Breakfast recipes

American coffee cake from a Miami County, Ohio Grange recipe: tender egg-white-leavened cake topped with cinnamon-sugar streusel. Two square cakes for a Sunday breakfast crowd.

Chewy raisin nut cereal bars made with raisin bran, marshmallows, cinnamon, and chopped nuts. A quick no-bake treat that comes together in minutes for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or on-the-go breakfasts.

Simple banana shortcake made with toasted buckwheat banana bread topped with whipped mashed banana and a squeeze of lemon. A quick, wholesome breakfast for one.

This vegetarian sausage recipe is healthy and low in fat – use them for Veggie Hotdogs, Breakfast Sausage, or Bangers and Mash. Dairy-free and can be made egg-free.

Considered the national dish of Malaysia, nasi lemak is a breakfast staple in Singapore hawker centres, but is also recognised as one of the least healthy breakfast options - no surprise since lemak means 'fatty' and refers to the rich white rice cooked in coconut cream. When served with fried chicken, the dish really does pack a calorific punch. However, with a few tweaks and substitutions it is possible to create a healthier version of the dish to enjoy on weekends at home with family.

Scrambled eggs with crumbled chorizo sausage and fresh chopped tomatoes. Spicy, smoky Mexican-style breakfast eggs cooked low and slow for soft, glossy curds.

Nopales con huevos y serranos: Mexican scrambled eggs with cactus paddle strips, fiery serrano chiles, tomato, cilantro, and melted Monterey Jack. A hearty breakfast from Mexico's high desert tradition.

Make-ahead ham and egg breakfast casserole with sharp cheddar, red bell pepper, and a buttery cornflake crust. Assembled the night before, baked off in the morning for a crowd.

French toast fingers stuffed with strawberry jam, dipped in orange-egg batter, and griddled golden. A kid-friendly 10-minute breakfast that turns jam sandwiches into dunkable brunch bites with maple syrup.

Scrambled eggs with fresh corn kernels, cilantro, scallions, and melted muenster cheese wrapped in warm tortillas. A quick Mexican-style breakfast for one.

Christmas bread made with sourdough starter, currants and warm mace and cinnamon. Two loaves of fragrant holiday breakfast bread, slow-risen for deep flavor.

Gingerbread rice bran muffins made with whole wheat flour, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and raisins. Low-fat, egg yolk-free, and high in fiber for a healthier breakfast muffin.

Fluffy buttermilk biscuits smothered in homemade tomato gravy. A classic Southern comfort food breakfast with from-scratch biscuits and a tangy, creamy gravy.

Savory ham and Swiss cheese muffins made with rye flour, spicy mustard, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. A hearty breakfast or snack muffin with deli-sandwich flavor.

Broiled banana on a toasted raisin English muffin with melted apricot jam and a sprinkle of cinnamon. A quick 10-minute breakfast or snack at just 86 calories.

A moist, tropical banana bread with a hint of lemon and crunchy nuts, perfect for breakfast or a snack. This recipe yields a single loaf, ideal for sharing.