Start your Passover days right with this selection of delicious family-approved Pesach breakfasts, including pancakes, porridge, muffins and more!
Am I alone in finding breakfast the hardest meal to organise during Pesach? Surely not. If you’re used to starting the day with toast or cereal, then like me, you’re probably struggling too. Or at least, you’re struggling like I used to do!
For the last few years I’ve been creating, honing, testing, and devouring a selection of Pesach-friendly breakfasts that is sure to please even the most fussy of family-members. These breakfasts have all been tested out on my own family and friends and given the thumbs up. Some are so good, we eat them when it isn’t even Pesach!
A weeks-worth of Pesach breakfasts!
Although during the year I tend to have oatmeal porridge or toast and marmalade almost every day, during Pesach I like to try different things. It can be fun to have something new and tasty every morning!
Work your way through the list below, and you can choose something different every day. From ‘porridge’ to pop tarts and pancakes, and even a French-toast style bake. There’s no excuse for matzah every morning! Treat your family to these delicious breakfasts and start every Pesach morning off right.
(Of course, if you’re happy eating matza and butter every day, go for it! No pressure, no judgement. Check out secrets of a stress-free Pesach for more tips to keep your sanity during the weeklong festival.)
The Best Pesach Breakfasts
1. Dried fruit and nut breakfast loaf
Packed with dried fruits and nuts, low in fat and with no added sugar, this loaf is terrific for breakfast – I love it spread with lashings of butter. You can even toast it! I usually make two at the start of the festival, and they last me till the end. Perfect.
2. Overnight matza breakfast bake
This fabulous prepare-ahead breakfast is the Pesach equivalent of a french toast casserole or bread pudding, and just as delicious. This is one of my most popular recipes of all time, and for good reason! The minimal amount of work is done the night before, so in the morning you just have to bake and enjoy.
3. Passover breakfast ‘porridge’
This is so good! Creamy and delicious, and full of fibre from the nuts and bananas. I like to top it with sliced fruit for added vitamins and a burst of colour. Substitute juice or milk for the coconut water if you prefer – it’s delicious either way.
4. Israeli breakfast platter
Fresh vegetables, cheeses, olives and eggs make a tasty and healthy start to the day. Simply swap the usual pita for matza and you’ve a Passover breakfast that everyone will love. (Also works well for lunch!)
5. Healthy homemade pop-tarts
A light crumbly crust around a delicious fruity filling – who wouldn’t want one of these gluten-free pop tarts for breakfast?! Vary the fillings, and don’t forget to make a few extras for snacks too.
6. Blueberry muffins with streusel topping
Moist, crumbly, delicious blueberry muffins, topped with sweet, crunchy streusel and studded with juicy blueberries. These will disappear quickly so make sure you grab one for yourself first!
7. Traditional dried fruit compote
Succulent spiced fruits in a rich syrup – Grandma’s dried fruit compote makes a deliciously healthy and nutritious breakfast, especially when topped with a dollop of creamy natural yogurt. This was a Pesach staple when I was growing up, and it’s a tradition I’ll definitely continue. Yum!
8. Easy Passover pancakes
Kids go wild over these super-simple little pancakes. Serve with butter, honey or syrup and fruit for a healthy and delicious breakfast.
9. Savoury omelette muffin bites
If you prefer something savoury, these tasty omelette muffin bites will be right up your street. As well as breakfast, they also make a lovely light supper with a fresh green salad, and even work well in a lunchbox.
10. Charoset-stuffed baked apples
These delicious baked apples have no added sugar and make a tasty and healthy start to the day. The dried fruit filling is sweet and spicy and the flaked nuts add a lovely crunch. Delicious with a dollop of yogurt! (Also great as a dessert!)
More Pesach breakfasts and ideas
As well as the Pesach breakfast recipes above, you might also like
- Classic matzo brie – great with sweet or savoury toppings
- Easy vegetable crustless quiche – a yummy savoury option
- Green shakshuka – a filling breakfast that’s packed with veggies
- incredible lemon & cinnamon charoset – absolutely fabulous spread on matzah!
Take a look through the Pesach recipe archives and let me know what your family loves in the comments below.
My Pesach recipe ebook, containing 40 simple and delicious meat-free recipes for everything from breakfasts and lunches to mains, sides, desserts and cakes, is available as an instant download! Just click here
You might also like to take a look at these family approved Pesach dinners, easy, healthy Pesach lunches, and the best Pesach cakes and desserts, too!
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Felicity
What wonderful New Recipes for me! Love the Fruit & Nut loaf! The Overnight Matzo Bake and Muffins.
I’ve always enjoyed Passover and with these Recipes, Pesach is going to be even more different for my Family.