Christmas is a season to celebrate. It is a special time spent with loved ones and surrounded by many holiday food that brings everyone together. It is also a season full of traditions, whether they are old family traditions passed down from generation to generation or new ones you make yourself.
When I think about my own family’s Christmas traditions, my thoughts always go back to the breakfast casseroles my mother made on Christmas morning. She woke up, prepared the ingredients and put everything in the oven. We started opening presents as the house filled with wonderful smells, signaling the tasty Christmas breakfast to come.
However, it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of preparing guests for arrival or thinking ahead to Christmas dinner, making breakfast an afterthought. But holiday or no holiday, Breakfast still remains the most important meal of the day– after all, you need that energy to tear up all your presents!
So for those who need inspiration for Christmas breakfast recipes, we’ve rounded up some cozy ideas just for you, with delicious winter flavors to suit the occasion. Best of all, this low-maintenance breakfast is so easy to prepare and pop in the oven; You can whip them up the morning of or prepare them on Christmas Eve to reheat the next morning. Either way, you’ll be looking forward to all the holly festivities on Christmas Day after you’ve gotten the morning off to a good start.
Keto Breakfast Casserole
Beth Lipton/Eat This, Not That!
One of the easiest things you can do for yourself on Christmas morning is prepare a casserole and let it bake in the oven while you start opening the presents. This casserole is keto-friendlyand can be made on Christmas morning or prepared ahead of time and frozen.
Get our recipe for Breakfast dish.
Snickerdoodle Protein Mini Muffins
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These snickerdoodle muffins are not only sweet and delicious, but they also pack a nice dose of protein. You can even make them ahead of time to save energy on Christmas morning. These are delicious with coffee or mimosas and are sure to please the whole family.
Get our recipe for Snickerdoodle muffins.
A light sausage and mushroom frittata
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
Frittatas are a great dish for a large group, especially if you don’t want to spend all morning cooking. You can make this frittata the night before and reheat it in the oven the next day. If you’re an early riser, you can also wake up before everyone else and get it ready in a flash as your family starts to get up.
Get our recipe for Sausage & Mushroom Frittata.
Vanilla-Bourbon French Toast
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
There’s something particularly cozy about the flavor combination of vanilla and bourbon, especially around the holidays. Wake up and treat yourself to the gift of this sweet, sticky, comforting French toast.
Get our recipe for Vanilla-Bourbon French Toast.
Savory Artichoke Feta Quiche
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
Quiche is a great breakfast to make when you need to prepare something in advance. This particular quiche recipe is vegetarian, but you can add some meat if you prefer (hey, it is Christmas after all!).
Get our recipe for Artichoke Feta Quiche.
The best banana bread ever
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
Sometimes all you want on Christmas morning is a cup of coffee and a slice of banana bread. This classic recipe is so easy to make that you’ll still have a relaxing, effortless morning. You can also make this ahead of time and reheat it on Christmas morning so you have less to worry about while cooking.
Get our recipe for Banana bread.
French Toast Stuffed With Strawberries
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
Christmas morning is all about enjoying and relaxing with your loved ones. This healthier French toast recipe is perfect for the occasion and contains less sugar than many other French toast recipes, thanks to the use of honey.
Get our recipe for Stuffed French Toast.
Oatmeal pancakes with cinnamon apples
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
These oatmeal pancakes are easy to make and contain more protein and fiber compared to regular pancake mixes. The warm cinnamon apple topping is also delicious for a cozy winter morning.
Get our recipe for Oatmeal pancakes with cinnamon apples.
Fiber-filled breakfast burritos
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
If you prefer to prepare breakfast in advance, all you have to do is heat it up and enjoy: these fiber-rich breakfast baskets are filled with fiber breakfast burritos are for you. Not only are they tasty and healthy, but they are so easy to prepare in advance, freeze and reheat for the whole family the next day.
Get our recipe for Breakfast Burritos.
Christmas breakfast dish
Thanks to Lil’ Luna
This breakfast casserole is the definition of decadent – and it’s easy to make too! It contains meat, cheese and bread, some of the tastiest ingredients (if not the healthiest). Prepare this in advance and pop it in the oven when you’re ready.
Get the recipe from Little Luna.
Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole
Courtesy of Sally’s Baking Recipes
If you prefer a sweet casserole to a savory casserole, this cream cheese French toast recipe is the solution. It may take a little more preparation time, but the end result is definitely worth it.
Get the recipe from Sally’s Baking Recipes.
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This story has been updated with additional citations, fact checking and editing.