reindeer pancakes
Let’s face it – you probably don’t want to cook breakfast on Christmas morning, do you? Sure, you want everyone to get full with a healthy and tasty breakfast to start a happy but usually busy day. But the thought of getting ready, cooking and cleaning up the kitchen amidst all the other Christmas activities doesn’t necessarily bring joy. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Christmas breakfast ideas to help serve breakfast with ease.
First, a few tips to help breakfast go smoothly on Christmas morning:
- To have a plan. Know what you’ll be serving to make breakfast on Christmas morning a breeze.
- Get ahead. Many of the foods below can be prepared ahead of time and reheated for Christmas breakfast. Have some side dishes ready if you want to serve something with the following ingredients, e.g. B. hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, fruit, whole wheat muffins, or other breakfast favorites.
- disposable tableware. If you know you have a lot of people at home this Christmas and want to start the day with minimal kitchen cleaning, allowing your family to use disposable tableware is a huge time saver.
- To accept help. Sure, Christmas is filled with visions of gifts, family fun, and more, but chores can be given to kids of almost any age to help. Let the older children put the breakfast dishes in the dishwasher. Have the younger children wipe the table. Having children (and adults too) complete age-appropriate chores allows you to focus on the joys of the day by not overexerting yourself.
15 ideas for a magical and healthy Christmas breakfast
Where do we start with the benefits of this breakfast? Along with the healthy ingredients, you can make it ahead of time and it’s an absolute crowd pleaser. It looks like a special morning meal but is super easy to throw together!
Not only is this an easy, hands-free way to make pancakes, but you can add some festive flair with red berries and kiwis!
My kids love breakfast casserole so much that if I serve it up on Christmas morning, they’d think it’s one of their Christmas gifts. This veggie-filled casserole is beautifully decorated for the season with peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms. Feel free to add other favorite veggies as well. It can be vegetarian, or you can add your choice of breakfast meat. You can assemble this the night before so you only have to bake it on Christmas morning.
Our most popular waffle recipe! Served with strawberries and whipped cream, this is the perfect holiday breakfast.
This breakfast spin on a cobbler feels like dessert—but it’s topped with an oat and quinoa blend that’s hearty, healthy, and oh-so-delicious.
A throw-together marvel, this casserole is perfect for a busy holiday morning.
German pancakes taste a bit like a crepe – but they’re baked in one dish, making them almost foolproof! Light and fluffy, they’re served with jam and powdered sugar, so your kids might even rush to the breakfast table!
This french toast is just delicious! Served with a variety of fruits (or even a drizzle of Nutella!), this recipe really elevates Christmas morning status.
Take your French toast to the next level by filling it with a sweet, creamy filling and chopped strawberries. Delicious!
These mini puff pancakes are delicious and make the perfect portable package for everything your kids love!
These oats are packed with warm spices that will make the house smell delicious. The best part? The slow cooker does all the work.
Pancakes may be easy, but when you shape them into an adorable reindeer face and top them with bacon antlers, you’ve got quite a magical Christmas breakfast!
The name says it all! These beautiful and delicious muffins are made with eggnog, fresh cranberries and walnuts that will have your whole house smelling like Mrs. Klaus’s kitchen!
These mini cinnamon rolls may be small, but they’re big on flavor! They’re the perfect way to spoil yourself on Christmas morning. Served with a fruit salad, an egg dish or a colorful smoothie, you have a healthy and delicious breakfast.
via A Mom’s Impression
These pancakes look like a mug of hot cocoa and whipped cream. And with whole wheat bread, your kids get a lot more nutrients, too!
Go ahead and treat yourself to a worry-free Christmas Day breakfast. You can rest assured that everyone will have a nutritious meal to start the day full of joy without having to spend the morning in the kitchen.
Natalie Monson
I am a Registered Nutritionist, mother of 4, an avid food lover and a strong promoter of healthy habits. Here you’ll find lots of delicious fruit and veg-packed recipes, tips on how to get your kids to eat better and become intuitive eaters, and plenty of resources to feed your family.
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