45 delicious Christmas breakfast and brunch ideas perfect for Christmas and Boxing day morning. Including make-ahead dishes, sweet treats, savory options, and even quick & healthy bites to feed a crowd and make the best Christmas morning breakfast!

The best Christmas breakfast recipes

It’s always fascinated me to learn about the Christmas morning traditions of families around the world. Whether you’re fending off excited children wanting to open presents at 6 am, up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for morning activities, or bleary-eyed in the kitchen prepping for the day ahead, a day that’s already known for its food deserves the best beginning, too! And that’s where these 45 easy Christmas breakfast (and brunch) recipes come in!

Whether you want make-ahead Christmas breakfast options to quickly cook/reheat on the day, delicious recipes to feed a crowd, sweet treats, or quick and healthy bites, these holiday breakfast ideas will help make the best Christmas breakfast menu (or holiday brunch) to fit your needs, keep everyone away from the cereal cupboard, and have you all filled and fueled until the Christmas dinner recipes are served!

Easy Christmas breakfast ideas for a crowd

If you’re hosting Christmas this year and have plenty of bellies to fill, here are a few of my favorite Christmas morning breakfast ideas for crowds.

Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

Corned Beef Hash

Simple Shakshuka

Looking for similar saucy egg dishes? You might like Italian Eggs in Purgatory. Prefer scrambled eggs in the sauce? Try this Turkish menemen, served with plenty of bread for dipping!

Tortilla Breakfast Quiche

Easy Breakfast Tacos

Simple Scrambled Egg (on Toast)

Tofu Scrambled Egg (Vegan)

Creamy Mushrooms on Toast

Prefer something a little lighter? Ditch the cream and go for these simple sauteed mushrooms to enjoy over toast instead.

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

French Baked Eggs

You can also make your favorite breakfast casserole. Let me know in the comments below what it is.

Pancakes, French toast, quick breads, and muffins

With the big savory Christmas dinner later in the day, perhaps you want to start your holiday off with a sweet treat. Here are just a few sweet Christmas breakfast desserts to feed your sweet tooth.

Thick Gingerbread Pancakes

Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

Quick and Easy French Toast

Easy French Toast Casserole

Grinch Spinach Pancakes

Homemade Pancake Mix (For Pancakes, Waffles, and Crepes)

Almond Flour Banana Bread

Healthy Banana Bread

All things bread

Whether you’re hoping to make a simple, healthy holiday breakfast (like topped toast or bagels) or are looking for the perfect bread-y treat for your Christmas brunch menu, here are a few treats you might enjoy. Plus, most of them can be prepared in advance, for a fuss-free Christmas morning!

Fluffy Brioche Bread

New-York Bagels

This lox bagel makes for a delicious addition to your Christmas brunch.

Simit (Turkish Bagels)

Ricotta and Spinach Pastry (Soleil or Snowflake)

Avocado Egg Toast (4 Ways)

Simple Cinnamon Toast

Breakfast Quesadillas

Homemade Croissants

Simple Christmas Toast

Best Christmas breakfast ideas with oats

If you love oats the rest of the year, there’s no reason not to enjoy them as part of your Christmas breakfast menu, too. They’re versatile and delicious and will help keep you feeling fueled for hours of Christmas day festivities.

Healthy Christmas Granola

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Check out this list of 5 overnight oats recipes for even more inspiration.

Healthy Granola Bars

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Squares

Chocolate Chip Blended Baked Oatmeal

Blended oats are perfect for a cake-like yet healthy holiday breakfast recipe. You might also enjoy chocolate oatmeal, strawberry cheesecake oatmeal, or chocolate peanut butter oatmeal blended baked oats.

Stovetop Oatmeal

Easy Apple Crisp

Nutella Strawberry Granola Pizza

Healthy Yogurt Granola Cups

Light & healthy breakfast ideas for Christmas

Prefer quick and healthy Christmas breakfast recipes to fuel your morning without filling you up? Check out the below recipes for some of my favorite light bites. Even better, most of them are great make-ahead Christmas breakfast ideas, too!

Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits

Winter Fruit Salad

3-Ingredient Chia Pudding

Poached Eggs (Over Toast or with Asparagus)

Christmas breakfast drinks

Can’t stomach the thought of eating a big breakfast on Christmas day? Here are a few drinks you could turn to instead to keep you hydrated and tide you over.

Creamy Hot Chocolate

White Hot Chocolate

Holiday Spice Latte

Easy Berry Smoothie

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

Stovetop Cranberry Juice

Want your Christmas breakfast to go ahead without a hitch?

I have 3 tips for you. First, plan your menu ahead of time so you’re not left floundering in the morning. Also, set the table the night before since no one enjoys chores first thing in the morning.

At the same time, any prep you can do in advance will make for a lower fuss and the best Christmas morning breakfast you can achieve – whether that’s preparing entire dishes or just individual ingredients!

Let me know in the comments below your favorite tips for a fuss-free Christmas morning. What is your traditional Christmas breakfast like? And what are your favorite Christmas brunch recipes?

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If you try any of these Christmas breakfast and Christmas brunch ideas, let me know how it goes in the comments below. I would love to see your recipe recreations – tag me on Instagram @Alphafoodie!