They say the best gifts are the ones you can eat, so give the dad, uncle, grandfather or father figure in your life the best gift of all, a indulgent and delicious breakfast.
Featuring sweet waffles covered in maple syrup, fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with berries and icing sugar, pea fritters with avocado goat’s cheese, a hearty bacon, egg and pumpkin feast bruschetta and more, our collection of breakfast recipes has something for everyone this Father’s Day!
Is breakfast your favourite meal of the day? Take a look at our collection of delicious breakfast and brunch recipes.
01
Waffles with maple syrup
If you’re looking for a tasty breakfast, you can’t go past waffles! Top with a handful of berries, or homemade fruit compote.
02
Breakfast frittata
There is nothing much more satisfying for breakfast or brunch (or lunch, or dinner!) than a colourful frittata served with hot buttered toast.
03
Almond, banana and blueberry pancakes
Almond, banana and blueberry pancakes
Spoil an important Father figure with a big stack of these banana and almond pancakes this weekend.
04
Fruity French toast with berries
Fruity French toast with berries
We’ve used fruit bread and served with a sweet berry compote for delightful treat.
05
Breakfast quesadillas
This tasty Mexican inspired breakfast quesadilla encases oozy cheese and runny eggs. They’re a great way to get the kids in the kitchen!
06
Mushroom and goat’s cheese omelette
Mushroom and goat’s cheese omelette
This healthy mushroom and goat’s cheese omelette takes only a few minutes to prepare but delivers delicious flavours.
07
Baked beans, pesto and smoked cheddar jaffle
Baked beans, pesto and smoked cheddar jaffle
Try these cheesy baked bean toasted sandwiches for a delicious, quick lunch or snack. Substitute smoked cheese for cheddar, or whichever hard cheese you like.
08
Pea fritters with avocado goat’s cheese
Pea fritters with avocado goat’s cheese
Whether it’s as a light afternoon snack or as part of your Father’s Day brunch spread, these savoury pea fritters are deliciously simple. They’re so easy the kids could make them!
09
Homemade baked beans
You haven’t had real baked beans until you’ve had homemade baked beans studded with smoky slivers of ham from the hock. Start this recipe the day before.
10
French toast
Silky, sweet and swimming in syrup – there’s nothing quite like digging into some French toast in bed!
11
Dutch chocolate pancakes with banana
Dutch chocolate pancakes with banana
Nothing beats pancakes – except maybe these Dutch chocolate pancakes with banana.
12
Bacon, egg and pumpkin feast bruschetta
Bacon, egg and pumpkin feast bruschetta
Start Father’s Day the right way with a satisfying and hearty meal, like this breakfast bruschetta.
13
Sticky date pancakes and candied walnuts
Sticky date pancakes and candied walnuts
All the flavours of a sticky date pudding, in the form of a fluffy pancake, with candied walnuts for crunch.
14
Three-grain maple syrup porridge
Three-grain maple syrup porridge
This warming porridge uses brown rice, pearl barley and steel cut oats to create a high-fibre and deliciously-textured breakfast
15
Crab benedict
A tasty crab mix in place of the classic ham served on a crunchy bagel with hollandaise and spinach.
16
Classic Sunday breakfast fry-up
Classic Sunday breakfast fry-up
With eggs, bacon, mushrooms and sausage (and tomato for something healthy, of course) breakfast doesn’t get much better than this!
17
Ham and egg brekkie burgers with kimchi mayo
Ham and egg brekkie burgers with kimchi mayo
Love bacon and egg rolls but looking to mix things up a bit? Try these ham and egg brekkie burgers served with a spicy kimchi mayo.
18
Breakfast jaffle
Bacon, eggs and chutney sandwiched between two pieces of toast is a great way to start the day.
19
Apple pie oats
This recipe only needs 5 ingredients and 25 minutes to create a wonderfully warming breakfast that is anything but boring.
20
Simple pikelets
Whether you’re dishing them up at breakfast, for lunch or for dinner, any day involving pikelets is a good day.
21
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes
Stack these up and top with maple syrup, berries and more!
22
Brekkie burgers
These tasty brekkie burgers are so simple you can get the kids making you breakfast (maybe with a little help on a hot stove).
23
Baked eggs with beans
Jazz up breakfast time with these saucy cafe-style baked eggs, complete with smokey ham, hearty beans and a rich tomato and capsicum sauce.
24
Eggs Benedict
Add a little extra flavour to your poached eggs and ham with creamy and tangy homemade hollandaise sauce.