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Magical Christmas Breakfast Ideas

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Christmas is here, friends! We’re celebrating with the most holiday-worthy breakfast and brunch ideas to make your Christmas morning extra magical. From cinnamon rolls and gingerbread waffles to savory biscuits and vegan sausages, there’s something for everyone!

Bonus? Many of the recipes are made with ingredients already stocked in your pantry!

(Note: Dietary symbols listed throughout for easy navigation!)

Sweet

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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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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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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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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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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Drizzling syrup onto a stack of Banana Egg Pancakes topped with fresh blueberries and peanut butter
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5-Ingredient Banana Egg Pancakes
Fluffy, grain-free pancakes that are rich in fiber + protein. Made with 5 simple ingredients, these pancakes require only 15 minutes and 1 bowl!
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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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Overhead shot of a bowl of carrot cake oatmeal
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Carrot Cake Oatmeal (Instant Pot Friendly!)
Creamy, comforting Carrot Cake Steel Cut Oats made in the Instant Pot! The perfect quick, easy, plant-based, and gluten-free breakfast. Just 1 pot, 30 minutes, and 9 ingredients required!
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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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Stack of Grain-Free Pancakes topped with raspberry compote and a lemon slice
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1-Bowl Grain-Free Pancakes
Incredibly fluffy grain-free pancakes made in 1 bowl with 8 ingredients in just 20 minutes. Customizable, quick, delicious, and perfect for lazy weekend breakfasts and beyond!
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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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Cutting board filled with Almond Butter Sweet Potato Muffins beside ingredients used to make them
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Fluffy Almond Butter Sweet Potato Muffins (GF)
Incredibly fluffy, wholesome sweet potato muffins that are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and swirled with roasted almond butter. The perfect sweet treat made with good-for-you, whole-food ingredients.
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Homemade Freezer Waffles on a cutting board with fresh fruit
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7-Ingredient Vegan Gluten-Free Waffles
7-ingredient vegan gluten-free waffles that require less than 30 minutes! Wholesome, naturally sweetened, and customizable with spices and fruit!
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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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Partially sliced loaf of Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Bread with bananas and oats in the background
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1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Bread
Amazing vegan, gluten-free banana bread made in 1 bowl! Wholesome ingredients, naturally sweetened, and so delicious!
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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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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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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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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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Plate with a tall stack of Vegan Cinnamon Roll Pancakes dripping with icing
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Vegan Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Vegan cinnamon roll pancakes made special with a yeasted, whole grain batter. Just 8 ingredients to fluffy, sweet, cinnamony pancakes that are the perfect cozy breakfast on cold winter mornings.
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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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Using a fork to cut a bite from a stack of White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Pancakes
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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pancakes
Fluffy vegan pancakes with all the flavor of a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie.
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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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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

Hand lifting half of a gluten-free everything bagel to show the inner texture
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The Ultimate Gluten-Free Bagels (Vegan)
Undetectably gluten-free bagels that are wholesome yet tender, and perfectly chewy! Perfect for breakfast sandwiches or schmears of cream cheese. Just 9 ingredients required!
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Gold knife resting on the edge of a bowl of our vegan cream cheese recipe
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The BEST Vegan Cream Cheese
Creamy, tangy, spreadable vegan cream cheese made with recognizable ingredients! Just 1 blender, 8 ingredients, and 30 minutes required!
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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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Eggs in a skillet for our tutorial on How to Fry an Egg
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How to Cook an Egg (Runny Yolk!)
Step-by-step tutorial on how to cook an egg runny-yolk style! 8 minutes, simple methods, PERFECT eggs every time!
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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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Stack of Vegan Gluten-Free Biscuits on a tray
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Easy Vegan Gluten-Free Biscuits
Fluffy, tender, vegan, gluten-free biscuits! Just 1 bowl and 9 simple ingredients required! The perfect vegan, gluten-free biscuit for any occasion!
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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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Cooking a Vegan Scrambled Egg in a cast-iron skillet
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Fluffy Vegan Scrambled Eggs
Fluffy vegan eggs made with mung beans! A delicious egg alternative made with 9 real, wholesome ingredients. Perfect for scrambles, omelets, frittatas, and more!
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Plate of Southwest Tofu Scramble and Vegan Breakfast Potatoes for a delicious meal
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Southwest Tofu Scramble
Savory, Southwest-inspired tofu scramble with lots of veggies and a simple 5-ingredient sauce. Just 10 ingredients, 30 minutes, and 1 pan required!
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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

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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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Tall overflowing glass of our Caramel Frappuccino recipe
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Cold Brew Caramel Frappuccino
Creamy, caffeine-packed caramel frappuccino made with just 3 ingredients and naturally sweetened with date caramel. The perfect dairy-free morning pick-me-up.
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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 Christmas 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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