18 4th Of July Breakfast Ideas To Start Your Independence Day Off Right
Gearing up to celebrate the 4th of July? Don’t forget about breakfast! No matter what you’re doing to celebrate this year—from having a picnic, throwing a BBQ, or hitting a parade—a solid meal will start you off right and prepare you for wherever the day takes you. Whether you’re looking for breakfast on the go or recipes for a brunch to remember, these 18 4th of July breakfast recipes have your back.
4th of July is ALL about the red, white, & blue, so we’re pulling out all the stops, we mean berries! Our blueberry muffins, our strawberries 'n' cream granola bars, our lemon-blueberry breakfast cake, and our giant fruit danish are chock-full of our favorites, but feel free to mix and match with yours. You can top pretty much anything with cherries, blueberries, or strawberries (and a little whipped cream, it’s a holiday after all) for an abstract flag effect everyone will love.
One of our favorite things to celebrate on the 4th of July is how glad we are that America is a melting pot. We’re so lucky to be inspired by all the different cuisines we get to experience here. With that in mind, we’ve included some of our favorite breakfast traditions that either came from or were influenced by other countries, like our breakfast tostadas, our sabich sandwiches, our bagels & lox, and our Japanese soufflé pancakes. Let us know in the comments below what your favorites are too!
Want even more 4th of July inspiration? Check out our top recipes for a 4th of July picnic, our best 4th of July appetizers, and our favorite 4th of July drinks too.
Blueberry Muffins
We’ve channeled that small-town bakery vibe to create a muffin that hits every nostalgic note. Light, fluffy, and absolutely bursting with blueberries, these muffins will delight everyone who tastes one.
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Birthday Cake Pancakes
Whether you're celebrating America's birthday—or just making it out of bed in the morning—we've got just the festive breakfast you crave. This rainbow-explosion of pancakes features all our favorite parts of classic birthday cake; all you need to add is candles!
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Japanese Soufflé Pancakes
Despite the name, these soufflé-inspired pancakes were likely created in Hawaii, though we have Japan to thank for their popularity. They are an undoubtedly tough breakfast treat to master but with a combination of technique, zen-like patience and a dash of luck, you’ll be snacking on these pillowy confections in no time.
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Maple Chorizo Breakfast Skillet
If you thought maple syrup-drenched bacon was good, wait until you try maple chorizo. The smoky-sweet combo will haunt your dreams in a good way. No need to be camping to enjoy this either; this recipe works great over a grill or on a stovetop.
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Lemon Blueberry Shortcakes
A strawberry shortcake is one of those quintessential decadent summer recipes we can't get enough of—we made this extra-fruity version so we can enjoy it even more. The buttery, flaky biscuits here are crowned with a homemade lemon curd (store-bought would be fine!), sweetened blueberries, and an easy whipped cream. It’s tart and sweet—and incredibly good.
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Strawberries 'n' Cream Granola Bars
These strawberries 'n' cream granola bars are so much better than the store-bought kind. Packed with rolled oats, coconut flakes, pepitas, and freeze-dried strawberries for a hit of tart flavor, these are perfect for an on-the-go breakfast on the 4th.
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Bagel & Lox
We're not too picky on how you top your bagel and lox, but we highly recommend slathering with our scallion cream cheese. If you really want some major cred for creating a truly Jewish bagel and lox, try swapping the cream cheese for salty, smoky whitefish salad.
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Blueberry Glazed Donut Muffins
These are WAY faster and easier to make than glazed donuts, but are just as delicious. We love the hot pink blueberry glaze here, but feel free to swap in your favorite summer berries if you like.
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Breakfast Tostadas
The toppings on these tostadas are our ideal toppings, but you can change them up however you’d like. Cook an over-easy egg instead or top with some sour cream. The best part is that these can be different every time you make them and still be so very good.
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Whipped Ricotta Toast
This light, fluffy whipped ricotta is as close as you can get to eating a cloud. Top it with strawberries and blueberries to keep with a red, white & blue theme, or go savory with bruschetta-inspired tomatoes or other roasted vegetables.
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Sabich Sandwich
This hearty vegetarian dish is based on a traditional Iraqi breakfast, and is popular among Iraqi-Israelis. With flavorful seared and marinated eggplant slices, fresh cucumber salad, and creamy tahini sauce, this juicy sandwich will set you up right for whatever your 4th throws at you.
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Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits
These are the ultimate reason to pull out the yellow box of Bisquick. These biscuits are exactly what you want: cakey, just sweet enough, and—perhaps most important of all—the ideal vehicle for shortcakes, featuring clouds of whipped cream and saucy strawberries.
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Strawberry Muffins
Is there a muffin more delightful than a strawberry muffin? We think not. These pillowy, tender muffins are packed with jammy summer fruit and fragrant with lemon zest.
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Crêpes
Fill these crêpes with all sorts of tasty things—fresh fruit and whipped cream, leftover ham and cheese, roasted vegetables... or just eat them straight out of the pan, all on their own!
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Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Sometimes you want cake, sometimes you want blueberry muffins—and sometimes you want both. For that third option, there’s this fun treat that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch on the 4th (and all summer long!).
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Blueberry Smoothie
Craving a smoothie, but not a banana fan? This blueberry smoothie is just as creamy, but skips the tropical fruit in lieu of almond butter and oat milk.
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Breakfast Strata
This breakfast casserole will fuel you and your family up for whatever the day ahead holds. Bonus: Everyone be so into the sausage, eggs, and bread here, they won't even notice we snuck in some mushrooms and spinach too. Feel free to swap the fontina for Gruyère or white cheddar instead.
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Giant Fruit Danish
This super-sized pastry is best served with copious amounts of coffee. 😋 The raspberry jam can easily be swapped out for your favorite fruit conserve, and a dusting of powdered sugar once cooled can replace the glaze.
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