21 Christmas Day Breakfast Ideas for a Delicious Christmas Morning
Christmas morning is always a bit of a whirlwind in our house, especially with all the excitement of opening presents and getting everything ready for Christmas dinner. I love having something nice for breakfast, but I don’t want to spend half the morning in the kitchen when there’s already so much going on!
There are so many lovely things you can make for Christmas breakfast, from cute Santa cinnamon rolls and Christmas tree pastries to big, comforting breakfast casseroles that everyone can tuck into. I think it’s nice to make breakfast feel a little bit special on Christmas Day, even if it’s something really simple that you’ve prepared the night before.
These Christmas Day breakfast ideas include plenty of sweet treats, some savory favorites, and a few easy make-ahead recipes too. Some are fun to make with the kids, while others are ideal if you’ve got family staying over and need to feed a crowd. Hopefully you’ll find something here that your family will love waking up to on Christmas morning!
1. Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls
These are such a fun way to start Christmas morning! They’re covered in green frosting and colorful Christmas sprinkles, and the little pretzel trunks make them look so cute. The kids will love these, and they’re a lovely little treat to enjoy while everyone’s opening their presents.
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I couldn’t resist making these little Santa hats! They’re made with soft cinnamon rolls, red and white frosting, and a marshmallow on top. They look really festive on the breakfast table, and they’re easy enough to make without spending ages in the kitchen on Christmas morning.
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If your family loves hot chocolate, this is a lovely one to make for Christmas morning! It’s rich, chocolatey, and really comforting, especially with a drizzle of syrup on top. I love that you can serve it straight from the baking dish and let everyone help themselves. It’s a nice change from regular French toast too!
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Pancakes are always a treat, but these feel a little more special for Christmas morning! With chocolate and cherries, they’ve got all those lovely Black Forest cake flavors in a breakfast that’s a bit indulgent. I’d happily sit down to a stack of these with a cup of coffee while the kids are busy with their presents!
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I love how pretty these look with their Christmas tree shapes and sweet glaze drizzled over the top! The cranberry and orange filling gives them a lovely festive flavor, and the flaky pastry makes them feel like something you’d pick up from a bakery. They’re a nice little breakfast treat, especially if you fancy something sweet without having a huge breakfast before Christmas dinner.
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These are lovely and soft, with that delicious cinnamon filling and sweet frosting on top. The sweet potato adds a little something different to the dough, and they’re such a nice treat to have fresh from the oven. You could even make them ahead of time and warm them up on Christmas morning so everyone can enjoy them without too much fuss.
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The smell of gingerbread baking is one of my favorite things about Christmas! This loaf is full of lovely warm spices and has a sweet, crumbly streusel topping that makes it even more delicious. It’s really nice sliced up with a cup of coffee, and you can bake it the day before so there’s one less thing to do on Christmas morning.
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After all those sweet breakfast treats, it’s nice to have something savory too! This is packed with crispy bacon, eggs, and hashbrowns, all baked together into one hearty breakfast. It’s a really good option if you’ve got family staying over for Christmas, as you can make a big dish and everyone can help themselves.
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Christmas morning can get pretty hectic, so anything I can leave cooking while we’re busy opening presents is a winner with me! This is a lovely hearty breakfast that you can make in the slow cooker, and it’s ideal when you’ve got a few extra mouths to feed. Just dish it up when everyone’s ready to eat!
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This is a lovely one if you fancy something sweet and comforting for breakfast without having to stand over the stove making individual slices of French toast. It’s soft and fluffy in the middle with those delicious cinnamon flavors, and I love serving it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup. Just pop the slow cooker on and leave it to do its thing while you enjoy Christmas morning with the family!
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These are such a fun breakfast treat, and so much nicer than the ones you buy in a box! The flaky pastry and sweet filling are delicious together, especially with that little drizzle of icing on top. They’re a lovely option for Christmas morning, and I think the kids would be pretty happy to find these waiting for them at the breakfast table!
12. Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastries
I love a good pastry for breakfast, and these are so lovely with their sweet blueberry filling and creamy cheesecake-style center. They’re a little bit indulgent, but that’s what Christmas morning is for! I’d serve them while they’re still slightly warm, with a cup of coffee or tea.
13. Strawberry Biscoff Croffles
If you’ve never tried cooking croissants in a waffle maker, you’re missing a treat! They turn out lovely and crispy on the outside, and the combination of sweet strawberries and Biscoff is just delicious. These feel like a bit of a special breakfast without being too complicated to make, which is exactly what I want on Christmas morning!
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Cranberry and orange are such a lovely combination at Christmas, and these muffins are a nice change from all the chocolate and cinnamon treats! They’re soft, fruity, and have just the right amount of sweetness. I like making a batch the day before so there’s something ready for anyone who wakes up hungry before the rest of the family.
15. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Muffins
Chocolate and peanut butter are always a winning combination in our house, and these muffins are a real treat! They’re lovely and chocolatey with that delicious peanut butter cup flavor, and I can’t think of a better excuse to have chocolate for breakfast than Christmas Day. You could bake a batch the night before and leave them ready for everyone to tuck into in the morning.
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Sometimes you just can’t beat a good homemade muffin, and these are always a lovely breakfast option. They’re soft, fluffy, and packed with juicy blueberries. I like having a few simpler things on the Christmas breakfast table alongside all the festive treats, and these are easy to make ahead so they’re ready whenever anyone gets hungry.
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These are a lovely fruity option for Christmas morning, especially if you want something a little lighter alongside all the rich festive treats. The strawberries and banana give them plenty of natural sweetness, and the almonds add a nice bit of texture. They’re easy to make ahead too, so you can just pop them on the breakfast table and let everyone help themselves.
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I love having a homemade loaf ready to slice up on Christmas morning, and this one is full of lovely fruity, nutty flavors. The apricots add a nice sweetness, while the nuts give it a little crunch. It’s delicious with a bit of butter spread on top, and you can bake it a day or two ahead so it’s all ready for breakfast.
19. Tiramisu Overnight Oats
If you love tiramisu as much as I do, these are a lovely way to enjoy those coffee and creamy flavors for breakfast! They’re a bit different from your usual bowl of oats and feel quite indulgent, even though they’re really simple to make. You prepare them the night before, so all you need to do on Christmas morning is take them out of the fridge and enjoy!
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These have all the lovely flavors of homemade banana bread, but in a quick and easy breakfast you can prepare the night before. They’re creamy, filling, and have that delicious combination of banana and nuts. I think they’re a great option for Christmas morning if you want something a bit more substantial before all the chocolates and Christmas dinner later on!
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This is a fun little addition to the Christmas breakfast table, especially if you’re serving pastries, fruit, or other sweet treats. It’s got all those lovely cinnamon roll flavors in a creamy dip, and it’s something a bit different from the usual breakfast recipes. I can see everyone dipping into this throughout the morning, especially the kids!
GET THE RECIPEI hope these Christmas Day breakfast ideas have given you a few things to try this year! There’s something for everyone, from fun festive treats for the kids to easy casseroles that will keep everyone happy until Christmas dinner. Whatever you decide to make, I hope you have a lovely Christmas morning with your family and get to enjoy a little bit of the magic too!
