Easy Christmas breakfast ideas and recipes for Christmas morning

Here are some of our quick and easy Christmas breakfast ideas you can whip up if you fancy making something special for breakfast on Christmas day.

Traditional German Stollen
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Fill your Christmas day full of good food from start to finish with our Christmas breakfast ideas. From a classic meat-packed fry-up to sweet pancakes drizzled in berry compote, we've got plenty for you to choose from.

Our easy Christmas breakfast ideas are sure to inspire! Fill your Christmas day full of good food from start to finish with our Christmas breakfast ideas. From a delicious German stollen to a classic meat-packed fry-up,  sweet pancakes drizzled in berry compote to scrumptious French croissants, our collection has plenty of ideas for you to choose from.

Food is one of the most important things on Christmas day. Whether it's deciding what bird to cook for Christmas dinner or which chocolates to hang up on your Christmas tree, Christmas is the perfect excuse to go food crazy - and breakfast time should be no exception!

Take a look through our collection of the best Christmas breakfast recipes and choose which one you'll be making this year...

Cinnamon toast with raspberries

Cinnamon toast with raspberries

First on the list for this year's Christmas breakfast is toast!

Don't overlook the toast. Topped with egg, spread with homemade jam or dipped in egg to make classic French toast, you can't go wrong with a slice of toast.

Toast is a quick and easy option that lets everyone choose their own toppings and spreads. French toast is even better as you can drizzle it in honey or maple syrup to turn your standard slice of bread into a fancy breakfast.

Recipes to make:

Psst! To make it extra special you can make your own bread to toast with our collection of delicious bread recipes!

Croissants

Croissants

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Croissants are a great way to start Christmas Day. Light and fluffy, they'll leave plenty of room for Christmas dinner, while still offering a lovely sweet treat in the morning. After all, few things are more scrumptious than a deliciously warm croissant, straight from the oven!

Simply spread with lashings of extra butter and jam for a deliciously indulgent start to the day.

Recipes to make:

Christmas breakfast wreath

Christmas breakfast wreath

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Now this one's a bit special: an all-day brunch wreath that's just lovely for sharing. And don't worry, you don't have to make it on the day, it can be made in advance and frozen. With all your brunch essentials like sausages, bacon and black pudding, it's a wonderfully indulgent way to start the day.

All day brunch wreath

Overnight oats

Christmas breakfast ideas

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Overnight oats are a deliciously healthy way to start your day - and you can add some lovely ingredients to make them extra special. We've got some scrumptious recipes with chocolate and peanut butter (totally delicious!) and chocolate and banana (just too good!).

Recipes to make:

  • Overnight oats with chocolate and peanut butter
  • Overnight oats with chocolate and banana
  • Salmon

    Fancy serving something a little bit fancy on Christmas morning? We think smoked salmon is the perfect choice - it adds a lovely posh twist without breaking the bank.

    Served with a spread of cream cheese on a bagel or cooked alongside some freshly made scrambled egg, smoked salmon is a great choice and would go perfectly with a glass of Bucks Fizz - don't mind if we do!

    Recipes to make:

    Traditional German Stollen

    Traditional German Stollen

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    In Germany, they give fruit cake packed with dried fruit and marzipan called 'Christstollen' as a Christmas gift – making it the perfect sweet treat to snack on at the beginning of Christmas Day! Buy a Stollen to enjoy with a hot cup of tea on Christmas morning or try making your own Stollen this year with this classic Stollen recipe by Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood.

    Discover more traditional Christmas food from around the world here.

    Omelettes and frittatas

    If you want to go for the speedy and filling option, then omelettes and frittatas are the perfect choice. Pack with your favourite ingredients like cheese, mushrooms or tomatoes or give it a festive spin with turkey and cranberry sauce.

    It's a great way to keep everyone full... maybe even until dinner time (that is is everyone can resist the Christmas chocolates!)

    Recipes to make:

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    Baked treats

    From blueberry muffins to Danish pastries, bakes are a fuss-free option for Christmas morning. Of course you won't be able to make muffins or a loaf cake on Christmas morning (unless you're super mum!) so make these tasty treats on Christmas Eve or a few days before instead.

    Baking away in the kitchen with the kids is a great way to spend Christmas Eve and you'll get the reap the benefits on Christmas morning with a warm cuppa - you deserve it!

    Recipes to make:

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    Low-cal porridge

    Porridge recipe

    If you’re saving yourself for the main event later, and don’t want to spoil your Christmas dinner feast with a big breakfast, why not start the day with a bowl of warming porridge? Easy to whip up in a big batch for the whole family, this low cal, a slow-energy releasing carb brekkie is the perfect way to start the day before the festive feasting commences!

    For more breakfast ideas under 100 calories, click here!

    Vegan breakfast recipes

    Vegan breakfast recipes

    We've got a delicious vegan fry-up to start the day off perfectly without any meat or dairy. With mushrooms, onion, garlic, cherry tomatoes and haricot beans, this is a dish that's full of flavour and sure to fill hungry bellies on Christmas morning.

    Or, for something a little sweeter, our scrumptious vegan banana bread recipe is a great way of sneaking some fruit into a sweet breakfast for Christmas morning. With a good helping of vegan-free chocolate, it's a perfect treat to start the day.

    Recipes to make:

    • The ultimate vegan fry-up
    • Vegan banana bread
    • Fresh fruit

      Saving the pigging out until the main meal? Start your Christmas day off with some refreshing fruit instead. You can chop, wash and prepare all of your fruit the day before so all you have to do in the morning is dish up.

      Serve fresh chunks of melon or pineapple or your mixed fruit salad with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkling of nuts. You could also add your fruit selection to your favourite muesli or granola.

      Recipes to make:

      Drinks

      Don't forget the beverages on Christmas morning! Whether you're pushing

      the boat out and cracking open the Bucks Fizz or you're opting for a

      sensible smoothie, make sure you've got plenty to go round.

      Smoothies and homemade juices are a refreshing way to start the day (especially if you've had a late one on Christmas Eve!)

      Recipes to make:

      Bubble and squeak

      Christmas breakfast ideas

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      And for a Boxing day treat, our bubble and squeak recipes are brilliant for using up all of those leftovers! We've got some lovely quick recipes that only take 10 minutes to prep for a no-fuss, speedy breakfast.

      Try our delicious recipe with a smoky egg on top, our bacon and Brussels sprouts recipe, or if you're feeling virtuous, our healthy bubble and squeak recipe. Whichever one you choose, they're all truly delicious!

      Recipes to make:

Jessica Dady
Food Editor

Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 11 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies