The weekend means lots of magical things; strolls in the park, Netflix series on the sofa and dinner parties full of laughter, but perhaps best of all it signifies the time in the week where we can revel in breakfast in bed.
It's the best way to give yourself a pat on the back for surviving the working week, or to treat a partner on an anniversary or birthday (because we're nice like that).
Sometimes though, after a week of peanut butter on toast for brekkie, we're slightly stuck for ideas when it comes down to it. So we've curated a round-up of our favourites...
With a dish to suit everyone, these 15 easy breakfast recipes are guaranteed to make the perfect start to your Saturday or Sunday. And they taste much better than Monday desk porridge.
1. The perfect scrambled eggs on toast
Kicking off with an obvious one, but sometimes you really can't beat creamy, fluffy scrambled eggs on crunchy toast. This recipe gives you just that.
Try this scrambled eggs recipe
2. Baked Turkish eggs with yoghurt and chilli
Serve in a handy ramekin dish or a small bowl and this spicy, exotic dish is perfect to eat with a spoon while tucked up in bed. Warm, comforting and tasty.
Try this Turkish eggs recipe
3. Baked eggs with black garlic and buttered soldiers
Does breakfast get any more delicious? Garlicky, crunchy bread dipped in runny yolk with buttery wilted spinach. Your weekend just got a whole lot better.
Try this baked eggs recipe
4. Blueberry bircher muesli
This easy and delicious healthy breakfast can be mixed together the night before, then left in the fridge to soak, making it the perfect, lazy breakfast in bed. No cooking, just a quick fridge dash. Plus, the protein-rich Greek yoghurt, hazelnuts and oats with all the antioxidants from the blueberries take away any 'breakfast in bed' guilt (we've heard that's a thing).
Try this blueberry muesli recipe
5. Garlic and raclette French toast
Quick and easy, this recipe will fast become one of your favourite indulgent breakfast dishes. Eating as a sandwich ensures that no cutlery is needed, but definitely opt for a plate (no one wants crumbs on the duvet, come on, you're not a student anymore). Garlicky and rich with oozing melted cheese, serve with tomato chilli jam for an extra kick.
Try this French toast recipe
6. Smoked salmon and avocado on rye
Just to appease our avocado obsession for the morning, this smoked salmon on hearty rye is all kinds of delicious. Drizzle some lemon juice and cracked black pepper and you've got yourself a perfect brunch recipe.
Try this smoked salmon on rye recipe
7. Chia porridge with blueberries and peach
Chia seeds are packed with goodness, making this a nutritious way to start your Saturday. Pile with nuts, fruit and raw honey and you'll be supercharged with protein, vitamins and fibre. Well, you've got to get out of bed at some point.
Try this chia porridge recipe
8. Soft-boiled eggs with parma ham
A classic go-to brunch recipe, runny yolks and crispy, smoky parma ham are guaranteed to cure any foggy Friday night hangover.
Try this soft-boiled eggs recipe
9. Oat pancakes with apple and cashews
Keep things clean and simple with this oat pancakes recipe, free from refined sugar and bursting with sweet, nutty flavours. Quick and easy, you'll be back nestled in your warm duvet in 10 minutes.
Try this oat pancakes recipe
10. Baked eggs with wilted spinach, prosciutto and truffle oil
The eggs will be ready in the time it takes you to toast some sourdough and put a pot of strong espresso on the stove. Serve in a bowl with some cracked black pepper for a delicious brunch.
Try this baked eggs recipe
11. Cherry poppy seed waffles
Of course, no breakfast list would be complete without sweet, fruity waffles. This recipe, surprisingly not that unhealthy, is a definite winner.
Try this cherry waffles recipe
12. New York buttermilk pancakes
It's safe to that Americans know how to do pancakes. Thick and fluffy, serve with crispy bacon or fresh fruit and maple syrup.
Try this American pancakes recipe
13. Hemsley + Hemsley's quinoa porridge
Porridge doesn't have to be boring, and if it's from the Hemsley sisters, you know it's going to be good. Packed with flavour from the nuts, coconut, goji berries and maple syrup, this is the perfect gluten-free breakfast option.
Try this quinoa porridge recipe
14. Pistachio and spiced chocolate hotcakes
Chocolate + breakfast + bed = the stuff office dreams are made of. The flavours of juicy raspberries, spice-infused chocolate and sweet pistachios are a match made in heaven.
Try this hotcakes recipe
15. French toast with streaky bacon and honey
The combination of flavours from the sweet runny honey, the smoky bacon and the buttery French toast make one of the best-loved brunch recipes around. Dish up with a warm cup of coffee or fresh orange juice and head back to bed for the perfect weekend treat.
Try this French toast recipe
