Sweet Ways to Start a Special Day: Birthday Breakfast Ideas

Who can resist funfetti? Absolutely no one. Kicking off a teen’s birthday with a short stack of funfetti pancakes is the ultimate way to start the celebration.

Alternately, this option is the perfect birthday breakfast idea for teens or tweens that have dietary concerns. This funfetti waffle cake is gluten-free, so kids can enjoy a fun treat without worry.

Funfetti is traditionally a cake, so another great breakfast tweak is to make it into cake donuts instead. These funfetti donuts are a great way to combine a sweet breakfast treat with a mildly healthier choice, since they are baked, not fried.

Teens and tweens are too cool for a lot of things, but being fussed over on their birthday isn’t usually one of them. This fancy, extravagant waffle bar is a great birthday breakfast idea that will make them feel special.

Cinnamon rolls are already a nearly perfect breakfast. The only way to make them better is by adding the ultimate cookie, Oreos.

Waffle pops are perfect for teens who are always running late in the morning. They can grab one on the way out, and anything on a stick is instantly more fun.

Another great way to add a fun birthday spin to a classic favorite is to just add chocolate. These homemade chocolate pancakes look like they came from a fancy restaurant, not from your own kitchen.

Speaking of fancy, this crêpe cake is pastry-chef approved. It is made with plenty of fresh ingredients for that extra touch of quality.

Celebrate your teen or tween’s birthday with rich, fluffy red velvet pancakes. Top them with a creamy, sweet glaze and colorful sprinkles for an unforgettable breakfast treat.

A lot of teens and tweens just want to grab a pop tart for breakfast, but a birthday is too special for something that basic. These homemade pop tarts taste better, and show kids just how special they are on their special day.

Anybody who remembers Hardee’s glazed raisin biscuits knows just how amazing they were. This glazed blueberry biscuit recipe swaps the raisins for blueberries to make them even better. 

Kids might be a little confused when they expect a special breakfast and see just a stack of waffles. But once they cut into them, they’ll be amazed by the surprise of colorful sprinkles hidden inside.

It’s hard to top this birthday breakfast recipe idea in the visual department. The colorful fruits look so appealing, but the rainbow waffles really steal the show.

Many teens are already exploring coffee drinks, so this one is sure to be a hit. The vanilla cupcake latte is a bold, colorful, and indulgent treat. It’s the perfect way to kick off a birthday celebration.

Fresh baked banana bread is always a treat, any time of year. But this funfetti spin makes it the perfect way for teens and tweens to celebrate their birthday morning.

Here’s a great way for busy parents to quickly and easily make something that will still make kids feel special on their birthday. This recipe uses crescent roll dough and a DIY cream cheese filling for freshly baked cheese Danish.

The scent of banana muffins baking is already a great way to help teens and tweens start the day off right. But when they bite in and taste the Nutella swirled throughout, it will elevate their birthday to spectacular.

This quick and easy recipe is a great way to whip up a special birthday treat in no time. With premade pie crust and canned filling, it keeps things simple yet delicious for a morning celebration.

Ice cream bread is so simple to make, since it only takes flour and ice cream. As a bonus, grab birthday cake ice cream for special birthday ice cream bread.

It can be tough to choose just one special baked treat for a teen’s birthday breakfast. This recipe has it all. The sugar cookie donut muffins that are sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.