Chocolate in the Morning? Yes! 20 Decadent Breakfast Recipes

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Chocolate Chip Breakfast Scones

A good scone recipe is always nice to have in your back pocket, and this one is simple and super adaptable. Make the dough with a food processor or by hand, and shape the scones into minis or full-size. We love the minis in the afternoon with coffee or tea for a quick pick-me-up.

Recipe: Sugary Winzy

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Chocolate Buttermilk Pancakes with Caramel Sauce

These fluffy, fragrant buttermilk pancakes call for the perfect amount of cocoa so they don't feel overpowering or heavy in the morning hours. Top with homemade caramel if you like — or keep it simple with a little pat of warm butter.

Recipe: Averie Cooks

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Thick Spiced Italian Hot Chocolate

There are many recipes for hot chocolate out there and you've likely got a favorite but let us try to convince you that this version is worth a try! It's lightly spiced with just a hint of cinnamon and cayenne pepper and is one of the thicker, more decadent cups of cocoa we've ever tasted.

Recipe: The Kitchen McCabe

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Hot Chocolate French Toast

Decadence is often saved for dessert, but this recipe cuts right to the chase with a French toast that boasts bread slathered in a rich chocolate ganache, which is then soaked in hot chocolate before it's cooked. Breakfast never tasted so good.

Recipe: Half Baked Harvest

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Chia Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies

Looking for a special treat in the morning that won't weigh you down or spike your blood sugar? These gluten-free cookies may just be the answer. Made without flour, butter or oil they contain a number of heart-healthy ingredients like walnuts, almonds and chia seeds. After all, who doesn't love a cookie for breakfast?

Recipe: The Ambitious Kitchen

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Orange Dark Chocolate Waffles

Chocolate and orange are an obvious marriage and these light and fluffy waffles are easy to love. By working the orange flavor into the sugar itself, they become super fragrant and aren't at all too sweet, thanks to the subtle use of honey as the main sweetener.

Recipe: Cookie Monster Cooking

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