12 Nostalgic Breakfasts That’ll Send You Straight Back to Saturday Morning Cartoons
Remember those carefree mornings filled with sugary cereal, cozy pajamas, and back-to-back cartoons? These 12 nostalgic breakfasts capture that same childhood magic—minus the early wake-up call. Get ready to eat like a kid again (bonus points if you enjoy them in front of the TV)
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars

Gooey, crunchy, and full of our favorite breakfast cereal treat, these Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars are basically just rice krispies treats made with a different kind of cereal, but somehow they manage to be something so much more!
Apple Strudel Monkey Bread
A German take on the classic monkey bread – soft biscuits oozing with diced apples, sugar and cinnamon and topped with a sweet icing glaze.
Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are a real treat, but fill them with strawberries and top with a cream cheese frosting, and now we’re really talking. These Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are a fun, from-scratch baking project that you’ll be licking your fingers over.
Oreo Bagels
Here’s your excuse to eat dessert for breakfast: oreo bagels. Soft & tender with delicious oreo pieces throughout, these sweeten the most important meal of the day.
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Hot Chocolate French Toast with Marshmallow Syrup
Hot Chocolate French Toast with Marshmallow Syrup is a rich, deep chocolate flavored French toast covered with a homemade white vanilla marshmallow syrup. The addition of cocoa and hot chocolate powder to the egg wash takes this French Toast to the next level! The Syrup is the perfect pair to the rich French Toast. Perfect Christmas morning breakfast!
Chocolate Cake Waffles
Chocolate Cake Waffles will be your new favorite lazy weekend breakfast recipe. With just a box of cake mix, this couldn’t be more fool proof.
Banana Bread Oatmeal Recipe
Ever wish you could enjoy the cozy, nostalgic flavors of banana bread without all the effort of baking? This Banana Bread Oatmeal is your answer. It’s hearty, comforting, and packed with natural sweetness from ripe bananas and a hint of warm spices. Whether you’re squeezing in breakfast on a busy weekday or savoring a slow weekend morning, this bowl of goodness brings the joy of homemade banana bread to your table—no oven required.
Danish Aebleskiver
Danish Aebleskiver is a family recipe that goes back generations and is perfect for breakfast or as sweet treat snack.
Sweet and Buttery Cherry Rolls
Gently rolled and neatly packaged, these Cherry Rolls are soft, fluffy pillows filled with the perfect blend of sweetness and fruity flavor. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or as a gooey dessert, these easy-to-make rolls highlight vibrant cherry flavor and flaky dough that will have everyone in your household reaching for more!
Mom’s Old Fashioned Pancakes
These golden, fluffy Old Fashioned Pancakes are full of nostalgic flavor. Make a batch for a classic, comforting breakfast that’s perfect for a lazy Sunday morning.
Special K Cereal Muffins
Think strawberry rhubarb pie but in muffin form. These Special K Cereal Muffins are less sugary than a slice of pie and a perfect pair with your morning coffee or tea. Plus, just one bowl and 30 minutes before you’ve got an amazing cereal + muffin combination!
Air Fryer Berry Toaster Strudels
Air Fryer Toaster Strudels are filled with a simple homemade berry jam and use store-bought pastry sheets. They are topped with a delicious glaze after baking. You won’t be able to eat just one!