Food Recipes Breakfast & Brunch 10 Excellent, Easy Breakfast Recipes By Food & Wine Updated on June 5, 2023 Close Photo: Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Amelia Rampe Having a few unfussy, uncomplicated breakfast recipes in your back pocket can be a real godsend on mornings when simpler is definitely better. Here, we've gathered an array of easy breakfast recipes to prepare and enjoy. Whether it's our streamlined take on eggs Benedict or French toast that's a breeze to make even before you've had a cup of joe, you can count on these recipes to effortlessly ease into the day. 01 of 10 Eggs Benedict Toast Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer and Paige Grandjean / Prop Styling by Christine Keely This super-simple variation on eggs Benedict features prosciutto instead of Canadian bacon and steamed eggs, not poached. Cornstarch stabilizes the emulsion in the hollandaise, helping to prevent the sauce from breaking while it cooks over direct heat. Get the Recipe 02 of 10 Buttermilk Pancakes Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Amelia Rampe Pancakes are one of the most beloved breakfast dishes — and one of the simplest to make. Buttermilk provides a bit of tang and makes these pancakes especially tender, while its acid works with baking soda to help them rise and get extra fluffy. Get the Recipe 03 of 10 Banana Almond Butter Smoothie Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Ali Domrongchai Medjool dates and frozen banana are the sweetening secret to these nutty, thick smoothies that taste almost like having ice cream for breakfast, no scooping required. Get the Recipe 04 of 10 Challah French Toast Julia Hartbeck This decadent challah bread French toast is delicately flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and freshly grated nutmeg. It comes together in just 20 minutes from a short list of ingredients. Get the Recipe 05 of 10 Boursin Omelet Victor Protasio Chef Michael Tusk's omelet pays homage to his love of dairy for a delicious and satisfying breakfast. Spreadable garlic-herb cheese melts richly into the creamy center of the tender eggs. Get the Recipe 06 of 10 Blueberry Almond Yogurt Toast Photo by Sarah Crowder / Food Styling by Chandra Ram Yogurt toast is sometimes called custard toast, which offers a clue to how the simple mixture of yogurt, egg, and syrup baked on top of a piece of toast beautifully mimics the texture and flavor of French toast or even a cheese Danish. It comes together in just a few minutes, making it an option even on busy mornings. Get the Recipe 07 of 10 Basic Crêpes Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Kay Clarke Serve these delicate, classic crêpes with butter and jam after letting the batter stand for an hour. Get the Recipe 08 of 10 Scrambled Huevos Rancheros © Donal Skehan "This is a quick and easy way of taking those fantastic Mexican flavors and transforming them into a fast and fresh breakfast," says chef Donal Skehan. His inclusion of cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime makes for a bright, inviting dish. Get the Recipe 09 of 10 Breakfast Pizza Abby Hocking Pizza is always a solid choice at breakfast, and this particular pie, topped with sausage, eggs, and cheddar cheese, will be a hit. Using a parbaked crust makes it especially easy to put together. For even more ease, add or substitute whatever you have on hand, like leftover cooked greens or roasted vegetables, sliced ham, or crisp bacon. Get the Recipe 10 of 10 Sweet Breakfast Quinoa © Tina Rupp "This breakfast will make your day so productive," says hospitality expert Jill Donenfeld about her maple syrup–sweetened quinoa. It's studded with dried apricots and slivered almonds, spiced with cinnamon, and topped with a dollop of creamy ricotta. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit