Description
Start your morning with these easy and delicious sweet breakfast recipes! From classic pancakes and waffles to modern smoothie bowls and parfaits, these recipes bring a perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition. Great for busy mornings, weekend brunches, or special treats, they’re simple to make and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
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Fluffy Pancakes with Maple Syrup
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Greek Yogurt Parfait with Granola and Honey
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup granola
- ½ cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 tbsp honey
Chia Seed Pudding with Fresh Fruit
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Sliced mango, kiwi, or berries for topping
Baked Oatmeal with Cinnamon and Apples
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups almond milk
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
Fluffy Pancakes
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and pour ¼ cup batter per pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form, flip, and cook for another minute.
- Serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit.
Greek Yogurt Parfait
- In a glass or bowl, layer Greek yogurt, granola, and fresh berries.
- Drizzle with honey and enjoy immediately.
Chia Seed Pudding
- Mix chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla in a jar.
- Stir well and refrigerate overnight.
- Stir before serving and top with fresh fruit.
Baked Oatmeal
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix oats, almond milk, diced apple, cinnamon, maple syrup, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour into a greased baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
- Serve warm with extra fruit or nuts.
Notes
- For Fluffier Pancakes: Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
- Chia Pudding Texture Tip: Stir after 15 minutes in the fridge to prevent clumping.
- Make-Ahead: Greek yogurt parfaits and chia pudding can be prepped the night before.
- Customizations: Add nuts, chocolate chips, or spices to any recipe for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (varies by recipe)
- Cook Time: 5–30 minutes (depending on the recipe)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking, stovetop, blending, overnight soaking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Sweet breakfast, pancakes, waffles, parfait, smoothie bowl, easy breakfast, meal prep, healthy breakfast