During the week, I don’t want to spend any effort on breakfast. I typically grab a Nature’s Bakery fig bar or a Nature Valley Dark Chocolate Peanut & Almond Sweet and Salty Nut granola bar to go with my latte. A home baked breakfast always feels so much more special though.
I’m a baker, and when I bake something breakfast-y, I like to use it for breakfast over the next several days. These are easy breakfast recipes to bake for the week. I like to make them on Sunday and use them for my weekday breakfasts, along with a homemade iced latte, of course. I also recommend adding a piece of fruit to round out the meal.
Baked Goods for Breakfast
As always, the recipes I share here are the ones I’ve rated as 5-stars in my Recipe Organization System.
Muffins and Quick Breads
Banana-walnut Muffins by America’s Test Kitchen
These are the perfect banana muffin. I’ve tried many.
Peanut Butter Banana Muffins by America’s Test Kitchen
These are such a fun spin on a classic banana muffin above. Who doesn’t love bananas and peanut butter?!
True Blue Blueberry Muffins by Knitrition
Just like the banana muffins above, I have tried a LOT of blueberry muffin recipes. Eventually I made my own, and this is the ONE.
Oatmeal Walnut Muffins by Deb Wolf
The addition of cooked oatmeal keeps these moist (in a good way).
One Bowl Nutella Banana Bread by Knitrition
This one might not last all week because it will be gobbled up so fast. There’s a layer of Nutella in the center that functions as a built-in schmear, and a layer on top that forms a brownie-like topping.
Strawberries & Cream Bread by Food.com
So yum! So easy.
Scones
Very Berry Cream Scones by Knitrition
These are the easiest scones because you just mix in cream instead of working in butter. They are extra tender and delicious.
Pumpkin-Ginger Oat Scones by NYT Cooking
These are my go-to scone. Yes, they are pumpkin spiced, and I will eat them any time of year. If I don’t have candied ginger on hand, I’ll make them without it.
Oats
Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies by Knitrition
These Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies pack a nutritious punch with ingredients from all five food groups! They’re made with fruit (golden raisins), vegetables (pumpkin), grains (oats, flour), protein (flaxseeds), and dairy (butter).
P.S. While butter technically qualifies as a dairy product, it doesn’t count toward your daily recommended servings—so feel free to pair these cookies with a latte for a more well-rounded start to your day.
Chewy Peanut Butter Granola Bars by Gimme Some Oven
These are easy and nostalgic.
Tahini Pistachio Granola by Food52
Because this granola isn’t oil based, it cooks a lot faster. And it’s fun to play with different versions of the ingredients. I love using peanut, almond, or cashew butter in place of the tahini. And any nut will do in place of the pistachios.
You can find this recipe in the Simply Genius cookbook, which I recommend as one of my favorite cookbooks.
Sweet and Salty Chocolate Granola by Giada De Laurentiis
This granola is made with olive oil. It is absolutely divine! The chocolate is optional (but highly recommended).
Fancy/Indulgent Baked Breakfasts
Giant Almond Croissant by NYT Cooking
Yes, this is best straight out of the oven, but it‘s yummy later, too. And it’s a piece of cake compared to making actual croissants. Puff pastry to the rescue!
Easy Hot Cross Buns by King Arthur Baking
I typically make these for Easter and enjoy them all week. They’re great any time of year, though.
Supplies for Baking
I have a whole list of recommended kitchen gadgets. Here are the things I use the most for baking breakfast treats.
Final Thoughts
I live in an area without a local bakery, and baked goods are my favorite. I love starting my day with a homemade baked treat and an iced latte. I hope you enjoy at least one of these recipes, too.
What are your favorite baked breakfasts?
