Ever tasted guava-filled pastries, indulged in dill-scrambled eggs or started your day with cream and honey? If you haven't, now is the time to start! We traveled the world to find the best morning meals from around the globe. So ditch your microwave oatmeal and add a side of adventure (without the price of a plane ticket) to your breakfast.
Delicate pastries filled with guava and cream cheese will quickly conjure up the taste of Cuba.
"Bananas and toasted coconut does it for me! Easy to make dessert treat. Added a dollop of yogurt. Good thing I only made half — I would have eaten it all!"
-Gerry
If you love tomatoes and eggs, look no further than this Israeli staple.
"It was so great to revisit the breakfasts we had while visiting England and Scotland. I think my favorite part of the meal was the tomatoes. The instructions are wonderfully detailed and easy to follow!"
-Debbie R.
Filled with the flavors of Italy, these healthy breakfast wraps are an irresistible way to taste the Italian countryside.
A potato and egg casserole — inspired by a classic Spanish dish — is the perfect way to start the day.
"Hoppel poppel is a traditional way to use up leftovers in Berlin. Made with meat, potatoes, onions and eggs, it's a great lunch or supper."
-Chef GriffinJr.
"I was so happy to find this recipe. We ended up with an incredible breakfast."
-JackieOhNo!
"What a lovely breakfast. I used naan and Devonshire cream and served it with warm tea. Thank you for sharing this."
-Diana A.
"One of the first things my Finnish husband taught me how to make. We mix it all up and add butter until it looks good! So yummy on rye bread or warm Karelian pasties."
-Wobin
"My mother is Jamaican. I grew up on these. The only difference is I use milk as opposed to water, to bind the flour. Thanks for posting, you saved me from having to bug my mother for the recipe."
-loveleesmile
"My German husband loves my brotchen rolls every morning and with this recipe, I feel like I am using an (easy) authentic trick!"
-Andolisa
"This made for a delicious and pretty healthy breakfast. I cut the recipe down to serve one egg. Normally I eat my eggs with toast, but there was no need for that with the yummy tomato and onion mixture!"
-LifeIsGood
"I never thought to use cardamom in my farina, but it worked really well. It's very creamy that way, just the way we love it. Very simple recipe with loads of flavor."
-Reeseccup
While Vegemite might be a must-have in Australia, it rarely gets the love it deserves in the USA. The trick is a big smear of butter and a taste for adventure.
Filled with blueberries and dusted with powdered sugar, these thin pancakes are a perfect way to get a taste of Norway.
"The rosewater is like the icing on the cake. The mixture was brought *almost* to the boil and the rosewater was stirred in right before serving."
-COOKGIRL
Arepas — a classic South American staple — are perfect for breakfast. This recipe makes them an easy addition as it uses the standard cornmeal available in the USA.
This sopapilla is based on a Spanish fried pastry, but filled with all your favorite breakfast ingredients.
Japanese hotcakes have become a huge food trend in America, and now they meet matcha flavor!
"I used organic muesli, strawberry and kiwi, with sunflower seeds. Creamy and crunchy with the freshness from the fruit made for a wonderful morning meal."
-lauralie41
"I was introduced to this divine breakfast in 1971 in Nazareth. What a wonderful start to the day. When I lived in Egypt the white cheese, or 'gibna baydah' in Arabic, was feta made from goat's milk."
-Leggy Peggy
"This was a really interesting breakfast! The eggplant rolls had a great flavor. It made for a very substantial meal, and was easy to throw together the salad and eggs while the eggplant cooled."
-Random Rachel
A Northern Chinese breakfast staple, Xi-Fan or "watery rice" is easy to make as rice can be substituted for whatever grains you have on hand.
Not your traditional Irish breakfast. This healthy smoothie gets it's name from the Irish breakfast tea ensuring your morning starts off on the right foot.
Don't save your taco cravings for dinner! This easy breakfast will let you get a taste of Mexico before your coffee is even done brewing.
A lighter take on the traditional British breakfast, this meal is perfect for weekdays.
These sweet spiral breakfast rolls are a great way to get a taste of the Greek Isles.
"M'shewsha is a delicious Algerian dish made with lots of eggs, a little semolina and a little flour. You pour warm honey over it and allow it to soak in, delicious!"
-Um Safia
"I just made these for breakfast and they turned out delicious! I will definitely be making these in the future. They were very easy to make and clean up was minimal (which I always appreciate)."
-mcvail100
"Agreeable change of pace that is so quick and easy it can be done last minute without any planning or buying of special ingredients."
-Debbwl
"These pancakes are so light; yet so rich! They are so easy to make and would be great not only as a breakfast food, but as a nice dessert too."
-DailyInspiration
"Firstly, I want to thank HRH Prince Harry for introducing THE Bacon Butty into my lexicon — what an awesome sandwich to complete a night of partying."
-mrscchippington2011
Talk about a classic. This French, cheese-filled omelette is easy to make and easier to eat.
"I fell in love with Peruvian cuisine in 1978; I'm so pleased that more people are discovering it. I also topped these with a few chopped olives, which are also traditional."
-Chocolatl
"Loved it! The flavor combination is just right, especially with the vegetables mixed in. I substituted leftover corned beef for the ham and green onions for the chives."
-puppitypup
"Hands down, the best recipe for patacones I've ever seen. This is EXACTLY how I grew up seeing them made and how I learned to make them myself!"
-bynaffit
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