Is it breakfast? Is it dessert? Honestly, it’s both, and that’s the point.
Some mornings call for something sweet. Some desserts feel suspiciously breakfast made. Whether you’re starting your day with something indulgent or ending it with a breakfast-inspired treat, we fully support breakfast for dessert and dessert for breakfast.
Below, we’re sharing a few of our favorite easy dessert ideas that make a unique sweet treat — simple, sweet, and perfect no matter what time of day you’re craving them.
Cinnamon Roll Waffles
Easy Cinnamon Roll Waffle Recipe Using Belgian Waffles
They say that the Cinnamon Roll is a delicacy in some places. To be honest I am not sure if they say that. I say who even needs a roll.
What You’ll Need:
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Your favorite dessert frosting (cream cheese, vanilla, etc!)
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Cinnamon Sugar Spice
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Syrup
How to Make:
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Warm your waffle in the microwave or oven (follow directions on packaging!)
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Take your frosting and squeeze it onto your waffle (or waffles!)
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Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top
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Drizzle with syrup
Pro Tip: If you don’t have a piping bag at home, you can fill a plastic baggy and snip the very end for an easy squeeze.
Waffle Sundae
Quick Breakfast Dessert with Waffles and Ice Cream
Whether you’re here for breakfast for dessert or dessert for breakfast, this one may be heavier on the breakfast for dessert side. But you do you girlfriend.
What You Need:
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Chocolate Sauce
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Caramel Sauce
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Chocolate Sprinkles
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A cherry on top (literally)
How To Make:
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Take two scoops of ice cream and plop them into a vessel of your liking
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Break a waffle into quarters or halves and rim the bowl/cup
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Lather in your favorite toppings!
Strawberry & Chocolate Hummus Crepes
Sweet Crepe Recipe for Breakfast, Brunch, or Dessert
Ah yes, a tale as old as time. Do you go for the savoury crepe, or the sweet one? We know the right answer of course. But we’re here for you, not us! This is breakfast for dessert afterall… or was it dessert for breakfast?
What You Need:
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Fresh strawberries (or your fav fruit that goes great with chocolate!)
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Store bought chocolate hummus (our fav is Cedar’s Foods Chocolate Hummus)
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Syrup
Lemon Poppyseed Crepes
Unique Crepe Dessert Idea with Lemon and Blueberries
Just like they say it’s 5 o’ clock somewhere they also say it’s summer somewhere! Summer or not this recipe is gonna make you feel like you’re on a hot sandy beach in the middle of July baby.
What You Need:
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Cream Cheese Filling:
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4oz cream cheese, softened
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1.4 cup powdered sugar
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2 tbsp. Lemon juice
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Zest of ½ lemon
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1 tsp vanilla
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¾ cup blueberries
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Lemon Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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Poppy seeds
How To Make:
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Warm up your crepe (follow instructions on packaging)
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Fill with homemade cream cheese filling
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Top with lemon poppyseed glaze, blueberries, and lemon zest
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Fold into quarters
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Drizzle with more filling & top with more lemon zest!
Classic Ice Cream Waffle Sandwiches
Easy Ice Cream Waffle Sandwich Recipe
The treat that disappears way faster than you can make them. Crisp waffles + melty ice cream + all your favorite toppings. We’re not really sure it gets any better, man.
What You’ll Need:
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Your favorite ice cream
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Rainbow sprinkles, Chocolate chips or mini M&Ms, Crushed cookies (Oreos, graham crackers, Caramel or chocolate drizzle, Crushed nuts (almonds, peanuts, pecans.. You name it!
How To Make:
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Warm two waffles (follow instructions on packaging)
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Top one of the waffles with a scoop of your fav ice cream!
Pro Tip: Put some sprinkles on a plate and roll your waffle sammy to cover it with toppings!
Cinnamon Mini Donut Bites
An easy upgrade to our mini pancakes!
Breaking news: butter and cinnamon sugar make everything better.
We tested it. Extensively. For science.
What You’ll Need:
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Cinnamon Sugar Spice
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Butter
How to Make:
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Warm your pancakes in the microwave or oven (follow directions on packaging!)
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Brush or drizzle melted butter over the pancakes like you mean it.
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Toss in a bowl until all cakes are covered
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Sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.
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Eat immediately while questioning why you don’t do this every morning.
Appie Pie Crepes
Quick & fun breakfast or dessert filling
This one really blurs the line between dessert for breakfast or breakfast for dessert. I’m not sure about you, but I have found trial and error to be a great way to figure that out.
What You Need:
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Canned apple pie filling
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Bread crumbs or graham crackers
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Caramel syrup / sauce
How To Make:
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Warm up your crepe (follow instructions on packaging)
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Fill with canned apple pie filling
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Top with bread crumbs or graham crackers=
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Fold into quarters
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Drizzle with caramel syrup / sauce
FAQ
1. Are these recipes good for brunch or parties?
Absolutely. They’re easy to customize and work well for brunch spreads, dinner parties, or casual get-togethers.
2. What’s the easiest recipe if I don’t want to cook much?
Waffle sundaes and ice cream waffle sandwiches. Heat the waffles, add toppings, done.
3. Can these replace a traditional dessert like cake or pie?
Absolutely. Waffles and crepes are a great alternative when you want something warm, customizable, and less formal than a baked dessert. Stick a candle in it and start singing happy birthday!
4. Are these good for picky eaters?
Totally. You can keep toppings simple or let everyone build their own, which makes them great for families or groups.
5. Are these recipes meant to be shared or eaten solo?
Both. Some are great for sharing at breakfast or dinner, others are perfect for a quiet moment when you want something sweet without baking a whole cake.
Breakfast doesn’t have to stop at noon, and dessert doesn’t need to wait until after dinner. We are simply here to guide you to the lovely indulgent that you deserve. So go on, pick the recipe above that really calls out to you most :).
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