Weekends are for lazy mornings and breakfast that’s actually worth rolling out of bed for. If you’re tired of the same old cereal, it’s time to level up. Forget the boring scrambled eggs—these recipes are fun, easy, and way more exciting than whatever you’ve got planned.
Everything Bagel Breakfast Strata
This breakfast strata pulls together everything great about bagels—bacon, cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes—into one easy dish. It’s a perfect choice when you want something that’s more exciting than your usual morning routine.
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Mini Ham and Cheese Breakfast Pies
These mini breakfast pies, packed with ham, cheese, and spinach, are great for grabbing on your way out the door. They’re also a solid option for a quick and easy dinner that doesn’t feel like a cop-out.
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Apple Carrot Cake Pancakes
These pancakes bring the flavors of apple and carrot cake to your plate, topped with a simple maple cream cheese sauce. It’s the kind of breakfast that makes you look forward to weekends.
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Blackberry French Toast Bites
These bite-sized French toast treats are baked with a fresh blackberry ginger sauce. Perfect for a weekend breakfast that’s anything but boring, and easy enough to grab on the go.
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Raspberry Granola Stuffed French Toast
This French toast is stuffed with raspberry granola and topped with a quick raspberry mash. It’s a great way to make breakfast feel special without spending all morning in the kitchen.
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Pineapple Buckwheat Pancakes
These pancakes mix buckwheat with fresh pineapple for a breakfast that’s both hearty and sweet. A refreshing change from the usual flapjacks, these are perfect for weekend mornings.
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Triple Chocolate Steel Cut Oats
These steel-cut oats are loaded with chocolate, making them the perfect excuse to have dessert for breakfast. It’s creamy, rich, and exactly what you need to kickstart a lazy weekend.
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Burger Eggs Benedict
This twist on eggs benedict swaps in a burger patty for a breakfast that’s next-level. Served on a grain-free English muffin, it’s a great way to make brunch feel exciting and a bit indulgent.
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Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole
This breakfast casserole is loaded with eggs, turkey sausage, grated apples, sage, and Jarlsberg cheese. It’s a simple, crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for weekend brunches with friends or family.
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Chicken Sausage Breakfast Tostadas
These breakfast tostadas are piled high with chicken sausage, scrambled eggs, and avocado. A fun, easy dish that shakes up your usual morning routine and adds a bit of flair to the table.
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English Muffin Berry Casserole
This English muffin casserole is filled with cranberry sauce and mascarpone cheese, making it a great choice for a weekend breakfast that’s a little different. Easy to prep, and perfect for sharing.
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Blueberry Oatmeal Waffles
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these oatmeal waffles are topped with a simple blueberry sauce. It’s a great way to start your day with something fun and satisfying.
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Sweet Potato Waffles
These sweet potato waffles bring a bit of comfort to your morning with their hearty texture and light sweetness. They’re easy to whip up and perfect for a relaxing weekend breakfast.
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Sweet Potato Biscuits
These biscuits are packed with mashed sweet potato and have a light, fluffy texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re a great option for when you want something homemade but quick.
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Chocolate Waffles
These chocolate waffles are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and topped with a simple peanut butter sauce. Perfect for when you want to make your weekend breakfast a little more exciting.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
