Easy Holiday Breakfasts to Feed a Crowd

Photos of quiche, casserole, oats, cinnamon rolls, muffins, and scones for our round-up of easy holiday breakfasts

With all the focus on Thanksgiving dinner, it’s easy to forget about the most important meal of the day: BREAKFAST! If you’ve got a crowd visiting for the holidays or a hungry family to feed, these easy holiday breakfasts may come in handy. Many of the recipes can be made ahead and there are lots of vegan and gluten-free options!

Scroll through for sweet and savory breakfast ideas that’ll keep bellies filled and hungry grazers out of your holiday dinner prep space!

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Pan of the World's Easiest homemade Cinnamon Rolls drizzled with icing

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

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

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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Slice and platter of millet breakfast cake with stone fruit

Fluffy Millet Breakfast Cake with Stone Fruit

A fluffy, wholesome, naturally sweetened cake baked with seasonal fruit. Perfect for brunch, breakfast, snacking, and beyond! Just 1 bowl and simple ingredients required.

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Parchment-lined baking sheet with homemade Rosemary Blueberry Scones and fresh rosemary sprigs

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

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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Bowl of Pumpkin Pie Oats for a delicious gluten-free vegan breakfast

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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Holding a spoon in a bowl of banana bread steel cut oats

Banana Bread Steel Cut Oats (Instant Pot Friendly!)

Creamy steel cut oats infused with the flavor of banana bread! Instant Pot friendly, incredibly comforting, and effortless to make! Just 7 wholesome ingredients required.

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Bowl and pan of our incredible Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal perfect for fall

Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Perfect baked oatmeal with pumpkin purée, warm spices, and maple syrup, studded with pecans and cranberries. Made in just 1 bowl with 10 ingredients.

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Bowl of Toasted Coconut Baked Oatmeal topped with fresh figs

Toasted Coconut Baked Oatmeal

Delicious baked oatmeal infused with coconut in three ways: coconut flakes, milk, and oil. Made with 10 ingredients, naturally sweetened, and perfect for hosting!

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Baking dish of Chocolate Chip Banana Baked Oatmeal made with pecans

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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Partially sliced loaf of Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Bread with bananas and oats in the background

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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Close up shot of two cranberry orange muffins on a plate

Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Muffins (Vegan)

Tender, zesty, sweet, and tart cranberry orange muffins! Vegan, gluten-free, and the ultimate seasonal treat on a holiday morning. Just 1 bowl required!

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Almond butter on a knife and a muffin tin filled with Sweet Potato Almond Butter Muffins ready to go in the oven

Sweet Potato Almond Butter Muffins

Super moist vegan muffins with sweet potato puree and a spoonful of salted almond butter in every bite. The perfect light breakfast or afternoon snack.

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Cutting board filled with Almond Butter Sweet Potato Muffins beside ingredients used to make them

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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Cooling rack filled with homemade Vegan Pumpkin Apple Muffins topped with oats

Vegan Pumpkin Apple Muffins

These one-bowl pumpkin apple muffins include plenty of pumpkin purée and sautéed cinnamon apples. Plus, they're vegan, ridiculously moist, and positively scrumptious.

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Drizzling maple syrup on slices of vegan French toast with strawberries

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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Plate with a slice of Apple French Toast Baked and maple syrup

Apple French Toast Bake

7-ingredient French toast bake with cinnamon apples. Crispy, tender, full of delicious fall flavor.

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Bowl of Healthified Apple Crisp with vanilla ice cream

Healthified Apple Crisp (1 Bowl!)

1-bowl, gluten-free, lower-sugar apple crisp made with oats, pecans, and caramelized apples. A healthier vegan dessert that's perfect for fall!

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Side view of a stack of slices of apple coffee cake

Easy Apple Coffee Cake (GF, Vegan)

Perfectly balanced, slightly toasty, classic apple coffee cake that also happens to be gluten-free and plant-based. Perfect for afternoon tea, or as a snack or dessert! Simple ingredients and just 1 bowl required!

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Slices of Carrot Apple Snack Cake on a platter and parchment paper

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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Perfectly cooked vegan hashbrown bake

Cheesy Broccoli Hashbrown Bake (Oil-Free)

Incredibly comforting cheesy broccoli hash brown bake with a vegan cheese sauce! The perfect carb-heavy comfort side dish with breakfast or dinner!

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Partially sliced tofu quiche in a pie pan

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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Using a fork to cut into a slice of gluten-free dairy-free quiche

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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Pizza cutter resting on a skillet of our Vegan Frittata recipe

Easy Egg-Free Frittata

Easy vegan frittata made egg-free with split mung beans! Simple ingredients, vibrant color, fluffy texture, and perfect for brunch, breakfast, and beyond!

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Spoon resting in a skillet of Vegan Shakshuka with fresh cilantro

1-Pot Chickpea Shakshuka

Savory, flavorful shakshuka with chickpeas made in 1 pot in 30 minutes! A hearty yet healthy dish suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

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Close up shot of a skillet of our easy shakshuka recipe

Easy Shakshuka (with Fresh or Canned Tomatoes)

Savory, saucy, flavorful shakshuka made with fresh (or canned) tomatoes! A satisfying, comforting, subtly spicy 1-pot meal suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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If you try any of these easy holiday breakfasts, let us know! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

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