26 tasty Christmas breakfast recipes to kick-off your festivities

Christmas Day isn’t just about dinner, it’s also about treating yourself to a splendid breakfast. Here are some gorgeous ideas to try this year.

Whether you’re looking for a traditional buffet feast or just want something light, our Christmas Day breakfast ideas will help inspire your festive menu.

From a nice and simple berry buttermilk pancake tray bake to a decadent blueberry and custard pancake stack, here are the best recipes from taste.com.au to try for Christmas breakfast.

Gingerbread granola

These gingerbread granola jars are a great gift idea for friends and family this Christmas

Brunch platter

Start the day with an easy-to-prepare brunch or breakfast board topped with harissa-spiced chickpeas, Spanish baked eggs, ham-wrapped haloumi and more!

This large spread is perfect for picking at throughout the day.

French toast with glazed bacon

“My French toast is just that perfect combination of salty and sweet, and it’s seriously naughty!” – Colin Fassnidge

Berry buttermilk pancake tray bake

Feeding a crowd for breakfast, brunch or even dessert? Ready in 35 minutes, this pancake tray bake makes it easy! Plus, they’re just as fluffy as regular pancakes.

Quick, easy and most importantly, delicious.

Sausage and egg cob sliders

These mini cob sliders see your favourite brekkie flavours, including sausages and eggs, baked in brioche buns to share.

‘Naughty’ eggs benedict with onion jam

Spicy mortadella and homemade onion jam take classic eggs benedict to new brunch heights.

Blueberry and custard pancakes with caramel sauce

If we’d known custard was the secret to thick not-coming-up-for-air pancakes, we would have added it brunches ago.

Try this pancake recipe – you won't regret it!

Breakfast quinoa with berries and pistachio

Brighten up your morning with a bowl of berry breakfast bliss – it’s quick, easy and gluten-free!

Summer muesli breakfast platter with vanilla labne

Loaded with toasted muesli, vanilla labne and summer fruits, this breakfast platter is perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Treat yourself with some fresh fruit this Christmas.

Cranberry syrup crumpets

Get the morning off to a sweet start with our drippy cranberry syrup crumpets.

Double chocolate pancakes with pecans and caramel sauce

For a special dessert or breakfast treat, try these stunning double chocolate pancakes, served with drippy caramel sauce.

Smoked salmon tray bake pancake

Planning a weekend breakfast or brunch with your favourite people? You can’t beat this easy, budget-friendly savoury pancake tray bake.

Super healthy and incredibly tasty.

Raspberry breakfast smoothie

This easy breakfast smoothie uses Australia’s Own Like Milk, a nutritious, plant-based alternative to dairy and lactose that’s packed with protein – try it out today!

Double choc chip granola with cranberries

Breakfast never looked so good, with rich clusters of chocolate, macadamia, and cranberries. It is the perfect indulgence for a relaxing Sunday morning, just serve with yoghurt or milk.

This surprisingly healthy dish is perfect for those with a sweet tooth.

Easy fruit and nut yoghurt parfaits

Easy fruit and nut yoghurt parfaits that take 20 minutes and are packed with goodness!

Berry and granola brekkie pizza

This berry sweet idea makes a special breakfast for four, or whip it up when you need a wholesome after-dinner treat.

Corn fritters with tomato and avocado salsa

A perfect Sunday brunch meal or even a colourful weeknight dinner! These corn fritters with tomato and avocado salsa will please all the family!

You have to try this delicious corn fritter recipe.

Strawberry cheesecake French toast

For a cosy weekend breakfast, you can’t go past this creamy cheesecake French toast with sweet strawberry sauce.

Smoked salmon French toast

Cater for a breakfast or brunch crowd by making French toast savoury with parmesan and smoked salmon.

Start your busy day with some fresh salmon.

Mushroom and spinach breakfast melt

Make the most important meal of the day the tastiest with this cheesy pide bread melt filled with spinach, dukkah and portobello mushrooms.

Arabiata scramble with crispy salami

Classic scrambled eggs are taken up a notch with the addition of smoky salami and spicy grape tomatoes.

A breakfast that everyone will enjoy.

Berry breakfast tart

Get your Sunday off to a sweet start with this delicious recipe.

Fruit and nut breakfast couscous

This warm breakfast couscous porridge is topped with almonds, apricots and pistachios.

Bacon and haloumi breakfast salad

Create the ultimate weekend breakfast with this sensational haloumi and bacon bowl.

You can't go wrong with a hearty big breakfast.

Breakfast chilaquiles

Shake up your morning routine with our Mexican-inspired breakfast chilaquiles.

The new Welsh crumpet breakfast

Perfect for a weekend brunch, these easy vegetarian crumpets are topped with leek, cheese and poached eggs.

Originally published as 26 tasty Christmas breakfast recipes to kick-off your festivities