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Start your Christmas morning off right with these 50+ Christmas breakfast ideas. From breakfast casseroles and quiches to cinnamon rolls and French toast, there’s something for everyone!
I love the holiday season โ spending time with loved ones, opening presents, making cookies, watching Christmas movies โ I’m here for it all! One of my favorite childhood memories around the holidays was always our festive holiday breakfast that my mom would make every year on Christmas morning.
Now that Isaac and I have started our own holiday traditions, Iโm the one making the festive breakfast. It usually includes a savory egg dish, something sweet like cinnamon rolls or French toast, fruit and some sort of protein.
If you’re like me and always love having a special Christmas morning feast, you’re in luck because today I am sharing over 50 Christmas breakfast ideas. From savory make-ahead breakfast casseroles to cinnamon rolls I’ve got you covered on all your breakfast needs!
Egg Dishes
I love making an egg dish for Christmas brunch. Frittatas, quiches, breakfast casseroles, egg muffins… there are so many options to choose from!
5 from 3 votes
Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole
This make ahead breakfast casserole is packed with turkey bacon, veggies and cheese. Prep it ahead of time for a quick and easy breakfast that serves a crowd!
This veggie-packed sausage egg casserole is the perfect healthy dish to serve a crowd. It’s dairy-free and gluten-free, but still packs tons of flavor!
This vegetarian hash brown breakfast casserole is loaded with vegetables and cheesy goodness and has a hash brown crust. It's the perfect healthy breakfast dish to serve a crowd.
This delicious dairy-free spinach quiche is amazingly flavorful and creamy without any cheese, milk or meat. The best part? It can be served for breakfast, brunch or dinner.
This healthy crustless quiche is an easy low-carb dish that can be served for any meal. You'll love the delicious combination of kale, onions, mushrooms and feta cheese.ย
This healthy breakfast casserole is flavorful, cheesy and packed with veggies. It's the perfect make ahead dish for brunch and great for serving a crowd!
This sweet potato kale frittata is a quick and easy healthy meal that can be whipped up in less than 35 minutes and served for breakfast, lunch or dinner.ย
This green shakshuka is packed with fresh veggies and power greens like baby spinach and kale and has poached eggs nestled in. It comes together quickly in just one pan and can be served any time of the day!ย
This sweet and savory sweet potato hash is made with brussels sprouts, spinach, breakfast sausage and eggs. It's easy to make, loaded with flavor and great for breakfast or any time of the day!
These healthy baked egg cups are loaded with protein and veggies. Make them at the beginning of the week for a quick, on-the-go breakfast option for busy mornings.
Make Starbucks red pepper egg white bites with this simple recipe! They're creamy and taste just like sous vide egg bites, but they're made in the Instant Pot!
These cottage cheese eggs are a great way to switch up your morning breakfast! They're super easy to make and result in fluffy, creamy eggs that are high in protein.
Cinnamon rolls or French toast are two of my favorite recipes to make as a sweet option for Christmas morning, but if you’re more of a pancake family I’ve got you covered there as well!
5 from 21 votes
Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls
Make cinnamon rolls from scratch with this easy recipe that's perfect for beginners! They're soft, gooey, and made with bread flour, which gives them the perfect fluffy texture. Overnight instructions included.
These ooey gooey vegan pumpkin cinnamon rolls are a delicious treat to make for breakfast or brunch. They’re made with bread flour, which gives them the perfect fluffy texture.
Make gluten-free cinnamon rolls with this simple recipe. Theyโre sweet, soft and come together quickly. No stand mixer required! They're the perfect addition to a holiday or weekend brunch.
This pumpkin french toast casserole is studded with chocolate chips and packed with fall flavors. It's easy to make, feeds a crowd and can be prepped the night before for a quick breakfast/brunch the next morning.
Make French Toast for a crowd with this easy Overnight French Toast Bake thatโs dairy-free! To lighten things up a bit this recipe uses a mixture of eggs and egg whites, almond milk and maple syrup for sweetness.
These healthy overnight oatmeal pancakes are hearty and packed with nutritious ingredients like rolled oats, whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt. They make for a quick and easy breakfast that the whole family will love!
These almond flour pancakes are perfectly fluffy, naturally gluten-free and so easy to make. Stack them up and top with maple syrup and fresh berries for a delicious breakfast the whole fam will love!
Healthy pumpkin pancakes made with oats and cottage cheese. Full of pumpkin spice flavor and packed with protein and fiber, these pancakes are the perfect way to fuel a fall morning!
An easy recipe for coconut flour pancakes that are golden in color and perfectly fluffy. Add your favorite mix-ins and toppings to make them your own. These pancakes work great if you're gluten-free, paleo or keto.
This apple dutch baby is a fun take on a classic dutch baby pancake. It's puffy, sweet and such an impressive (but easy) dish to serve for breakfast, brunch or even dessert.
From a festive gingerbread loaf to blueberry muffins and coffee cake these baked goods are guaranteed to be a hit with your guests.
4.89 from 17 votes
Healthy Gingerbread Loaf
A lightened up gingerbread loaf made with applesauce instead of oil and maple syrup instead of sugar. It's packed with warm spices and topped with a delicious maple cream cheese frosting.
This is the best healthy banana bread you'll ever make. It's perfectly sweet, made with a blend of regular and whole wheat flour and has yogurt to keep it nice and moist.
This cranberry banana bread is moist, delicious and the perfect festive breakfast or treat for the holidays. It's naturally sweetened and studded with juicy cranberries and crunchy walnuts in every bite!
This Starbucks copycat healthy lemon loaf is made with whole wheat flour, maple syrup, Greek yogurt and avocado oil. It's soft, moist, bursting with lemon flavor and topped with a delicious lemon glaze. It's even better than Starbucks!
This pumpkin coffee cake with a cinnamon streusel topping is the ultimate fall breakfast or dessert! It's moist, soft and made with healthier ingredients like Greek yogurt, whole wheat flour and coconut sugar.
This almond cake is light, fluffy and perfectly moist. It's naturally sweetened with maple syrup, super easy to make and absolutely delicious served with coffee or tea.
These healthy sweet potato muffins are made with simple, wholesome ingredients and have a delicious cinnamon sugar topping. They're moist, fluffy and super easy to make!ย
These healthy pumpkin muffins are moist, fluffy and delicious! They're naturally sweetened and made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, yogurt and fall spices.
These healthy apple muffins are made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with coconut sugar. They're packed with fall flavor and extra moist thanks to pumpkin puree!
Another great option for brunch when serving a crowd is a baked oatmeal recipe. There are so many different flavor variations (my personal fave for Christmas morning is my gingerbread baked oatmeal) and it can be made ahead of time!
4.33 from 188 votes
Maple Pecan Baked Oatmeal
This Maple Pecan Baked Oatmeal is filled with wholesome oats, studded with chopped pecans and lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup. Fancy enough to serve for brunch, but awesome as a make-ahead breakfast for the week as well.
This cranberry orange baked oatmeal is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, packed with tons of orange flavor and studded with juicy cranberries. It's fancy enough to serve for a holiday brunch but easy and healthy enough to make for your weekly meal prep. Gluten-free + vegan-friendly!
This chocolate peppermint baked oatmeal makes for the ultimate holiday breakfast especially when topped with crushed candy canes. It's vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened and super easy to whip up.
This apple cinnamon baked oatmeal is inspired by traditional Amish baked oatmeal and studded with apples, raisins and loads of cinnamon flavor. It’s the perfect fall breakfast and great for meal prep.
Coffee cake and oatmeal combine to make this coffee cake baked oatmeal! It's packed with cinnamon goodness and has a delicious streusel topping. Gluten-free, vegan and perfect for meal prep.
This cinnamon raisin baked oatmeal tastes like you're eating an oatmeal raisin cookie for breakfast! It's naturally sweetened, super easy to make and perfect for meal prep.
This baked steel cut oatmeal is loaded with banana slices, chia seeds, cinnamon and studded with nuts. It's vegan, gluten-free and the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings.
This apple cinnamon baked steel cut oatmeal recipe is a lovely make-ahead breakfast option for busy mornings. Studded with sweet apple chunks, raisins and cinnamon, these oats will satisfy your taste-buds and keep you feeling full all morning.ย
If you’re feeling fancy these cocktails are a great adult-friendly beverage to serve at brunch. I especially love making my apple cider mimosas. They’re so festive!
5 from 1 vote
Mimosas
Learn the perfect ratio for making mimosas at home with this simple 2-ingredient recipe! Plus, tips on how to make mimosas for a crowd and ideas for different flavor variations.
This easy Bellini recipe is the perfect brunch cocktail and made with just two simple ingredients: fresh peaches and Prosecco. Recipe yields 6 so itโs great for serving a crowd.
Start your Christmas morning off right with these 50+ Christmas breakfast ideas. From breakfast casseroles and quiches to cinnamon rolls and French toast, there's something for everyone!
Prep Time: 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 50 minutesminutes
Total Time: 1 hourhour5 minutesminutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
12oz packageturkey bacon
2teaspoonsolive or avocado oil
2cupsred potatoes, diced into ยผ inch chunks
ยฝyellow onion, chopped
1red bell pepper, chopped
2garlic cloves, minced
3cupsbaby spinach
12eggs
ยฝcupnon-dairy milk, I used unsweetened almond milk
Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Cook turkey bacon according to the package directions. Set aside to cool. Once cool chop the bacon into small-medium chunks.
Meanwhile, add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot add potatoes, red pepper, onion, ยฝ teaspoon salt and ยผ teaspoon pepper to skillet. Cook until potatoes have softened and onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
Add spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it begins to wilt. Remove from heat, add chopped turkey bacon and stir to combine.
Add veggie mixture to prepared baking dish and let cool for 5-10 minutes while you whisk your eggs together.
In a large mixing bowl add eggs, milk, paprika, garlic powder, ยผ teaspoon salt and ยผ teaspoon pepper. Whisk together until smooth and combined.
Add shredded cheese to egg mixture and stir to combine.
Pour egg mixture over veggies and turkey bacon. Give the mixture a good stir to make sure everything is evenly distributed.
Cover baking dish with foil or plastic wrap and store in the fridge overnight.
The next morning preheat your oven to 400ยฐF and remove the egg bake from the fridge to come to room temperature for 10-15 minutes while oven preheats.
Bake the casserole uncovered for 25-30 minutes until top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving!
Notes
Make right away: Instead of covering the casserole, just preheat the oven to 400ยฐF and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
Hey there, Iโm Brittany, the creator of Eating Bird Food, cookbook author, health coach and mama of two littles. Here you’ll find quick and easy recipes that make healthy fun and enjoyable for you and your family!