Breakfast in bed is always a great way to make the day special, especially when someone else does the cooking! These 15 fantastic recipes for breakfast in bed will give several options of how to kick off the day in the most delicious way. Breakfast tray ideas included.
Whether for a special occasion or a lazy start to the weekend, I can’t think of a better surprise than to bring someone breakfast in bed. With busy lives and little down time, I know even an unexpected cup of coffee delivered bedside makes me feel I’ve departed for vacation. It’s really a simple effort but leaves the recipient feeling like a king or queen.
Everyone has their own favorite breakfast food. My husband is a cereal guy; any time of day. Me? I’d always go for eggs or another type of protein. Mexican recipes like Huevos Rancheros are even better. No matter what you love I have a great collection of recipes today that are all perfect for breakfast in bed.
Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, anniversaries, celebrating the end of the school year (YES!), any day is made more special for kids and adults alike with one of these dishes to start a day. Of course having a great tray to compliment the wonderful food is a must so be sure to read to the end of the post for links to some great options!
Favorite Breakfast in Bed Recipes:
Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
Fresh Herb Omelet with Lavender Roasted Potatoes
Spicy Chipotle Chicken Breakfast Chilaquiles. These layered chilaquiles are my idea of breakfast perfection! Served in individual cast iron skillets make it even more appealing. Mini cast iron skillets may be found at World Market or Amazon.com.
Roasted Banana Chia Pudding Breakfast Bowls
Black Pepper Scones with Grapefruit Curd. Though this combination might sound unusual the slight spice from the pepper is a fantastic twist with the sweet grapefruit curd.
Gluten-Free Maple Pecan Waffles
Springtime Asparagus Leek Romanesco Quiche. To make this quick and easy a prepared pie crust may be used (gluten-free or regular depending on your dietary needs)
Mexican Breakfast Chicken Tortilla Lasagna Casserole
Breakfast Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Ham, Fried Egg and Apple Butter
Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes with Coconut Syrup
Huevos Rancheros. For those who may not have had Huevos Rancheros these are a real treat! Corn tortillas, smashed pinto beans, a simple spicy homemade sauce and fried (or scrambled) eggs.
Fresh Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Whipped Cream
Ring of Fire. You’ll find everything you love about breakfast in the dish: home fries covered with fried eggs bordered with a ring of spicy sausage slices. This breakfast in bed idea is fantastic served with a Bloody Mary!
Golden Oven Baked Pancake with Sauteed Peaches. This baked pancake is so easy to make and serves many!
BREAKFAST TRAYS
Whether a traditional breakfast tray with foldable legs for easy dining or a fun, festive design, a good breakfast tray is something you’ll use more than you imagine. I personally feel having sides, versus a flat design, works best for both carrying food and drink (and maybe a little flower in a vase!) as well as for dining.
Bamboo Breakfast Tray with foldable legs. Photo courtesy: Amazon.com
Country Rustic Wooden Slat Breakfast Tray. Photo courtesy: Amazon.com
Rectangular Serving Tray (break-resistant, BPA-free plastic). Loads of great colors! Photo courtesy: Amazon.com
Oversize Reversible Serving Tray. Photo courtesy: Amazon.com
Cushioned Lap Breakfast Tray. Photo courtesy: Amazon.com
Raijean says
May 4, 2016 at 8:58 amEverything about this looks amazing. I’m going to try a few of these for my vacation
Amy Desrosiers says
May 4, 2016 at 8:40 amAll these recipes are photographed so beautifully! I love the pancakes and breakfast grilled cheese.
Toni Dash says
May 4, 2016 at 9:11 amThank you Amy! They are all delicious too!
Tracey says
May 4, 2016 at 6:10 amBreakfast is my favourite meal I can’t lie! Pinning these great breakfast ideas for later.
Ryan Escat says
May 3, 2016 at 3:45 pmBookmarked! I’m gonna try all of these for my kids and wife. They will surely love these breakfast in bed.
Shell says
May 3, 2016 at 3:37 pmThese all look like delicious breakfast recipes! I’d like the strawberry french toast!
Rosey says
May 3, 2016 at 11:39 amyou have got so many good ones here.. I think the pecan waffles is my fave.
Ann Bacciaglia says
May 3, 2016 at 8:22 amAll of these recipes look delicious. I would love to have the Tardis Tea Tray. We are huge Dr Who fans.
mary says
May 3, 2016 at 8:12 amI will take one of each please. This is an amazing post to share with my hubby and kids thanks!
Crystal says
May 3, 2016 at 8:03 amMy kids make breakfast in bed most years, and it doesn’t look anything like this. Yum! I think I may need breakfast in bed all week!
Nicole Escat says
May 3, 2016 at 2:32 amAww Love all of these! I wanna try Maffle pecan Waffles to my husband, I love and I always making breakfast treats to him.
Cinny says
May 2, 2016 at 10:18 pmCan you come serve me my breakfast too? Those options just look so fantastic!
Valerie Gray says
May 2, 2016 at 8:42 pmIf I could have breakfast in bed, I would so want some of these cute trays and plates. Maybe I can get lucky on Mothers Day !!
Toni Dash says
May 3, 2016 at 6:33 amAn anonymous forwarding of this blog post to the person in charge of breakfast happenings might be a good nudge!
Liz Mays says
May 2, 2016 at 5:05 pmI’d be pretty happy with some maple-pecan waffles in bed. I may have to drop some hints to the boyfriend.
Aimee Smith says
May 2, 2016 at 4:29 pmUm…. I will take one of each please! But If I had to choose just one, I would make those Macadamia nut pancakes!
Pam says
May 2, 2016 at 3:15 pmI need to send this post to my kids. Maybe they will get the hint and make me some of these recipes for Mother’s Day!
Brandy says
May 2, 2016 at 3:07 pmThese are great breakfast in bed ideas, I will have to give some hints to the boyfriend, as the kids will be gone on Mother’s Day weekend.
Nickida says
May 2, 2016 at 2:56 pmThese recipes look delicious. I really like the waffles. That tardis trey is really cute as well.
Catherine S says
May 2, 2016 at 1:59 pmAll of these recipes look yummy. I am definitely going to try the Gluten-Free Maple Pecan Waffles.
MELISASource says
May 2, 2016 at 11:28 amWell, now I’m STARVING! I could go for some strawberry stuffed French toast. That sounds spectacular.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
May 2, 2016 at 10:21 amThose all sound so delicious. I’d LOVE to have that omelette with roasted potatoes. Yummy!
Jeanine says
May 2, 2016 at 9:16 amI can’t remember the last time I had breakfast in bed. These all sound pretty awesome, and I will have to drop some hints for Mother’s Day for this type of thing 🙂
Shilpa Shetty says
May 2, 2016 at 12:39 amThe Fresh Herb Omelet and Lavender Roasted Potatoes and Ring of Fire Breakfast options are awesome,. I will try these,.. Thank you for the amazing recipes,..
Liz says
May 1, 2016 at 8:02 pmAll lovely recipes. Thank you and have a Wonderful Week.
Toni Dash says
May 1, 2016 at 8:19 pmSo glad you like them Liz! You too have a fantastic week!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
May 1, 2016 at 6:40 pmI am pretty sure that I am the only person alive that doesn’t like breakfast in bed LOL. I would be happy if my family made me one of these things, though – just served at the table 😉
Toni Dash says
May 1, 2016 at 6:42 pmHa, ha! I will say I may be too antsy to eat breakfast in bed more than a snack or coffee. There was a time in my life when I had less to do and was more relaxed I think!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
May 1, 2016 at 7:29 amI’m going to have to try that coconut syrup! Great roundup Toni – hope you are doing great.
Toni Dash says
May 1, 2016 at 7:43 amHi Tricia! We are in the middle of a five day snowstorm at the minute! Dark and gloomy. Really looking forward to seeing some sunshine this week!