Start the day with a breakfast loaded with fresh berries.
40 of Our Berry Best Breakfast Recipes
Updated on May 04, 2024
Angel Food French Toast
Light and airy and drenched in flavor, this is truly something extra special for the mom in your life. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
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Berry-Topped Coffee Cake
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tasty, wholesome coffee cake is loaded with fresh berries. It's perfect for those with a sweet tooth. —Heather O'Neill, Troy, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 246 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Lemon Chia Seed Parfaits
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
These bright and tangy parfaits start the day on a healthy note, but they're also sweet enough to double as dessert. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 214 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 reduced-fat milk.
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Fresh Strawberry Breakfast Tacos
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When our son was growing up, this was one of his favorite breakfasts. I've used low-fat ingredients in the past with good results, too.—Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 taco: 225 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Lemon Blueberry Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Of all the quick breads we had growing up, this beautiful lemon blueberry bread is the best! The citrus glaze adds a lustrous finish and locks in moisture. —Julianne Johnson, Grove City, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 181 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Berry Puff Pancake
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Breakfast is my husband's favorite meal of the day. I use our homegrown blueberries in this sweet morning treat. —Cecilia Morgan, Milwaukie, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 215 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 273mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
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Cool Summertime Oatmeal
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Start this breakfast the night before so you can get a few extra z's in the morning. My husband adds coconut to his, and I stir in dried fruit. —June Thomas, Chesterton, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 350 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein.
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Raspberry-Almond Coffee Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This fruity raspberry almond coffee cake is an awesome brunch treat. If you can’t find raspberries, try blueberries or strawberries. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 229 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Strawberry-Lime Quinoa Parfaits
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I serve quinoa with strawberries and Key lime pie yogurt, friends scrape the bottom of the parfait glass to get every delectable bite. —Bev Jones, Brunswick, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 parfait: 341 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.
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Fruity Croissant Puff
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I got this recipe from a good friend. Sweet, tart, tender and light, it tastes like a Danish.—Myra Aimer, Tuttle, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 429 calories, 24g fat (14g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 358mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
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Smoothie Bowl
Total Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you love smoothies but sometimes want to linger over breakfast instead of sipping it on the go, then this Jamba-inspired smoothie bowl is your answer. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 155 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Baked French Toast
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Any day is special when Mom makes one of her French toast recipes, like this do-ahead baked version. —Jill Baughman, New York, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 297 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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Blueberry Sour Cream Pancakes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 20 pancakes (3-1/2 cups topping)
From the Recipe Creator:
When our family of 10 goes blueberry picking, we have a bounty of berries in no time. We especially enjoy them in these melt-in-your-mouth pancakes topped with a satisfying blueberry sauce. —Paula Hadley, Somerville, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes with 1/3 cup topping: 332 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
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Strawberry Scones
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 scones
From the Recipe Creator:
This strawberry scones recipe is rich with cream and packed with berry goodness. If you are like me, you won't be able to eat just one! —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 scone: 233 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Raspberry Peach Puff Pancake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a simple, satisfying treat that's perfect when you have company for brunch. It's elegant enough that you can even serve it for dessert at other meals.—Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 1/2 cup fruit and 1 tablespoon yogurt: 199 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fruit, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Pear-Berry Breakfast Tarts
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my kids were small, I could never get pancakes on the table while they were all still hot. Then I got the idea for these breakfast tarts. They're a good and simple recipe for any busy family. —Joan Elbourn, Gardner, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 tart: 379 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Fruity Waffle Parfaits
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe satisfied all of my cravings for breakfast when I was pregnant. I knew I was getting plenty of nutrition in each serving and it tasted great.—Penelope Wylie, San Francisco, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 469 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 337mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein.
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Blueberry-Sausage Breakfast Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I fix this breakfast cake for my co-workers often. The blueberries and sausage are such a nice sweet-salty flavor combo. —Peggy Frazier, Indianapolis, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 429 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 341mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Creamy Strawberry Crepes
Total Time
50 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Wrap summer-ripe strawberries and creamy filling into these delicate crepes for an elegant brunch entree. —Kathy Kochiss, Huntington, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
2 crepes: 415 calories, 26g fat (16g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Double-Berry Quick Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
1 loaf (12 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Healthy, fast and easy! This bread is a favorite of mine when prep time is tight and I have small amounts of different kinds of berries to use up. — Jennifer Coduto, Kent, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 188 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 201mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Yogurt Berry Parfaits
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Homemade granola layered with fresh fruit and yogurt makes a superb breakfast. Sometimes I skip the parfait step to enjoy the granola on hikes or picnics. —Donna Speirs, Kennebunk, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 parfait: 590 calories, 27g fat (11g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (55g sugars, 9g fiber), 10g protein.
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Raspberry-Banana Breakfast Tacos
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My sweet take on breakfast tacos swaps in pancakes for the tortillas! They're so easy and absolutely delicious. Pick your choice of fruits and berries depending on what's in season. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 taco: 429 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g protein.
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Lemon Blueberry Scones
Total Time
30 min
Servings
14 scones
From the Recipe Creator:
I enjoy serving these fruity scones for baby and bridal showers. They're a bit lower in fat than most other scones, so you can indulge with little guilt. —Jacqueline Hendershot, Orange, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 scone: 158 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
20 pancakes (3/4 cup spread and 3 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
More of a dessert than breakfast food, these luscious pancakes really know how to showcase the darlings of summertime—strawberries! The pancakes, sauce and cream cheese filling all feature fresh ripe berries. —Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes with 1 tablespoon spread and 2 tablespoons sauce: 335 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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Raspberry Coconut French Toast Slow-Cooker Style
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I put the ingredients in the slow cooker crock the night before, refrigerate it, then pop the crock into the slow cooker in the morning. You can use regular milk or half-and-half, include your favorite jam, and substitute almond extract instead of vanilla. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without raspberries and toasted coconut): 280 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 338mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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Power Berry Smoothie Bowl
Total Time
10 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While you can't taste the spinach in these smoothies, you'll get all its nutrients along with big berry flavor. —Christine Hair, Odessa, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 172 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
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Baked Blueberry-Mascarpone French Toast
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I want something special to serve my guests for a Saturday or Sunday brunch, I turn to this recipe. It never fails. It's wonderful during the spring and early summer because the blueberries are particularly good this time of year. —Patricia C. Quinn, Omaha, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 575 calories, 37g fat (17g saturated fat), 232mg cholesterol, 368mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Although my coffee cake makes a large pan, it never lasts very long! It's great for a Sunday brunch after church and nice to bring to family reunions, too. —Dorothy Morehouse, Massena, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 328 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 285mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Strawberry Banana Crepes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
18 crepes
From the Recipe Creator:
My family often has company over for breakfast or brunch, and these light fruit-topped crepes are our favorite. The sweet sensations are as fast to make as they are fabulous. You can cook the crepes the night before, refrigerate them with waxed paper in between, then fill and top them in the morning.
—Shelly Soule
Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
2 each: 328 calories, 17g fat (12g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Strawberry Lime Smoothies
Total Time
5 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Peak-of-freshness strawberries make this thinner, easy drink a summer staple. —Elizabeth Johnson, Greenville, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 181 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fruit.
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Down East Blueberry Buckle
Total Time
45 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This buckle won a contest at my daughter’s college. The prize was four lobsters, but the real reward was the smile on our daughter’s face. —Dianne van der Veen, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 354 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 277mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Fruit-Filled French Toast Wraps
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s my go-to whenever we have brunch guests. If I have extra berries, I just make a fruit salad for later. —Dawn Jarvis, Breckenridge, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 wrap: 399 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 9g fiber), 15g protein.
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Baked French Toast with Strawberries
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
French toast is a crowd-pleaser, but it's hard to make for a big group. This overnight casserole with strawberries and a sweet pecan topping fixes everything. —David Stelzl Jr., Waxhaw, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece (calculated without additional syrup): 377 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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Blueberry Kuchen
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In the summer, we can get beautiful, plump blueberries, which I use in this easy-to-make coffee cake. I like to freeze extra blueberries so I have them available anytime I want this treat. —Anne Krueger, Richmond, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 271 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Raspberry Coffee Cake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One of my mother's friends used to bring this over at the holidays, and it never lasted long. With tangy raspberry filling, tender cake and crunchy topping, it has become a favorite at our house. —Amy Mitchell, Sabetha, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 462 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Blueberry Pancakes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
My dad makes blueberry pancakes for us every Saturday without fail. The combination of oats, cornmeal and buttermilk in the batter gives the pancakes heartiness we can't resist. —Gabrielle Short, Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
3 pancakes: 332 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 746mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
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Cornmeal Towers with Strawberries & Cream
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My kids love to help make these towers. They measure, mix, whisk and build stacks. It's a family custom and a perfect summer breakfast or dessert. —Josie Shapiro, San Francisco, California
Nutrition Facts:
3 pancakes with 3 tablespoons each strawberries and whipped cream: 245 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Blueberry Coffee Cake
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This blueberry coffee cake is my go-to recipe for all of our holiday get-togethers because it's perfect for breakfast or dessert. It's easy to make, and it's the most delicious coffee cake I've ever had. —Susan Ober, Franconia, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 428 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Berry Breakfast Parfaits
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Expecting brunch company but short on time? Parfaits are the perfect solution. Feel free to mix and match with whatever berries you have on hand. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 304 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 9g fiber), 17g protein.
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Blueberry French Toast
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
8 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
A local blueberry grower shared this recipe with me, and it's the best breakfast dish I've ever tasted. With the cream cheese and berry combination, this French toast casserole reminds me of dessert. —Patricia Axelsen, Aurora, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 621 calories, 31g fat (15g saturated fat), 350mg cholesterol, 569mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
