Chocolate Croissants
Croissants aren't known to be a quick and simple recipe. They take some time, but are always well worth the trouble when your house smells like a cozy French bakery. We like this recipe in particular because it splits the steps into 3 days of prep (a little bit each day), ensuring you'll never feel too overwhelmed.
Recipe: Dessert for Two
Chocolate Chip Granola
What do you get when you take a heart-healthy base of oats, almonds and coconut flakes and combine that with chocolate chips, a little maple syrup and flaky salt? The most addictive, crunchy granola clusters we've tried in a very long time. The perfect way to shake up your morning routine.
Recipe: Pinch of Yum
Chocolate Chip Breakfast Scones
A good scone recipe is always nice to have in your back pocket, and this one is simple and super adaptable. Make the dough with a food processor or by hand, and shape the scones into minis or full-size. We love the minis in the afternoon with coffee or tea for a quick pick-me-up.
Recipe: Sugary Winzy
Chocolate Buttermilk Pancakes with Caramel Sauce
These fluffy, fragrant buttermilk pancakes call for the perfect amount of cocoa so they don't feel overpowering or heavy in the morning hours. Top with homemade caramel if you like — or keep it simple with a little pat of warm butter.
Recipe: Averie Cooks
Thick Spiced Italian Hot Chocolate
There are many recipes for hot chocolate out there and you've likely got a favorite but let us try to convince you that this version is worth a try! It's lightly spiced with just a hint of cinnamon and cayenne pepper and is one of the thicker, more decadent cups of cocoa we've ever tasted.
Recipe: The Kitchen McCabe
Hot Chocolate French Toast
Decadence is often saved for dessert, but this recipe cuts right to the chase with a French toast that boasts bread slathered in a rich chocolate ganache, which is then soaked in hot chocolate before it's cooked. Breakfast never tasted so good.
Recipe: Half Baked Harvest
Chia Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies
Looking for a special treat in the morning that won't weigh you down or spike your blood sugar? These gluten-free cookies may just be the answer. Made without flour, butter or oil they contain a number of heart-healthy ingredients like walnuts, almonds and chia seeds. After all, who doesn't love a cookie for breakfast?
Recipe: The Ambitious Kitchen
Orange Dark Chocolate Waffles
Chocolate and orange are an obvious marriage and these light and fluffy waffles are easy to love. By working the orange flavor into the sugar itself, they become super fragrant and aren't at all too sweet, thanks to the subtle use of honey as the main sweetener.
Recipe: Cookie Monster Cooking
Chocolate-Glazed Chocolate Banana Doughnuts
Homemade doughnuts, while delicious, can be messy and fussy with all of the hot oil and frying. But these chocolate beauties are baked instead and are incredibly simple to make. With almond milk in the glaze, and whole wheat flour and banana in the batter, these doughnuts make it easy to justify a little chocolate in the morning.
Recipe: Baker by Nature
Chocolate Mousse-Filled Pop Tarts
With a super flaky crust, creamy chocolate mousse filling and a rich chocolate icing on top, these pop tarts are a major upgrade from their store-bought cousins. They freeze beautifully as well, so feel free to double the recipe to guarantee that when the chocolate craving strikes you'll be super prepared.
Recipe: Gringalicious
Homemade Nutella
When you realize how easy it is to whip up your own batch of decadent chocolate hazelnut spread at home, there's really no turning back.
Recipe via Recipe Tin Eats
Ultimate Chocolate Muffins
A tender, fragrant muffin is the perfect excuse to eat chocolate in the morning. We like sprinkling nuts and cacao nibs on the tops of these beauties for a little extra crunch.
Recipe via Bright Eyed Baker
Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
Cookies and bars aren't typically thought of as breakfast fare, but with over two cups of oats, we're giving these chocolate treats a pass.
Recipevia Jamie Cooks It Up
Chocolate Yogurt Cake
This chocolate yogurt cake is not too sweet and cloaked in the most addictive chocolate glaze, practically guaranteeing an easier start to the morning ahead.
Recipe via Baked by Bree
Almond Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Simple pantry ingredients come together to create these chewy, no-bake granola bars. Perfect for on-the-go mornings.
Recipe via Cookie + Kate
Chocolate Cheese Danish
Making homemade Danish at home just got easier with the help of store-bought puff pastry.
Recipe via Crazy for Crust
Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites
When you're looking for a quick pick-me-up, these energy bites pack a good bit of protein (and a generous hit of chocolate), so you'll be feeling your best all morning long.
Recipe via Gimme Some Oven
Coconut Banana and Chocolate Breakfast Smoothie
Getting your morning started on the right foot begins with banana, coconut milk, cocoa powder, oats and a little vanilla extract.
Recipe via Charlotte's Lively Kitchen
Chocolate Glazed Cream-Filled Doughnuts
For a morning when you have some time to devote to making a special breakfast, these pillowy filled doughnuts put their store-bought cousins to shame.
Recipe via Gringalicious
Dark Chocolate Crepes
When a special-occasion breakfast is in order, these dark chocolate crepes topped with fresh strawberries and chocolate drizzle are sure to make everyone happy.
Recipe via Girl Versus Dough
