How to make breakfast in bed

Whether you’re cosying up with your family on a Sunday, treating someone special, or treating yourself, a lazy breakfast in bed is one of life’s great pleasures. Discover our go-to recipes and top tips for a next-level breakfast in bed.

Senior Food Editor at M&S Food

Heather Taylor

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Breakfast in bed ideas

Planning the perfect breakfast in bed? It’s all about choosing flavour-packed, easy-to-make ideas to make them feel special. It could be as simple as a tray of pastries fresh from the oven with their favourite cup of coffee, or one of their favourite homemade brunch recipes. Keep reading for some of our favourite ideas.

Browse breakfast recipes

Cinnamon roll pancakes

Fluffy pancakes meet sticky cinnamon buns in this easy-but-impressive recipe. A box of our American-style pancake mix is an easy shortcut.

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Strawberry hearts

These heart-shaped, strawberry-filled puff pastries would make an impressive-looking addition to your breakfast in bed spread, though they're actually super simple to make.

Make the pastry hearts

Lemon and blueberry crumpet doughnuts

Is it a crumpet? Is it a doughnut? Is it French toast? When it tastes this good, frankly, who cares. Stuff our five-grain sourdough crumpets with zesty lemon curd and blueberry jam, pan-fry until golden then toss in sugar. Load up onto a tray and surprise your favourite sweet tooth with this epic breakfast in bed.

Make the crumpet doughnuts

Chilli cheese breakfast naan bread pizzas

For a fired-up breakfast in bed, without the fuss, load garlicky naan bread with cheddar, green chilli, mango chutney and eggs then bake until bubbling. Slice, get back under the covers, and dig in.

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Piri breakfast muffins

These prep-ahead high-protein chicken and egg muffins are a levelled-up homemade version of the fast-food favourite. They can be wrapped in greaseproof paper so they’re perfectly portable – ideal for a breakfast tray.

Make the muffins

Spiced granola

The smell of a batch of toasty, nutty, cinnamon-spiced vegan granola is a lovely thing to wake up to on a Sunday morning. Serve this for breakfast in bed with some thick Greek yogurt and fresh fruit.

Go for granola

Dippy eggs and asparagus soldiers

Tom Kerridge’s twist on the British classic, egg and soldiers, makes for an extra special breakfast in bed. Wrap seasonal asparagus in crispy prosciutto and serve with golden-yolk runny fried eggs for dunking.

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Pistachio and blood orange pancakes

Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a tray of fluffy pancakes, drenched in maple syrup, with zesty blood oranges and a dollop of our viral Pistachio Créme. This recipe is made with our shortcut American-style pancake mix, so you know they’ll turn out perfectly every time.

Make the pancakes

Carrot cake overnight oats

The flavour of these prep-ahead overnight oats is inspired by carrot cake – think cinnamon, plump raisins and grated carrot. They'd make a lovely addition to a breakfast tray.

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Top tips for the best breakfast in bed

Feeling inspired to treat someone to a pull-out-all-the-stops brekkie?

Plan your menu, opting for dishes that can be brought up on a tray.
Stock up on some elevated breakfast ingredients, like Scottish smoked salmon, sourdough and fresh fruit, for a simple but impressive spread.
If it’s a special occasion, add some thoughtful finishing touches, like a flower in a single-stem vase, a handwritten card or a hot drink made in their favourite mug.
If the kids are helping out, make sure a grownup is in charge of carrying hot drinks and food.

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Treat Mum to Mother’s Day breakfast in bed

A special breakfast is just the thing to celebrate Mother’s Day. Little ones will love to surprise Mum with a tray laden with her favourite breakfast treats. Let them help make a card, pick flowers from the garden and pop in an empty jam jar, and decorate a homemade menu of what’s included in Mum’s breakfast. Older kids can help with mixing up pancake batter or chopping fruit. Don't forget to plan some thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts, and even more Mother's Day food, like an epic Sunday roast, for the rest of the day.

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