There are several reasons I love making sweet breads for breakfast. The first of which is how easy they are to make from start to finish as well as the fact that you can make sweet breads ahead of time and they taste as good or even better than when you first pull them out of the oven. As a homemaker, it’s great to have a few tried and true sweet bread recipes you can make on a moment’s notice.
I’ve always been a lover of wonderful sweet breads. They are so versatile – you can serve them for breakfast, as a sweet treat at the end of dinner, as a snack in the middle of the day, or serve them as a part of a special luncheon.
Sweet breads are also perfect to make ahead and freeze – most of them do very well. You can gift them to neighbors or church members, family or friends.
The other day, my daughter Hannah made us a delicious pumpkin pecan coffee cake – from one of my favorite homemaking blogs. It was so good! I have to admit we dug into that while it was still warm! But it was just as delicious the next day for breakfast with a cup of my favorite hot drink!
Today I’m sharing sweet breads that are perfect to serve for breakfast. I hope you enjoy this collection of quick and easy sweet breads for breakfast!
Sweet Breads for Breakfast
This collection of sweet breads has a two different types of sweet breads you can serve for breakfast.
- quick loaf breads
- coffee cakes
There are other types of sweet breads, but I’ll share those in a different post!
What are the different types of sweet breads?
Some of the different types of sweet breads you can make include:
- streusels or coffee cakes
- quick sweet breads (loafs)
- muffins
- scones
- yeast breads
Can sweet breads be frozen?
Yes. Most sweet bread recipes freeze well and are great as a make ahead option.
How to Freeze Sweet Breads
- Allow sweet bread to cool completely.
- After cool, wrap sweet breads in wax paper or parchment paper.
- Then, wrap the bread with aluminum foil or place in a freezer bag.
- Be sure to label your sweet bread and date it!
Notes: Coffee cakes freeze best in the pan you baked them in. You can also freeze sweet breads in individual servings, by cutting into slices or squares before wrapping.
I hope you enjoy this collection of quick sweet breads that are easy to make!
White Chocolate Almond Banana Bread
Not your average banana bread. This White Chocolate Almond Banana Bread is Simple to whip up and a perfect way to switch up the same old, same old!
Cinnamon Roll Crumb Cake
No one has to know that this Cinnamon Roll Crumb Cake starts with refrigerated cinnamon roll! You make it extra special with a homemade crumb topping!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is loaded with all your favorite flavors of banana bread. Add some chocolate chips and oats for a delicious treat!
Easy and Yummy Cranberry Walnut Zucchini Bread
This easy and yummy cranberry walnut zucchini bread is perfect for any occasion! It can be used as an appetizer or even a dessert! It's a great twist on traditional zucchini bread!
Easy Cranberry Coffee Cake
This Easy Cranberry Coffee Cake recipe is so simple to make. It makes a delicious treat for a Sunday brunch or a tasty evening snack
Amazing Vegan Apple Cinnamon Bread
My favorite fruit bread, this cinnamon apple loaf is vegan and lightly sweetened. A great easy addition to breakfast or snack you'll definitely want to make this one again!
A Light Sweet Orange-Cloves Butter Bread
This easy and lightly sweet bread loaf recipe is full of warm fall flavors. Oranges and cloves beautifully come together, making it a perfect treat to serve something special for the Holidays or get-togethers.
Maple Apple Nut Bread
Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
This cinnamon streusel coffee cake is super easy to make and perfect for serving breakfast to a crowd!
Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Lemon poppy seed bread is sweet, tangy, and so delicious! Add the optional lemon glaze to create the perfect sweet bread.
The Best Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake
An easy and delicious breakfast cake. Filled with fresh or frozen blueberries and loaded with streusel.
Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
Vegan Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Scones! Just a few simple ingredients and come together in just under an hour!
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Banana Bread {Healthy & Delicious}
This whole wheat pumpkin banana bread combines the delicious flavors of both banana and pumpkin. It is such a fun and healthy treat.
Gluten-Free Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
The best Gluten-Free Coffee Cake loaded with cinnamon streusel! This classic cake is vegan, allergy-free, and sugar-free! Baked rich and moist with a dairy-free sour cream and balanced with a decadent and buttery brown sugar cinnamon top and middle layer! A breakfast treat or dessert recipe you will adore!
Homemade Blueberry (Muffin!) Bread
This homemade blueberry loaf is moist, gooey and perfect for those summer blueberries. Just like a delicious blueberry muffin, but this batter goes from the bowl to the pan even faster to make this quick bread.
The best Orange Cake ever - Simple Living Recipes
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Moist, fudgy & healthy whole wheat Chocolate Zucchini Bread that perfectly doubles as breakfast and dessert. Made with simple and nutritious ingredients, this moist zucchini bread will leave you craving for more!
Banana Bread with Sour Cream
If you thought your bananas were too far gone, it’s officially time to bake. In fact, overripe bananas and sour cream are the keys to moist Banana Bread that carries big banana flavor!
Iced Pumpkin Bread
What to Serve with Sweet Breads for Breakfast
Sweet breads are a wonderful addition to breakfast and can be perfect for busy mornings when you want to grab some food and go. They are a great make ahead option.
If you want to avoid getting hungry mid morning, you’ll probably want to serve the sweet bread with something a little more filling like a protein. Some ideas of what to serve with your sweet bread for breakfast are:
- eggs, cooked to order
- oatmeal
- a handful or two of nuts
If your sweet bread recipe has lots of nuts in it or has other hearty ingredients like oatmeal, it will be more filling and give you that boost of energy and clarity that’s so important in the mornings.
If you are serving your sweet bread as part of a nice, late brunch you might want to serve it alongside some of these dishes:
- scrambled eggs
- quiche
- fresh fruit
- your favorite sausage or sausage alternative
Always remember when planning your menu to choose recipes that are well balanced. For instance:
- If you are serving something heavy and rich, serve lighter options alongside it like fresh fruit to balance it out.
- If you are serving something sweet, like a sweet bread, be sure to serve something a little more savory and hearty alongside the sweet bread.
Do you have a favorite sweet bread recipe in your family? Share it in the comments below!
