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35 Delicious Christmas Breakfast Recipes

What do you eat for breakfast on Christmas Day? Find 35 delicious Christmas breakfast recipes that you can make for your family on Christmas morning!

If you are wondering what you should serve for breakfast on December 25, this is the right place for you! A special breakfast is one way to make Christmas Day even better! Create a wonderful tradition and special memories by having a special breakfast on Christmas morning.

I know that there are families who go out to eat for Christmas breakfast, and that is fun, but it is also so expensive! Many restaurants charge extra on holidays (as they should, because their employees are working instead of getting to be with their families), and that makes it even more expensive to eat out than it normally is. So instead, stay home with your family and make one of these delicious breakfast recipes, instead!

These tasty Christmas breakfast recipes will be wonderful to start off your Christmas Day and to feed to your hungry family!

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35 Delicious Christmas Breakfast Recipes

Below are 35 tasty Christmas breakfast recipes you can make for your family this Christmas morning. Do you open presents first or eat breakfast first? Perhaps you have a big Christmas brunch. Either way, these recipes for Christmas breakfast will delight your family this year!

If you want to make Christmas memories and create a Christmas tradition, it would be so fun to pick a recipe (or a few) and make them every year for Christmas morning breakfast.

 

 Christmas Breakfast Sweets: Yes, Please!

Christmas morning is a great time to indulge! Christmas calories don’t count, right?! And the awesome thing is, there is nothing that says you can’t have breakfast meals for dinner!

One of our family traditions for Christmas is to have cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning. I have linked a recipe below for Christmas morning cinnamon rolls.

There are also a bunch of other breakfast sweets to choose from. If your family likes to use food coloring, making these recipes red and green will make them even more wonderfully festive for Christmas morning.

 

1. Christmas morning cinnamon rolls

Oh, is there anything better than warm cinnamon rolls for breakfast? We love to have cinnamon rolls for breakfast on Christmas morning. This recipe is for copycat Cinnabon cinnamon rolls. YES PLEASE! For this recipe you will need milk, yeast, white sugar, butter, salt, eggs, and flour for the pastry itself. Brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter make up the filling. Top it off with icing made from cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. You can find the full recipe and instructions here.

Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

 

2. Cinnamon Pecan Pull Apart Bread

Continuing on with the cinnamon theme, these cinnamon pecan pull apart rolls look so easy and delicious! The ingredients for this recipe are Rhodes frozen dinner rolls, instant vanilla pudding, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and chopped pecans if you like. These are made ahead of time and then baked Christmas morning.

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3. Cinnamon Sugar Blueberry Banana Bread

Let’s keep going with this cinnamon breakfast theme and add it to some banana bread! Cinnamon on a cold Christmas morning is just the thing. For this recipe you’ll need to have sugar, butter, salt, bananas, eggs, milk and vinegar, vanilla extract, baking soda, flour, blueberries, and cinnamon. You can find the full recipe and instructions here. This one takes a little longer to cook and cool so you might want to make it the night before.

Cinnamon Sugar Blueberry Banana Bread is a great way to use overripe bananas! Easy and foolproof this quick bread is full of blueberries and cinnamon sugar!

 

 

4. Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Roll Ups

I’ve been wanting to try French toast roll ups for a while. This dish looks amazing but it is so simple to make! I love the blueberry/cream cheese flavor combination. So yummy! To make this dish you will need cream cheese, blueberries, bread, eggs, and powdered sugar. You can find the full recipe and instructions here.

Who says french toast can't be eaten with your fingers? These amazing blueberry cream cheese french toast roll ups are so easy to make and so good to eat!

 

5. Oreo Monkey Bread

Oh, two of my favorite things! Monkey bread and Oreos. And who wouldn’t want to have Oreos for breakfast?! It’s Christmas so let’s indulge ourselves. For this recipe you will need to have the following ingredients: Rhodes roll dough, butter, Oreo pudding mix, cream cheese, milk, and sugar. The Rhodes roll dough makes this recipe very simple indeed. The roll dough needs to rise for at least four hours so you will want to start this one the night before. Find the full recipe with instructions here.

oreo monkey bread recipe

 

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6. Mint Chip Scones

Want something sweet but not too sweet? These scones will be perfect and are soft as a pillow. Add in some chocolate and mint and mmmmm! For these tasty treats you will need flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, eggs, heavy whipping cream, mint baking chips or Andes mints, and chocolate chips for the garnish. Head on over to this website for the full recipe and instructions.

The perfect Mint Chip Scones! This recipe produces soft and pillowy scones, filled with mint chip pieces and chocolate!

 

7. Apple Crescent Ring

This holiday dish looks so fancy but is incredibly easy to make. And it looks delicious! For this recipe you will need only a few ingredients which are: store bought crescent rolls, apple pie filling, powdered sugar, and milk. You can head on over to this website for the simple recipe and instructions.

Apple Crescent Ring can be made in minutes, perfect for holidays and weekend brunch. Great for dessert too, you'll love this fruity treat!

 

Christmas Morning Oatmeal

Sometimes oatmeal is just what is needed for a cold winter morning. Make the oatmeal special this Christmas morning with one of these great recipes. They include some especially festive flavors to start your day out with some yummy carbs.

 

8. Cranberry Pomegranate Baked Oatmeal

Oatmeal is warm and yummy and perfect for a cold winter morning. Add in some pomegranate and cranberry and it makes a perfect Christmas breakfast. For this recipe you will need old-fashioned oats or rolled oats, baking powder, salt cinnamon, milk, eggs, butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cranberries, and pomegranate seeds. Head on over here for the full recipe and instructions.

 

9. Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal

I love the combination of cranberry and orange. It is just so Christmas-y. Serve this oatmeal warm on Christmas morning and enjoy the festive flavors. For this recipe you will need rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, cardamom, salt, an egg, milk, maple syrup, orange zest, vanilla extract, cranberries, and pecan pieces. For the glaze you will need cream cheese, powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and orange zest. For the full recipe and instructions visit this website here.

 

10. Slow Cooker Gingerbread Oatmeal

This recipe looks amazing! This is a slow cooker recipe so you will probably want to make this the night before Christmas so your family can enjoy it Christmas morning. For this recipe you will need uncooked steel cut oats, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, water, molasses and your chosen toppings. You can find the full recipe and instructions here.

A close up shot of gingerbread slow cooker oatmeal

 

11. Brownie Batter Chocolate Oatmeal

I love to have oatmeal for breakfast. It’s so easy to make and so filling. This recipe is very chocolate-y and delicious. For this simple recipe you will need old-fashioned oatmeal, water, unsweetened almond milk, sugar substitute, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. You can find this recipe and the instructions over here.

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Christmas Morning Muffins

I love cupcakes muffins for breakfast! What’s not to love?! They can be sweet. They can be savory. They can be full of carbs. They can be full of protein. There are so many options and varieties. Basically anything you are going for and there is a muffin recipe to fit the bill. These are some great options for a festive Christmas morning muffin!

12. Fresh Cranberry Eggnog Christmas Muffins

I love the recipes from this site. These muffins just look so tasty. For this recipe you will need to have cranberries, sugar, flour, wheat flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, honey, eggs, eggnog, coconut oil, and walnuts. Be sure to read all the helpful tips given with this recipe to make the best muffins. Visit the website here for full recipe and instructions.

Christmas Muffins with eggnog

 

13. Cream Cheese Cranberry Muffins

If you like cranberries you are in for another treat. Slightly different from the previous recipe, but just as tasty, these muffins will need butter, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, salt and cranberries. The cream cheese in these muffins makes them deliciously velvety and smooth. You can find the full recipe and instructions here.

Cream Cheese Cranberry Muffins

 

14. Ham, Egg, Cheese Breakfast Muffins

Are you looking for something less sweet and more savory for your Christmas breakfast? These muffins could be exactly the thing for you this year. You will need to have flour, baking powder, salt, butter, eggs, skim milk, sharp cheddar cheese, diced ham, and eggs. If you happen to have any left over, these freeze well. You can head over here to find the full recipe and instructions.

These easy breakfast muffins taste like ham, egg, and cheese biscuits. They are perfect for busy morning when you don't have time to cook but want to serve a hot, homemade meal.

 

15. Orange Cranberry Drizzle Muffins

The smell of oranges just remind me of Christmas. We always got an orange in our stocking on Christmas morning when I was growing up. For this recipe you will need wheat flour, baking soda, salt, zest of one orange, butter, an egg, honey, milk, cinnamon, allspice, and dried cranberries for the muffins. For the drizzle on top you will need the juice of one orange and honey. These muffins can be whipped up in a jiffy. Find the full recipe and instructions here.

Christmas breakfast recipes

 

Christmas Breakfast Smoothie Recipes

A Christmas smoothie sounds delightful! Even though it’s cold outside, I can picture curling up next to the fire with a nice, yummy smoothie and enjoying Christmas morning. So many wonderful Christmas flavors can be found in these smoothies and I could try them all!

16. Gingerbread Smoothie

How about a smoothie for or with your Christmas breakfast. A gingerbread twist makes this perfect for Christmas morning. This recipe whips up in a flash for a delicious treat. For this recipe you will need to have milk of choice, banana, honey, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. For a complete recipe and instructions visit this website here.

vegan gingerbread smoothie christmas drink

 

17. Christmas Smoothie

This smoothie looks like Christmas in a jar! This recipe has quite a few ingredients and some of them might be something you don’t already have in your house so you will need to prepare ahead of time. The ingredients are banana, kiwi, wheat grass powder, pear, vanilla extract (optional), apple, red berries, water, coconut flakes, and optional lemon zest or cinnamon. The recipe and instructions can be found here.

 

18. Layered Christmas Smoothie

This smoothie looks very similar to the previous recipe but the recipe is quite different. For this recipe you will need to have watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, milk, bananas, cashews, mango, and spinach. The recipe can be found at this website here.

layered Christmas smoothies a healthy Christmas treat, a festive breakfast idea

 

19. Christmas Spiced Cranberry Smoothie

Another tasty smoothie for you to try this Christmas. For this recipe you will need cranberries, banana, strawberries, cranberry juice, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. The website states that you can substitute cherries for the cranberries and add cocoa for a cherry-chocolate smoothie. I love cherries! You can find the full recipe with instructions here.

Close up of Christmas Spiced Cranberry Smoothie

 

20. Green Grinch Smoothie

If the name isn’t enough to get you to try this smoothie, I don’t know what will. It has been kid approved according to the blogger. For this recipe you will need ripe bananas, mango, pineapple, baby spinach, water or milk, whipped cream, and fresh raspberries. Mmmm! I love the smoothies where they sneak in some healthy greens. Head on over to this website for the full recipe and instructions.

 

21. Candy Cane Smoothie

Candy canes smoothie so healthy you can have it for breakfast! This smoothie only has five ingredients and can be whipped up very quickly. For this festive recipe you will need strawberries, stevia, vanilla yogurt, peppermint extract, and ice cubes. Visit this website for the full recipe and instructions.

 

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Christmas Breakfast Recipes for Pancakes and Waffles

Pancakes and waffles can be made from scratch very cheaply. If you want to splurge for a premade box mix from the store, I won’t tell anyone. It is Christmas after all.

Pancakes and waffles are so versatile and you could use some food coloring and make red and green versions if the recipe didn’t already call for food coloring! They would be so festive! Pancakes and waffles are also a very cheap option for breakfast if you are looking to save a few dollars. Pancakes can be made into all different shapes–snowmen would be super easy! Give these recipes a try and make wonderful Christmas memories.

 

22. Red Velvet Pancakes

Take your pancakes to the next Christmas level and make them RED! Red velvet is just delish and with the cream cheese frosting, come to mama! That flavor combination is just made in heaven. I can’t wait to try this recipe sometime. To make this recipe you will need flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, milk, white vinegar, sugar, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and butter for the pancakes themselves. For the cream cheese glaze you will need cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. You can top with fresh raspberries and mint leaves if you like. You can find the recipe and instructions here.

Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze | Cooking Classy

 

23. Christmas Tree Pancakes

These pancakes trees just could not get any cuter! Made with pancake or waffle mix, these will be quick to make up Christmas morning. For this recipe you will need the pancake mix, green food coloring, almost extract, and syrup. Some additional optional toppings include a mango slice for the star, raspberries, grapes, whipped cream, and sprinkles. These are sure to delight your kids this Christmas morning!. Find the full recipe and ingredients here.

 

24. Gingerbread Pancakes with Eggnog Syrup

A lot of these recipes have similar ingredients because Christmas is associated with certain flavors. This recipe blends two of those flavors perfectly—gingerbread and eggnog. For this recipe you will need to have flour, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, molasses, eggs, buttermilk or coconut milk, butter, and vanilla extract for the pancakes. The syrup requires eggnog and pure maple syrup. You can add sugared cranberries as a garnish if you wish. Head over to this site here for full recipe and instructions and enjoy!

Gingerbread Pancakes 4 696x1024 - Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe with Eggnog Syrup

 

25. Healthy Christmas Pancakes

Are you looking for something delicious but also healthy to have for breakfast this Christmas morning? Look no further! This recipe is likely exactly what you are looking for. You will need the following ingredients: An egg, apple sauce, Greek yogurt, honey, baking powder, whole wheat flour, almond milk, coconut oil, berries, and other topping ingredients as desired. You can find the full recipe and instructions for this healthy option here.

 

26. Rudolph Pancakes

This is a super fun idea for breakfast if you have young kiddos like I do. They would really get a kick out of these pancakes Christmas morning. This recipe calls for milk, an egg, self-raising flour, butter, bacon, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and strawberries. Find the full recipe and instructions here for these fun pancakes.

Rudolph pancakes

 

27. Christmas Tree Waffles

Make Christmas morning extra special this year with these super fun waffles. We love waffles at my house and these would be a real winner with my sweet kiddos. For this recipe you will need green food coloring, red and green sprinkles, paper and toothpick for the star, flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla extract. You can hop over to this website for the full recipe and instructions on how to make these cute waffles.

 

28. Gingerbread Waffles

I love this very festive take on waffles. What could be better than mixing gingerbread and waffles? For this recipe you will need flour, wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, ground cloves, eggs, butter, milk, plain Greek yogurt, and molasses. And of course toppings of your choice. Butter and maple syrup would be absolutely perfect on these. And perhaps a sprinkle of powdered sugar so it looks a little like snow. You can head over to this website for the full recipe and instructions.

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29. Eggnog Waffles

Eggnog is the iconic Christmas beverage and is the perfect component for another awesome Christmas breakfast recipe. Throw it in some waffles and you’ve got iconic Christmas waffles. Some of the ingredients for this recipe are less common so you will need to plan accordingly. For this recipe you will need whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, vital wheat gluten, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, salt, eggnog, an egg, pure vanilla extract, and butter. You can find the full recipe and instructions here.

three eggnog waffles on a plate

 

Christmas Breakfast Recipes: Casseroles

Breakfast casseroles are a great idea to have for Christmas morning. They will be really filling and will keep everyone full until lunch or maybe even dinner. Some need to be started the night before so keep an eye out for that so you can plan ahead. Others can be made in the morning and then enjoyed a little while later.

30. Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast casseroles are a great way to get a wonderful and filling breakfast. This recipe starts the night before, hence the name, so make sure to plan ahead. The recipe calls for egg bread, crispy bacon, green onions, red bell pepper, grated cheese, eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Head on over to this website for the full recipe and instructions.

a slice of Overnight Breakfast Casserole on a white plate with the casserole in the background

 

31. Christmas Morning Casserole

This recipe looks very simple and can be made Christmas morning. No need to do anything the night before. For this casserole you will need eggs, milk, store bought flaky biscuit dough, sharp cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon. I love a simple, delicious recipe I can throw together quickly. You can find the full recipe and instructions here.

Breakfast Bubble Up Recipe (Christmas Morning Casserole)

 

32. Christmas Breakfast Casserole

Here’s another savory Christmas casserole. This one needs to chill in the fridge for at least two hours (or overnight if you don’t want to get up at dark-thirty Christmas morning) so be sure to plan ahead. For this recipe you will need pork sausage, salt, eggs, half and half, white bread, and cheddar cheese. You can find the full recipe and instructions here.

Close up of Christmas morning breakfast casserole

 

33. Christmas Breakfast Enchilada Casserole

This is another Christmas casserole but this is breakfast enchiladas! I like enchiladas any time of day! For this recipe you will need to have breakfast sausage, onion, bell peppers, green chilies, eggs, butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, enchilada sauce, corn or flour tortillas, and cheese. Optional toppings include cilantro, sour cream, and hot sauce or salsa. Head on over to this site to find the full recipe and instructions.

Christmas Breakfast Enchilada Casserole -christmas-style chile on top

 

34. Hearty Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

This recipe reminds me of a dish we had when I was growing up—but that one was a dinner dish. This one is for breakfast and Christmas breakfast or brunch would be perfect. For this recipe you will need to have tater tots, pork sausage, onion, bacon, cheddar cheese, milk, green onions, eggs, salt, and pepper. You can head over to this website to find the full recipe and instructions.

tater tot breakfast casserole

 

35. Sweet Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Let’s not forget to include a tasty sweet casserole recipe. This one looks divine! If you want to make this recipe for Christmas, you will need croissants from the bakery, mixed berries, cream cheese, milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and lemon zest for the casserole itself. For the glaze you will need powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla bean paste, and powdered sugar for dusting. You can find the full recipe and instructions here.

Sweet croissant breakfast casserole on plate with vanilla glaze

 

 

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Final Thoughts on Christmas Breakfast Recipes

Sweets, muffins, oats, casseroles, pancakes, waffles, and smoothies! So many great options to choose from for fun Christmas breakfast recipes. All with colors and flavors of Christmas! There are certain scents and flavors that always remind me of Christmas and it’s fantastic to incorporate some of them in our Christmas meals.

These 35 Christmas breakfast recipes are festive and fun! Start a Christmas breakfast family tradition this year by making one of these delicious recipes and create family memories that will last for years and years.

 

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What are your family favorite Christmas breakfast recipes and favorite Christmas meals? Do you eat breakfast and then open presents or do you open presents and then eat breakfast? I would love to hear your traditions! Leave a comment below and let me know!

 

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