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Brilliant Breakfasts 17 Recipes to Make Your Mornings Bright

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Kickstart your day with these delicious breakfast recipes that offer variety, flavor, and a hint of sweetness. This collection of 17 ideas ranges from hearty classics like Ham and Egg Casserole and Easy Spinach Mushroom Frittata to sweet treats like Glazed Chocolate Donuts and Johnny Cakes. Whether you’re craving a cozy New Jersey Crumb Coffee Cake, fluffy Blueberry Pancakes, or savory Smoked Salmon & Eggs, these recipes turn breakfast into a meal to look forward to every day.

Blackberry Beet Waffles

Maple syrup is being drizzles over a stack of whole wheat waffles.
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So many delicious flavors come together in these Blackberry Beet Waffles to create lovely pink breakfast treats you’ll love any day of the week!
Get the Recipe: Blackberry Beet Waffles

Whole Wheat Pancakes

Whole Wheat Pancakes
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Nutritious and flavorful, these Whole Wheat Pancakes are a tasty way to start your day! Using whole wheat flour makes them a healthier breakfast choice, and they’re still light and fluffy. Enjoy the best healthy breakfast option around!
Get the Recipe: Whole Wheat Pancakes

Chocolate Chip Scones

Chocolate Chip Scones
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You’ll absolutely adore these buttery, flaky Chocolate Chip Scones! They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert. Pair them with a cup of hot coffee for the ultimate treat!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Scones

Johnny Cakes {Cornbread Pancakes}

A pile of johnny cakes with butter and syrup.
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Skip the box mix! These Johnny Cakes are homemade cornbread pancakes that are easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Enjoy a delightful combination of crisp edges and a fluffy, cornbread-like center – perfect for a delicious and satisfying breakfast.

Get The Recipe: Johnny Cakes {Cornbread Pancakes}

Baked Eggs Florentine

The photo displays Baked Eggs Florentine up close. It showcases eggs baked in a skillet, with one egg's yolk front and center, bright and slightly runny. The eggs are embedded in a rich mix of melted cheese and creamy spinach.
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Beyond the ordinary! This dish takes classic Eggs Florentine to new heights. Fresh spinach bathes in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, then welcomes perfectly baked eggs for a brunchtime showstopper.

Get The Recipe: Baked Eggs Florentine

Mini Apple Crumb Cake Loaves

Apple Crumb Cakes drizzled with icing, ready to eat
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These mini apple crumb cakes features a tender cake base layered with juicy apples and a delightful cinnamon crumb topping. Perfect for a cozy dessert or a sweet afternoon snack with a cup of coffee.

Get The Recipe: Apple Crumb Cakes

Scotch Pancakes Drop Scones Recipe

A stack of Scotch pancakes topped with a glossy berry sauce and fresh berries, with a cup of tea and extra pancakes in the background, all on a white tablecloth.
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Whip up this Britch breakfast classic for a warm, comforting start. Customize with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Get The Recipe: Scotch Pancakes Drop Scones Recipe

Smoked Salmon & Eggs

Two toasted English muffins topped with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon on a white plate.
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Skip the ordinary! Our smoked salmon and eggs recipe adds a touch of luxury to your weekend brunch without the hassle.

Get The Recipe: Smoked Salmon & Eggs

New Jersey Crumb Coffee Cake

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Calling all cinnamon lovers! This Crumb Cake recipe is your dream come true. A moist and tender cake is topped with a generous layer of sweet and spiced cinnamon sugar crumble. It’s a warm and inviting flavor combination that will tantalize your taste buds.

Get The Recipe: Crumb Coffee Cake

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

chocolate chip banana muffins cooling on a cooling rack
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These muffins are as beautiful as they are delicious! Golden brown perfection studded with pockets of melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chips makes this easy banana muffin recipe a winner.

Get The Recipe: Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Apple Turnovers

a platter piled high with apple turnovers drizzled with icing.
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These puff pastry apple turnovers are a delightful blend of apples and cinnamon. These crispy treats are great for breakfast or dessert!

Get The Recipe: Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers

Award Winning Banana Bread

The image features a loaf of banana bread with several slices cut, alongside a serving knife on a stone board.
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This award-winning recipe delivers a super moist, soft, and tender banana bread every single time. It’s a guaranteed success that’s sure to become a treasured staple in your recipe box.

Get The Recipe: Award Winning Banana Bread

Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberry pancakes dripping with syrup and topped with fresh blueberries.
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Enjoy delicious blueberry pancakes packed with a fluffy texture and juicy blueberries. They’re a perfect breakfast delight for blueberry aficionados!

Get The Recipe: Blueberry Pancakes

Soft Boiled Eggs

A soft-boiled egg in an egg cup with a piece of toasted bread dipped into the runny yolk. Another egg cup with an unshelled egg is in the background on a white marble surface.
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With our handy guide, step-by-step instructions, and helpful photos, you’ll be able to soft boil an egg perfectly every time!

Get The Recipe: Soft Boiled Eggs

Overnight Oatmeal

Drizzling honey from a honey dipper over overnight oatmeal in a jar.
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Start your day with a healthy, flavorful breakfast using our Overnight Oats Recipe, featuring layers of fresh berries and crunchy pistachios!

Get The Recipe: Overnight Oatmeal

Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts

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 Sink your teeth into a classic Old Fashioned Glazed Donut. This delightful treat features a golden-baked cake donut dipped in a sweet, sugary glaze.

Get The Recipe: Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts

Ham and Egg Casserole

A slice of ham and cheese casserole being lifted with a spatula, showing the layered interior, garnished with herbs.
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Creamy eggs and savory ham join forces with a rich, cheesy blend, sprinkled with fresh green onions for a delightful brunchtime treat.

Get The Recipe: Ham and Egg Casserole

Glazed Chocolate Donuts

Glazed Chocolate Doughnuts on a cooling rack.
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This recipe is perfect for baking with the kids. The donuts are baked, not fried, making them healthier. And topped with a delicious glaze, they’re simply irresistible!

Get The Recipe: Glazed Chocolate Donuts

Pistachio Muffins

A plate of freshly baked Pistachio Muffins.
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These Pistachio Muffins are a textural masterpiece! Imagine a soft and tender crumb studded with vibrant pistachios, all finished with a delightful crisp top that adds a touch of excitement to every bite.

Get The Recipe: Pistachio Muffins

Easy Spinach Mushroom Frittata

Spinach Mushroom Frittata in a pan sliced into wedges.
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Whip up a flavor-packed Easy Spinach Mushroom Frittata in under 30 minutes! Perfect for a quick brunch or light supper.

Get The Recipe: Easy Spinach Mushroom Frittata

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

A stack of fluffy pancakes topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream, chocolate chips, and drizzled with rich chocolate syrup—a perfect addition to your favorite chocolate chip recipes. The background is out of focus, making the pancakes the central focus of the image.
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Turn breakfast into a chocolate treat with these Chocolate Chip Pancakes! Fluffy pancakes with chocolate chips cooked right in—yum! And don’t forget to drizzle that chocolate sauce on top!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Pancakes

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