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Easy Summer breakfast ideas

July 7, 2021 by Jenni 12 Comments

pancakes with fruit



Don’t you just love summer mornings with early sunrises, warm summer breezes and waking to sounds of nature. Following a good stretch, I always look forward to breakfast in the summer. You don’t have to be a chef to incorporate summer in your breakfast(s). Here are some simple tips for freshening and livening up your breakfast with a “touch of summer”.

Hot Cereal

Summer up your oatmeal by adding a handful of blackberries, blueberries and/or strawberries. For a finishing touch, drizzle a little honey on top. It’s simply delicious.

Summer Beverage

Most of us have a cup of orange, apple or cranberry juice for breakfast. To “sparkle” up your summer beverage, add 1/2 cup of sparkling water to your juice.

Breakfast Fruit Salad

No matter what’s on the menu, be sure to add a fresh summer breakfast salad. Pamper yourself by serving it in a champagne flute or wine glass. You can use any combination of fruits. Top it off with walnuts, granola and/or a spoonful of yoghurt.

Waffles/French Toast

These are great any time of the year. In the summer, top them off with fresh fruit. Some ideas include sliced bananas and assorted berries. Drizzle with syrup or top with whipped cream.

Pancakes

Make your pancakes a little thinner than usual. Then take cream cheese or yoghurt, and mix with a fruit puree or fresh fruit. Then roll the mixture into the pancake and fold it with the fold side down. Top with powdered sugar, whipped cream, honey or syrup.

Breakfast Smoothies

You can’t go wrong with incorporating a fruit smoothie into your summer breakfast. You can use any fruit but some really tasty smoothies are – Mango, Peach and Strawberry. An easy way to make a smoothie is to take your main fruit(s) (i.e., 1 peeled mango and 1 peach), add a banana (Optional – but good for texture), 1 cup of orange juice, 1 cup of yoghurt and 1 cup of ice. Sweeten with honey if desired. Combine together in a blender, top with fresh fruit and/or whipped cream.

Grilled Fruit

Add grilled fruit to any breakfast menu. These can be made like kebabs on your outdoor grill. If you don’t have access to an outdoor grill, you can use a grill. You should probably dip the fruit in lemon juice before grilling to keep it from browning. Some of the best fruits to grill are – kiwi, strawberries, pineapples, peaches and nectarines.

Finally, presentation is everything. Simply put a fresh flower in a vase for that special touch. Enjoy!

Easy Summer breakfast ideas. Here are some simple tips for freshening and livening up your breakfast with a "touch of summer".

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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    July 8, 2021 at 12:41 am

    I’m mostly a very light breakfast person. Coffee and a small pastry usually does the trick. Some days though I like to switch it up. Those pancakes look amazing.

  2. romy says

    July 8, 2021 at 1:17 am

    This look so colorful and yummy.. Thanks for sharing, know I will make this soon..

  3. Heather says

    July 8, 2021 at 1:28 am

    I’m all about easy breakfast options. Especially in the Summer! Thanks for the suggestions!

  4. Melanie Varey says

    July 8, 2021 at 7:20 am

    I really needed these ideas. I can feel uninspired for breakfast ideas so enjoyed this. Now a lunch ideas post please?

  5. MELANIE EDJOURIAN says

    July 8, 2021 at 2:11 pm

    These are all lovely breakfast ideas. I need to make pancakes for the kids more often and try to make smoothies when I notice they are not eating enough fruit and veg.

  6. Risa Lopez says

    July 8, 2021 at 2:38 pm

    These look so yummy! I am looking for breakfast ideas like this. Thanks for sharing it!

  7. Wren LaPorte says

    July 8, 2021 at 3:01 pm

    These are great breakfast ideas! I love quick, easy, and delicious!

  8. Catherine says

    July 8, 2021 at 6:47 pm

    What a delicious and beautiful breakfast! Love all these ideas too!

  9. Yeah Lifestyle says

    July 8, 2021 at 8:51 pm

    Some delicious breakfast ideas here for summer. We just had French Toast yesterday and hope to get a waffle maker next

  10. Rosey says

    July 8, 2021 at 10:21 pm

    I have never tried grilled fruit. I think nectarines would be good, Like you said. I have also seen where people grill watermelon and I would like to try that.

  11. Jupiter Hadley says

    July 8, 2021 at 11:22 pm

    Oh wow grilled fruit is such a fun idea! We do pancakes all the time in the summer.

  12. Rhian Westbury says

    July 9, 2021 at 9:13 am

    Waffles, french toast and pancakes are my favourites. My fiance makes great fluffy American pancakes that I love to have with maple syrup and bacon, yummy x

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