Rise and Shine with These Breakfast Winners

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Who says breakfast has to be boring? With recipes like Carrot Cake Oatmeal (dessert for breakfast, anyone?), Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes, and the Best Skillet Breakfast Potatoes on the menu, your mornings are about to get a whole lot more exciting. Feeling indulgent? Dive into a Pumpkin French Toast Bake or crispy, golden French Toast Sticks. Prefer something savory? The Crispy Hash Brown Breakfast Skillet or Savory Waffles are calling your name. From classic comfort to bold and unexpected flavors, this slideshow will make you rethink your snooze button. 🥓🍳

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

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A close-up of a white bowl filled with a dish of shredded carrots and golden raisins, topped with pumpkin seeds. The background features a wooden surface.
Photo credit: Feasting at Home

Carrot Cake Oatmeal turns cozy mornings into an event. This vegan and gluten-free breakfast is healthy, comforting, and tastes like dessert decided to wake up early and behave. Who says you can’t have cake for breakfast?
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Open-faced Power Breakfast Sandwich with Egg Whites, Avocado & Tomato

A close-up of a slice of toast topped with avocado, sliced tomato, crumbled cheese, and garnished with herbs and pepper flakes. A bite has been taken out of the toast, revealing its texture. It's placed on a white plate.
Photo credit: Ambitious Kitchen

Open-Faced Healthy Breakfast Sandwich is proof that simple can be spectacular. Protein-packed egg whites, creamy avocado, and juicy tomato join forces for a breakfast that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Who needs a top slice of bread anyway?
Get the Recipe: Open-faced Power Breakfast Sandwich with Egg Whites, Avocado & Tomato

Pumpkin French Toast Bake

Plate with a slice of our Pumpkin French Toast Bake recipe.
Photo credit: Minimalist Baker

Pumpkin French Toast might just be the MVP of breakfasts. Made with my 7-ingredient muesli bread, this cozy creation is here to remind you why pumpkin belongs on the morning menu. Trust me, champions start their day like this.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin French Toast Bake

Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes

A stack of pineapple upside down pancakes topped with baked pineapple and cherry in the center.
Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes

Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes take your breakfast game to the next level. This playful twist on the classic dessert flips syrupy pineapple and buttery goodness onto your plate first thing in the morning. Who says cake is only for dessert?
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes

French Toast Sticks

A person dipping a piece of cinnamon sugar-coated French toast stick into a small bowl of syrup. In the background, there's a plate of more French toast sticks, garnished with sliced strawberries and blackberries on a striped cloth.
Photo credit: Culinary Hill

French Toast Sticks are what happens when cinnamon-sugar donuts and French toast team up for breakfast greatness. In just 30 minutes, Texas Toast transforms into dunkable perfection—ready for syrup, jam, or whatever sweet sauce your heart desires.
Get the Recipe: French Toast Sticks

Crispy Hash Brown Breakfast Skillet

A close-up of a plate featuring a sunny-side-up egg on top of crispy hash browns and colorful diced vegetables. A fork is placed to the side. The dish is garnished with herbs.
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

One Pan Crispy Hash Breakfast Skillet keeps things simple but seriously satisfying. Crispy shredded hash browns, peppers, bacon, eggs, and a blanket of melty cheese team up for a brunch that’s as easy as it is irresistible. One pan, no fuss, all flavor!
Get the Recipe: Crispy Hash Brown Breakfast Skillet

Savory Waffles

A close-up of a stack of savory waffles topped with a dollop of sour cream and garnished with sliced green onions. A portion of the waffles is cut out, revealing the fluffy interior.
Photo credit: The Big Man’s World

Savory Waffles are the overachievers of breakfast—they’re crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and ready in just 10 minutes. Whether you’re tackling brunch, breakfast-for-dinner, or a quick bite, they’re up for the job.
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Blueberry Crumb Cake

Close-up of dessert bars with a crumbly streusel topping and a moist, pale yellow base. The bars are dotted with dark berries and drizzled with a light icing.
Photo credit: Browned Butter Blondie

Ultimate Blueberry Crumb Cake is a multitasking marvel—juicy blueberries, a golden streusel, and a drizzle of glaze that ties it all together. Whether you’re calling it breakfast or sneaking a slice for dessert, this cake delivers every time.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Crumb Cake

BEST Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

A skillet filled with golden-brown roasted potatoes seasoned with herbs and spices. A silver spoon rests among the crispy potato cubes, which are garnished with fresh parsley. The dish appears savory and appetizing.
Photo credit: Chelsea Messy Apron

One taste of Skillet Breakfast Potatoes and you’ll wonder how you ever did mornings without them. Perfectly seasoned, delightfully crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside—they’re breakfast gold!
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Shakshouka

Three bowls of shakshuka topped with olives, feta, and cilantro, accompanied by grilled pita slices. Two golden forks lie beside the bowls on a light blue surface. A stack of pita is placed on a white plate.
Photo credit: Culinary Hill

Homemade Shakshouka in just 30 minutes? Sign us up! This one-skillet wonder is packed with bold flavors and fits any meal of the day. Pair it with warm pita bread, and it’s practically a hug on a plate.
Get the Recipe: Shakshouka

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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