Best 5 Romantic Breakfast Ideas for Him in Bed

Picture this: Imagine the warm morning sun lightly filtering through the curtains, casting a golden glow across the bedroom. Before you gently wake up your lover with the sweet smell of french toast and cinnamon already starting to sneak in from the kitchen – the perfect way to wake someone up!

Now you can surprise your man with these romantic breakfast ideas for him that are easy and quick to make – before he wakes up!

P.S. These Valentine’s Day breakfast recipes are also great for the whole family for a weekend brunch, sunday brunch, or a romantic special occasion!

1. French Toast with Caramelized Bananas

Picture thick slices of golden-brown French toast, with edges crisped to perfection, while yielding a soft and creamy interior. But it’s the caramelized bananas that truly steal the show. Their natural sweetness intensified as they bathed in golden, buttery caramel sauce that lingers on the palate like the sensation of a soft kiss.

Romantic breakfast ideas like these will add some extra sweetness to your sunday morning, especially if you have a sweet tooth!

Ingredients

For the French Toast:

• 4 thick slices of bread – brioche or challah
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Butter or oil – for frying

For the Caramelized Bananas:

• 2 ripe bananas – sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Optional: pinch of ground cinnamon

Alternative Ingredients

• Bread – French bread, whole wheat bread, cinnamon raisin bread, Texas toast
• Milk – non-dairy milk, almond milk, coconut milk
• Brown sugar – coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup, agave syrup
• Bananas – plantains, sliced apples, pears, peaches, pineapple
• Butter – coconut oil

How to Make French Toast with Caramelized Bananas

Step 1: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.

Heat a frying pan over medium heat and grease the surface with a small amount of butter or oil.

Step 2: Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture on both sides. Place the dipped bread slices onto the hot pan and cook on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 3: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced bananas and sprinkle brown sugar over them evenly.

Step 4: Cook the bananas for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and the sugar has melted. Sprinkle with a pinch of ground cinnamon.

Step 5: On serving plates, place the cooked French toast slices and top them with caramelized bananas. Spoon any extra caramel sauce from the skillet over the top or add maple syrup for extra flavor.

Expert Tips

• Ensure each side of the bread slices is evenly coated in the mixture but not oversaturated.
• Use heart-shaped cookie cutters before dipping into the batter to create heart-shaped fresh toast – with this idea, you can also create heart-shaped waffles or heart-shaped pancakes, though for the waffles you may need to get a heart-shaped waffle maker unless you just use the cookie cutter after they’re done! Any of these are perfect to create a romantic breakfast tray.
• Slice the bananas just before caramelizing them to prevent browning.
• Don’t overcrowd the skillet with banana slices to ensure even caramelization.
• Serve immediately after cooking to preserve the crisp of the toast.

2. Smoked Salmon Bagel with Herbed Cream Cheese

Imagine the first bite of a smoked salmon bagel. The buttery tenderness of the salmon intertwined with its delicate smokiness. The crunch of the toasted bagel makes a satisfying contrast to the velvety smoothness of the cream cheese, playfully dancing upon the palate like a lover’s tender caress.

And as this wonderful treat creates an intoxicating harmony of taste and texture inside your mouth, all you can think about is the next bite.

Ingredients

• Bagels – plain or your preferred flavor
• Smoked salmon slices
• Cream cheese
• Fresh dill – finely chopped
• Fresh chives – finely chopped
• Lemon zest
• Tomato slices
• Red onion – thinly sliced
• Optional: Capers

Alternative Ingredients

• Bagel – whole wheat bagel, sesame seed bagel
• Smoked salmon – smoked trout, mackerel, whitefish, haddock
• Cream cheese – hummus
• Tomato and red onion – cucumber slices, avocado, slices, baby spinach leaves

How to Make Smoked Salmon Bagel with Herbed Cream Cheese

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with the chopped dill, chives, and lemon zest. 

Step 2: Slice the bagels in half and toast them lightly. Spread the herbed cream cheese mixture generously on each half of the bagel.

Step 3: Layer smoked salmon slices on top of the cream cheese. Next, add capers and thin slices of juicy tomatoes and red onion on top of the salmon.

Step 4: Over the top, sprinkle a little more fresh dill and lemon zest for some extra flavor.

Lastly, serve the smoked salmon bagels with a cup of coffee or tea, and a side of fresh fruits, such as sliced fresh strawberries, peach, or melon (really any fresh berries work!).

Expert Tips

• Make your own herbed cream cheese using fresh herbs like dill, chives, and parsley.
• Enhance the flavor of the herbed cream cheese by adding a touch of lemon or lime zest.
• Toast the bagel until it’s golden brown and crispy on the edges but still soft on the inside.

3. Eggs Benedict with Avocado

As you taste this savory dish, the velvety smoothness of poached eggs starts overtaking your taste buds. Their golden egg yolks delicately flow over creamy slices of ripe creamy avocado, creating a delightful harmony with the hollandaise sauce and Canadian bacon. All this is nestled in the crispiness of golden, toasted English muffins, complementing this rich interplay of textures and satisfying both palate and soul.

What’s even more delightful is how incredibly easy this breakfast recipe actually is!

Ingredients

• English muffins for a full english breakfast
• 4 large eggs
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter – unsalted
• 4 slices Canadian bacon
• Hollandaise sauce – homemade or store-bought
• Salt and pepper
• Optional: chopped parsley

Alternative Ingredients

• English muffin – sourdough bread slices, croissant halves, biscuit halves
• Bacon – regular bacon, ham, salmon
• Avocado – sliced cucumber, sliced tomato, roasted red pepper strips
• Toppings – chopped chives, sliced olives, bacon jam, caramelized onions

How to Make Eggs Benedict with Avocado

Step 1: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a small bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix everything and set aside.

Step 2: Split the English muffins in halves and toast them until they’re lightly golden.

Step 3: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the Canadian bacon slices and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they’re lightly brown. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

Step 4: Fill a separate saucepan with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Then, crack each egg into a small bowl. Gently slide the eggs, one at a time, into the center of the pan and let them cook for about 3-4 minutes. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and set them aside on paper towels.

Step 5: Take the mashed avocado and spread on each muffin half. Add a slice of Canadian bacon and a poached egg on top.

Step 6: Spoon hollandaise sauce generously over each poached egg.

Finally, garnish with chopped parsley or chives over the top and serve while the eggs are still warm.

Expert Tips

• Ensure the water is simmering gently but not boiling vigorously. 
• Add a splash of white vinegar to the water to help the egg whites coagulate more quickly.
• Sprinkle the avocado with fresh lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt to enhance its natural flavor.
• Sprinkle freshly chopped herbs such as chives, parsley, or dill over the top.

4. Breakfast Burrito with Homemade Salsa

Savoring the explosive flavors of this ultimate breakfast burrito is a true fiesta for the taste buds. As you’re sinking your teeth into a warm flour tortilla, every bite reveals a vibrant core of fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, crunchy peppers, and onions, mingling together creating a mouthwatering sensation.

And as the star guest of this tasty party, the homemade salsa adds a burst of freshness with ripe tomatoes, onions, and the playful kick of jalapeños – it may not sound like breakfast items, but they’re quite delicious for a savory morning routine. Everything melds together into an explosive dance of flavors that leaves you craving more.

Ingredients

For the Breakfast Burrito:

• 4 large flour tortillas
• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers – any color
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 4 breakfast sausage links or 6 slices of bacon – diced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for melted cheese
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil or butter – for cooking

For the Homemade Salsa:

• 2 large tomatoes – diced
• 1/4 cup diced onions
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 lime juice
• Salt and pepper
• Optional: 1 jalapeno – seeded and diced

How to Make Breakfast Burrito with Homemade Salsa

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix everything and set aside.

Step 2: In a large pan, cook the diced breakfast sausage or bacon over medium heat until cooked through. Remove them and set aside. 

Step 3: In the same skillet, add a little olive oil or butter. Then add diced bell peppers and onions and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender.

Step 4: In a bowl, add the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper and whisk together. Pour the whisked eggs on a pan over medium heat with a little more olive oil or butter. Cook while stirring occasionally, until they are scrambled and cooked through.

Step 5: Warm the flour tortillas in a microwave or skillet. Divide the scrambled eggs, cooked sausage or bacon, bell peppers, onions, and shredded cheddar evenly in each tortilla.

Step 6: Fold each edge of the tortillas over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly to form a burrito.

You can serve the breakfast burritos with the homemade salsa on the side or spooned over the top. 

Expert Tips

• Season the scrambled eggs (or fluffy omelet) with spices or herbs like paprika, cumin, or chili powder.
• Avoid overcooking the eggs to prevent them from becoming dry, if you want runny eggs you may need to adjust the time. 
• Heat the tortillas for a few seconds before assembling the burritos to make them more pliable and prevent them from tearing.

5. Fruit and Nut Oatmeal

Picture the creamy texture of perfectly cooked oats, meeting the subtle sweetness of chewy dried fruits. With the addition of crunchy nuts, every mouthful is an encounter of flavor and texture, making a satisfying contrast while hints of cinnamon dance on your taste buds, awakening your senses.

Nothing like one of these romantic breakfast ideas to start the morning with the love and care that your partner deserves!

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cups water or milk
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts – chopped almonds, walnuts, or pecans
• 1/4 cup dried fruit – raisins, cranberries, or apricots
• 1 ripe banana – sliced
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• Ground cinnamon
• Optional: Fresh fruit – berries, sliced bananas, or apples

Alternative Ingredients

• Oats – steel-cut oats, quick oats, oat bran
• Liquid: non-dairy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, apple juice
• Honey – maple syrup, brown sugar, stevia
• Cinnamon – vanilla extract, almond extract, coconut flakes
• Nuts – pistachios, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds
• Additional toppings – peanut butter, almond butter, granola

How to Make Fruit and Nut Oatmeal

Step 1: In a saucepan, bring the water or milk to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the oats with a pinch of salt, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes, until the oats are tender.

Step 2: Stir in the chopped nuts and dried fruit of your choice until the nuts are slightly toasted and the dried fruit is softened.

Step 3: Add banana slices to the oatmeal, sprinkle ground cinnamon, and sweeten with honey or maple syrup. Stir everything evenly until heated through.

Step 4: Pour the fruit and nut oatmeal into serving bowls. Top each bowl with sliced fresh fruit of your liking for added sweetness and freshness.

Expert Tips

• Use rolled oats or steel-cut oats for the best texture and flavor.
• Avoid instant oats, as they tend to have a mushier texture and less flavor.
• For a creamier texture, cook the oats in milk (dairy or non-dairy) instead of water.
• If the oatmeal becomes too thick, you can thin it out with a little more milk or water.
• Customize the top of the oatmeal bowl with different combinations of different fruits, nuts, seeds, and coconut flakes.
• Serve with cinnamon rolls, fluffy waffles, something else savory, or add a fruit parfait to it.