Are you looking for Christmas breakfast ideas that are guaranteed to get your kids to wake up early? From reindeer pancakes to Santa toast, these adorable and easy ideas will make Christmas morning even more magical. They are festive, fun, and (the best part) super easy to do.
Let’s be honest, we parents can all agree that Christmas morning is already wild enough with kids running around in pajamas, unwrapping presents, and sneaking candy canes before 8 a.m.
There is something extra special when you can surprise them with a breakfast that feels like it was made for a Christmas movie (or at least Instagram).
So whether you are doing something quick before family arrives or whether you‘re going for a full holiday breakfast buffet, these fun Christmas breakfast ideas offer the best of both festive and fun.
Because, here’s the thing: kids don’t need fancy dining. Kids don’t need anything other than food that looks fun and magical.
For example, Rudolph pancakes with whipped cream “snow,“ or a Christmas tree with waffles (yes, it is as adorable as it sounds). I mean, what kid wouldn‘t get excited for that presentation?
And the best part is you don’t have to be a Pinterest sensation to make these happen.
Some sprinkles, some berries, and a little bit of creativity go a long way.
So, get your hot cocoa, put your favorite slippers on, and start planning the breakfast that is going to become legendary in your family for Christmas mornings.
Trust me, your kids will light up faster than you can say “Christmas tree” with any of these ideas.
1. Santa, Snowman, and Reindeer Pancake
These pancakes are so adorable that you may not want to eat them. Kids love waking up to faces of Santa made of strawberries, whipped cream beards, and chocolate–chip eyes. Breakfast is the new storytime.
2. Santa Claus Pancakes
If there was ever an eye–catching plate of pancakes that could influence the energy of any room, it‘s certainly Santa pancakes. Make a stack as high as they want, dollop on whipped cream and berries, and watch their eyes twinkle like Christmas lights.
3. Penguin Pancakes
The guys at Listotic came up with these adorable penguin pancakes, which is honestly super genius. Just a couple of chocolate chips, bananas for the body and flipper, and voila – pancake art turns breakfast into an art project!
4. Marshmallow Snowman Hot Chocolate
Here‘s the deal – hot chocolate is cozy enough, but floating little marshmallow snowmen on top? Instant happiness! The guys at Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons knocked this one right out of the park.
5. Cinnamon Roll Snowmen
If cinnamon rolls are your love language, this is the snowman for you! The BakerMama made these snowmen from baked cinnamon rolls, they are seriously sweet, and soft, and packed full of holiday cheer.
6. Gingerbread Men Cutout Pancakes
You know what could be better than cookies for breakfast? Pancakes in the shape of cookies. Listotic has cut out gingerbread pancakes that bring cookie decorating energy to your breakfast plate!
7. Cinnamon Roll Snowman Breakfast Tray
The BakerMama put together this snowman breakfast tray; it‘s simply a platter of snowman cinnamon rolls! It is easy and fun, and festive. Perfect if you have young boys eating breakfast (hungry little elves) or you are just wanting a cute tray of snowman holiday breakfasts!
8. Christmas Tree French Toast
It‘s French toast shaped like a Christmas tree and topped with berries and powdered sugar. Driscoll‘s made this Christmas breakfast feel just like a winter wonderland.
9. Christmas Breakfast Toasts
Think of this as edible artwork! Several slices of toast decorated with fruit and toppings. It‘s cute, easy, quick, and guaranteed to get giggles at the breakfast table!
10. Cinnamon Roll Wreath
This recipe is the kind of food you would think takes 3 hours to make but it‘s really so simple.
An actual wreath made of warm, gooey cinnamon rolls that toddlers or teenagers would just pull apart and eat on Christmas morning.
11. Rudolph Pancakes
Old Salt Farm made these lovable Rudolf pancakes – with a cherry nose and bacon antlers. Breakfast can‘t get any more cheerful than this.
12. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Pancakes
If you are the mom of a little one obsessed with Rudolph, then this one is for you! These are so simple to make, and they‘re just so darn cute! This is one of my holiday favorites in pancake form.
13. Santa Fruit Skewers
These adorable fruit skewers are just as much fun to make as they are to eat! Just layer banana slices, strawberries, and a marshmallow to make the easiest “Santa hat” breakfast you’ll ever make.
14. Candy Cane French Toast Kabobs
Clean and Scentsible made French toast cool again (literally on a stick)! These are festive, mess-free, and perfect for kids who love eating with their hands.
15. Fluffy Christmas Pancakes
The Baking You Happier team hit the sweet spot between cozy and fun here, load up these fluffy pancake stacks, and decorate with whipped cream, sprinkles, or fruit – whatever you know will make your kids smile.
16. Santa’s Elf Pancakes
Here’s the thing – if you are looking for a breakfast experience that feels a little from the North Pole, these elf pancakes from Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons definitely fit the bill. They’re colorful, adorable, and easy.
17. Painted Toast
Twin Mom Refreshed transformed boring, old toast into holiday art – creative AND delicious! Let your kids paint bread with colored milk, and pop it in the toaster when they’re done painting – totally creative, fun, and the mess can be optional.
18. Rudolph Muffins
An Instagram creator turned muffins into mini–Rudolphs using pretzel antlers and candy noses. Super easy, super fun, for busy mornings!
19. Snowman Pancakes
These little snowmen from Little Sunny Kitchen are so adorable they are almost too cute to eat! Or if you prefer, just stack, decorate and let the kids get creative with the frosting!
20. Christmas Tree Waffles
Little Sunny Kitchen also created these little green waffles that resemble a Christmas tree. You can add either berries or sprinkles on top, and instant happiness is achieved.
21. Magical Christmas Breakfast Tray
This breakfast tray from Walking on Sunshine looks like a fun–filled holiday breakfast buffet. The tray includes waffles, muffins, fruit, and so many extra fun items kids love.
22. Popsicle Stick Skis Christmas Ornaments
The Clean and Scentsible team made these cute pops — kind of a mix of candy and breakfast. Sweet and crunchy and festive perfection.
23. Festive Christmas-Shaped Cinnamon Rolls
The BakerMama knows how to make those special holiday mornings. Cinnamon rolls shaped like trees, stars, and wreaths – pure magic.
24. Christmas Tree Cinnamon Roll Pull-Apart
This pull-apart cinnamon roll from The BakerMama is so easy but is gorgeous. Great for sharing, or let‘s be honest, for keeping for yourself.
25. Reindeer Oatmeal
Make a boring bowl of oatmeal into Rudolph with banana ears and a strawberry nose. Kids love it, and you‘re a breakfast superhero.
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