Valentine’s Day is a fun holiday to make special little treats for your little ones. This list is composed of easy breakfast ideas that involve heart shapes, pink/red colors, extra special treats and even some healthy but still delicious options. For me I think any breakfast out of the ordinary is special enough for my family a holiday but making things cute shapes is always fun. These valentine breakfast ideas for kids can of course be used and enjoyed by adults too, which is why I love this list!
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Egg in a Hole by Bitz & Giggles
Known by many names, there is the classic Egg in a Hole. This one is given a Valentine’s spin by using a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the hole. This is such an easy breakfast and a fun spin with the heart in the middle. Add some jam to the heart cutout and you have an A+ breakfast in my book!
Sweet Cinnamon Roll Waffles by Two Kids and a Coupon
So this recipe truly an easy Valentine’s Day breakfast. It is by far the easiest way to make waffles because it is literally canned cinnamon rolls cooked in a waffle iron and the results are an absolutely delicious breakfast that the whole family loves. This is such a fun recipe because your kids can totally join in regardless of age and have fun squishing the rolls down into the waffle maker as it closes. Top these beauties with cream cheese icing and you have the most delicious but more importantly easiest Valentine’s Day breakfast.
Hot Strawberries and Cream Smoothie by Fantabulosity
Here we have a neat twist on a classic favorite. Who doesn’t love strawberry smoothies? But February can be cold, so an iced drink isn’t always the thing. This Hot Strawberries and Cream Smoothie scratches that smoothie itch, while keeping things all warm and cozy, it is also so beautiful looking!
Chocolate Raspberry Heartcakes by Strength and Sunshine
These adorable heart shape pancakes are topped with fresh fruit and a great choice for a delicious but still super healthy breakfast. This is a favorite recipe for people with specific dietary choices, thanks to the fact they are vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. These Chocolate Rapsberry heart pancakes are flavored with cocoa and fun way to start the day!
Air Fryer Heart Shaped Donuts by Recipes from a Pantry
Is there a better way to start the day than with sweet treats like donuts? The obvious answer is here is no haha but seriously these are so easy and so cute for a special breakfast on Valentine’s Day morning. Air Fryer Heart-Shaped Donuts that take less than 10 minutes and are a huge hit with my entire family.
Valentine’s Day Croissants by Simply Well Balanced
This croissants are so easy and so much fun to top with icing, sprinkles and even some powdered sugar for the ultimate sweet treat. They only take a few simple ingredients, to make and are perfect for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day. You could also keep this as a staple and swap out your icing colors and sprinkles to make this a go to special breakfast year round!
Banana Strawberry Smoothie by Nourish Plate
Smoothies are my go to breakfast so this is for sure top of the list for me. It is something fairly quick and easy, but super nourishing. It’s packed with plant protein and a great choice if you are pinched for time but still looking for something sweet to make. I like to top mine with fresh strawberries cut vertically because they resemble hearts.
Raspberry Oatmeal by Planted in the Kitchen
Oatmeal is a breakfast staple and this easy recipe takes it up a notch which is perfect for a special day without having to break out your heart cookie cutter. The oatmeal comes out super pink without any gross food dyes and just natural healthy ingredients. Feel free to go crazy topping this with maple syrup, raspberries, coconut shreds and of course sprinkles!
Healthy Whole Wheat Strawberry Waffles by Dragon Mama
These waffles are loaded with strawberry flavor but still super healthy. Also a bonus if you have this kind of waffle maker to make these adorable heart-shaped waffles with no effort. It’s also nice that the recipe as a whole is super healthy with no added sugar and whole wheat flour. Feel free to top these with warm strawberry sauce to make this a super delicious, super red Valentine’s Day breakfast.
Strawberry Nutella Crepes by 365 Days of Baking and More
If you have Nutella laying around in your house then this recipe is for you. Crepes can seem intimidating but this are pretty easy and the result is super yummy. This is a fun Valentine’s Day breakfast to top with fresh berries, dark chocolate drizzle and powdered sugar. Cut your strawberries vertically to look like hearts for bonus points or use these easy fruit cutters to do the job for you!
White Chocolate and Raspberry Muffins by The Pypers Kitchen
Truly, what does separate a muffin from a cupcake? After trying these White Chocolate and Raspberry Muffins, that question might be unanswerable. Light, fluffy, and delicious, these are a great way to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day.
Very Berry Bread Pudding by Piping Pot Curry
This Very Berry Bread Pudding recipe makes use of blueberries and raspberries for a burst of berry flavor. The best part about it is that bread pudding is perfect for preparing ahead of time and then reheating to serve when it’s ready. So no early morning cooking is necessary.
Strawberries and Cream Stuffed French Toast by Amanda’s Cookin’
Here we have a recipe that takes a breakfast staple, in French toast, and Valentines it up with strawberries and cream cheese. This decadent Strawberries and Cream Stuffed French Toast is the perfect way to start Valentine’s Day. Or really, any day.
Canadian Fried Dough Pastry by Ottawa Mommy Club
This next option might not look like much, but one taste is all it will take. This Canadian Fried Dough Pastry Recipe makes for an amazing breakfast. The fried dough pastries, aka elephant ears, can be dusted in cinnamon sugar and then served with a fruit spread or a cream cheese spread.
Brioche French Toast Casserole Bake by A Baking Journey
At its heart, this Brioche French Toast Casserole Bake may be a bread pudding, but what a bread pudding! Deceptively easy to make, it’s sure to wow guests or family members; whomever is lucky enough to be served this dish.
Fruity Sugar-Free Flapjacks by Nutriciously
Besides being vegan and refined sugar free, this recipe for Fruity Sugar-Free Flapjacks is a meal in of itself. They are described as being “totally moreish.”
Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls by Live to Sweet
What’s even better than cinnamon rolls? Funfetti cinnamon rolls! These made from scratch Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls are great any time but substituting in Valentine’s sprinkles will make them perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Mini Pancake Cereal by The Salt and Sweet Kitchen
Mini Pancake Cereal is three words that don’t seem like they can be used together. But it is a thing, and it’s actually amazing. This recipe author doesn’t top hers with milk, instead opting for a berry mix and white chocolate chips. One try is all it takes to be hooked on this amazing breakfast.
Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls by A Baking Journey
Just like cinnamon rolls just go with breakfast, chocolate just goes with Valentine’s Day. This Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls recipe combines those two together for a powerful Valentine’s breakfast. This simple recipe makes it easy to recreate a well loved breakfast item which could be perfect for your picky eaters!
Beetroot Light and Fluffy Pink Pancakes by XOXO Belle
Pancakes are an obvious choice for breakfast, but they don’t really scream Valentine’s Day, do they? Well, these Beetroot Light and Fluffy Pink Pancakes fix that problem. Naturally colored by superfood beetroot powder, they are perfect for a day where the pinker, the better.
I hope you loved all these fun ideas. I tried to really find a variety of recipes that can meet the needs of everyone in your family on this special day. I also thought some of these would be fun to make year round and full disclosure the waffle cinnamon roll recipe is 100% here to stay in my house!
If you’re looking for some other Valentine’s Day goodies be sure to check out my post on the best non-toxic valentine’s day gifts to make!
You can also check out my super easy and health fizzy love potion drink!