins. Bursting with bright orange flavor, these fluffy muffins are the perfect morning pick-me-up.
Made with the juice and zest of an orange for maximum flavor, the tang of citrus is complemented in the dessert with cardamom, nutmeg, and cinnamon. With the perfect amount of sweetness, spice, and tang, these muffins will surely brighten up your day.
Chai Spiced Banana Muffins
If you're on the chai lattes train, you've got to try this recipe! It's got all the flavor of a delicious masala chai but in fluffy muffin form. These chai spiced muffins are richly flavorful and have a delightful glazed topping.
This delicious recipe is easy to assemble and can be served with or without the sugar glaze. These cozy chai spiced muffins are perfect for breakfasts on the go.
White Chocolate and Raspberry Scones
Add a new twist to your breakfast tea routine with these flaky scones liberally loaded with raspberries and white chocolate, making each mouthful a perfect combination of sweetness and tartness.
This recipe, which combines the sweetness of white chocolate with the sharpness of raspberries in a flaky, buttery scone, will undoubtedly increase your popularity among friends and family. Mix the dough in minutes and bake immediately, or form the scones and freeze them to bake later!
Sticky Pecan Buns
There's something satisfying about a bakery sweet treat for breakfast. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to create mornings worth savoring with this homemade sticky buns recipe.
Fluffy dough with sticky caramel sauce and toasted pecans make the ultimate breakfast option. Best of all, these buns are better than any store-bought stuff and will have you feeling full and satisfied with all its nutty sweetness.
🥞 Sweet Pancake and Waffle Recipes
3-Ingredient Peruvian Pancakes with Bananas
A Champion's breakfast is complete: Peruvian pancakes with bananas, and classic hot chocolate. This simple pancake recipe calls for just 3 basic ingredients, plus some butter or oil for frying & any toppings you may want to add.
This is a versatile recipe wherein you can put almost anything you want either on top of once they're in the pan. Just make sure they're small or powdered when you mix directly onto the batter.
Try adding some cacao nibs as topping or dipping each one in this decadent chocolate dipping sauce.
Vegan Sweet Potato Pancakes
Make these vegan sweet potato pancakes for breakfast and you’ll feel like a star! These sweet potato breakfast pancakes are so good they taste like dessert.
They’re warm, cozy and taste of sweet potato, brown sugar (or maple syrup), and pumpkin spice (or individual spices like cinnamon and nutmeg). Fluffy sweet potato pancakes are the ideal fall breakfast, that’s also naturally dairy and egg-free!
Funfetti Pancakes
These are what I like to call celebration pancakes. If you've heard of celebration cakes, well this is the pancake counterpart of that.
Bust out these fun, festive and stunningly gorgeous pancakes bedazzled with rainbow sprinkles for any and all occasions. To top it all off, it's a super simple from-scratch recipe to follow (absolutely no cake or pancake mix in here) that's ultra delish!
Buttery crisp outer layer encapsulating the light and airy pancake center! These funfetti pancakes are a celebration of color and fun.
Kodiak Cake Protein Waffles
Start your day on a sweet note with these Kodiak cakes protein waffles recipe. It's an easy yet indulgent healthy breakfast treat.
The recipe takes Kodiak cake waffle mix and adds some wholesome ingredients to make them extra thick and fluffy! They’re topped with bananas, chocolate chips, a drizzle of nut butter and syrup.
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your breakfast game to new heights. Presenting this simple to prepare, healthful, and incredibly tasty lemon ricotta pancake recipe.
Fluffy whole grain lemon ricotta pancakes served with berry compote. The ricotta gives your basic pancake recipe that extra fluff you never knew you needed.
Ube Pancakes
Ube (purple yams) pancakes, with their brilliant purple hue and sweet, nutty vanilla undertones, make an excellent addition to any breakfast or brunch spread. Gluten and dairy free options are easily obtainable.
Make it authentically Filipino with some grated cheese and sweetened condensed milk instead of the pancake usuals. Your day will surely begin with a delicious celebration of flavor and color with this sweet breakfast recipe.
Mimosa Pancakes
Fluffy mimosa pancakes are the dessert-for-breakfast party-in-your-mouth you've been looking for. Lightly sweet with true-to-form pancake fluffiness, hints of vanilla and butter with an overall orange creamsicle flavor.
Orange and champagne mimosa pancakes with a cooked-down real maple syrup and bubbly champagne for an ultra grown-up pancake syrup. With amazing flavors you'd be surprised that this sweet breakfast recipe is so easy to make and comes together in under 30 mins.
Don’t forget the champagne syrup for boozy breakfast vibes that's perfect for Christmas brunch or any festive holiday.
Bananas Foster Pancakes
Channel the decadent dessert combo of ripe bananas, brown sugar, butter, and rum with this bananas foster pancakes recipe. Featuring a caramelized banana and pecan topping with butter, vanilla, and rum, and you'll never want pancakes any other way!
Move over plain ol' soft, fluffy buttermilk pancakes, this is the new brunch dessert to make. Of course, you can also make it alcohol-free if you have an alcohol intolerance.
🍮 Unique Sweet Breakfast Recipes
Chocolate Chip Rice Krispies Treat
Step up your dessert game with these homemade chocolate chip rice krispie treats, which go from bag to bowl to baking tray in just minutes! These rice krispie treats are bursting with chocolate flavor, sweet squishy marshmallows and a satisfying crunch.
To make this sweet breakfast meal dairy-free, you can substitute items, such as dairy-free chocolate chips. Crunchy, sweet, and gooey chocolate chip rice krispie treats are kid-friendly and ready in less than 15 minutes!
Overnight Oats without Chia Seeds
Fuel your morning with this rich and creamy overnight oats recipe, using flax seeds to quickly add heft. These overnight oats without chia seeds take just 5 minutes and 5 ingredients to make, and are ready to eat in less than an hour, despite the name overnight oats.
That's because of the flax seeds, which much like chia seeds, make a great substitute for eggs thanks to their absorptive properties. Enjoy these as is or get creative by adding different toppings. Extra add-ins can pack in the protein and nutrients for a healthy sweet breakfast that's nutritious and filling.
Brioche French Toast Casserole
If you're into French toast but don't want to stand over a skillet or griddle flipping each slice, this baked brioche French toast casserole recipe is the answer! This indulgent and delectable brioche French toast with cinnamon-infused custard is ideal for a special sweet breakfast treat.
Make the meal extra special with this overnight brioche French toast casserole. It's a simple and tasty twist on the classic morning delicacy that will change your world.
Paleo Mocha Chia Pudding
This paleo mocha chia pudding is 100% like eating a dessert for breakfast! It's easy to make, soooo delicious, and is truly worth getting out of bed for.
Who knew that using only real food ingredients such as organic fair-trade cocoa powder, and natural sweeteners like honey can yield such a nutritious heavenly treat. It's definitely the healthy sweet breakfast recipe you need in your weekly menu.
Oreo Stuffed French Toast
Elevate your French toast game with this indulgent Oreo stuffed version. Golden-griddled bread slices overflowing with Oreo double stuff cookie cream cheese filling, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries.
It's a heavenly fusion of chocolatey, cream cheesy, cookie goodness between layers of golden brown perfection. Enjoy the irresistible thrill of this non-traditional French toast.
Acai Bowl
Get ready to awaken your taste buds and make your mornings unforgettable with an easy-to-make acai bowl. Indulge in a nutrient-rich blend of fiber, antioxidants, and good fats whenever you like with this acai bowl recipe.
Simply combine acai berry puree with a variety of fruits, super foods, and your preferred toppings. It's a cost efficient, effortless, packed with good-for-you ingredients, healthy but sweet breakfast food.
Old-Fashioned Apple Fritters
These old-fashioned apple fritters are made with a donut dough and simple-to-make apple pie filling. They're fried, and not baked, making these nostalgic treats so sinful.
They can be prepped ahead of time and refrigerated overnight. Savor the flavors of fall with the brioche donut filled with homemade apple pie filling, cinnamon, and drizzled with a simple glaze.
Vegan Tiramisu Overnight Oats
This vegan tiramisu overnight oats recipe is for all the dessert for breakfast lovers out there. The velvety taste of the classic Italian dessert tiramisu is turned into a fiber and protein-rich oat dessert.
Layer creamy coffee-flavored oats with plant-based protein powder, a chocolatey mouthfeel from a dusting of cocoa powder, and using maple syrup as a sugar substitute. Make this stunning and indulgent dessert for breakfast recipe.
If you're looking for more ways to use up your can of protein powder, here's how to make your daily morning cup of joe with extra protein.
Easy Chia and Flax Seed Pudding
Beyond being one of the best flaxseed recipes for weight loss, this quick chia and flaxseed pudding is rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3s, fiber, and plant proteins. It's an easy recipe to make that doesn't require any kitchen skills or experience.
With just 5 ingredients, it's the perfect sweet but healthy breakfast. Just remember to let the pudding set in the fridge before adding your choice of toppings.
Homemade Chocolate Yogurt
Here's a recipe for my fellow chocolate lovers. Boasting of 28 grams of protein, this homemade chocolate yogurt recipe will satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling full without adding to your waist line.
It's so easy to make, too, with just two ingredients. Serve this pudding-like yogurt that tastes just like a decadent chocolate mousse with your favorite toppings.
Chocolate Dorayaki with Nutella Filling
Celebrate the joy of breakfast in all its glory with this classic Japanese chocolate treat. Chocolate dorayaki features crowd-pleasing Nutella spread sandwiched between two chocolate pancakes.
It's fluffy, soft, and full of chocolate taste. It’s a straightforward Nutella dessert recipe that’s easy to whip up in the morning.
🙋🏼 Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can eat sweets for breakfast, but it's important to balance them with other nutritious foods, ideally balanced in protein and fat. Choose whole food like fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts, and seeds, and options with less-processed ingredients.
Sweet options that are good for breakfast generally include fruits and veggies, though some more classic picks are french toast or crepes. Healthier sweets made with natural ingredients and have higher nutritional value, such as whole grain muffins, fruit smoothies with added greens, or yogurt with a drizzle of honey and fresh fruit.
To make your sweet breakfast more nutritious, include a range of healthy food groups such whole grains, healthy fats, fruits and vegetables. Work on incorporating protein-rich foods like eggs, Greek yogurt, and nut butter into your morning meals.
A high sugar breakfast would typically consist of foods and beverages that are loaded with added sugars. This could include sugary cereals, pastries like donuts or sweet rolls, flavored yogurt with added sugars, sweetened fruit juices, and certain breakfast bars or granolas.
Consuming a breakfast high in sugar can lead to a rapid spike in blood sugar levels. This can leave you feeling tired and hungry shortly after eating, as your body releases a large dose of insulin in response to the sugar, and your blood sugar level drops too quickly. That's why it's generally recommended to opt for breakfast options that are lower in added sugars and higher in protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
📖 Recipe
40+ Sweet Breakfast Recipes to Make at Home
Equipment
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Electric Stand Mixer
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Blender
- immersion blender
Ingredients
- Butterscotch Snickerdoodle Bread
- Chocolate Protein Mug Cake
- Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
- Gluten-Free Apple Coffee Cake
- French Toast Cake
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars
- Paleo Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies
- Caramel Pull Apart Monkey Bread
- Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Muffins
- Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins
- Raspberry Jelly Filled Donuts
- Almond Halwa Croissants
- Vegan Paska (Easter European Easter Bread)
- Blueberry Donuts with Lemon Glaze
- Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts
- Skillet Cinnamon Roll
- Orange Zucchini Muffins
- Chai Spiced Banana Muffins
- White Chocolate and Raspberry Scones
- Sticky Pecan Buns
- 3 Ingredient Peruvian Pancakes with Bananas
- Vegan Sweet Potato Pancakes
- Funfetti Pancakes
- Kodiak Cake Protein Waffles
- Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
- Ube Pancakes
- Mimosa Pancakes
- Bananas Foster Pancakes
- Chocolate Chip Rice Krispies Treat
- Overnight Oats without Chia Seeds
- Brioche French Toast Casserole
- Paleo Mocha Chia Pudding
- Oreo Stuffed French Toast
- Acai Bowl
- Old Fashioned Apple Fritters
- Vegan Tiramisu Overnight Oats
- Easy Chia and Flax Seed Pudding
- Homemade Chocolate Yogurt
- Chocolate Dorayaki with Nutella Filling
Instructions
- Choose a recipe that appeals to you.
- Gather the ingredients.
- Follow the instructions, then enjoy!
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