Start Valentine's Day with a Romantic Valentine's Day Breakfast

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29 Best Easy Valentine's Day Breakfast IdeasBecky Luigart-Stayner

Come February 14, you want to show your special someone how much you love them. While chocolates and roses are fine, and thoughtful gifts can be fun, one of the most tried-and-true ways to start the day off with some romance, is to wake up early, and surprise them with a romantic breakfast in bed!

Btu what to make? We have ideas! From light-as-air biscuits slathered in a spicy-sweet honey butter, to over-the-top egg dishes, to simple and smart ways to upgrade traditional breakfast dishes (candied bacon, anyone?) there are ideas here for every palette and persuasion. Now you just have to plan the rest of the day!

Orange-Clove Marmalade

Want to really treat your Valentine? You can make this homemade marmalade in less than an afternoon.

Get the recipe for Orange-Clove Marmalade.

orange clove marmalade
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Baked Brioche-and-Apple Cider Donut French Toast

This baked treat uses a combo of soft brioche bread and flavorful apple cider donuts for a French toast concoction that is over the top good!

Get the recipe for Baked Brioche-and-Apple Cider Donut French Toast.

baked brioche and apple cider donut french toast
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Overnight Yeasted Waffles

This easy waffle mix is incredibly light and fluffy thanks to the long rest time—the batter sits overnight in the fridge. Make them extra special by dressing them up with your Valentine's favorite toppings.

Get the recipe for Overnight Yeasted Waffles.

overnight yeasted waffles
Brian Woodcock

Eggs Florentine with Homemade Hollandaise

Surprise your partner with the ultimate classic fancy breakfast treat! (You can also swap the greens for bacon and make it an Eggs Benedict.) Our foolproof no-fail homemade hollandaise sauce is as easy as it gets!

Get the recipe for Eggs Florentine with Homemade Hollandaise.

eggs florentine with homemade hollandaise
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Salt-Cured Egg Yolks over Steamed Asparagus

With a flavor reminiscent of the best Parmesan you've ever had, cured egg yolks are delightful on a variety of things. You'll need to prep them about a week ahead, but we can't think of a fancier way to treat your loved one at breakfast or brunch.

Get the recipe for Salt-Cured Egg Yolks over Steamed Asparagus.

saltcured egg yolks over steamed asparagus
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Pumpkin Spice Latte Monkey Bread

If your love has a sweet tooth (and enjoys a certain fall-themed spice mix) this rich, bready concoction will absolutely satisfy.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Spice Latte Monkey Bread.

pumpkin spice latte monkey bread
Hector M. Sanchez

Asparagus Quiche

Breakfast in bed = sweet. Brunch in bed = inspired. This delicious quiche can be served warm or cold, so you can let your special someone sleep in.

Get the recipe for Asparagus Quiche.

asparagus quiche
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Tomato & Fresh Basil Frittata

Sliced up and served with potatoes and thick pieces of bacon, this frittata makes an ideal breakfast treat.

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tomato and fresh basil frittata
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Brown Sugar and Rosemary Glazed Bacon

All bacon is a treat. But this is dredged in herb-infused sugar and baked until perfectly crisp. It will declare your love like no other.

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brown sugar and rosemary glazed bacon
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Best-Ever Overnight Pancakes

Pancakes in bed is a classic V-Day wake-me-up. Serve it with one (or all!) of our three fancy syrups: Lavender-Infused Honey Syrup, Pumpkin-Spiced Maple Syrup, or Caramel-Maple Syrup.

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overnight pancakes
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Blueberry Buckle Muffins

If your partner's more of a grab-and-go breakfast than a sit-down breakfast person, you can still treat them to a delicious, special morning treat. Make these with frozen wild Maine blueberries if you can — the flavor is worth it.

Get the recipe for Blueberry Buckle Muffins.

blueberry buckle muffins
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Seeded Granola and Golden Milk Latte

Is your love more of a health nut? Give them a wake-up they'll want to crow about, with homemade granola and a turmeric-infused latte.

Get the recipe for Seeded Granola.

Get the recipe for Golden Milk Latte.

seeded granola and golden milk latte
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Strawberry Scones with Amaretto Glaze

These breakfast pastries, covered in sweet glaze and filled with fresh strawberry, are elegant enough for a brunch buffet and easy enough to serve breakfast in bed.

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strawberry scones with amaretto glaze
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Poached Rhubarb with Yogurt

Tart rhubarb poached in maple syrup makes a delicious-for-breakfast yogurt. Add a little homemade granola and it's *chef's kiss*.

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poached rhubarb with yogurt
Linda Pugliese

Country Ham French Toast

They said there was no way to improve on French toast. Challenge accepted.

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country ham french toast
Brian Woodcock

Fruity Pebbles Doughnuts

Take them back to her childhood with this twist on a bowl-of-cereal breakfast.

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fruity pebbles doughnuts
Brian Woodcock

Crepes with Strawberries and Lemon Curd

Nothing says fancy like crepes, of course—and sliced just right, those little strawberries look just like a plate full of ❤️❤️❤️.

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crepes with strawberries and lemon curd
Brian Woodcock

Glazed Blueberry Rolls

These rolls taste way better than the ones from the crack-and-bake tubes. Plus, you can prep them the night before! Pop them in the oven when you wake and the whole house will start to smell amazing!

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glazed blueberry rolls
Brian Woodcock

Maple-Glazed Breakfast Sausage

Homemade sausage is far tastier than the pre-fab variety, and doesn't take much work—you can mix it up the night before.

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maple glazed breakfast sausage
Brian Woodcock

Ricotta Pancakes

A cup of ricotta cheese magically makes these pancakes both lighter and richer. But it's the roasted maple rhubarb and strawberries that really makes them Valentine's Day-worthy.

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ricotta pancakes
Brian Woodcock

Honey Mustard-Glazed Canadian Bacon

Simple Canadian bacon gets a wow-worthy upgrade with this two-ingredient glaze.

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honey mustardglazed canadian bacon
Brian Woodcock

Blueberry-Pecan Pancake Bread Pudding

Bread pudding is a heavenly dessert—pancake pudding is the breakfast version!

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blueberry pecan pancake bread pudding
Mary Britton Senseney

Roasted Mushroom and Bacon Dutch Baby

A giant, fluffy, savory pancake covered in mushrooms, bacon, and cheese sounds good to us, too.

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roasted mushroom and bacon dutch baby
Brian Woodcock

Chicken and Corn Bread Pancakes with Spicy Syrup

If your special someone likes their breakfast on the hearty side, consider this stunner of a plate.

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chicken and corn bread pancakes with spicy syrup
Mary Britton Senseney

Parmesan Egg-in-a-Hole

Make breakfast in bed a breeze with this egg-in-a-hole recipe—no utensils required.

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parmesan egg in a hole
Brian Woodcock

One-Bowl Chocolate Banana Bread

Sliced banana halves and giant chunks of chocolate make this decadent bread beautiful as well as delicious.

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one bowl chocolate banana bread
Brian Woodcock

Double-Chocolate Doughnut

A double-chocolate doughnut adorned with a flurry of white sprinkles and paired with milk (or coffee) is a true Valentine's Day delight.

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double chocolate doughnut
Ann Stratton

Peanut Butter Banana Bread Granola

Make this for the special someone who pairs with you as well as peanut butter pairs with bananas.

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peanut butter banana bread granola
Brian Woodcock

Chocolate-Hazelnut Panini

Who says you can't have sandwiches for breakfast? Who says sandwiches can't be made of chocolate? Flout all the conventions with this heavenly breakfast plate.

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chocolate hazelnut panini
Antonis Achilleos

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