The Ultimate Breakfast Recipe Round-Up

Words: Emma Nkunzana

Breakfast takes on many shapes and forms, from sweet to savoury, eggs to porridge and everything in-between. Make your way through this list to try them all! If you’re looking for an excuse to get out of bed we have 38, and they all revolve around delicious breakfast recipe ideas. Get up and get cooking!

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

For when you are expecting the queen to pop in, these classic dishes with a twist will have guests bowled over at your level of sophistication.

Brunch Eggs En Cocotte

Brunch with the gals just got a lot more fabulous. These eggs are baked to custardy perfection and served on a bed of spinach and pancetta bits – the ultimate weekend brunch!

RECIPE FOR BRUNCH EGGS EN COCOTTE

French Toast with LemonGold Labneh & Bacon Crumble

Why pick between sweet or savoury when you can have both? Smeared with labneh and topped with bacon bits, this French toast is taken to delicious heights.

RECIPE FOR FRENCH TOAST WITH LEMONGOLD LABNEH & BACON CRUMBLE

Breakfast recipe
Breakfast recipe

Classic Eggs Benedict

It’s a classic breakfast recipe for a reason.

RECIPE FOR CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT

Welsh Rarebit with Crispy Bacon & Soft Boiled Eggs

Cheesy goodness! Add bacon and a soft egg and you have the trifecta.

RECIPE FOR WELSH RAREBIT WITH BACON & SOFT BOILED EGGS

Pork Rasher & Rösti Breakfast

Adding a potato rösti to a Benedict is one way to level it up. Adding pork rashers… well now, that’s just downright indulgent.

RECIPE FOR PORK RASHER & ROSTI BREAKFAST

Avocado Benedict

We add a healthy dollop of creamy avocado to this classic Benedict.

RECIPE FOR SMASHED AVO BENEDICT


Something Different…

Shake up your routine with these fab ways to break your fast.

CHEESY HASHBROWN WAFFLES

Classic diner foods are top-tier in our opinion, which is why we’ve combined two of our favourites, hashbrowns and waffles, for the ultimate mash-up breakfast. The crunchy, melted cheese makes this an epic brekkie.

RECIPE FOR CHEESY HASHBROWN WAFFLES

Turkish Eggs

Once you’ve tried these eggs, you’ll find it hard to go back to eating them any other way!

RECIPE FOR TURKISH EGGS

Breakfast Burger Sliders

Braai for breakfast is totally acceptable and delicious, these Breakfast Burger Sliders are all the convincing you need.

RECIPE FOR BREAKFAST BURGER SLIDERS

Low Carb Crispy Aubergine with Smashed Avo & Poached Egg

Aubergine is super versatile; swap out your usual English muffin or toast with these crusted beauties, and top with poached egg and salmon ribbons.

RECIPE FOR LOW CARB CRISPY AUBERGINE STACK WITH AVO & POACHED EGG

THE ULTIMATE WHIPPED AVOCADO & CREAM CHEESE TOAST

If you thought avo toast was delicious, wait until you taste it with the addition of whipped cream cheese and some crunchy toppings.

RECIPE FOR THE ULTIMATE WHIPPED AVOCADO & CREAM CHEESE TOAST

VEGAN FLAPJACKS WITH WHIPPED COCONUT CREAM & BERRY COULIS

We love these flapjacks drenched in maple syrup, with a cloud of coconut cream and the sweetness of berry coulis. If these don’t get you out of bed, nothing will!

RECIPE FOR VEGAN FLAPJACKS WITH COCONUT CREAM & BERRY COULIS


We do eat green eggs…

Supercharge your breakfast with some greens and veggies.

Mediterranean Frittata

Incredibly versatile and tasty, this Mediterranean Frittata is packed with flavour and all the veg you could want!

RECIPE FOR MEDITERRANEAN FRITTATA

Vegan Courgette Frittata

This vegan frittata is eggless and so simple to make. Try this and more no-egg breakfasts.

RECIPE FOR VEGAN COURGETTE FRITTATA

Breakfast recipe
Breakfast recipe

Spinach & Ricotta Patties

These LCHF patties are super nutritious and will keep you feeling fuller for longer.

RECIPE FOR SPINACH AND RICOTTA PATTIES

Spinach & Egg Nests

A healthy way to start your day.

RECIPE FOR SPINACH & EGGS NESTS

Avocado breakfast recipes
Avocado breakfast recipes

Avo Smoothie Bowl with Chia Seeds, Granola Dust and Berries

Lovely ripe avos make the most delicious smoothies. Serve in a bowl and customise with seasonal toppings, and your day will be off to a great start! See more smoothie recipes here.

RECIPE FOR AVO SMOOTHIE BOWL WITH CHIA SEEDS

Corn & Buttermilk Waffles with Shaved Avocado & Avo Cream

The buttermilk in these waffles makes for a lighter-than-air waffle, letting the crunchy corn shine. What better way to top this breakfast off than with some shaved avo and avo cream?

RECIPE FOR CORN & BUTTERMILK WAFFLES


Let’s Hash it Out

Hash, derived from the French word ‘hacher’ (to chop), is a great way to repurpose leftovers. Refrying the starch makes it super crispy; add a soft egg and you’ll be singing.

Breakfast recipe
Breakfast recipe

Rustic Smoky Breakfast Hash with Gammon

This recipe calls for gammon, but a smoked pork rasher will work just as well. Delish!

RECIPE FOR RUSTIC SMOKY HASH BREAKFAST WITH GAMMON

LCHF Aubergine Tomato Pumpkin Breakfast Hash

A lighter, no-carb version of a breakfast hash, that is great if you are wanting to start your day off with something less heavy.

RECIPE FOR LCHF AUBERGINE TOMATO PUMPKIN BREAKFAST HASH


Breakfast Tartlets

Tartlets are great for breakfast on the go. Plus, they don’t have to be carb heavy, we have a tart for all diets.

Breakfast recipe
Breakfast recipe

Breakfast Tartlets

These little tarts are filled with creamed spinach and topped with a poached egg and easy Hollandaise sauce.

RECIPE FOR BREAKFAST TARTLETS

Bacon & Egg Tartlets

A good old breakfast combo of bacon and eggs, made all the more delicious with the inclusion of pastry.

RECIPE FOR BACON & EGG TARTLETS

Breakfast recipe
Breakfast recipe

Creamed Spinach, Lamb & Egg Cups

A great way to use leftover lamb for breakfast the next day.

RECIPE FOR CREAMED SPINACH, LAMB & EGG CUPS

Baked Eggs in Avocados with Salmon

Baked avos are totally delicious! Top with salmon for a nourishing start to your morning.

RECIPE FOR BAKED EGGS IN AVOCADOS WITH SALMON

Breakfast recipe
Breakfast recipe

Baked Brown Mushroom Breakfast Surprise

Mushrooms are full of natural umami flavour, and this recipe is a great no-carb alternative to using toast or English muffins.

RECIPE FOR BAKED BROWN MUSHROOM

Goats Cheese & Parma Ham Egg Cups with Tarragon Hollandaise

Tarragon adds a unique flavour to this Hollandaise sauce – totally yum.

RECIPE FOR GOATS CHEESE AND PARMA HAM


Are you ducking crazy?

Um, no we’re not! Substitute chicken eggs with duck eggs for more flavour and richness.

Duck Egg, Crispy Bacon & Rocket Sandwich

This might just be the ultimate hangover breakfast.

RECIPE FOR DUCK EGG, BACON AND ROCKET SANDWICH

Slow Cooked Duck Egg with Prosciutto & Pea Purée

This is a sophisticated way to start your day.

RECIPE FOR SLOW COOKED DUCK EGG


Dessert for Breakfast

Sometimes you feel like breakfast for dinner, and sometimes you feel for some sweets for breakfast. There’s no shame.

BREAKFAST PUFF PASTRY WINDMILLS WITH CHERRY GLAZE

We love a good breakfast pastry and these cherry glazed treats certainly hit the spot! Cherries not in-season? Use cherry jam or any fruity preserve.

RECIPE FOR BREAKFAST PUFF PASTRY WINDMILLS WITH CHERRY GLAZE

CHERRY CRUMBLE BARS

Cherry Crumble Bars are the perfect treat for your morning tea, or enjoy as a midday snack.

RECIPE FOR CHERRY CRUMBLE BARS

Decadent Chocolate Coated Granola

Chocolate makes everything better, this Decadent Chocolate Coated Granola is proof!

RECIPE FOR DECADENT CHOCOLATE COATED GRANOLA

Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl

One thing about carrot cake – its delicious in all forms, be it doughnuts or this Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl!

RECIPE FOR CARROT CAKE SMOOTHIE BOWL

CHIA & CHOCOLATE AVOCADO BREAKFAST CUPS

This decadent chocolate avocado chia cup may just be our favourite brekkie of all time. Delicious, filling and full of healthy fats.

RECIPE FOR CHIA & CHOCOLATE AVOCADO BREAKFAST CUPS

INSTANT POT APPLE PIE STEEL CUT OATS

We weren’t kidding when we said ‘dessert for breakfast’!

RECIPE FOR INSTANT POT APPLE PIE STEEL CUT OATS

AVOCADO FLAPJACK STACK

Healthy and delicious, this flapjack stack is the best treat to wake up to!

RECIPE FOR AVOCADO FLAPJACK STACK

CLEMENGOLD STICKY BUNS WITH CREAM CHEESE DRIZZLE

Treat the family to these zesty and fluffy ClemenGold Sticky Buns with Cream Cheese Drizzle, and enjoy with some coffee.

RECIPE FOR CLEMENGOLD STICKY BUNS WITH CREAM CHEESE DRIZZLE


Around the world…

Still think that the English Breakfast is the only breakfast? Try these inspired dishes…

RICE SHAKSHUKA

This Middle Eastern dish has become a favourite across the globe, and it’s not hard to imagine why. Our version is bulked up with rice and filled with delicious flavours. Enjoy!

RECIPE FOR RICE SHAKSHUKA

CHURROS WITH DARK CHOCOLATE SAUCE

We love these chocolate dunked treats, and for that, we have the Spaniards to thank!

RECIPE FOR CHURROS WITH DARK CHOCOLATE SAUCE

Explore more Traditional Breakfasts From Around the World.

4 comments

  1. This article is great, but I always eat low carb cereal for breakfast. Please publish a similar article for LUNCH

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