25 Valentine's Day Brunch Recipes Your Sweetheart Will Love (2024)

XO Pancakes

Transform one of the most comforting and classic brunch items into a cute Valentine's Day breakfast idea! These flapjacks spell hugs and kisses for one of the sweetest ways to start the holiday. All it takes to create them is basic pancake batter—and a steady hand (or a handy dispenser).

Steak and Egg Breakfast Pizza

This delicious recipe will steal your heart if you crave savory morning meals. Thanks to refrigerated pizza dough, it's ready in under an hour. Top the piping-hot pizza with your dinner favorites like steak, kale, and roasted red peppers. (We're wild about the baked egg on top.)

Jam-Filled Hand Pies

Like frozen pastries that reheat in the toaster? Then you'll love this totally doable DIY version. Press the flaky, buttery homemade pastry with a heart-shaped cutter for a too-cute Valentine's Day breakfast idea.

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Start these cinnamon rolls early in the morning, then wait for the delicious aroma to fill your home. Two hours later, you'll have a feast for the entire family. The pumpkin pastries will have kids and adults forgetting all about store-bought donuts.

Stuffed Waffles

Think of this Valentine's Day breakfast idea as waffle batter giving a big ol' hug to the fillings inside. The perfect marriage of sweet and savory brunch options, this recipe features a buttermilk waffle and a stuffing of bacon, cheese, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.

Test Kitchen Tip: No buttermilk? Make your own with 1 tablespoon lemon juice plus enough milk to equal 1 cup.

Virgin Mary Smoothie

Looks like a Bloody Mary, tastes like a Bloody Mary...but it's actually an incredibly low-calorie smoothie! This smoothie is a perfect surprise for your special someone.

Mini Cinnamon-Sugar Donuts

Small size; big flavor. Yogurt gives baked donuts a lusciously moist texture that no one can resist. These fluffy bite-sized sweets, one of our cutest ideas, are coated with cinnamon and brown sugar for a warm Valentine's brunch surprise.

Really Red Power Smoothies

Just add a straw. This smoothie will do the trick for your February 14th breakfast if you like to look at love through rose-colored glasses. Strawberry yogurt, red berries, and red vegetables team up in the tasty beverage.

Hot Honey Chicken and Waffles

Spice up your Valentine's Day breakfast with these sweet-hot chicken and waffles. We drizzled the plate with purchased hot honey but you can make your own using honey and red chile flakes. A spread of honey cream cheese balances out the heat.

Buttermilk Ebleskivers (Danish Pancakes)

Yes, you'll need a special pan to create these fluffy, filled pancake bites, but the results are totally worth the investment. Use your ebleskiver pan to fill the batter with jam, chocolate, lemon curd, pudding, or even caramel. Finish the decadent treats with a drizzle of chocolate sauce and powdered sugar.

Sweet Potato Hash Brown Nests

Nesting with your honey has a new meaning with this easy breakfast recipe. Build a foundation with shredded sweet potatoes, then build on thin slices of prosciutto and eggs. Sprinkle on cheese and bake for about 20 minutes 'til the whites are cooked, and the yolks are sunny.

Mimosa Pancakes

Pop a bottle for this Valentine's brunch idea—then keep it handy for a bubbly co*cktail! Sour cream, citrus juice, and your sparkling wine of choice help these short stacks taste just like the breakfast drink you know and adore.

Grapefruit-Gin co*cktail Shakes

Gin for breakfast? Yep! It is a special occasion, after all. Tart grapefruit juice keeps the blended drink morning-appropriate.

French Toast Cubes

This playful twist on a classic brunch recipe is perfect for your Valentine's Day breakfast. Cut a loaf of country white bread into cubes rather than slices to create bite-size bits of French toast. Serve them with mascarpone whipped cream, maple syrup, and fresh berries.

Chocolate Bread Pudding

Raise a glass and share a sentimental toast, then prepare to dig into this decadent twist on French toast. Bread pudding is classic brunch fare, but this chocolate version takes it totally over the top. The secret to making this worthy of a Valentine's Day breakfast idea? Serving it with a rich chocolate ganache.

Jelly Donut Cake

Save the box of donuts for the office. This shareable cream-filled cake tastes like a jelly donut, slice after slice.

Pink Power Smoothies

On Valentine's Day, we like to think pink. So rise and shine with this (healthy!) strawberry smoothie recipe. Only you will know a secret serving of veggies is hiding inside this sippable breakfast idea.

Fresh Berry Bruschetta

Bruschetta before noon? Trust us. These bread snacks are the perfect morning bites for Valentine's Day breakfast. Top crisp toast with cream cheese, mint, and berries for a ruby red nosh that looks as amazing as it tastes.

Chocolate-Filled Donuts

Just like your loved ones, the true beauty of these donuts is hiding inside. Each sugar-coated donut is filled with a melty chocolate hazelnut spread. Swoon.

Raspberry-Champagne Fizz

Little feels as celebratory as a glass of Champagne. So start your day with any edible options above, plus a fruity champagne fizz to round out your Valentine's Day breakfast.

Test Kitchen Tip: Strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries work well here, too, if you prefer.

Strawberries and Cream Pancakes

Planning a romantic breakfast for two? Whip up these strawberries-and-cream-studded pancakes. No syrup needed.

Dark Chocolate-Raspberry Banana Bread

Our search results prove it: Americans love banana bread. Fancy it up for Valentine's brunch with a swirl of dark chocolate and raspberry preserves in the batter. Then to take it over the top, sprinkle on a brown sugar-walnut streusel and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

Chocolate-Banana Donuts

Feel good about diving into these decadent chocolate donuts. They've got an extra serving of fruit! Dunk the cooled sweets in a rich chocolate glaze for a finishing touch.

Lavender-Lemon Pudding Cakes

These lavender cakes are sophisticated brunch fare. Whip up the easy batter and bake in heart-shaped ramekins to show some love.

Test Kitchen Tip: Finish each with a sprinkle of coarse rock sugar and lavender.

Pea and Potato Quiche with Honey Wheat Crust

If your sweetie is a savory breakfast fan, try whipping up this pea and potato quiche. We added honey to the whole wheat crust for subtle sweetness that pairs well with fresh dill, lemon zest, and garlic. Finish the dish with a sprinkle of flaky salt.