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To start your day off right, why not turn to these Easy Breakfast Ideas For One that are definitely worth waking up for. Small batch pancakes, muffins, scones, granola and more, along with single serving egg recipes that won’t leave you with leftovers.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? With that being the case, why not enjoy a healthy breakfast worth waking up for.
If you’re in a cereal rut, you’ll love these tasty single serving easy breakfast ideas. We’ve got small batch muffins and scones, quiche, granola, pancakes, biscuits and more.
The following recipes are ideal for anyone cooking for one or two people and are designed for people who live on their own, a parent who wants to indulge themselves while their kids have their favorites, couples that can’t agree on what they want for breakfast or caregivers providing meals to a parent or friend. Scroll through the list, you’re sure to find a few easy breakfast ideas to love.
Enjoy!
Easy Breakfast Ideas For One
Pancakes For One
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Make fluffy pancakes for one with this easy recipe! Perfectly portioned, ready in 15 minutes, and made with pantry staples for a quick, delicious breakfast.
This delicious French toast casserole features sweet apple pieces and crunchy pecans, making it a perfect choice for breakfast or dessert. Quick and easy to prepare, this breakfast bread pudding serves one to two people.
These small batch strawberry scones are soft, buttery, and filled with fresh strawberries and white chocolate chips. Baked until golden and topped with a sweet glaze, they’re perfect for a quick breakfast or treat.
This Crustless Quiche Lorraine features creamy eggs, smoky bacon, and plenty of cheese baked to perfection in a small baking dish—simple and flavorful!
These moist and flavorful banana muffins are made with just 2 bananas! This easy small batch recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast or snack and bakes in just 20 minutes.
This small batch drop biscuit recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for one or two people. Ready in just 20 minutes, these buttery, tender biscuits are great for breakfast, dinner, or with soup. No rolling or cutting required!
Treat yourself to a single serving Pumpkin Coffee Cake topped with a crumbly, buttery streusel. It’s easy to make, perfectly spiced, and just the right size for one!
This big, bakery-style maple muffin is soft, moist, and filled with sweet maple flavor and crunchy walnuts. Baked in a ramekin and topped with a buttery streusel, it’s perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
Smoked Salmon and Eggs with Pesto – Slices of smoked salmon topped with scrambled eggs placed over a flavorful layer of pesto and toast. Easy to make and absolutely delicious!
You won’t believe how easy it is to make homemade cinnamon rolls! No yeast and ready in 30 minutes. These cinnamon rolls are heavenly, they’re sweet, gooey, fluffy, and incredibly delicious. Made with refrigerator biscuits.
Make Gingerbread Granola, blending classic spices, oats, molasses, and brown sugar for a simple, magical holiday snack. Perfect for breakfast or on-the-go.
Buttery Apple Cinnamon Scones filled with bits of sweet apples and toasted pecans and topped with a delightful maple glaze. This wonderful small batch recipe will yield 4 tender scones.
Enjoy a hearty make-ahead breakfast casserole filled with crusty bread, flavorful sausage, egg, and melted cheese. This single serving recipe is ideal for a satisfying morning meal at home.
If you love pop-tarts, you'll love these homemade Toaster Pastries! Easily made with refrigerated pie crust, filled with Nutella or your favorite jam and baked in the oven. Just like the toaster pastries you can buy at the grocery, only better!
These lemon poppy seed scones are light, flaky, and full of bright lemon flavor with a subtle crunch from poppy seeds. Topped with a simple lemon glaze, they’re perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon treat.
I’m Joanie, chef, author of The Ultimate Cooking for One Cookbook, and creator of One Dish Kitchen. With 10+ years of experience developing single serving and small batch recipes, I’m passionate about making cooking for one simple and enjoyable. So glad you’re here!
I tried the pancakes for one. They were so delicious. So easy to make and they came out light and fluffy. They made three. I gave away my boxed pancakes. Thank you!
I have enjoyed many of your recipes. I just told my son about your site because he and his wife have no one else at home. My favorites are Upside Down Pineapple cake and Chocolate Chip Cookie deep dish. I have several small pans and baking items to do them in. Other recipes too. Thank You for all you do. Happy Holidays.
I can’t wait to try most of these recipes. I already made the banana bread….yum!!!! There’s no man to cook for and my little one is super picky. I’m super happy I found your page.
I tried the pancakes for one. They were so delicious. So easy to make and they came out light and fluffy. They made three. I gave away my boxed pancakes. Thank you!
I’m so happy you enjoyed them!!
I have enjoyed many of your recipes. I just told my son about your site because he and his wife have no one else at home. My favorites are Upside Down Pineapple cake and Chocolate Chip Cookie deep dish. I have several small pans and baking items to do them in. Other recipes too. Thank You for all you do. Happy Holidays.
Your recipes are so good. I am widowed and love to cook. I order two more for my sister and step-daughter.
I can’t wait to try most of these recipes. I already made the banana bread….yum!!!! There’s no man to cook for and my little one is super picky. I’m super happy I found your page.
I’m happy you found us too, Diane. I’m so glad you are enjoying the recipes.
Joanie