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As the weekend approaches, consider how to make the morning meal delicious, easy, and a gift for someone you love. Serve breakfast in bed withthese easy breakfast recipes and time- and money-saving tips!
Whether you serve Eggless Pancakes with maple syrup, SourdoughFrench Toast with fresh berries, or simple bacon and eggs, the effort you make will mean so much.If it’s a special occasion, like Mother’s Day or an anniversary, all the more so!
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A delicious breakfast is a treat — particularly if you don’t have to prepare it, even more so if it’s served in bed.How about dishing up a delicious breakfast or brunch this weekend to someone you love?
Mother’s Day is on Sunday. Hint, hint.
Tips for Serving Breakfast in Bed
Need a little help pulling off a surprise breakfast? Even if it’s not “in bed”, it will still be a wonderful surprise.
Consider these strategies for serving breakfast in bed without stressing out:
Plan Ahead.Don’t wake up on Sunday morning thinking you’re going to just whip something up. Bagels and Sweet Cream Cheese takessome effort; Eggs Benedict takes even more.Make a plan in advance so that you’re not scrambling or trying to do too much. Have a plan ready before the weekend hits.
Shop the Kitchen. In view of planning, be sure to follow the number one rule of the Good Cheap Eats System: shop your kitchen, that is, use what you have. Check to see what you have in the way of eggs, butter, milk, puff pastry, and other baking ingredients.
Choose Easy Breakfast in Bed Recipes.Remember you want the meal to be easy to make but also easy to eat, especially if you won’t be serving it at the table.You don’t need to do too much. Just choose a few simple dishes. Scroll down for our favorite recipes, perfect for the occasion.
Present It Prettily.Find the serving tray prior to Saturday night so that your presentation is on point. Bonus points for ironing a cloth napkin or two and including a bud vase of flowers. Fresh fruit always livens up the plate.
Clean Up After Yourself.You’ll cancel out your good deeds if your special someonehas to clean up after you. Make sure you leave the kitchen cleaner than you found it.
Easy Breakfast-in-Bed Recipes
Check out these easy and delicious recipes to make breakfast rock this weekend — and scroll down for a free printable in case you’d like a detailed menu, grocery list, and prep list of breakfast in bed.
Pancakes
Pancakes are easy to mix up and quick to cook, making them great for breakfast in bed. Plan ahead the night before by prepping the dry mix so that it’s an even quicker fix in the morning.
Serving the syrup in a small little pitcher in a nice touch.
These recipes for homemade pancakes are super delicious!
Eggless Pancakes
Enriched with cottage cheese and applesauce, these eggless pancakes are the perfect breakfast. They cook quickly, reheat well, and freeze beautifully.
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Puffed Pancake with Apples
This Puffed Pancake bakes in the oven for the easiest breakfast ever. Bake apple compote in a dish alongside for the ultimate comfort breakfast.
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Banana Whole Wheat Pancakes
Want to enjoy pancakes without a lot of added sugar? This recipe for Banana Whole Wheat Pancakes is packed with flavor and nutrition.
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Blueberry Lemon Pancakes
Blueberry Lemon Pancakes that you can serve hot or prep ahead of time for an easy morning breakfast!
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Basic Pancakes
This simple pancake recipe is easily to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd. There are several ways to make it freezer-friendly as well.
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Aebleskiver Recipe
Enjoy a traditional Danish holiday treat when you make Aebleskiver. This simple recipe for Danish pancakes bakes up light and fluffy. Serve with powdered sugar and berry jam.
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Easy Homemade Crepes
Enjoy homemade crepes, save money, and enjoy la belle vie. This easy recipe will get you hooked on making crepes yourself at home.
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Waffles
Like pancakes, waffles are easy to make and cook quickly in a waffle iron. They are delicious topped with fruit and whipped cream.
Cornbread Waffles
Celebrate a bright new day with these tangy buttermilk cornbread waffles. Gild the lily with a little honey butter or top them with Whipped Cream and blueberries.
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Zucchini Cinnamon Waffles
These Zucchini Cinnamon Waffles with are super easy to make, bake up quickly, and freeze beautifully. And did I mention they have vegetables in them? What more could you ask for?!
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Oatmeal Waffles
Enjoy a batch of oatmeal waffles, full of whole grain flour, oats, buttermilk, eggs, oil, vanilla, and leavening. This oatmeal waffle recipe is easy to meal prep three different ways!
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Homemade Buttermilk Waffles
Rich and flavorful, these homemade waffles will make your weekend mornings extra special. Bake up some extras so you can toast them for quick breakfasts mid-week.
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French Toast
French toast is a great way to use stale bread, making sure you avoid food waste. Dipping the bread in an egg custard mixture gives it a creamy texture that accents the crisp exterior so well.
Brioche French Toast
With slices of sweet brioche bread dipped in custard and fried until golden brown,Brioche French Toast is a tasty breakfast to make at home.
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Buttered Maple French Toast Casserole
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast or brunch with this buttered maple French toast casserole. It’s make-ahead and will make someone happy. Very happy.
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Vanilla Almond French Toast
French toast is a good cheap eat, making use of dry bread that might otherwise go to waste. Make the process of making it easier by cooking it in the panini press.
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Oven French Toast
Enjoy French Toast any day of the week with this easy recipe for baking it in the oven. It’s simple, delicious, and freezer-friendly.
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Egg Dishes
Egg dishes are an easy and affordable way to include protein in your breakfast-in-bed menu. Many can be made the night before making it a quick prep in the morning.
Breakfast Charcuterie Board
This make-ahead Breakfast Charcuterie Board is super fun and easy to assemble, featuring all your favorite breakfast foods, yet with little work!
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Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
A Breakfast Sandwich is not only an easy meal on the go, but it’s also one that you can stash in the freezer for those super busy mornings. Check out how simple it is to make a batch for yourself!
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Huevos Rancheros
These “ranchers eggs” are such a great thing to wake up to. Huevos Rancheros also makes a great quick supper.
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Sausage Egg Hash Brown Casserole
Enjoy a flavorful breakfast or brunch with thisSausage Egg Hash Brown Casserole. It’s very make-ahead, making it a great way to start the day.
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Easy Quinoa Egg Bites
Ready for a simple, make-ahead breakfast that's great for on-the-go? These Easy Quinoa Egg Bites are just the ticket to fuel you for the morning.
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Bacon and Spinach Frittata Bites
These Bacon and Spinach Frittata Bites are easy to make for a tasty breakfast, lunch, or co*cktail bite.
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Sausage Vegetable Frittata
Enjoy an easy, make-ahead egg dish full of flavor. This Sausage Vegetable Frittata is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Southwestern Oven Omelet
Make your mornings extra special with this easy oven omelet with a southwestern flair. Flavorful chiles and peppers and sharp cheddar cheese make this meatless egg dish something worth waking up to.
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Basic Omelet
This omelet dish makes for an easy dinner recipe and a great way to use leftovers.
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Fajita Omelet
Try this Fajita Omelet for a nice switch to your omelet repertoire. Full of veggies and topped with avocado, it’s a great start to the day.
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Quiche Florentine
When you're looking for a simple and affordable dish to impress, look no further than Quiche Florentine, a combination of an egg custard baked in a pie crust with spinach and Swiss cheese. Not only is it utterly delicious and a wee bit fancy, but it's also vegetarian, making it a welcome addition to breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
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Bacon Quiche with Broccoli & Cheddar
This Bacon Quiche with Broccoli & Cheddar comes together quickly and easily, yet it feels like an elegant meal. It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Basic Quiche Recipe
The basic quiche recipe is not complicated. Eggs and cream form a luscious custard that you pour into a pie crust and customize with your favorite fillings. Learn the basics to your classic quiche recipe.
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Muffins
We love muffins here, especially those made with our Homemade Muffin Mix. Add whatever mix-ins of fruit, chocolate, or nuts that you have on hand for a delicious breakfast treat!
Vanilla Muffins
These are the easiest and best bakery style vanilla muffins you can make. Scented with vanilla paste and vanilla yogurt, they are packed with vanilla flavor.
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Vegan Muffins with Pears
Bake up delicious vegan muffins with little work, thanks to a homemade baking mix. With vanilla, and pears to give them a boost, these are mighty delicious muffins.
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Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Dotted with apples and topped with a sweet, crunchy cinnamon sugar topping, these muffins are a fun addition to breakfast or tea time. Bake them now or freeze them for later, you've got lots of ways to enjoy these delicious Apple Cinnamon Muffins.
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
These Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins are a cinch to prepare. Full of pumpkin, spice, and chocolate, they are perfect for fall breakfasts and snacks.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Lemon zest, herbal tea, and poppy seeds bring all the bright flavors to these Lemon Poppy seed Muffins.
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Raspberry Muffins with Nutty Streusel Recipe
These yummy Raspberry Muffins are light and fluffy, dotted with fresh raspberries and topped with a lid of crunchy nuts and sugar bits. So easy to make, yet they feel so special!
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Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins
A homemade baking mix gets jazzed up with two forms of chocolate and a cheesecake like topping. Delicious and easy to pull together!
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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
Make good use of summer bounty and bake your zucchini into muffins. These muffins, capped with a sweet and crunchy streusel top are the perfect breakfast or snack.
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Easy Blueberry Muffins with Buttermilk
Make your day sing with homemade blueberry muffins with buttermilk bursting with juicy blueberries. A homemade muffin mix makes them easy!
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Carrot Muffins with Honey Cream Cheese Recipe
Bake someone happy this week with these luscious Carrot Muffins with Honey Cream Cheese. They are filling, freezer-friendly, and absolutely delicious!
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Bulk Batch Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
Bake someone happy with a batch of these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. Easy and delicious, they are perfect for breakfast and for tucking into lunch boxes.
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Coconut Lime Muffins with Chocolate Chips
Dotted with chocolate and infused with coconut and lime, these muffins are a delight. You'll want to bake an extra batch to freeze for later!
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Double Berry Muffins with Ricotta Cheese
Wake up to these delightful Double Berry Muffins, made light and fluffy with the rich addition of ricotta cheese. You’ll start the day with a smile on your face.
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Scones
Scones are a baked good that feel special but are actually very easy to prepare. You can make them the night before and chill them in the fridge to bake in the morning. Or you can “Flash” or “Open Freeze” unbaked scones a few weeks in advance.
Orange Scones
Scented with vanilla and orange, these glazed orange scones are like a creamsicle in the very best way. They are perfect for breakfast, elevensies, snacks, or dessert!
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Cranberry Chocolate Scones
Tart cranberries and sweet chocolate make a perfect match in these Cranberry Chocolate Scones. They mix up quickly, thanks to self-rising flour. Be sure to stash some in the freezer since they freeze beautifully and allow you to bake scones on demand so easily.
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Pumpkin Scones
These Pumpkin Scones are delicious for breakfast with your morning coffee as well as an afternoon snack with tea or milk.
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Lemon Blueberry Scone Recipe
Dotted with juicy blueberries and scented with lemon, these Lemon Blueberry Scones will brighten up any morning. This makes a generous dozen so you can freeze extras for another time.
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Strawberry Scones with Chocolate
Enjoy the delicious combination of strawberries and chocolate in these flaky Chocolate Strawberry Scones. Bits of rich chocolate and sweet-tart strawberries add flavor and texture to these classic cream scones.
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Other Pastries & Breads
There’s no end to the tasty pastries and breads you can bake at home to serve for breakfast in bed. From cinnamon rolls to chocolate butterhorns, you’ll find just the right goodie here.
Petit Dejeuner, a French Breakfast
French breakfast, or petit dejeuner, is a delightful way to start the day.
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Cinnamon Twists
Cinnamon Twists come together easily with commercial puff pastry and cinnamon sugar. They are delightful with tea, but even better dipped in chocolate.
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Orange Rolls
These Orange Rolls are so delicious for breakfast or brunch. The orange zest and vanilla extract give the rolls a Creamsicle-type boost.
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Whole Grain Cinnamon Rolls
Homemade cinnamon rolls are easy to make and super delicious. This recipe calls for rolled oats and whole wheat flour, making them a little bit better for you.
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Rainbow Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls are a tried and true favorite, but what happens when you put the cinnamon in the dough and swirl colored sugar throughout? Make these Rainbow Cinnamon Rolls and find out!
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Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Cinnamon and brown sugar form a crunchy topping that sits and settles into a spiced cake, making a perfect accompaniment to your favoritehot beverages. Bake this Cinnamon Coffee Cake for your next breakfast, brunch, or tea.
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Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
This Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake will be a hit with your guests this season just as much as it will please the regulars around your coffee table. With flavors of raspberries, orange, and luscious cream cheese, it's a delicious way to start the day!
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Blueberry Lemon Coffee Cake
This Blueberry Lemon Coffee Cake is a quick and easy way to enjoy some of the best fruits of the season: blueberries! This breakfast or snacking cake comes together in minutes.
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Banana Pecan Coffeecake Recipe
Dark brown sugar and pecans add flavor, sweetness, and crunch to this Banana Pecan Coffeecake. It’s like all that’s delicious about banana and toffee rolled into one.
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Sweet Almond Toasts (Bostock)
These Sweet Almond Toasts are like the French Bostock, but with less expensive ingredients and a simpler preparation — and with all the great almond flavor and texture.
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Chocolate Butterhorn Pastries
Chocolate Butterhorn Pastries are yeast rolls filled with chocolate. They are perfect for freezing which makes them perfect for snacking — anytime.
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Fruit
Fresh fruit is always a nice touch for breakfast — and super affordable, too! Choose in-season fruit for the best price and selection.
Yogurt-Berry Parfait
A Yogurt Berry Parfait makes for a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert. It feels indulgent, but can actually be quite good for you.
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Fresh Fruit Platter Recipe
Arrange a pretty platter of fruit with this easy fruit tray recipe. Customize it to suit your tastes and what's in season or on sale.
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Easy Fruit Salad
Fruit salad doesn’t need to be complicated. Here’s an easy combination of strawberries, mangoes, and pineapple.
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Berry Salad Recipe
Enjoy in-season berries in this deliciously simple Berry Salad topped with nuts and coconut flakes. Made in just minutes, it's the perfect no-bake dessert to serve all spring and summer.
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The Best Way to Serve Grapes
Learn to cut a bunch of grapes into smaller clusters for serving
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How to Cut a Grapefruit
Learn to cut a grapefruit into juicy grapefruit sections for sweet, easy eating.
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Want more direction? Downloadthis FREE printable meal planwith special directions for making Mother’s Day breakfast or brunch super special.
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This post was originally published on May 7, 2015. It has been updated for content and clarity.
