As the saying goes, variety is the spice of life, and these unexpected breakfast dishes are offering foodies the chance to add some excitement to their traditional morning meals.
Moving away from traditional breakfast recipes like pancakes and cereal, these unexpected morning meals are switching things up by integrating dinner recipes and snack food items into the mix. Making breakfast more fun for the entire family, these unexpected recipes are helping to make morning routines more entertaining, especially for picky eaters. From recipes that integrate traditional pasta dishes to those that blend ingredients into deep-fried creations, these unexpected breakfast meals will surely entice hard to please eaters looking for some variety in their daily meal routines.
35 Unexpected Breakfast Dishes
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Puffy Pancake Pastries
This Pancake Recipe Turns the Flat Breakfast Item into a Cake
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Waffle-Infused Espresso
Dominique Ansel's Waffagato is a Mix of Waffles, Ice-Cream and Espresso
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Croissant Bagel Pastry Mashups
The Cragel is Brooklyn's Latest Hybrid Treat from the Bagel Store
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Pancake Lollipop Makers
Roky is a Handy Device for Making Pancakes on a Stick
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Donut-Inspired Breakfasts
The Boston Cream French Toast by Jessie Oleson Moore is Mind-Blowing
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Breakfast Burgers
The Wake-N-Bacon Breakfast Burgers are Savory and Sweet
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Herb-Infused Breakfast Buns
Very Culinary's Toasted Brioche Egg Cups are Protein-Enriched
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Hearty Breakfast Lasagnas
The Smitten Kitchen Baked Eggs Recipe is a Morning Meal
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Middle Eastern Waffle Hybrids
The Wafalafel is One of the Most Unique Morning Meal Hybrids
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Stuffed Pizza Waffles
These Savory Cheese and Pepperoni Waffle Sandwiches are Mouth-Watering
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Hamburger Tarts
This DIY Pop Tart Involves a Meaty Patty and Cheese
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Detailed Feline Pancakes
This Tiger Pancake Shows the True Power of Pancake Art
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Sugary Breakfast Lollipops
These Sugary Lollipops are Shaped Like Popular Breakfast Foods
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Cereal-Infused Sandwiches
This Cheerios Sandwich Puts the Breakfast Cereal in a New Form
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Dinner-Inspired Breakfast Dishes
The Pancake Lasagna is a Layered Morning Meal
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Microwaveable Breakfast Meals
'Hormel Compleats Good Mornings' is a Line of Microwave Breakfasts
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Calorie Overloaded Desserts
The Bruleed French Toast Cheesecake Factory Calories Are Excessive
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Breakfast Noodle Dishes
This Egg and Bacon Ramen Noodle Dish is Perfect for the Morning
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Fruity Breakfast Sandwiches
Dunkin Donuts Gets a Breakfast Menu with Chicken Apple Sausage
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Decadent Donut-Flavored Crepes
The Boston Cream Crepe is a Deliciously Decadent Fusion of Desserts
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Marbled Fruitcake Desserts
Honestly Yum's Blueberry Swirl Muffins Are a Tasty Morning Treat
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Cheesy Macaroni Pancakes
This Mac and Cheese Pancakes Recipe Will Win Any Brinner Throwdown
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Cereal Casserole Dishes
This Lucky Charms Treat is a Perfect Casserole-Like Dish for Anyone
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Cheesy Noodle Breakfasts
J.Kenji Lopez-Alt Created a Bizarre Macaroni & Cheese Breakfast Waffle
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Pastry Pasta Breakfast Dishes
This Pastry Pasta Recipe Adds Some Sweetness to a Basic Pasta Dish
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Coconut-Infused Rice Squares
I Am a Food Blog's Coconut Almond Rice Krispie Treats Are Crunchy
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Festive Pie Smoothies
This Delicious Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Drink is Perfect for the Fall
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Beer-Infused Pancakes
This Beer and Bacon Pancake Recipe is Super Easy
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Pie-Infused Donuts
The Krispy Kreme Pie Donuts are a Hybrid of Two Classic Desserts
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Creamy Cookie Flapjacks
Grandbaby Cakes Came Up with a Recipe for Oreo Pancakes
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Waffle-Bread BLTs
This Waffle Sandwich Kicks Up a Traditional BLT
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Spicy Poultry Waffles
This Buffalo Chicken Recipe will Spice Up Your Morning Routine
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Fried Breakfast Popsicles
Fried Breakfast on a Stick is Being Featured at the Minnesota State Fair
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Sugar-Attack Morning Meals
The Donut Chip Breakfast Sandwich Revamps Krispy Kreme Creations
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Campfire Confection Scones
These Breakfast Scones Taste Like Chocolate and Marshmallow Treats
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Meal-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
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Cereal-Scented Nail Polishes
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Film-Themed Cookbooks
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Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Maple Butter Breakfast Sandwiches
Starbucks Has Added a New Chicken, Maple Butter & Egg Sandwich
Pink Breakfast Burgers
The Actual Pink Breakfast Burger is Made with Berries, Seeds & Lentils
Organic Quick-Dissolve Baby Snacks
Little Spoon Puffs Come in Two Flavor Options
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Convenient QSR Breakfast Wraps
The Burger King Breakfast Wraps are Arriving in Three Options
Savory Breakfast Bites
Amylu's Breakast Bites are Free from Gluten, Nitrates and Nitrites
Heat-and-Eat Breakfast Sandwiches
Mason Dixie's Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches Elevate Fast Food
Witty Holiday Film Cookbooks
'The Unofficial Home Alone Cookbook' Has 75 Recipes
Upside-Down Pastries
This Viral TikTok Recipe Layers Honey, Fruits or Veggies and Cheese
TV Tray-Inspired Ice Creams
The Hungry Dad Father’s Day Tray is a Deceptive Dessert
Nutritious Pancake Mixes
Nola Baking Co. Has Created a Pancake Mix Specifically for Kids
Remixed Classic Breakfast Dishes
The Cracker Barrel Biscuit Benny Comes Served with Two Sides
Cereal-Inspired Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Cereal-sly Delicious Series Plays with Breakfast Flavors
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Fried Egg-Flavored Snacks
Torres Fried Egg Potato Chips Blend Breakfast with Snack Time
Ready-to-Eat Omelet Snacks
Crepini's Line of Omelets To-Go is Conveniently Packaged
Convenient Kids Breakfast Items
Kodiak Cakes Launches a Broad Range of New Breakfast Products
Fruity Yogurt Easter Snacks
Welch's Fruit 'n Yogurt Eggs are an Alternative Easter Treat
Nostalgic Adult Breakfast Products
The Ghetto Gastro Breakfast Collection is Headed to Target
Longevity-Boosting Frozen Meals
Blue Zones Kitchens Makes the Blue Zone Diet Accessible
Breakfast-Inspired Easter Chocolates
This Milk and White Chocolate Reinvents Easter Eggs
Dessert-Inspired Greek Yogurts
Chobani is Introducing the 'Chobani Creations' Greek Yogurt Line
Breakfast-Inspired Concerts
Silk Almondmilk Launches Tiny Kitchen Concerts with Breakfast Recipes
Low-Cost Breakfast Snack Wraps
Hardee's Breakfast Wraps Come in Four Varieties
Moroccan-Inspired Frozen Entrees
Saffron Road's Heat-and-Eat Meals are Ready in Minutes
Hybrid Cereal Breakfast Pastries
Apple Jacks Pop-Tarts Have a Sweet Apple and Cinnamon Flavor
Mediterranean-Style Breakfast Bowls
Apóla Greek Just Added a Mediterranean Breakfast Bowl
Adult Breakfast Clubs
Aldi Launched a Breakfast Club for Adults to Provide Support & Sustenance
Snackable Pasta Chips
S'noods Turn Pasta from a Dinner Staple into Mid-Day Bites
Nutritious Miniature Waffles
Evergreen's Frozen Waffles Share a Serving of Fruits and Vegetables
French Toast Ice Creams
Jeni’s Breakfast Day Collection Now Has a New Flavor
Syrup-Inspired Coffees
IHOP & Kraft Heinz Collaborated on Pancake-Inspired Coffee
Cereal-Inspired Frozen Waffles
Post Pebbles Waffles Come in Fruity and Cocoa Flavors
Supersized Country Breakfast Bowls
Taco Cabana Has New Gigante Breakfast Cabana Bowls for Summer
Vitamin-Rich Breakfast Bowls
Sweet Nothings' Açaí Bowls Make Quick, Nourishing Morning Meals
Easter Popcorn Treats
The M&S Fried Egg Choccorn is a Sweet and Salty Easter Snack
Video Game-Themed Pancakes
IHOP Teamed Up with SEGA on the New Sonic’s Blue Blur Special
Over-the-Top Easter Desserts
Serendipity3 & PEEPS Teamed Up to Create an Easter Beverage
Bagel-Inspired Noodle Cups
Fans Inspired Cup Noodles Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese
Pickled Jalapeno Breakfast Sandwiches
Mcdonald's is Testing Cheesy Jalapeno Breakfast Sandwiches
Sausage Stuffed Breakfast Tacos
Start Your Day with a Breakfast Taco Made with Jimmy Dean Sausage
On-The-Go Breakfast Bowls
Oscar Mayer Launched 'Scramblers' as a Premade Breakfast Product
Instant Ramen-Inspired Bedding Sets
Nissin Reveals Cup Noodle-Inspired Bedding Set
Breakfast Menu Fusions
Wendy's Debuts its Chicken Strips and French Toast Sticks Bundled Together
Plant-Based Breakfast Burritos
JUST Egg Breakfast Burritos Come in Two Flavor Options
Elevated Fast Casual Breakfasts
bellagreen's New Breakfast Options Include Challah French Toast
Snackable Pancake Bites
Belgian Boys' Bite-Sized Pancakes are a Sweet, Anytime Treat
On-Demand Breakfast Pizzas
PizzaForno's Automated Pizzerias Bake Pizzas in Less Than Three Minutes
Drinkable Porridge Soup Refreshments
These DyDo Canned Porridge Soups Come in Two Flavors
Savory Korean-Style Pancakes
Lucky Foods Makes It Easy to Enjoy Korean Pancakes
Family-Focused Meal Kits
Home Chef's Family Menu Features Meal Kits for Families
Small Side Meals
Popeyes Created Its Own Version of the Viral "Girl Dinner"
Potato Breakfast Dishes
OEB Breakfast Co. Celebrates National Potato Month with its Signature Dish
Authentic Heat-and-Eat Meals
Nona Lim Instant Noodle Bowls and Heat & Serve Meat Entrees are Tasty
Breakfast-Inspired Yogurt Bites
Fit & Flex Cranberry Oats Granola & Yogurt Mini Bites are Crunchy
Flavor-Infused Breakfast Pastries
These New Eggo Flavors Focus on Classic Recipes and Tastes
Frozen-to-Fresh Poke Bowls
Konscious Foods' Plant-Based Poke Bowls Make Quick Meals
Cookie-Themed Nutrition Drinks
These New Carnation Breakfast Essentials Drinks are Flavorful
Cookie-Stuffed Belgian Waffles
IHOP Just Unveiled a Oreo Cookie Crumble Belgian Waffle
Savory Egg Croffles
Spoke & Hub Added Savory Croffles to its All-Day Breakfast Menu
Chocolate-Filled Breakfast Pastries
Pop-Tarts Releases a 'Frosted Chocolatey Chip Pancake' Flavor
Clarified Cereal Milk Cocktails
The Neon Milk Punch is Infused with Fruity Pebbles
Smoothie-Filled Chewy Bites
My/Mochi is Going Beyond Ice Cream with Its Newest Bite-Sized Snacks
Premiumized Frozen Meals
By Andrew Zimmern Frozen Entrées Elevate Classic Comfort Foods
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus
The Latest Dunkin' Spring Menu is Arriving Now
Microwavable Peanut Noodle Bowls
This Spicy Peanutty Noodle Bowl with Chicken is Microwave-Ready
Breakfast Hashbrown Bites
Jack in the Box is Tesing New Breakfast Skillet Bites
Clean Microwavable Meals
Good To-Go's Microwavable Meal Cups Simplify Favorite Recipes
Fruit-Forward Ready-to-Eat Porridges
Ambrosia Apple & Blueberry Ready to Eat Porridge is Satiating
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Strawberries-Studded Breakfast Cereals
This Flakes & Strawberries Cereal is Perfect for Spring
QSR Cafe Breakfast Empanadas
The Dunkin' Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Empanada is Convenient
Sweet-Savory Breakfast Pairings
Wendy’s Canada Has a New Chicken Strips & French Toast Sticks Duo
Breakfast-Ready Doner Wraps
German Doner Kebab's New Breakfast Menu Includes a Big Breakfast Wrap
All-Day Cuisine Pie Products
These New Pukka Products are Suited for Enjoying Breakfast to Dinner
Film-Celebrating Diner Menus
The IHOP Wonka Menu Has Many Fantastical Options
QSR-Backed Breakfast Items
Burger King Launches the New 'BK Breakfast Wraps' In Canada
Carnival-Themed Brunch Menus
Ruby Slipper is Serving Up New Orleans-Style Brunch for Mardi Gras
Spicy QSR Breakfast Burritos
Wendy's Breakfast Burrito is a Tex-Mex Take on a Classic Option
Flavorful Veggie Side Dishes
Bob Evans Farmhouse Favorites Vegetable Sides Come in Three Options
Revamped Plant-Based Foods
Jack & Annie’s is Introducing Improved Recipes for Frozen Options
Festive Peppermint Pancake Breakfasts
Ruby New Slipper's Peppermint Wonderland Dish is Extra Sweet
Egg Mousse Breakfast Sandwiches
Joe & The Juice Just Unveiled a New Eggcado Breakfast Sandwich
Blueberry Muffin Popcorns
Popcorn Kitchen's Newest Flavor Was Inspired by a Berry Breakfast
Oven-Ready Breakfast Bakes
Trader Joe's Has a New Chicken Sausage & Cheddar Cheese Breakfast Bake
Freshly Added Breakfast Wraps
BK Breakfast Wraps Now Arrive in 3 New Variations
Convenience Store Breakfast Burritos
These New 7-Eleven Breakfast Burritos Come in Two Varieties
Burger-Inspired Breakfast Menus
These Shake Shack Breakfast Sandwiches are Arriving in the UK
Collaborative QSR Breakfast Menus
The New Taco Bell x Yeastie Boys Breakfast Menu Has Arrived
Extra-Meaty Breakfast Sandwiches
McDonald's Mighty Breakfast Sandwiches Come in Two Varieties
Convenient QSR Breakfast Tacos
Dunkin' Breakfast Tacos are Easy to Eat Anywhere
Grab-and-Go Breakfast Puddings
Power-Up n’Go Breakfast Pudding is Fortified with Vitamins
Cheesy Mediterranean Breakfast Burritos
Salad and Go Just Added a Mediterranean Breakfast Burrito
Asian-Inspired Sliders
White Castle Concocted Unique Slider Recipes for National Noodle Day
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Crispy Rice Restaurant Treats
Noodles & Company Happy CrispiDays Includes Seven Varieties
Gluten-Free Egg Patties
Veggies Made Great Now Offers New Veggie-Infused Egg Patties
Low-Cost QSR Breakfast Meals
Burger King $5 Breakfast Bundles Come in Three Options
Grated Egg Toasts
This Viral Egg Recipe Turns Hard-Boiled Eggs into a Flavorful Topping
Breakfast-style Tater Tots
New Breakfast Tots are Currently Being Tested at Taco Bell
French Toast Bagel Sandwiches
Einstein Bros.is Offering a New Maplehouse Egg Sandwich
Wood-Grilled Steak Burritos
Firebirds Just Added a New Smothered Tenderloin Breakfast Burrito
Mouth-Watering Breakfast Smoothies
Naked Smoothies Launches Two New Fruity Breakfast Smoothies
Sundae-Flavored Breakfast Cereals
This Crispy Rice Cereal Has a Tantalizing Strawberry Flavor
Magical Chocolatier Menus
IHOP's Wonka-Inspired Menu is Full of Whimsical Eats
All-Day Pancake Tacos
IHOP is Now Serving Sweet and Savory Pancake Tacos
Potato-Stuffed Breakfast Burritos
Taco John's is Serving Up New Meat & Potato Breakfast Burritos
Pulled Pork Parfaits
Smokey Bones is Turning Brunch on Its Head with Its New Pulled Pork Sundae
Ready-to-Drink Breakfast Smoothies
The Naked Breakfast Smoothies Come in Two Flavor Options
Dedicated Hashbrown Casserole Menus
Huddle House is Serving Up Four Hashbrown Casserole Dishes
Diner Breakfast Dog Foods
Fromm Family Foods' Diner Line Takes After Classic American Meals
International Flavor Brunch Menus
These Items for The Cheesecake Factory Brunch are High-Quality
Frozen Restaurant-Inspired Appetizers
These Red Lobster Frozen Dishes are a First for the Brand
Tex-Mex QSR Breakfast Tacos
Taco Bell Toasted Breakfast Tacos Have Eggs, Meat and More
Autumnal Apple-Themed Breakfasts
The Bob Evans Caramel Apple Breakfast Comes in Three Options
Remixed Holiday Diner Dishes
These IHOP Holiday Meals Come in Two Limited-Edition Varieties
Shrimp Benedict Brunch Dishes
Another Broken Egg Café Has a New Creole Shrimp Benedict
Piquant Breakfast Burgers
The Carl's Jr. Spicy Breakfast Burger Offers an Alternative Morning Meal
Hearty Breakfast-Centric Tortas
Taco Cabana Has Added a Bacon & Egg Torta Ahead of Cinco de Mayo
Ultra-Convenient QSR Breakfast Wraps
Wendy's Breakfast Wraps are Arriving at Locations in Canada
Frozen Eggless Meals
Just Egg's New Frozen Meal Combines Veggeis & Plant-Based Egg
Hidden Veggie Pancake Mixes
This Homestyle Pancake Mix Features Flaxseed, Oats, Fruits & Veggies
Caramelized French Toast Dishes
Eggs Up Grill is Serving Up Crème Brulée French Toast This Winter
Crispy Seafood Platters
Ihop Has a New Crispy Fish Platter for the Lenten Season
Elevated Diner Menus
The IHOP Menu Now Includes Premium Options for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Quick-Prep Breakfast Sandwiches
The Bob Evans Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissants are Convenient
Indulgent Diner Waffle Menus
The IHOP Seasonal Waffle Menu is Available Now
Low-Cost QSR Breakfast Deals
Wendy's Breakfast Biggie Bundles Offer Two Items for $3
Biscuit-Focused Breakfast Menus
The IHOP Biscuits Menu Includes Sandwiches and More
Biscuit-Themed Breakfast Selections
IHOP Releases a Breakfast Menu Dedicated to Biscuits
Protein-Packed Quick-Serve Meals
Perfect Servings Meals Just Need Water and Heating Before Eating
Cheesy Jalapeño Diner Snacks
These Johnny Rockets Jalapeño Popper Menu Items are Piquant
Convenient QSR Breakfast Burritos
The Roy Rogers Breakfast Burrito is Packed with Fresh Fare
Buttermilk Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches
Bob Evans Adds New Buttermilk Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches