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30 Colorful Recipes For The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Breakfast In Bed

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Nothing says “I love you" more than heartwarming fare… especially when it's breakfast in bed. Valentine's morning (or any morning the week of V Day) offers an excuse to indulge in berry-infused pastries and heart-shaped treats so delicious, you'll wish every day was a special breakfast-in-bed affair.

These recipes range from savory to super sweet, but there are also some that balance the two so there's something for everyone, no matter what kind of breakfast you prefer. Dish up a little love for your sweetie with these romantic breakfast-in-bed recipes. After all, isn't the way to anyone's heart through their stomach?


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The Best Breakfast In Bed Recipes For Valentine's Day

Lemon-Elderflower Waffles Breakfast in Bed

1. Lemon-Elderflower Waffles

You can give your loved one flowers… or serve them up floral-flavored waffles. This dish will for sure put you in a springy mood. (via Brit + Co)

Baked French Toast

2. Baked French Toast

The only thing better than French toast is not having to stand over the stove to make every piece. We're obsessed with this baked version. (via Brit + Co)

Bacon Sheet Pan Pancakes

3. Bacon Sheet Pan Pancakes

Make this. Why? It's bacon in pancakes. Your sweetie will heart you when you bring fluffy bacon cakes to bed. Pair it with eggs and toast for a more well-rounded meal. (via Brit + Co)

Fancy AF Egg Clouds

4. Fancy AF Egg Clouds

If your honey likes breakfast on the fancier side, wow them with these easy, fancy AF egg clouds. Don't worry, they still taste great with bacon and toast. (via Brit + Co)

Baked Grapefruit

5. Baked Grapefruit

Everything's better broiled! This spin on a breakfast classic makes for a sweeter and juicier grapefruit flavor and looks so cute served on a platter. (via Brit + Co)

Proud Mary Hotcake

6. Proud Mary Hotcake

The secret in these fluffy hotcakes is ricotta! Our favorite sweet and savory ingredient; with decedent decoration, this hotcake will warm any devourer's heart (and stomach). (via Brit + Co)

chocolate scones Breakfast in Bed

7. Chocolate Scones

Your breakfast favorite just got a Valentine's Day makeover. This has to be the most decadent way to eat scones. Did we mention that chocolate chips are involved? To. Die. For. (via Brit + Co)

Ombr\u00e9 Smoothies

8. Ombré Smoothies

Blend together common ingredients, and voilà — you have an Instagrammable breakfast! Frozen fruit is the secret to the surprisingly intense colors. (via Brit + Co)

Green Shakshuka

9. Green Shakshuka

Who wouldn't want to wake up to this savory surprise? Take your relationship to new heights with power-packed greens and eggs all in one. (via Brit + Co)

Baked Donuts

10. Baked Donuts

Chocolate-dipped pretzels and fun sprinkles lend unexpected pizzazz to these sugared pink beauties. Bake the donuts ahead of time and drizzle on the glaze just before serving. (via Brit + Co)

Cinnamon French Toast Fingers

11. Cinnamon French Toast Fingers

There's something incredibly romantic about these hand-held French toast fingers. Dip them in maple syrup, raspberry preserves, or DIY vegan whipped cream. (via Brit + Co)

Chia Berry Jam

12. Chia Berry Jam

Put some heart into your homemade breakfast by combining strawberries, chia seeds, cream cheese, and toast. (via Brit + Co)

hot chocolate

13. Hot Chocolate

Linger in bed a bit longer with your sweetie and cozy up over a cup of hot chocolate. Or… fill the mugs with half coffee for the best mocha ever. (via Brit + Co)

Egg-in-a-Hole Breakfast Sandwich Breakfast in Bed

14. Egg-in-a-Hole Breakfast Sandwich

Not-your-average-breakfast sandwich; this sando comes with a runny yolk in the center and cheddar, avocado, and tomato in the middle. (via Brit + Co)

English Breakfast Burrito

15. English Breakfast Burrito

A full English breakfast rolled up into a convenient handheld burrito? Give it to us! Don't forget the beans and hot tea if you're feeling extra fancy. (via Brit + Co)

Fluffy AF Pancakes

16. Fluffy AF Pancakes

Nothing screams breakfast more than a big stack of fluffy pancakes. Make a heart out of chocolate chips and put it on top of the stack for that extra touch. (via Brit + Co)

Tie-Dye Mug Cake

17. Tie-Dye Mug Cake

In the depths of winter, we tend to long for warmth even more. Treat yourself and your honey to a mug of this dessert to instantly perk up. Feel free to use muffin mix instead of cake mix to make it even more breakfast- appropriate. (via Brit + Co)

Buttermilk Cornbread Muffins

18. Buttermilk Cornbread Muffins

Valentine's Day gives you the excuse to eat anything you want, so why not indulge in your favorite side dish with these muffins? Bonus: Your house now smells incredible. (via Brit + Co)

Vegan Muesli

19. Vegan Muesli

Assemble this dish the night before and pull it out of the fridge whenever you need it. It makes a lot, so you'll have plenty for later — or the perfect excuse to jump back in bed and enjoy even more. (via Brit + Co)

Bacon and Beer Waffle Cake

20. Bacon and Beer Waffle Cake

The ultimate comfort food gets a remodel with this tower of waffles. Flavored with thick-cut bacon and beer, these waffles are easy to put together and will earn you major points with the beer lover in your life. (via Brit + Co)

Strawberry Tart Breakfast in Bed

21. Strawberry Tart

Okay, our strawberry obsession may be a bit out of hand, but we just couldn't help including this delectable recipe for this tart. The process is so simple. Hint: Store-bought pie crust is involved. (via Brit + Co)

Blood Orange Banana Smoothies

22. Blood Orange Banana Smoothies

These dramatic smoothies with a deep crimson hue set the tone for an epic Valentine's Day. Eating a lighter breakfast means you'll really be able to indulge at dinner too. (via Brit + Co)

vegan Lemon Scones

23. Vegan Lemon Scones

Scones come together in a few easy steps and get drizzled in a lovely glaze. It's a comforting way to start your V-Day. (via Brit + Co)

Chocolate Banana Raspberry Almond Acai Bowls

24. Chocolate Banana Raspberry Almond Acai Bowls

Serve your loved one a big bowl o' acai with all their fave toppings. You can go a sweeter route with berries, chocolate nibs, and honey, or add a little bit of savory edge with salted nuts. (via Brit + Co)

Fluffiest Egg White Omelet

25. Fluffiest Egg White Omelet

This omelet is filled with truffles and topped with caviar… but even the basic technique is standout. Beaten egg whites give it an amazing height and shape. (via Brit + Co)

Lemon Bar Chia Seed Pudding

26. Lemon Bar Chia Seed Pudding

Healthy and totally reminiscent of a classic lemon bar, this chia pudding can be made the night before, giving you more time to decorate in the morning. (via Brit + Co)

Stuffed French Toast

27. Stuffed French Toast

The last thing you want on Valentine's Day is for your partner to not have enough breakfast. Save the day by making a hearty dish of raspberry-cream-cheese-stuffed French toast. (via Brit + Co)

Mini Madeleines Breakfast in Bed

28. Mini Madeleines

These fluffy and sweet biscuit-like cookies come together in just four minutes, and this recipe makes one hundred of them. Serve them in a big basket in bed with a cup of tea for a totally sunshine-y morning. (via Dominique Ansel/MasterClass)

Hash Brown Egg Cups

29. Hash Brown Egg Cups

Muffin-shaped things keep breakfast in bed a tidier affair. Since there's so much flavor packed into each cup, every bite is sure to be as good as the last. (via Siriously Delicious by Siri Daly / Time Inc., Books)

Sweet Potato Egg Boat

30. Sweet Potato Egg Boat

Eggs get baked in a sweet potato boat, and the whole thing gets garnished with lots of avo and bacon. (via Brit + Co)

What are you cooking up to eat under the covers? Share a photo of your Valentine's Day breakfast in bed with us @BritandCo!

Additional reporting by Bethany Kosten and Anna Monette Roberts.

This post has been updated from a previous article.

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c.liz
25 Mar, 2021
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I love anything and everything citrus so will definitely be trying that blood orange smoothie. It looks awesome!

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