20+ Santa-Approved Christmas Breakfast Ideas Kids Will Love
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Looking for some tasty and festive Christmas breakfast ideas for kids, that adults will love too?
We’ve gathered our favourite easy Christmas morning breakfast ideas that will have them eagerly bounding out of bed on Christmas morning not only for Santa.
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to kickstart the festivities than with magical recipes that will delight your little (& big) ones. Perfect for Christmas brunches or at home.
From reindeer donut holes and gingerbread pop tarts, to Christmas tree shaped waffles, festive pancakes and holiday casseroles, these make your Christmas morning unforgettable!
Cute Christmas Breakfast Ideas
1. Pancake Nachos
Kick off your Christmas morning with Pancake Nachos. Extra tasty mini pancakes with Nutella, strawberry topping, candy cane sprinkles, or whatever topping you like.
Santa Claus & kid approved!
Get the recipe: Pancake Nachos
2. Easy Cinnamon Roll Christmas Tree
This is my kinda Christmas morning – premade cinnamon rolls, so all you have to do is ice and decorate.
Because who has time in the flurry of ALL THE THINGS to spend hours slaving away in the kitchen.
Take their attention away from Santa for 5 minutes and get your kids to eat a little festive something with these quick & easy cinnamon roll Christmas tree. Throw an orange on their plate too, and it’s healthy, right?!?
Get the recipe: Easy Cinnamon Roll Christmas Tree
3. Grinch Kabobs
How cute are these?!?!?
Our family loves some healthy & quick breakfasts Christmas morning too. These Grinch Kabobs can be made in under 5 minutes, and you’ll have some fun snacking to do. Perfect for healthy kid appetizers or Christmas brunches too.
Prep everything but the bananas the night before, so when the kids are awake at an ungodly-hour-o’clock your bleary eyed self can put them together easily.
⭐️ Grab your Free Letter to Santa templates while you’re at it.
Get the recipe: Grinch Kabobs
4. Egg Sausage Casserole
If you need an easy breakfast, that isn’t full of sugar then this delicious Egg Sausage bake is just the thing.
Just prep it ahead for a hearty casserole that mixes eggs, turkey sausage, croutons, spices and cheese.
Get the recipe: Egg Sausage Casserole
5. Gingerbread Spiced Pancakes
Gingerbread is the smell of Christmas all rolled in one.
Kids of all ages love pancakes, and these holiday spiced & cut out apple gems are a delight to serve those cold mornings.
I actually like them with cheese in the middle. My kids think I’m weird, but it’s super good.
Get the recipe: Gingerbread Spiced Pancakes
6. Christmas Tree Waffles
Continuing along the pancake theme, are these fun Christmas Tree Waffles.
Kids can decorate them in fun ways, with whip cream or sprinkles, or just leave them as is.
We like to set out tiny bowls of decorations so they can choose their own. Not so mess-free, but fun!
Get the recipe: Christmas Tree Waffles
7. Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders
These Hawaiian roll breakfast sliders are a fast, 30-minute win that works just as well for Christmas morning as it does for brunch, lunch, or even an easy dinner.
Soft rolls brushed with maple syrup hold fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and hearty sausage for that sweet-meets-savory combo kids always go for.
They’re simple to prep in batches, making them an easy crowd friendly option for busy holiday mornings.
Get the recipe: Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders
8. Reindeer Christmas Rice Cakes
Cute & quick to whip up, Reindeer Christmas Rice Cakes will be sure to please the kidlets.
Perfect for a Christmas morning breakfast, or snack, where you have no time & sugar crashing kids.
We like to sub out the nutella with peanut butter or other nut butter for a little protein, to balance out the sugar you know everyone is going to eat that day.
Get the recipe: Reindeer Christmas Rice Cakes
9. Cranberry Eggnog Christmas Bake
Sometimes with lots of people, waiting to make endless pans of french toast can be daunting. Which is where this delicious Cranberry Eggnog Christmas Bake comes in.
French toast in a casserole form, for a very special Christmas morning breakfast treat. Feed the hungry hoards with a pan or two all at once.
This would go well with some festive, peppermint hot chocolate.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Eggnog Christmas Bake
⭐️You may also like our fav Make Ahead Breakfast Casseroles, perfect for Christmas Morning!
10. Pop Tart Gingerbread People
Run, run as fast as you can…. to catch these tasty homemade pop tart Gingerbread people.
Make your own dough, or cut down on the time & buy store bought dough. Because who has extra time during the holidays?!? I want someone to make these for my Christmas morning breakfast.
You may also like our no-bake Christmas treat recipes for kids.
Get the recipe: Pop Tart Gingerbread People
11. Greek Yogurt Christmas Morning Muffins
A little bit savory, a little bit sweet and a great festive muffin for Christmas mornings, when your kids don’t want to sit down and eat.
They’re made with Greek yogurt, filled with rosemary, dried cranberries, nutmeg and vanilla bean. Then topped with a cinnamon crumble and vanilla nutmeg glaze to make them feel extra special.
Get the recipe: Greek Yogurt Christmas Morning Muffins
12. Easy Vegan Snowman Pancakes
Pancakes are so versatile for making cute Christmas breakfast ideas. Just imagine the look on your kids faces Christmas morning when they see these cute snowmen. Toddler friendly too.
You could easily change them up to be Christmas ornaments, Santa or even cut out shapes with a cookie cutter.
Get the recipe: Easy Vegan Snowman Pancakes
13. Easy Baked Christmas Donuts
If you can’t indulge this holiday season, then when can you, I say!
Donuts + Chocolate + Peppermint = heavenly morning pick up after a late evening, and early start.
All my favourite things rolled into one. Plus they’re baked so super simple to make.
Get the recipe: Easy Baked Christmas Donuts
14. Cinnamon Crescent Roll Wreath
Holiday baking made super easy. We love this idea & with only 15 min to prep, I think this is going to become our new annual Christmas morning tradition.
Perfect to bring out for a Christmas brunch, it’s sure to wow everyone with a cream cheese filling with a hint of cinnamon.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Crescent Roll Wreath
15. Beet Root Waffles
If you’re trying to avoid food coloring, then these naturally red-pink beet root waffles are a great Christmas themed morning treat.
Beets have a natural sweetness to them, and this small batch recipe can easily be doubled for more sleepy eyed peeps. Your kids will be curious to try them for the color alone.
Get the recipe: Beet Root Waffles
16. Nutella Banana French Toast Roll Up
We’re always looking for fresh takes on french toast, which is why this Nutella Banana roll up made our list.
Chocolate banana goodness with the golden brown of french toast, they’ll be gobbled up in between running from unwrapping presents to Christmas activities & more.
Get the recipe: Nutella Banana French Toast Roll Up
17. Cranberry Orange Muffins
When you need a back up breakfast plan, these hand held Cranberry Orange Muffins will do the trick.
Even the most resistant, I don’t wanna eat, because I am opening my presents kid won’t mind scarfing down a muffin or two on the go.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Orange Muffins
18. Christmas Bread
Christmas Bread is a soft, buttery sweet bread that will have your kids so excited to have breakfast.
I love all the festive sprinkles and pops of color on the easy glaze. Make two, and you’ll have extra for a Christmas or host gift.
Get the recipe: Christmas Bread
19. Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
Another quick favourite is cinnamon rolls. But these dial up the ooey gooey goodness with an egg based casserole for an extra special Christmas morning delight.
It can be prepped ahead overnight with pre-made cinnamon rolls, and then just popped in the oven in the morning when you wake up. I can smell the cinnamon baking right now.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
20. Rudolph Donut Holes
Ok, now this one is extra sweet (& cute). Rudolph donut holes the kids can decorate themselves will be a hit.
Sure, it’s not the healthiest, but Christmas comes around only once a year. And my motto is they’re only small for such a short time, I’d rather just make the memories now. Seize the reindeer days!
Get the recipe: Rudolph Donut Holes
21. Easy Grinch Pancakes
Your hearts might grow three sizes with these Grinch Pancakes.
It’s a fluffy pancake recipe, with a vibrant green color, a cream cheese glaze, and red candy hearts.
Start a new tradition, that even the Grinchiest of Who’s will love Xmas morning.
And if you want a more natural green color, try these spinach pancakes (Don’t worry they taste like regular pancakes).
Get the recipe: Easy Grinch Pancakes
22. Maple Roasted Cranberry Oatmeal
If you’re looking for a more healthy Christmas morning meal idea, than you can’t go wrong with this Maple Roasted Cranberry Oatmeal.
Sign me up for anything maple syrup (I’m Canadian eh!). Plus the bright red roasted cranberries add just the festive touch.
Get the recipe: Maple Roasted Cranberry Oatmeal
23. Raspberry Gingerbread Smoothie
I don’t know about you, but my kids can rarely sit still long enough on Christmas morning to scarf down breakfast.
So this festive raspberry gingerbread smoothie is perfect. Somehow they don’t mind drinking something.
Get the recipe: Raspberry Gingerbread Smoothie
24. Strawberry Breakfast Parfaits
Love these simple & festive looking Strawberry Breakfast Parfaits. Made with layers of chocolate granola or muffins (gingerbread flavours would be a fun twist), yogurt and fruity sauce.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Breakfast Parfaits
24. Best Eggnog Pancakes
If your family is a fan of eggnog like my youngest is, then these Eggnog Pancakes would be the perfect Christmas morning treat.
Just make sure the Elf on the Shelf doesn’t eat them all before you wake up!
Get the recipe: Best Eggnog Pancakes
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Final Thoughts: Christmas Morning Breakfast Ideas for Kids
As the holiday season approaches, creating memorable moments for your children becomes even more special.
These 20 festive Christmas breakfast ideas for kids are a fantastic way to kick off the celebrations with joy and wonder. May your Christmas morning be filled with laughter, love, and delicious bites!
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