These quick and easy breakfast in bed ideas for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or Anniversaries are romantic, fun and require simple food items and supplies.
*Thank you Dunkin’ Donuts for sponsoring today’s post so that I can share these tips and recipes with all of you. As always, all opinions are mine.*
I think the first time I had this type of breakfast was on my 21st birthday when my sister woke up early, cooked everything, set it all up in a pretty tray and came into my room to surprise me. We had the best time ever and it’s still one of my fondest memories! Since Valentine’s day is only a day away, I thought I would share these simple ideas that are sure to win you some brownie points. Please scroll near the bottom of the post to see a list of easy breakfast recipes that you can make to fill your trays.
Components of a good breakfast in bed tray
A balanced breakfast tray should include the following:
Beverage- One only.
Two food items– One should be sweet and one should be savory
Edible safe flowers– Can use whole flowers or just the petals.
Something to read– Such as a personalized card/note or magazine or newspaper or favorite book.
Small candies– These are optional and are a great space filler.
Utensils and napkins– Depending on what you are serving.
Breakfast in bed ideas and tips
Make sure to coordinate colors of your tray, plates, napkins, utensils properly. The colors should all compliment each other. If you have theme, stick to it closely.
You don’t have to make everything from scratch. You can buy a lot of food and drinks from the grocery store or your favorite bakery and coffee shops.
Don’t over-fill your tray. It should be kept simple and clean and must include your partner’s favorite breakfast items.
Make sure to use a sturdy tray so that everything is stable and nothing is rolling around when you place it on the bed or the side table.
How to present all the food items? Use a tray that’s big enough to hold all the breakfast items and make sure all those items are spaced out and not cluttered on the tray to look messy.
Make sure to buy, cook or bake his/her favorite treats. You may not like something that’s on the tray but it’s his or her favorite and at the end of the day, only their favorite matters- not yours.
If you are traveling, you can arrange a surprise breakfast for your partner in a hotel room but you will have to make arrangements with the management beforehand.
Where to buy trays? There are different sizes available at Walmart, Target, online.
Romantic theme- Focus on lots of pink and red colors along with fresh flowers, especially roses.
Birthday theme- Include lots of sprinkles, chocolates, candles and maybe even a sparkler.
Father’s day theme- Focus on neutral colors and wood. Perhaps decorate with various greens rather than flowers.
Mother’s day theme- Make it sophisticated with pastel colors and light colored flowers.
Valentine’s Day Romantic Pink Tray for Her/ Wife/ Girlfriend
This is so beautiful and dreamy and includes:
Pink strawberry milk
Triple chocolate granola bars
Heart shaped donuts (I love how Dunkin’ Donuts released these Chocolate-Covered Raspberry and Brownie Batter Crumble heart donuts just in time for Valentine’s day. They are adorable and delicious plus it’s a wonderful way for two people to share their love for sweet treats!)
Fresh pink flowers
Sophisticated Mother’s Day Breakfast Tray for Mom
This one reminds me of Spring and Summer and sunshine and brings a big smile to my face. It includes:
Tea
Pears
Dunkin’ Donuts croissant
Fresh white/ yellow flowers
Birthday breakfast tray
My son helped me set up this next tray and I love how bright and colorful it turned out. It includes:
Heart shaped Nutella sandwiches (Open faced)
Fresh strawberries and frozen blueberries
Vanilla Cupcake Swirl Coffee (Guys! This new Dunkin’ Donuts coffee in incredible! You can taste the wonderful vanilla cupcake flavor in each sip and smell the phenomenal sweet aroma. It is a strong flavor but not over-whelming which is fantastic).
“Manly” breakfast tray for him/ boyfriend/ husband
This one has a rustic charm, thanks to the wooden tray and blue color scheme. It includes:
Dark coffee
Chocolate dipped cookies
Croissant donuts (These have the flavor and texture of a donut and croissant all wrapped into one incredible treat!)
Small candies
Single red rose
Breakfast Tray for Father’s Day/ Dad
Here is another idea with more neutral color tones. It includes:
Freshly brewed coffee
Apples
Walnuts
Poppy seed bagel with cream cheese filling
My favorite simple breakfast recipe- Heart Nutella Sandwich
That has to be an open faced heart sandwich with chocolate hazelnut spread and sprinkles. It’s so simple to make that even kids can pull it off with minimal supervision. If you are not fond of Nutella, then replace with jam or honey or Biscoff another nut butter like sunflower seed butter or cashew butter. You can even spread flavored sweetened cream cheese, which is delightful.
Quick and easy breakfast in bed ideas like this Heart Nutella Sandwich for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day or Anniversaries are romantic, fun and require simple ingredients and supplies.
Yield: 4Sandwiches
Ingredients
4Bread slices
1/3cupNutella
2tbspHeart sprinkles
Instructions
Use a large heart cutter to cut out a heart bread shape.
Spread a generous amount of Nutella on top of each slice.
Toss some sprinkles. Enjoy.
Notes
Keep it covered at room temperature for 3-4 hours. If you leave it uncovered for too long, the bread will dry out.
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I love all these ideas! I’d like some of each, please. 🙂
Beautiful, so many great ideas!
You can’t beat breakfast in bed and those heart donuts are adorable. LOVE your photos!
Thanks! My mind was over-flowing with ideas! lol