Top 35 Best Sweet Breakfast Recipes (2024)

If you find yourself with a sweet tooth first thing in the morning, the good news is you have plenty of easysweet breakfast recipes! In this guide, I share 35 breakfast recipesthat areirresistibly deliciousandfun to makeat home. Unlike some other unhealthy breakfast recipes, these sweet breakfast ideasare also packed withfresh fruitsandnatural ingredients, so you won’t feel guilty about having a little sugar to start your day!

Best Sweet Breakfast Recipes

1. Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling

Cinnamon Rolls are a mouthwatering and versatile treat that you can enjoy for breakfast as well as dessert! These soft and fluffy rolls are made with a sweet brioche dough, filled with a delicious apple pie filling, and then topped with a rich cream cheese icing. They are super easy to make from the comfort of your own kitchen and are 100% made from scratch– no canned dough required!

2. Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Muffins

If you’re looking for the perfect combination of “healthy” and “sweet” to start your morning, these sweet potato chocolate chip muffins are just what you need! These moist and fluffy sweet potato breakfastmuffins combine sweet potato, warm spices, and rich chocolate chips to create an irresistible breakfast treat. They are dairy-free, easy to make, packed with flavor, and a convenient grab-and-go meal for those breakfasts on the go.

3. French Brioche Bread

Enjoy this warm, buttery, and fluffy home-baked French Brioche Bread on its own or alongside your other savory breakfast favorites. Made with your basic butter, eggs, milk, yeast, flour, and sugar, it is the perfect balance of sweet, light, and fluffy. It is also incredibly versatile: Eat it plain, top it with a sweet jam, or fill it with your favorite deli meats for a satisfying breakfast sandwich.

4. French Toast Brioche

French Toast Brioche isn’t just an excellent breakfast or brunch option but also a great way to use your leftover Brioche Bread. This easy, sweet breakfast recipe uses simple pantry staples such as bread, milk, egg, sugar, and butter so that you don’t have to make any special trips to the grocery store. The result is a sweet, moist, and crispy bread that will nearly melt in your mouth!

Top it with syrup, powdered sugar, or your favorite fruity glaze for a combination of flavors and textures you won’t forget.

5. Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

These sweet, buttery cinnamon streusel muffins are the best way to start your day. If you like coffee cake, you will love these muffins. These butter-free muffins are laced with a delectable cinnamon swirl throughout and then topped with a thick and crunchy streusel topping. They are also a breeze to make, ready in just 30 minutes. Have one for breakfast, then save one for a post-lunch dessert!

6. Banana Bread

If you’ve been wondering what to do with those extra bananas that are turning brown, you’ll want to save this recipe. This easy-to-make banana bread recipe uses fresh banana puree and a combination of white and brown sugar to make a delightfully light and tender breakfast bread that puts those bananas to good use. This is one breakfast treat all ages will love!

7. Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Take the flavor of banana bread to the next level when you combine it with the nutty and sweet flavors of pumpkin! These fall-inspired muffins combine fresh pumpkin and banana purees, fragrant spices, and gooey chocolate chips to create a handheld breakfast that is both healthy and flavorful. And don’t think you have to spend all day in the kitchen to make them– they are ready in just 40 minutes!

8. Pumpkin Spice Donuts

These baked pumpkin spice donuts are another irresistible treat that makes a great grab-and-go breakfast on a crisp fall morning. Packed with the flavors of pumpkin and warm spices, these delicious donuts are baked and not fried, making them a healthier and lighter alternative to the usual cake donuts. They are then topped with a simple cinnamon sugar mixture to satisfy your sweet tooth.

9. Beignets

Beignets are a staple in New Orleans, Louisiana that aren’t just mouthwatering but super customizable. These French brioche-style buns are soft, pillowy, and dusted with powdered sugar, making them a light and sweet recipe for any time of day. You can also customize them with different toppings or fillings to make them even more irresistible!

Dunk them in your morning coffee or serve them alongside your favorite breakfast staples.

10. Glazed Chocolate Donuts

Chocolate donuts have always been a popular sweet breakfast recipe, but these ultimate glazed donuts will knock your taste buds out of the park! These soft, gooey donuts are 100% homemade with cocoa powder, baked, and then topped with a creamy glaze made from dark chocolate callets and sprinkles. Make them even more chocolatey by adding chocolate chips to the batter!

11. Coconut Muffins

Give your breakfast a tropical touch with these moist and fluffy coconut muffins. Made with shredded coconut, sugar, and a hint of vanilla, they are light enough to start the day yet filling enough to satisfy you. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, you won’t be able to have just one!

12. Brioche Donuts

These deep-fried brioche donuts use basic pantry staples to create a soft, fluffy, buttery breakfast that will make you smile. This sweet breakfast recipe combines tender brioche bread dough, yeast, butter, eggs, milk, and sugar. They are then fried to perfection and dusted with sugar to create an irresistible flavor and texture. Eat them as they are, or customize them with your favorite toppings and fillings.

13. Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls

If you don’t have the time to make your breakfast rolls from scratch, these chewy Bisquick cinnamon rolls are here to come to the rescue! This recipe uses premade Bisquick mix for the dough and a combination of sugar, cinnamon, and raisins for the decadent filling.

Top them with my homemade cream cheese frosting for the final touch, and Voila! You have the perfect addition to your breakfast or brunch table.

14. Sugar Donuts

For a simple and sweet breakfast recipe that requires just half an hour to make, these homemade sugar donuts should be at the top of your list! These sweet treats use just eight simple pantry staples and then deep-fried to create a light and crunchy donut perfect for the mornings, afternoons, and evenings after dinner. These are an excellent go-to for those who prefer their donuts without the extra toppings and fillings.

15. Pistachio Muffins

If you love pistachio, you will love starting your day with these moist and fluffy pistachio muffins! These muffins contain zero artificial flavors or colors and use 100% natural ingredients. This recipe uses real pistachios for the flour and then tops them off with creamy homemade pistachio butter. They are super easy to make, taking just 30 minutes of your time before they are ready to eat.

16. Bavarian Cream Donuts

Soft and airy with a light, sweet flavor, these Bavarian cream-filled donuts are an excellent option for a sweet breakfast. This sweet breakfast recipe takes buttery deep-fried brioche donuts and fills them with a rich French-vanilla-flavored cream. Of the many filled donuts you can try, these are certainly one of the best!

17. Maple Brown Sugar Overnight Oats

Perfect for a cool fall or winter morning, these maple brown sugar overnight oats are a quick breakfast option that will keep you warm and full. Made with real maple syrup, cinnamon, and brown sugar, these easy oats are packed with flavor and prepared the night before to be ready the moment you wake up. Enjoy them as they are, or top them with toastedpecans or walnutsfor a healthy, protein-packed breakfast!

18. Red Velvet Muffins

If you think red velvet cake is good, you will want to get your hands on these moist and fluffy red velvet muffins! These delicious muffins take the traditional red velvet cake served during dessert and turn it into a handheld treat perfectly acceptable to have for breakfast. With a beautiful red hue, rich cocoa flavor, and light cream cheese frosting, you won’t help but smile after you have one!

19. Mini Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry muffins are already a breakfast classic, and these bite-sized mini blueberry muffins make them even more fun! This straightforward and sweet breakfast recipe mixes fresh blueberries with a few essential pantry ingredients to create aromatic, moist, and fluffy muffins perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Their small size makes them easy to grab for even the littlest hands, making them a hit among kids and adults!

20. Blueberry Donuts with Blueberry Glaze

Craving blueberry flavor but not in the mood for muffins? These blueberry glazed donuts could be the answer to your cravings! These moist and delicious cake donuts are filled with fresh blueberries, baked to perfection, and then topped with a sweet blueberry glaze. They are effortless to make that even beginning bakers will find them a breeze.

21. Strawberry Muffins

Loaded with fresh strawberries and a hint of vanilla, these light and sweet strawberry muffins are a fruity addition to your breakfast plate. Using simple pantry ingredients such as milk, butter, egg, sugar, oil, and flour, these moist muffins only take 30 minutes to make. They are also incredibly versatile, so you can easily swap them for raspberry muffins if you please!

22. Walnut Babka

This moist, fluffy walnut babka features buttery, braided brioche dough twisted around a sweet, decadent cinnamon sugar walnut filling. It is a delicious treat any time of the year, but it is incredibly wonderful first thing in the morning! Walnut Babka doesn’t require special ingredients or equipment, making it easy for beginners and seasoned bakers. It is also quite versatile and can be made with or without walnuts.

23. Baked Raspberry Donuts

Baked with fresh raspberries and topped with a tangy, fruity glaze, raspberry donuts are ideal for a simple, sweet, and nutritious breakfast. Because these donuts are baked versus fried, they are easy to make and considered healthier than traditional fried donuts. Enjoy them as they are, or decorate them with other toppings, fillings, and flavors– it’s up to you!

24. Lemon Muffins

These sweet, citrusy muffins will make your taste buds smile first thing in the morning. Unlike many other muffin recipes, these easy-to-make muffins are made with both oil and butter, giving them an incredibly moist and light texture. As a finishing touch, they are topped with a delicious glaze made from real lemon juice and fresh lemon zest.

25. Cinnamon Apple Babka

This delicious recipe takes the traditional buttery and braided brioche dough and twists it around a sweet filling made with fresh apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar. The result is a super moist and flavorful comfort food that nearly melts in your mouth as soon as you sink your teeth into it! Have it for breakfast or dessert– either way, your taste buds will thank you!

26. Mochi Donuts

Also known as Pon-de-ring, Mochi donuts are a popular Japanese donut with a mochi-like ring shape. Not only do Mochi donuts have a fun shape and a crisp yet chewy texture, but they are highly versatile and can be customized with any glaze you choose. Using this super easy recipe, you can make Mochi donuts from scratch using your everyday pantry ingredients.

27. Vanilla Muffins

Vanilla muffins aren’t just great for breakfast but are a light snack that you can enjoy any time of day. Made with pure, homemade vanilla extract, they are flavorful but not overwhelmingly sweet. They are also made with butter and oil, giving them an incredibly moist texture that your teeth will easily sink into days after making them.

28. Nutella Babka

Nutella Babka puts another delicious twist on traditional Babka bread by twisting the soft, buttery dough around a rich, creamy, homemade Nutella filling. This tasty treat has a soft, fluffy texture and an irresistible nutty, chocolatey flavor that is a perfect addition to your breakfast or brunch table. It is also incredibly versatile and easy to make. In no time, it will become one of your favorite of all breakfasts!

29. White Chocolate Chip Pancakes

For a fun and tasty breakfast treat that will have the kids jumping out of bed in the morning, chocolate chip pancakes are the way to go! This easy pancake recipe uses sweet white chocolate chips and fresh cranberries, packing them with flavor and nutrition. They only take 20 minutes to make, making them one of the easiest homemade breakfast sweets to serveon weekdays and weekends.

30. Berry French Toast Casserole

If you are looking for fancy breakfast ideas to please your guests, this Berry French toast casserole will do the trick! Loaded with fresh berries and a sweet cinnamon sugar flavor, this fruity dish will knock your traditional French toast recipe out of the park! It is prepared the night before, allowing plenty of time for the bread to soak all of the flavors of the vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar.

Pop it into the oven, dust it with powdered sugar as the finishing touch, and serve it with warm maple syrup for an unforgettable sweet breakfast casserole.

31. Banana Mini Muffins

These bite-sized treats give you a change from the traditional banana bread and also take half the time to make. Using less than ten ingredients, these moist and yummy muffins are a quick go-to breakfast that even the littlest family members can enjoy. Make them ahead of time for a quick grab-and-go meal before work or school, or serve them hot and fresh on the weekends.

32. Strawberry Monkey Bread

This easy recipe puts a twist on the classic cinnamon and caramel Monkey Bread by adding a layer of fresh, chopped strawberries to the mix. It is then topped with a sweet, creamy glaze as a finishing touch. Monkey Bread is easy to make, with small, pull-apart pieces that make it perfect for a family breakfast or group brunch table. The hardest part is trying not to eat the whole thing!

33. Blackberry Lemon Dutch Baby

Also known as a “German pancake,” a Dutch Baby pancake is a delicious cross between a pancake, crepe, and a popover made in one giant skillet. If you are looking for other tasty breakfast ideas similar to pancakes, add this one to your list. Although there are many flavors you can try, this Blackberry Lemon Dutch Baby recipe is one of the best, with crispy edges, a soft center, and an irresistible citrusy blackberry-lemon flavor great for starting the day.

34. Brownie Muffins

Is it breakfast, or is it dessert? With these decadent brownie muffins, you can have the best of both worlds served in one muffin pan. Using just seven ingredients, these muffins are incredibly easy to make. In less than half an hour, you will have warm, fudgy muffins with a crackly top and chewy edges. Eat them as they are, or top them with glaze for a super sweet morning treat!

35. Carrot Coffee Cake

This delicious carrot coffee cake takes the classic sweet cinnamon coffee cake and adds carrot and nutmeg to create a delightful flavor combination. It is then topped with a crunchy coconut and pecan crumb topping and drizzled with a thick and creamy cream cheese glaze as a final touch. Serve it alongside a cup of hot coffee or tea for the perfect breakfast or brunch!

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