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15+ Christmas Breakfast Recipes

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I've seen lots of recipe roundups out there for Christmas sweets, desserts, and dinner ideas, but I haven't seen any for Christmas breakfasts! Planning breakfast on Christmas morning might not be something at the top of your to-do list, but come Christmas morning you'll be glad you took a peek at these 15+ Christmas Breakfast Recipes!

I've broken my 15+ Christmas Breakfast Recipes into the following categories:

  • Sweet Rolls - my favorites! So special and universally loved, so you can't go wrong.
  • Breads & Muffins - fantastic for making in advance!
  • Everything Else - last but not least! Scones, madeleines, and cake for breakfast!
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Sweet Rolls

We'll start with my own personal favorite: sweet rolls! I just think that sweet rolls are so special and so universally loved that they just make sense for the holidays, right? Oh, and they're super delish, too. 😀

Closeup of partially eaten chocolate and dulce de leche roll.
Chocolate Dulce de Leche Rolls
Chocolate Dulce de Leche Rolls
These soft Chocolate Dulce de Leche Rolls are filled with chocolate filling and homemade dulce de leche, then topped with dulce de leche cream cheese frosting swirled with chocolate ganache! The ultimate in breakfast decadence!
Check out this recipe!
Closeup of partially eaten chocolate and dulce de leche roll.
Chocolate Rolls with Espresso Glaze
These rolls are filled with chocolate-espresso filling, then topped with espresso glaze and crushed chocolate-covered espresso beans! Like a mocha for breakfast!
Check out this recipe!
Square image of partially eaten Chocolate Roll with Espresso Glaze on a white plate.
Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls
These Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls are soft, gooey, super cinnamony, and topped with a cream cheese glaze! They're also all dressed up for any occasion with lots of rainbow sprinkles! Note that the dough proofs in the refrigerator overnight (8-24 hours) for best flavor, so make sure to leave yourself time!
Check out this recipe!
Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls with rainbow sprinkles on top.
Almond Rolls with Cherry Glaze
Filled with homemade almond filling and topped with a gorgeous cherry glaze, you need these Almond Rolls with Cherry Glaze at your next brunch! Or...anytime, really. 😀
Check out this recipe!
Closeup of Almond Roll with Cherry Glaze on a white plate with a bite missing.
S'mores Sweet Rolls
These S'mores Sweet Rolls are sweet graham rolls with gooey chocolate filling, topped with toasted marshmallow glaze! Who says s'mores aren't breakfast food??
Check out this recipe!
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Breads & Muffins

Muffins and quick breads are always a good idea for a busy Christmas morning, because you can make them in advance and have them at the ready! As for the Buttermilk Biscuits--they can be made into sooo many things! Make breakfast sandwiches, slather in jam or honey, or serve alongside a full breakfast spread!

Basket of Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins
Buttermilk Biscuits
Flaky, buttery goodness. You really can't go wrong with Buttermilk Biscuits. Have two. 🙂
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Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Muffins
Simple and delicious, these Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Muffins will make your morning! The recipe makes a fabulous base for other flavors, so check out the recipe notes for apple-cinnamon and blueberry variations!
Check out this recipe!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins
These delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins are soft and moist double chocolate muffins with peanut butter streusel! They're an amazing way to start the day!
Check out this recipe!
Closeup of Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins.
Honey Ginger Pear Muffins
These Honey Ginger Pear Muffins are made with whole wheat pastry flour and no refined sugar! The sweetness from the honey and spiciness from the ginger make them a fabulous breakfast (or anytime) treat!
Check out this recipe!
Butterscotch Banana Muffins
These Butterscotch Banana Muffins are soft, moist banana muffins with butterscotch chips! A twist on a classic! <3
Check out this recipe!
Butterscotch banana muffin on a plate with butterscotch chips and banana slices.
Moist Date Bread
This Date Bread is moist and delicious with dates, spices, and loads of orange zest!
Check out this recipe!
sliced date bread on a cooling rack.
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Everything Else

So here's the 'miscellaneous' section, but it's not to be overlooked! Scones and madeleines! Cake for breakfast? Yes, pleeeease! <3

Gingerbread Madeleines
Orange Upside Down Cake
A just-sweet-enough orange olive oil cake topped with candied navel, cara cara, and blood oranges! Served with a sweetened sour cream, you can definitely sneak this one in as breakfast!
Check out this recipe!
Gingerbread Madeleines
Crisp at the edges and tender in the center, these Gingerbread Madeleines are a holiday treat! With gingerbread spice and a vanilla bean glaze, you can't go wrong!
Check out this recipe!
Cinnamon Honey Scones
With a lovely flavor and texture, and never ever dry, these Cinnamon Honey Scones are perfect for breakfast any day of the week!
Check out this recipe!
Honey Doughnuts with Vanilla-Honey Glaze
Honey Doughnuts with Vanilla Honey Glaze are soft, fluffy baked honey doughnuts with a flavorful vanilla bean-honey glaze! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up!
Check out this recipe!
Honey Doughnuts with white chocolate "honeycomb" on parchment paper.

So don't forget to plan your breakfast! No one wants to be hungry or find themselves without a plan on Christmas morning!  You need something to fill your belly while you drink your coffee and stare at the beautiful mess that Christmas morning has left behind!

Updated 11/8/2022

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