Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes 14 Valentine's Day Breakfasts for a Romantic Start to Your Day It's never too late to treat your loved one and sweeten up their morning. By Rebecca Morris Rebecca Morris Rebecca is a writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 8, 2024 Close Photo: Pernille Loof There's no better way to show your love and affection than by treating your beloved to a Valentine's Day breakfast. Whether you have breakfast in bed or share a special meal at the table, we have many sweet ideas—and some savory ones, too—for a romantic start to your February 14th. Some of these Valentine's Day breakfast recipes can be made ahead, others are quick to prepare—and some you can even cook together. All are Cupid-approved. 40 Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes That You'll Fall in Love With 01 of 14 Skillet Pancake for Two David Malosh Sharing a puffy pancake just might be the best Valentine's Day breakfast. This flapjack for two crisps up on the stovetop in no time at all. Serve it with your sweetheart's favorite fruit and plenty of maple syrup. View Recipe 02 of 14 Puff-Pastry Waffle Hearts Lennart Weibull These decadent little heart-shaped waffles hide a deeply tasty secret: They're actually pockets made from store-bought puff pastry (no need to bust out a bowl or plug in the mixer) that are stuffed with chocolate-hazelnut spread. You can fill them with chopped fruit, peanut butter, or dulce de leche if you prefer. View Recipe 03 of 14 Herb-Cheddar Scones Yuki Sugiura The nice thing about these scones—besides the obvious—is that you can bake them ahead of time and keep them in your freezer. When the morning alarm clock goes off, pop them in the oven to reheat and they'll be ready to eat by the time the coffee is made. View Recipe 04 of 14 Maple-Glazed Bacon The perfume of smoky bacon and maple wafting through the house means your loved ones will be able to smell this special treat before they even see it. View Recipe 05 of 14 Valentine's Day Cinnamon Toast Pernille Loof If your mornings are hectic but you still want to make an edible nod to the holiday, just put a heart on it! Almost as easy to make as plain toast (but so much cuter), this recipe has you create a heart stencil out of some parchment paper and uses cinnamon sugar to make it stand out. View Recipe 06 of 14 Cheese Danish Rachel Marek If you're looking to impress this year, making these not-too-sweet pastries will bring you high marks for effort and thoughtfulness. View Recipe 07 of 14 Baked Eggs Chris Simpson No need to be a short order cook (after all, it's your holiday, too); this recipe for baked eggs looks impressive and helps free you from the stove by being mostly hands-off. View Recipe 08 of 14 Classic French Toast Brie Goldman Crispy on the outside and custardy inside, French toast makes a delicious breakfast, and a classic one at that. Pair it with berries for a romantic vibe. View Recipe 09 of 14 Perfect Omelets José Manuel Picayo Rivera Do you and your sweetheart love to cook together? Then take on a team breakfast challenge then and make perfect omelets for one another! Bonus points if you can guess your partner's favorite fillings. View Recipe 10 of 14 Coconut-Raspberry Breakfast Pudding Chris Simpson This heart-healthy pudding is both pretty to look at and pretty good for you, too—the whole grains and berries contribute fiber and antioxidants and coconut milk makes it vegan-friendly. View Recipe 11 of 14 Vegan Pancakes Brie Goldman What's better than flowers? A stack of these light and fluffy vegan pancakes in bed is the winner, no contest. Top them just like you would any other—with plenty of maple syrup, fresh fruit, or even a handful of (vegan) chocolate chips. View Recipe 12 of 14 Tropical-Fruit Juice Salad Kate Mathis A side of bright and tropical fruit is a sweet and healthy way to start your Valentine's Day. View Recipe 13 of 14 Tartlets with Yogurt Pastry Cream and Strawberries Christopher Testani We'll admit that this is basically dessert, but we're calling it breakfast because of the tangy yogurt that goes into the creamy pastry filling. Agree or disagree—there's no day like today to treat yourself and your loved ones. View Recipe 14 of 14 Bostock Have you ever heard of a bostock? It's French toast with a custard-like inside and a crunchy, croissant-like outside thanks to a make-ahead almond frangipane. It is also baked in the oven, which means less time for you at the stove (and more time in bed)! View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit