Pump Up Your Winter Mornings With These 13 Nourishing Breakfast Ideas
No matter how little time you have in the morning, starting your day with a healthy meal is one of the best things you can do for your body. Eating a wholesome breakfast not only gives you the energy to face your day with enthusiasm but also sets you up for healthier eating throughout the day. Take these thirteen ideas to inspire your winter morning meals.
1. Healthy Apple Ring Pancakes
If you love having apples for breakfast, these Healthy Apple Ring Pancakes may be just what you need to upgrade your morning routine. Top them with a drizzle of maple syrup, and enjoy them with a cup of coffee or tea.
2. Saturday Morning Waffles
Saturday Morning Waffles are not just for the weekend. They’re a classic breakfast staple and the ultimate comfort food when you need a little extra fuel to get through the day.
3. Cranberry Muffins
Cranberry Muffins are sweet, tender, delicious muffins that pair incredibly well with your morning cup of coffee. It’s a sweet start to your day.
4. Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes
Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes will give you warm fuzzies, and the best part is that you don’t have to stand over the stove flipping pancakes because these bake in the oven on a sheet pan.
5. Brownie Waffles
I don’t know anybody who would argue with having brownies for breakfast if it wasn’t a sugar-riddled brownie. Make these Brownie Waffles, and mornings will never be the same.
6. Apple French Toast Casserole
Apple French Toast Casserole is perfect for this time of year when we are coming into apple season. It’s a comforting meal with warm fall flavors.
7. Dutch Baby
If you’ve never made a Dutch Baby before, find a large cast iron pan and get yourself into the kitchen. It’s so decadent and delicious that you may never eat pancakes any other way again.
8. Raspberry Dark Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Raspberry Dark Chocolate Chip Pancakes are truly an indulgent breakfast. Raspberries and chocolate just go together. Put them into pancakes, and you have a pretty amazing breakfast.
9. Homestyle Waffles
These Homestyle Waffles give you all the comforts of breakfast in grandma’s kitchen. Just add your favorite toppings for a delicious start to the day.
10. Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes
This time of year, we start to see pumpkin everything. So hop on the bandwagon and try these Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes.
11. Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole
Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole is like wrapping yourself up in a pumpkin-spiced blanket on a chilly morning.
12. Buckwheat Waffles
Buckwheat Waffles are a hearty but comforting breakfast that will fill you up and definitely satisfy your waffle cravings.
13. Potato Pancakes
If you want a more savory pancake but still want comfort, give these Potato Pancakes a try. You can even melt cheese over the top for maximum comfort.
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This originally appeared on The Gracious Pantry.