We know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but does that mean it’s always the most exciting? Definitely not. That’s why we’ve compiled 20 unique and exciting ways to eat your favorite breakfast foods. We’ve got ideas for your healthy starts, your mornings fueled by guilty pleasure and, most importantly, your mornings that need an extra kick to get you going. Leave the cereal in the cupboard and let the creativity flow.

1. Tater Tot Breakfast Nachos: Tater tot nachos, aka totchos, are already so good they’re scary. Add fried eggs and hot sauce to the mix and you’ve arrived. (via I am a Food Blog)

2. Peanut Butter + Jelly Pancakes: America’s favorite sandwich meets America’s favorite breakfast item. (via How Sweet Eats)

3. French Toast Dumplings: These dumplings are made by rolling Pillsbury Flaky Biscuits into bite-sized balls and simmering them in maple syrup and brown sugar. Are you able to contain yourself? We’re not. (via Oh, Bite It)

4. Bourbon Peach French Toast: Having a delicious go-to French toast recipe is key for a success life, and this recipe has success written all over it. (via I am a Food Blog)

5. Almond Butter + Banana Open Sandwich: Here’s an idea we could get addicted to. Get creative with your granola, dried or fresh berries and extra health boosters like flax seeds or whatever else you like. (via Tales of a Kitchen)

6. Breadcrumb Fried Eggs: Here’s a simple way to make fried eggs way more interesting. (via Circle B Kitchen)

7. Pumpkin Chai Breakfast Smoothie: Finally! A smoothie that doesn’t skimp out on taste. (via The Sweet Life)

8. Pesto Scrambled Eggs with Spinach + Avocado: Pesto and avocado are both game changers. They turn eggs and toast into an awesome breakfast meal very quickly. (via Taste)

9. Healthy Baked Banana Cheesecakes: This blogger swears by this healthy yet irresistible sugar-free, gluten-free and egg-free recipe. (via Southern In-Law)

10. Mini Matcha Donut Muffins With Raspberry Glaze: How do we know these mini baked donuts will taste as good as they look? Six words: green tea powder and raspberry glaze. (via My Name is Yeh)

11. Egg Muffins With Sausage, Spinach and Cheese: These cuties are easy to make and easy to eat. (via Two Peas and Their Pod)

12. Yogurt Brulee: It’s genius! Creme brûlée made healthy with Greek yogurt. (via Not Without Salt)

13. Sweet Corn Cake Eggs Benedict With Avocado Hollandaise: After this eggs Benedict, an English muffin and avocado-less Hollandaise will never be satisfying again. (via How Sweet Eats)

14. Caramelized Apple and Camembert Bagels: Bagels and cream cheese? Old school. Bagels and gourmet cheese with caramelized fruit? Now that’s what you deserve. (via Taste)

15. Toasted Pistachio and Pineapple Muesli: Making your own granola is easier and more rewarding than expected with this recipe. (via How Sweet Eats)

16. Overnight Apple Cinnamon Porridge With Fresh Fruit: This porridge packs buckwheat and chia for healthy substance that will keep you full and energized long past lunch time. (via Tales of a Kitchen)

17. Granola Cups With Yogurt: Is it breakfast? Is it a dessert? It’s whatever you want it to be. (via All Women Stalk)

18. Hash Brown + Egg Cups: Fill your muffin tins with hash browns, bake and top with eggs, cheese and whatever veggie you please. (via Witty in the City)

19. Double Chocolate Vegan Pistachio Donut: If you’re craving sweets in the morning, this vegan donut will not leave you disappointed. Go ahead, indulge. Anything before noon doesn’t count. (via The Sweet Life)

20. Omelette Rollups With Smoky Fried Potatoes, Cream Cheese + Watercress: In case you thought the omelette was getting old, this rollup has come to save the day. (via Veggie Belly)

How will you excite your eggs and progress your pancakes? Help us start our days right by commenting below!

Isara Krieger
Isara is a photographer who loves words, and a writer who sees the world as a series of photographs. She's an East-to-West-Coast transplant who eats a lot. You can find her foodie insights on her blog Alone With A Cupcake, where she shares her thoughts on the best restaurants in Boston, San Francisco and places in between.