Magical Holiday Breakfast Ideas

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Photos of magical holiday breakfast ideas including banana bread, pancakes, vegan quiche, hot chocolate, cinnamon rolls, and biscuits and gravy

The holiday season is here, friends! Make your holiday morning extra magical with these delicious breakfast and brunch ideas. From cinnamon rolls and gingerbread waffles to gluten-free biscuits and vegan sausages, there’s something for everyone! Bonus? Many of the recipes are make-ahead friendly or great for feeding a crowd!

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Sweet

Pan of the World's Easiest homemade Cinnamon Rolls drizzled with icing
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The World’s Easiest Cinnamon Rolls
Easy cinnamon rolls with just 7 ingredients and no complicated steps. Just proof, roll out, and bake! Plus, they’re vegan and SO delicious, fluffy, and gooey!
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Covering a batch of Vegan Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls with icing
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Vegan Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls
Amazing fluffy and tender vegan, gluten-free cinnamon rolls! Just 10 ingredients and simple methods required for these insanely flavorful and delicious rolls!
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Two Vegan Sticky Buns on a piece of parchment paper
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The World’s Easiest Sticky Buns
Easy, fool-proof sticky buns for the novice baker. 9 basic ingredients, no complicated methods, just straightforward, ooey-gooey sticky buns. And they’re vegan!
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Drizzling maple syrup on slices of vegan French toast with strawberries
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Easy Vegan French Toast (10 Minutes!)
Vegan French toast that’s quick and easy, custardy, eggy, vanilla- and cinnamon-infused, and SO delicious! Ready in 10 minutes with simple methods.
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Tray of Gingerbread Granola with Christmas cookie cutters on it
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Gingerbread Granola
10-ingredient, 30-minute gingerbread granola sweetened with molasses and tossed with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves for that perfect gingerbread flavor.
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Bowl of Pumpkin Pie Oats for a delicious gluten-free vegan breakfast
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Pumpkin Pie Oats
Naturally sweetened pumpkin pie oats with pumpkin butter! Topped with coconut whipped cream and maple-cinnamon pecans for a fancy touch. Just 30 minutes and 10 ingredients required.
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Close up shot of a knife slicing into gluten-free dairy-free banana bread
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The Ultimate Gluten-Free Banana Bread (Bakery Worthy!)
Tender, moist, CLASSIC banana bread that’s undetectably gluten-free! Perfectly sweet, snackable, and easy to make with just 1 bowl required!
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Slices of Carrot Apple Snack Cake on a platter and parchment paper
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1-Bowl Carrot Apple Snack Cake
Hearty, vegan carrot apple snack cake made in 1 bowl! Wholesome, simple ingredients, simple to make, tender, and perfectly sweet!
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Stack of gluten-free pop tarts filled with apple butter
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Mini Apple Butter Pop Tarts (Vegan + GF)
Buttery, flaky, cinnamon-infused mini pop tarts with a sweet apple butter filling! The perfect vegan and gluten-free treat for apple season, with just 9 ingredients required!
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Parchment-lined baking sheet with homemade Rosemary Blueberry Scones and fresh rosemary sprigs
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Coconut Oil Blueberry Scones with Rosemary
30-minute vegan blueberry scones made with coconut oil and infused with fresh rosemary. Savory, sweet, and perfectly tender.
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Plate with a stack of Blueberry Gluten Free Scones
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Blueberry Gluten-Free Scones
Gluten-free scones that are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, flaky, and infused with wild blueberries! Just 10 ingredients and simple methods required!
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Two columns of Vegan Pumpkin Crumb Muffins
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1-Bowl Pumpkin Muffins (Vegan + GF)
1-bowl vegan pumpkin muffins with pecan crumble! Tender, flavorful, and naturally sweetened. The perfect fall snack or dessert!
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Homemade Vegan Gingerbread Waffles on a cooling rack
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Vegan Gingerbread Waffles
10-ingredient vegan waffles with all the flavor of a ginger cookie and the tenderness of a morning waffle.
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Stack of four homemade Baked Chocolate Donuts dripping with glaze
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30-Minute Chocolate Donuts (Vegan / GF)
Fluffy, baked chocolate cake donuts made in 30 minutes! Gluten-free, perfectly sweet, and topped with a simple coconut oil glaze!
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Bowl of Cranberry Pumpkin Oats with Coconut Whipped Cream
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Cranberry Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats
Warm, comforting bowls of oats made with cranberries, pumpkin, and spices. Gluten-free, plant-based, rich in antioxidants, and ready in just 25 minutes!
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Baking dish of Chocolate Chip Banana Baked Oatmeal made with pecans
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1-Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Baked Oatmeal
Hearty, banana-infused baked oatmeal that’s naturally sweetened, satisfying, and requires just 1 bowl and 10 ingredients to prepare. The perfect cozy, comforting breakfast.
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Bowl of carrot cake baked oatmeal topped with shredded carrots
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Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
Carrot cake in baked oatmeal form! Tender, nutty, wholesome, naturally sweetened, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, and beyond! 1 bowl and 10 ingredients required.
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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Waffles topped with sliced bananas and chocolate chips
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1-Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Waffles
These vegan, gluten-free waffles have the crispy texture and sweet flavor of banana bread studded with chocolate chips. Plus, just 1 bowl and 30 minutes required! Enjoy as a lazy weekend treat, or make a batch ahead of time to enjoy throughout the week.
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Plate with a Gluten-Free Vegan Belgian Waffle topped with sliced strawberries, vegan butter, and syrup
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The Best Vegan Gluten-Free Waffles
THE BEST Vegan Gluten-Free Waffles made with 10 ingredients in 30 minutes. Fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, perfectly sweet and delicious! Top with maple syrup and fruit for the ultimate cozy breakfast.
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Drizzling syrup onto a stack of Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pancakes topped with sliced banana
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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pancakes (GF)
Fluffy chocolate chocolate chip pancakes made in 20 minutes with wholesome ingredients. The perfect vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened breakfast!
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Stack of Banana Oat Pancakes with a slice removed
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1-Bowl Vegan Banana Oat Pancakes
Vegan Banana Pancakes made in 1 bowl with wholesome ingredients! Easy, fluffy, tender, naturally sweetened, and the perfect healthier breakfast or dessert!
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Stack of Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes with a slice removed
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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes 2.0
A new and improved version of our popular chocolate chip oatmeal cookie pancakes, this time made gluten-free, vegan, and requiring just one bowl and 30 minutes!
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Savory

Partially sliced tofu quiche in a pie pan
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Simple Tofu Quiche
The simplest tofu quiche on the block with just 10 basic ingredients and no fancy methods required. A hash brown crust keeps this dish gluten-free as well as vegan! Perfect for lunch, brunch, and even brinner.
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Overhead shot of a partially sliced quiche with veggies
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Mediterranean-Inspired Quiche with Potato Crust (GF)
Mediterranean-inspired quiche with vibrant veggies, kalamata olives, and an easy potato crust. Dairy-free, gluten-free, and entirely delicious. Made with just 10 ingredients!
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Using a fork to cut into a slice of gluten-free dairy-free quiche
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Gluten-Free Quiche with Leeks & Mushrooms (Dairy-Free)
Easy homemade quiche with a flaky, gluten-free pie crust and savory leek and mushroom filling. Dairy-free and just 9 ingredients!
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Plate with Vegan Eggs Benedict
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Vegan “Eggs” Benedict (30 Minutes!)
Easy vegan "Eggs" Benedict with toasted English muffins, sautéed tomatoes, ripe avocado, and a decadent hollandaise sauce. A fresh, flavorful, and filling plant-based brunch! Just 30 minutes required.
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The best homemade hash browns topped with parsley and with a side of ketchup
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The BEST Crispy Hash Browns (Restaurant-Style!)
A step-by-step guide to making the BEST hash browns every time! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, buttery, salty, and just 4 ingredients required. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, and beyond!
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Strips of crispy vegan tempeh bacon on a baking sheet
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Easy Tempeh Bacon
Quick, crispy tempeh bacon with maximum flavor thanks to tamari, maple syrup, liquid smoke, and black pepper. Just 8 ingredients required!
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Spicy Tempeh Breakfast Sausages garnished with sprigs of fresh rosemary
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Spicy Tempeh Breakfast Sausage
Spicy vegan breakfast sausage made with protein-rich tempeh. Smoky, savory, and flavorful, and just 1 bowl required! A delicious, plant-based sausage alternative.
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Bowl of Crispy Vegan Breakfast Potatoes
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Best Ever Vegan Breakfast Potatoes
Simple, 3-step vegan breakfast potatoes with the crispiest brown edges ever! Just 5 ingredients and less than 30 minutes required.
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Spoonful of jam, slab of vegan butter, and stack of Vegan Gluten-Free Biscuits
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Fluffy Vegan Gluten-Free Biscuits
Fluffy vegan biscuits made with the perfect blend of gluten-free flours for the ultimate tender, buttery biscuit! Just 30 minutes and 1 bowl required!
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Flipping a vegan sausage link cooking in a cast iron skillet
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Easy Vegan Sausage Links
Actually miraculous vegan sausages that form links, taste delicious, and are wholesome and incredibly versatile! Perfect for grilling, breakfast, and beyond! Just 10 ingredients required.
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Close up shot of a plate of homemade Vegan Sausages made with quinoa and mushrooms
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Easy Vegan Sausage (Soy- & Gluten-Free!)
Easy vegan sausage made with pinto beans, quinoa, nuts, and spices! Flavorful, comforting, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, and beyond!
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Large plate with two Vegan biscuits sliced open and topped with gravy
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Vegan Biscuits and Gravy
Flaky vegan biscuits with thick, peppery mushroom gravy! A flavorful, healthy, satisfying 30-minute vegan breakfast.
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Drinks

Holding the handle of a mug of instant hot chocolate
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3-Ingredient Instant Hot Chocolate (Dairy-Free!)
Creamy, chocolaty, perfectly sweet hot chocolate that comes together in 5 minutes with just 3 ingredients! Comforting, classic, and perfect for the holiday season and beyond!
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Pouring hot water from a kettle into a drip coffee maker
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How to Make Pour-Over Coffee
Our favorite way to make pour-over coffee at home that’s perfect every time. Step-by-step instructions plus product recommendations!
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Hand holding a mug of homemade spiced apple cider
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Hot Spiced Apple Cider (No Added Sugar)
Fragrant, warming spiced apple cider perfect for fall entertaining! No added sweeteners and just 4 ingredients, 1 pot, and 20 minutes required!
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Two glass mugs filled with our Vegan White Hot Chocolate recipe alongside cinnamon sticks and cacao butter
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Vegan White Hot Chocolate
Creamy, dreamy, naturally sweetened vegan white hot chocolate! Made with simple, wholesome ingredients in just 10 minutes. The perfect pick-me-up or gloomy-day treat.
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If you try any of these holiday breakfast ideas, let us know! Leave a comment, rate them, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

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