The Best Breads You Can Eat For Breakfast

You have so many different options to choose from when it comes to eating a good breakfast. You could do a whole spread of eggs, bacon, and orange juice, or you could keep it simple with a bowl of oatmeal or a fruit smoothie. But it's difficult to deny that one super simple breakfast food often does the trick better than any of the others: bread. That's right — whether it's a bread that's been infused with fruits or veggies, or a plain bread that's perfect for toasting, it's hard not to love bread as a breakfast food.

While it's always a treat grabbing different breads from your local grocery store or bakery, in reality, you're better off baking bread yourself. Not only will it taste better, but you'll know all the ingredients you put inside, so you don't have to be worried about any preservatives or other stuff you'd rather avoid.

Intimidated to make your own bread? Don't be! There are a ton of easy bread recipes for you to follow right here on Mashed. Take a look at some of our favorites, then get ready to bake. Whatever you make, it's bound to taste great.

If you're the kind of person who finds themselves at the Starbucks drive-thru more than you'd like to admit, then you may want to learn how to make this copycat Starbucks banana bread at home. It tastes surprisingly familiar to the real thing, and it may just become a breakfast staple in your home. As you probably already know, this bread is a great way to use up those bananas that are about to go off. It's also really easy, so even if you don't consider yourself a great baker, you shouldn't have any problems throwing this bread together.

If you're in the mood for something unique, you can't go wrong with this zucchini walnut bread with lemon glaze recipe. The zucchini makes the bread healthier, which likely means you'll be more inclined to eat it for breakfast. But don't think the flavor is going to be dull just because it's on the healthier side. The lemon glaze really takes this bread to the next level and gives it a vibrant pop of flavor. If you're having guests over for breakfast, this is a great bread to serve.

If you're reading this in the fall, then you know this pumpkin bread recipe is something you absolutely have to make. But in reality, it doesn't really matter what time of year you want to make this scrumptious breakfast dessert. Whether you're in the dead of winter or in the middle of a balmy summer, it's guaranteed to hit the spot in the morning. The pumpkin puree offers a strong and sweet flavor in this bread that makes it viable for both breakfast and dessert. Doesn't it sound like something you should try?

Calling all Starbucks fans! Here's another recipe you can't miss: this copycat Starbucks lemon loaf. This is by far one of Starbucks' more iconic morning offerings, and there's a good chance that you've had it at least once or twice. Well, now there's no reason to head to your local Starbucks because you can make this recipe right at home. What we love about this cake is its yellow hue that really brings out the lemony flavor. When you add the sugary glaze on top, it's clear why this bread is such a classic.

Banana bread is amazing, and it's something that almost everyone loves. But what if you could take a standard banana bread to the next level? That's just what's going to happen when you decide to whip up this cookie butter banana bread. The not-so-secret ingredient here, of course, is the cookie butter, which is just sweet enough to add a whole new dimension to your classic banana bread. If you're looking for the best cookie butter to buy, you may want to check out Trader Joe's Speculoos cookie butter. You won't regret it.

You thought we were going to leave you before providing you with yet another copycat Starbucks recipe? Of course not. When you're talking Starbucks breakfast breads, you have to mention their pumpkin bread. That's why we created this copycat Starbucks pumpkin bread recipe that's super easy to make at home. The bread itself is incredible, but if you really want it to taste like the real thing, you have to add the pepitas on top. They add a crunch and a texture that makes the bread so much better.