Valentine’s Day is knocking on the door, and what better way to kick off the day than with a breakfast that says, “I care about you, a lot!”
You don’t need to be a chef to pull off these great breakfast ideas; they are super easy recipes. Think pancakes, waffles, porridge! yes yummy porridge for the plant-based lovers.
Without further ado, here are 15 of my top simple ways to make your breakfast game strong on the day of love.
01 | Creamy Strawberry Crepes
Creamy Strawberry Crepes make for a delightful and romantic breakfast on Valentine’s Day. Here’s a quick overview of what you might include:
Crepes: Prepare thin crepes using flour, eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt.
Creamy Filling: Whip up a luscious filling with cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
Fresh Strawberries: Slice strawberries for a sweet and juicy topping.
Strawberry Sauce: Create a simple strawberry sauce by cooking sliced strawberries with a bit of sugar until they form a syrup.
Garnish: Add a touch of elegance with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
02 | Heart Shaped Pancakes
These classic heart-shaped pancakes are a charming and simple way to add a touch of love to your Valentine’s Day breakfast. Here’s a quick guide on what you need to make them:
Pancake Batter: You can use your favorite pancake mix or make pancake batter from scratch using flour, baking powder, sugar, eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt.
Cooking Spray or Butter: To prevent the pancakes from sticking to the pan.
Toppings: Consider using classic toppings like maple syrup, whipped cream, fresh berries, or chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
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03| Valentine’s waffle Bar
A Valentine’s Day Waffle Bar is a fantastic choice for breakfast because it adds an element of fun and customization to your celebration.
Be sure to use variety of toppings. In addition to fruits and cream, think whipped cream, chocolate chips, syrup, powdered sugar, and nuts. Waffles are versatile and can be made sweet or savory, so you can offer a mix of options to suit your preferences.
It’s perfect for a late morning breakfast or early afternoon brunch. Don’t forget to set the mood with a charming and romantic atmosphere by decorating the waffle bar area with flowers, chocolates, and other Valentine’s Day-themed decor.
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04| Waffle cone, Bananas and sprinkles
These Banana waffles with a blueberry topping make for a fun, delicious and visually appealing Valentine’s Day breakfast. They’re pretty easy to make if you have all you need to make waffle batter, 1-2 bananas, cake sprinkles and a handful of blueberries.
05| Raspberry, cherry and chocolate Oatmeal
For the one who loves a plant-based breakfast, this Valentine’s bowl of pink porridge will be a big hit!
To prepare, use 50g oats and lots of lovely raspberries heated in 150ml unsweetened almond milk, 100ml water with a few chopped cherries. Topped with pomegranate seeds, frozen raspberries, cherries and chocolate hearts.
06 | Red Velvet Crepes, creme cheese and nutella
What better way to start your morning off than with these insanely appetising red velvet crepes. Here is a quick overview of what you need to have:
Red Velvet Crepe Batter: Flour, cocoa powder, sugar, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Cream Cheese Filling: Cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract.
Toppings: Fresh berries, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or a dusting of powdered sugar
07 | Heart shaped mini raspberry waffles
08 | Classic Jelly Donuts
These classic donuts are perfect for coffee lovers. It will certainly take more time than the other recipes and will ned a bit of early morning prep. But the recipe is super easy to follow and it will make for an enjoyable breakfast.
09 | Spicy Scrambled Eggs ‘Migas’
This is a lovely delicious savory egg dish that anyone can master. It’s perfect for someone who loves a kick and spicy food. Grab your tortillas, eggs, spicy cheese and peppers to whip up this heart warming breakfast.
10| Strawberry Heart Breakfast Parfait
Breakfast Parfaits are always so delish. Now with a little bit more time chopping up heart-shaped strawberries you can recreate this amazing looking parfait that will impress anyone.
11| Valentines day Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie boards are a must for most festive meals. Whether you’re planning a laid-back night with your significant other or hosting a Galentine’s Day gathering, a charcuterie board will be a great addition. While a typical charcuterie board typically includes cured meats and cheese pairings, a Valentine’s Day charcuterie-style board centers around some heart shaped and pink themed foods.
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And here is another one of my favorite Breakfast Boards. In my opinion, this is really easy to put together.
13 | Romantic Toast
If you definitely love your bread, then go for it. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to make a heart shape and pour your unbeaten egg into the shape. Fry the same way you will a sunny-side up egg. Serve with avocado, and strawberries for a more colorful plate.
14 | Lovely Nutella Toast
Another simple recipe featuring Toast. All you need is Nutella, some strawberries, crushed nuts and a lovely board to serve it on.
15 | Full English Breakfast
As someone who has lived in England, a full English breakfast is definitely in my list of top festive breakfasts. It’s filling and perfect for valentines day breakfast or brunch.
So you see, great breakfasts can be created from every day meals. It only takes a little bit of additional effort.
I hope these ideas inspire you to create something extremely delicious for the people you care about on valentines day!