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12 Tasty Lemon Recipes to Start Your Day

How can you incorporate lemons into your breakfast? Consider these recipes and prepare for some delicious mornings!

A "lemon" may be the nickname given to a bad car.

But a lemon can also be used to make a delicious breakfast.

Terrible segues aside, we’ve shared a number of breakfast recipes below that all incorporate this flavor.

Give them a try and we think you’ll understand why…

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Lemon Poppyseed Muffins Photo
Megan Myers
Lemon Poppyseed Muffins Recipe
Lemon Poppyseed Muffins make a lovely breakfast or snack. Grab one on your way out the door, that makes for a happy commute!
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2
Lemon Ricotta Muffins Photo
Kate Donahue
Lemon Ricotta Muffins Recipe
Lemon Ricotta Muffins make a beautiful, bright breakfast. We know the kids will love ’em!
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3
Lemon Blueberry Skillet Pancakes Photo
David Dial
Lemon Blueberry Skillet Pancakes Recipe
Lemon Blueberry Skillet Pancakes will bring brightness to your step. Lemon and blueberries top this one pan skillet pancake.
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4
Lemon Earl Grey Streusel Muffins Photo
Lori Yates
Lemon Earl Grey Streusel Muffins Recipe
Lemon Earl Grey Streusel Muffins use fresh tea and lemon zest for a gorgeous flavor. Enjoy any time of day.
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5
Lemon Cream Scones Photo
Allison Ruth
Lemon Cream Scones Recipe
Lemon cream scones are a delightful way to treat Mom special on Mother’s Day. Just look at that glaze!
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6
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Photo
Lisa Grant
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Recipe
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes can be made the night before. Perfect for Mother’s Day breakfast in bed!
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7
Lemon Smoothie Photo
Lori Yates
Lemon Smoothie Recipe
This Lemon Smoothie is a great way to kick start your day. Bright and completely delicious!
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8
Lemon Donuts with Chocolate Glaze Photo
Kelsey Banfield
Lemon Donuts with Chocolate Glaze Recipe
Lemon Donuts with Chocolate Glaze just became your new breakfast treat. Sweet, tart, and incredibly simple !
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9
Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Muffins Photo
Erin D.
Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Muffins are a great way to use the blueberries of the season. The lemon really makes them shine!
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10
Lemon Cheesecake Donuts Photo
Heather Tullos
Lemon Cheesecake Donuts Recipe
Lemon Cheesecake Donuts works great for breakfast, brunch, or tea. The lemon cheesecake spread is amazing!
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11
Lemon Blackberry Baked Pancake Photo
Brie Norris
Lemon Blackberry Baked Pancake Recipe
Lemon Blackberry Baked Pancake cooks up in the toaster oven. The lemon and blackberries are the perfect combination!
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Lemon Blueberry Bread Photo
Lisa Grant
Lemon Blueberry Bread Recipe
Lemon Blueberry Bread is delicious for breakfasts, a snack, or even dessert. It’s also a fantastic lunchbox filler.
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