12 Best Breakfast Recipes

We love this coffee cake; it really lives up to its name. It's quick to make and delicious. The original recipe contained chopped nuts in the streusel but you can substitute quick-cooking oatmeal for the nuts. It's tender, slightly sweet, with a rich and crumbly topping.

There's something about just throwing a pan in the oven and waiting a few minutes to eat a hearty and filling breakfast that is very appealing. For us, not having to look at raw eggs in the morning is a huge plus. And these make-ahead scrambled eggs are wonderful; creamy and rich.

Here's another wonderful way to eat breakfast on the run. This hearty and flavorful loaf is studded with tart cranberries and zesty orange. Make sure that you use the freshest fruit available for this bread so the flavors will pack just the right punch.

Invite your favorite morning cafe or bakery into your home with these easy blueberry muffins. They are the perfect breakfast food anyone who wakes up at the last minute and needs to rush out the door. This recipe makes big, tender muffins just bursting with fruit. Yum.

Frittatas are simply sturdy omelets that are easier to make. You can add anything you'd like to your frittatas: cooked chopped meat, fresh vegetables, your favorite cheese. And refrigerate leftovers; they'll heat up beautifully in the microwave for about 15 to 20 seconds per serving.

Change up the typical scrambled egg with a secret ingredient. Cream cheese turns this classic breakfast dish into something rich and creamy while adding a subtle tanginess.

Chicken adds a meaty component to an omelet without the high fat of pork products such as bacon, sausage, and ham. This chicken omelet, with nutty Gruyere cheese and spinach, lets you head into your day with a light step.

This excellent quick bread recipe is perfect to grab for a bite as you're running out the door. The recipe is slightly unusual as there is very little liquid, which makes the bread tender and moist.

Make a quiche using waffles as the base. This fabulous, inventive recipe has the most wonderful flavor. This easy handheld breakfast is going to hit the jackpot with your kids.

Who says you can't have sandwiches for breakfast? If cold pizza is an option, we think that a cold sandwich is even better. This healthy sandwich is full of protein for a great start to your day.

If you want comfort food right as you wake up, then look no further. This recipe is easy to make, hearty, and everyone likes it; even kids. It pairs perfectly with fresh cinnamon buns or other sweet breads.

And finally, this excellent wrap sandwich is full of color, texture, and flavor, and is a great choice for breakfast any day. It packs perfectly into lunchboxes or is the perfect meal to make when you're in a pinch.