10+ Christmas Breakfast Recipes

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 your Christmas breakfast 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!

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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. 😀

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!

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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!

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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!

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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. 😀

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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!

Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Muffins

These Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with mini chocolate chips! These muffins are a tried-and-true recipe that you and your family will love!

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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!

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Lavender Biscuits

These Lavender Biscuits combine the comforting nostalgia of classic buttermilk biscuits with the enchanting flavor of lavender! Tender, flaky, and just a little sweet, you'll savor each bite!

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Butterscotch Banana Muffins

These Butterscotch Banana Muffins are soft, moist banana muffins with butterscotch chips! A twist on a classic! <3

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Peppermint Mocha Muffins

These Peppermint Mocha Muffins have the magical combination of chocolate, espresso, and peppermint wrapped up in a homemade muffin! These muffins would make a festive addition to a holiday brunch, or a fantastic treat on Christmas morning!

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Moist Date Bread

This Date Bread is moist and delicious with dates, spices, and loads of orange zest!

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Nutella Muffins

These Nutella Muffins are tender buttermilk muffins filled and topped with nutella for a decadent breakfast treat! Mixing up in just one bowl, you'll be making these muffins on repeat!

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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

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!

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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!

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Ginger Scones with Apple Glaze

These Ginger Scones with Apple Glaze are the perfect blend of spicy and sweet! The scones have the sweet-and-spicy warmth of both fresh and crystallized ginger, and the glaze has a deep, rich apple flavor from reduced apple cider. These scones are the perfect cozy treat for crisp mornings or afternoon tea!

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Honey Donuts with Vanilla-Honey Glaze

Honey Donuts with Vanilla Honey Glaze are soft, fluffy baked honey donuts with a flavorful vanilla bean-honey glaze! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up!

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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!

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