Looking for a great way to start the 4th of July? Try these 4th of July breakfast ideas for a tasty patriotic breakfast that will set the scene for a fun day to come.
Holiday breakfasts and brunches are extremely underrated. They’re kind of the romantic equivalent of falling in love with the gentle, sweet nerd rather than the high-needs bad boy. They give you everything you need and more without any of the drama.
They work whether you can’t wait to have a kitchen full of guests or prefer a quiet but meaningful morning meal with just you and your loved ones.
What’s more, starting the holiday off with festivities helps to set the scene for the day to come.
If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate this 4th of July then a patriotic breakfast with lashings of red, white, and blue is a great way to start.
There’s make-ahead options if you have a busy day planned, smoothies if you want your breakfast with a side serving of healthy, and waffles if you want something tasty and cute.
All in all, these 15 4th of July breakfast ideas are chock-full of crowd-pleasing recipes that will appeal to even the fussiest family member.
4th of July breakfast ideas
Start your holiday right! These 4th of July food ideas make for a delicious and fun breakfast.
If you're wanting an easy make-ahead breakfast idea for the 4th, then try these breakfast bars.
They're packed with protein, carbs and antioxidant-rich berries to start your day with a burst of deliciousness, so you have plenty of energy for everything else on your list of fun 4th of July times.
These blueberry banana smoothie bowls almost look too good to eat.
If a healthy kick start is what you need for the 4th of July, then try this breakfast on for size.
These easy yogurt popsicles are packed with fresh berries and granola.
Make ahead for a fun frozen breakfast to enjoy on the 4th of July.
(They make great snacks later too!).
Sweet rolls look intimidating to make - but they're not as hard as you think! What's more, these work best when made the day before - which means less time in the kitchen and more time to enjoy your breakfast.
Ah waffles. I love you so.
If you are similarly enamored, why not try a waffle board for an elegant look that requires almost no effort at all?
This waffle board is so easy to make up yet totally looks the part with the addition of whipped cream, strawberries and blueberries.
Love oats?
Love a breakfast you can make ahead?
Love your country?
If you've answered YES to all three of these questions, then these patriotic overnight oats are for you.
This easy 4th of July breakfast recipe is made with gluten-free oats, chia seeds, milk, yogurt, and a touch of vanilla.
This wouldn't be a good list of breakfast ideas without going all out on the waffle ideas.
This flag waffle recipe is quick to decorate but still has that patriotic look.
Ah bagels. A deliciously dense taste sensation with much to love. No need to skip your breakfast bagel just because it's Indpendence Day - just get to decorating!
Way back when, I decided I wanted to start making all things sourdough.
I got a starter which I named Joffrey. I should have figured calling him after the Game of Thrones character was not a good idea, and he succumbed much like said character before I could so much make a sourdough pancake.
If you are not so challenged, then these sourdough waffles are a twist on the traditional.
Serve them with blueberries, strawberries and maple syrup for a patriotic treat.
Don't let the name fool you - this is tasty fruit at its finest.
Cut strawberries in half, top with cream cheese mix and pop on a couple of blueberries and you have these delicious cheesecake bites to accompany your other 4th of July breakfast recipes.
I don't knw about you, but I'm salivating looking at this dish full of goodness.
This strawberry cream cheese French toast bake is a delicious make-ahead Fourth of July breakfast.
Want a healthier option? I hear you.
Here's a vegan and dairy free 4th of July breakfast option; easy-to-make and perfect for a simple healthy breakfast with a patriotic twist.
These vegan parfaits make a sweet and healthy addition to your breakfast.
Juicy, ripe berries are combined with coconut cream and crunchy granola for a healthy treat with a red white and blue breakfast theme.
If you're craving a warm, tasty, and truly patriotic looking breakfast then check out this very berry bread pudding which features brioche, berries and custard .
And if you're feeling the urge to crack out those small appliances, it can be made in the Instant Pot or air fryer.
Okay I know this isn't strictly breakfast, but there's nothing I love more than trifle for breakfast (ideally in leftover form as a way of continuing the previous day's festivities), so I couldn't resist tacking this on.
This super simple trifle recipe is a sweet and decadently delicious start to the day.
Start your Independence Day off right with one of these 4th of July breakfast ideas.
Whether you’re a fan of waffles, oats, or warm bread and butter puddings, you’ll find a patriotic choice here.
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Want some ideas for the rest of the day? Check out these 4th of July ideas for couples.