This Article Has Been Updated February 23, 2026
Daylight Savings Time starts on March 8, and that means we’re about to spring ahead… which also means we lose an hour of sleep on Sunday night when clocks move ahead at 2 a.m. To combat the (inevitable?) sleepy slump, we’ve curated a collection of easy and hearty recipes to brighten up your days and wake you up too. These dishes will keep satisfied as you return to your normal self and also get through that first day of waking up “earlier.” while you wait for the spring to return and also get you through that first painful day of setting the clocks ahead.
Recipes to Make When Daylight Savings Time Ends
Dirty Blondies with Chocolate, Hazelnut & Coffee
Everyone deserves something to indulge in when the time change hits. Bake yourself a sweet treat with our Dirty Blondies featuring chocolate, hazelnut, and coffee for a pick-me-up. These decadent squares are sure to cure any sweet tooth but the addition of coffee cuts through to make sure each bite isn’t overly sweet. Plus, you can make a whole pan that’ll last you throughout the week.
Espresso Negroni
Nobody can get through Daylight Savings Time without a cocktail to sip while you think over the way your schedule shifts. Thankfully, our Espresso Negroni can work as a wake-up call since it has a shot of your favorite espresso included. But, be careful, too many of these cocktails and you might end up staying awake through the time change.
Overnight Oats Parfait Recipe
Since your sleep schedule will most likely get off track, you’re going to want an easy breakfast option to get you through the first few mornings. Our Overnight Oats Parfait can be made the night prior so you can sleep in those 5 extra minutes the next day. You can even customize your parfait to be perfect for you. Try using fresh fruit, nuts, varieties of granola, and even your go-to jam to make a breakfast that’ll help you recharge with great nutrition.
Sheet Pan Scallops and Corn Supper
After losing sleep and a long day at work on a Monday, we don’t want to have to worry about making an extravagant dinner either. Sheet pan recipes can be a perfect way to take the hard labor away but still enjoy the just-as-delicious results. For this Sheet Pan Scallops and Corn Supper recipe, all you need to do is coat the ingredients in oil and seasoning, place them on a pan, and cook in the oven. Your homemade weeknight dinner has never been made so easily!
Texas Chili
Chili is one of those dinners that you can make ahead of time and chow down on all throughout the week. This Texas Chili packs a punch of heat to wake you up that comes from the cayenne pepper, molé paste, jalapeños, and chili powder. Plus, these leftovers come in handy for when you’re running late to work and don’t have a lunch packed. Simply toss it in a heatable bowl with a lid and head to the office.
Nespresso Affogato
We will never deny ice cream for breakfast. We’re suckers for an affogato, especially since it means we get to indulge in two of our favorites: espresso and ice cream. While you may think you can only get an affogato at an Italian cafe, you can actually easily make this treat at home as long as you have an espresso machine. To make things even simpler we recommend using a Nespresso machine. This way with the press of one button you can brew your espresso directly over top of your ice cream.
11 Antidepressant Food Recipes
To get you through the first part of Daylight Savings Time as you wait for the summer, we’ve curated a list of 11 Antidepressant Food Recipes that’ll bring a little light into your life. All the recipes use ingredients that have natural antidepressant properties like eggs, bananas, squash, and so much more. Look forward to meals like Salmon Poke with Yuzu, Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup, Cranberry Pineapple Upside Down Cake, and Creamed Spinach Dippy Eggs.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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