Are you on the lookout for some amazing new breakfast recipes to try? How about some authentic African Breakfast Food Recipes? Whether you regularly cook African cuisine or you’re simply curious to try something new, you’ve come to the right place!

Here, you’ll find a range of delicious and tried-and-true recipes that are sure to hit the spot every time. You can rest assured that these recipes are both traditional and flavorful while still being easy to prepare, even for those who are new to African food.

Africa is the world’s second-largest continent and is home to 54 countries with diverse cuisines and traditions, resulting in a versatile selection of recipes on this list! From sweet breakfast pastries to savory egg dishes and much more, there’s something to satisfy everyone’s taste buds.

So, whether you want a simple recipe to begin your day or you want to prepare a special dish for your loved ones, you will find some excellent ideas here.

Take a look below to find your new favorite African breakfast food recipe that you will want to make over and over!

1. Fried Potatoes and Eggs

You’ll love recipe for making an omelet which contains a decent amount of vegetables that’s not overpowering! Also, check how to make easy potato fries from scratch or you can make it simple by making Frozen Fries In an Air Fryer.

2. Puff Puff

Puff Puff is a common West and Central African breakfast food. You can easily make them at home by following the recipe below. They are the perfect accompaniment for tea, hot coffee or Iced Coffee.

3. Sweet Fried Plantains

Sweet fried plantains are easily one of the easiest side dishes to fall in love with. It’s the sweetness, the chewy texture and those crispy edges that are hard to resist. Pair these plantains with scrambled eggs, bacon, and some fruits, and you have an African breakfast for champions!

4. Tropical Fruit Salad

Bright, fresh, springy, summery salad which will transport you to the tropics. Also great for meal prepping!

5. Mandazi

These are irresistible East African breakfast doughnuts, perfect for pairing with chai tea. Other kinds of tea you can enjoy Mandazi with are Ginger Drink and Honey Lemon Tea.

6. Vitumbua

Made from rice and completely gluten-free, you’ll love in love with the taste and texture of these East African coconut rice pancakes. They are soft, fluffy and not too sweet as you’ll find most African breakfast food recipes are.

7. Pap

Fermented foods are great for your gut and this fermented corn porridge known as pap, ogi, or akamu is one to try in one’s lifetime. It is smooth and creamy like a custard, comfort food at its finest. You can make it from scratch as the recipe below stipulates, or you can buy the powder from an African market and cook it like you would cook a custard.

8. Plantain Frittata

A recipe creatively made using a beloved West African ingredient, plantains. Tired of your usual egg casserole? Make this plantain frittata instead, which combines sweet plantains, eggs, and meaty sausages.

9. African Twisted Doughnuts

There’s just something about deep fried dough and these homemade twisted doughnuts are hard to resist. They are fluffy, sweet and great alongside your favorite breakfast drink.

10. Banana Fritters

In less than 30 minutes, you can make these banana fritters, which are a great way to use up overripe bananas. The recipe is really easy and not intimidating at all.

11. Plantain Pancakes

Overripe plantains transform into soft fluffy pancakes. And you can waffle the batter too!

12. Cameroon Banana Cake

The banana cake I grew up eating is still one of my favorite baked goods from banana. Not too sweet so you get to savor all the lovely flavors. Also makes a great snack!

13. Spaghetti Omelette

Spice up your omelette routine by trying this hearty spaghetti omelette. A staple sold in small breakfast restaurants on the streets of Cameroon.

14. Ginger Drink 

Ginger is good for you and it tastes really delicious too! This Ginger drink is reminiscent of a drink my mom used to make for us in my childhood. Gingery and sweetened to taste with your favorite sweetener.

15. Cameroonian Pancakes

These pancakes are similar to crepes and they are so good with different fillings or toppings of your choice.

16. Plantain Puff Puff

Plantain Puff Puff is a variation of the base recipe of Puff Puff, made with sweet ripe plantains and no added sugar.

17. Savory French Toast

Yes, French toast doesn’t always have to be sweet. You can make it savory and pair with your favorite sides.

18. Pineapple Ginger Juice

You do not need a juicer to make this refreshing pineapple ginger juice.

19. Cameroon Doughnuts

These drop doughnuts are ready in less than 30 minutes and so good with hot coffee!

20. Plantain Cake

Yes, you can bake plantains into a cake. So so good!

21. Cameroonian Fruit Salad

Fresh, satisfying, and bound to become your new favorite salad.

22. Beignets Soufflés

A beignet soufflé is similar to a Southern hush puppy but it tastes like a doughnut with crispy edges. You’ll learn how to make them to be just like the ones in African bakeries.

23. Cameroonian Fish Rolls

Like an egg roll but with a savory fish filling that is flavorful and so good!

24. Cameroonian Fish Pie

They are like empanadas but they are made with a tasty fish filling.

25. Accra Beans

These protein-heavy fritters made out of black-eyed peas are crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. Also known as Akara, they are perfect for serving with Pap and make a great replacement for animal protein in a sandwich.

More African Recipes

If you love this collection of African breakfast food recipes check out the collection of African Dinner recipes below.

20 African Dinner Recipes To Try

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