31 Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas for a Romantic Start To Your Day

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31 Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas for a Romantic Start To Your Day1/31 Springtime Beignets & Berries 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Springtime Beignets & Berries Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 50 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve always loved beignets, but never thought I could make them myself. Turns out they’re easy! Sometimes I’ll even make a quick berry whipped cream and pipe it inside for a fun surprise. —Kathi Hemmer, Grand Junction, Colorado Homemade beignets are a special treat. Show your valentine how much you

care by frying up a batch of these sweet pastries for them

care by frying up a batch of these sweet pastries for them. Better yet—make them together as a fun morning activity. 2/31 Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Turn a box of red velvet cake mix into this easy dessert—or breakfast! The icing tastes good and makes a pretty contrast with the rolls. —Erin Wright, Wallace, Kansas These Valentine’s Day-themed cinnamon rolls start with red velvet cake mix, which takes most of

the work out of making the semi-homemade dough

the work out of making the semi-homemade dough. The rolls are topped with a simple butter and confectioners’ sugar icing, but you could swap in cream cheese frosting if that’s your favorite part of red velvet. 3/31 Strawberry Muffins 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Nana’s Strawberry Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 40 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sunday suppers were always a little sweeter when my Nana served us these special spring muffins. Take them to a whole new level by topping them with toasted walnuts. —Becky

Kummery, Quakertown, Pennsylvania Muffins are always welcome at the breakfast table. There are many great muffin recipes to choose from, but these buttery muffins are perfect for Valentine’s Day breakfast. A generous amount of fresh strawberries are folded into the batter for a pop of red color and a beautiful berry taste. 4/31 Cinnamon Bagel Bread Pudding 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Bagel Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son works at a bagel shop and always

brings home leftover cinnamon bagels

brings home leftover cinnamon bagels. We hate to waste food since we are a large family with five kids, so I came up with this incredible-tasting bread pudding that everyone loves. —Rebecca Moreland, Bristol, Tennessee Although this spiced bread pudding uses everyday breakfast staples like eggs, milk and bagels, it’s elevated enough to enjoy as a special breakfast with your loved ones. The custardy egg and milk base soaks into the bagel pieces, giving them a soft texture and rich flavor. You only need to let the bagels soak for about 15 minutes, but allowing them to sit longer will

make the bread pudding even more pillowy

make the bread pudding even more pillowy. 5/31 Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Coffee Cakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Coffee Cakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 55 min Servings 2 coffee cakes (8 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy making this lovely coffee cake for anniversaries, Valentine’s Day and other special occasions. I found the recipe more than 30 years ago, and I’ve been making it ever since. The delicious treat is a hit with family and friends. —Norma Hammond, Leland, Iowa Nothing is more iconic on Valentine’s Day

than a heart-shaped gift, so why not make a heart-shaped breakfast?

than a heart-shaped gift, so why not make a heart-shaped breakfast? The buttery, yeasted coffee cake is filled with walnuts and cinnamon before it’s rolled, folded, cut and twisted to form an adorable shape. 6/31 Small-Batch Pancakes 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Small-Batch Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 15 min Servings about 8 pancakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These light and fluffy pancakes for two won’t leave you worrying about what to do with the leftover batter. For a special taste treat, I like to prepare them with blueberries. —Annemarie

min Servings 10 doughnuts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Pietila, Farmington Hills, Michigan Who wants to be stuck in the kitchen flipping pancake after pancake when you could be enjoying a Valentine’s Day breakfast? This recipe offers a winning solution by making just enough batter for two so you can sit down and enjoy pancakes with your loved one before your food gets cold. 7/31 Berry-Filled Doughnuts 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Berry-Filled Doughnuts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 25 min Servings 10 doughnuts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Four ingredients are all you’ll need for this sure-bet breakfast treat. Friends

—Ginny Watson, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

and family will never guess that refrigerated buttermilk biscuits are the base for these golden, jelly-filled doughnuts. —Ginny Watson, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma This recipe calls for canned biscuit dough, a convenient shortcut for making easy homemade doughnuts. The recipe comes together so fast that you won’t even have to get out of your pajamas! We fill the doughnuts with strawberry jam to create a fruity, red filling, but any jam will work. You could even go all in for a Valentine’s Day indulgence and fill them with chocolate hazelnut spread. 8/31 Eggs Benedict 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eggs Benedict

Here’s my take on this brunch classic, and don’t spare the hollandaise

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Legend has it that poached eggs on an English muffin started at Delmonico’s in New York. Here’s my take on this brunch classic, and don’t spare the hollandaise. —Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia There was a time when I only ate eggs Benedict at a restaurant—until I realized this impressive breakfast is surprisingly easy to make at home. To keep it stress-free, make the hollandaise sauce first and keep it warm while poaching the eggs. To add a

subtle hit of spice to the rich sauce, add a pinch of cayenne

subtle hit of spice to the rich sauce, add a pinch of cayenne. 9/31 Cinnamon French Toast 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon French Toast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cinnamon and nutmeg give French toast an extra tasty twist in this terrific recipe. Serve with fresh fruit, syrup and whipped cream, if you’re feeling fancy! —Angela Sansom, New York, New York Level up your French toast game with this cinnamon-spiked recipe. It has the perfect balance of butter, rich bread and

sweet cinnamon flavor, but you can adjust the ingredients to suit your tastes

sweet cinnamon flavor, but you can adjust the ingredients to suit your tastes. Feel free to swap in brioche for white bread or make the French toast batter with half-and-half cream for added decadence. 10/31 Rhubarb Sticky Buns 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Rhubarb Sticky Buns Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since I have seven rhubarb plants in my backyard, everything’s coming up rosy about now. My husband and two teen sons are crazy about these sticky buns. I discovered

the treat in an old recipe file I purchased at a rummage sale

the treat in an old recipe file I purchased at a rummage sale. Rhubarb has a delightful sweet-tart flavor and a gorgeous pinkish-red hue, making it a fantastic choice for Valentine’s Day recipes. These sticky buns are assembled in muffin cups with the rhubarb on the bottom and the dough on top, similar to upside-down cakes. That means they don’t need a lot of shaping and will bake quickly. 11/31 Chocolate Chip Dutch Baby 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Chip Dutch Baby Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go

You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I modified a traditional Dutch baby recipe given to me by a friend and came up with this version that my family thinks is terrific. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make. —Mary Thompson, La Crosse, Wisconsin A Dutch baby is one of the most dramatic breakfasts you can make! As the thin, crepe-like batter bakes in a buttered skillet, the edges rise to impressive heights, creating a cup-shaped giant pancake-esque breakfast. Appropriate for Valentine’s Day, this recipe adds chocolate chips to the batter, which become melty and gooey in the

These crepes are filled with a tangy

oven. 12/31 Creamy Strawberry Crepes 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 50 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Wrap summer-ripe strawberries and creamy filling into these delicate crepes for an elegant brunch entree. —Kathy Kochiss, Huntington, Connecticut Homemade crepes aren’t difficult to make, as the batter is similar to a thin pancake batter. However, ladling and flipping the thin crepes to delicate perfection takes some practice and attention, so try making them once or twice before Valentine’s morning. These crepes are filled with a tangy