Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas to Start Your Morning Right
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I genuinely believe that one of the best ways to ensure we start our day right is having a delicious breakfast—especially during the holiday season. With this in mind, I’ve carefully curated this list of top Thanksgiving breakfast ideas to make your mornings extra special! From tarts and toasts to muffins, rolls, and more, it’s all here!
Crescent Breakfast Tart
Let’s start with some tarts for breakfast! What I love about this recipe is that it features the crowd’s favorite breakfast staples—eggs & bacon! Plus, you can prepare this in just 15-30 minutes, making it perfect for lazy mornings.
Easy Chicken Pâté
Transform your Thanksgiving appetizer game with this easy-to-make chicken pâté. It’s packed with flavor, healthy, and a crowd-pleaser that adds a touch of elegance to your holiday spread without requiring hours in the kitchen.
High-Protein Crustless Spinach Quiche
Start your Thanksgiving day with a nourishing and hearty High-Protein Crustless Spinach Quiche. Packed with vegetables and cheese, it’s a satisfying choice that will keep you energized through the parade and beyond.
Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Muffins
Brighten your Thanksgiving breakfast or dessert table with Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Muffins. They’re moist, flavorful, and a healthier option that will leave everyone reaching for more.
Eggnog Pancakes
Of course, when you hear the word breakfast, pancakes are one of the first things that come to mind. These eggnog pancakes, topped with homemade cranberry maple syrup, are the perfect Thanksgiving breakfast—kids will surely love them too!
Protein Pancakes without Protein Powder
Serve these high-protein pancakes as a nutritious Thanksgiving breakfast for kids. They’re a fun and delicious way to start the holiday and keep the little ones full and happy until dinner.
Sweet Cornbread with Berries
Combine the rustic charm of cornbread with the sweet zest of berries for a unique Thanksgiving dessert that’s easy to love and easier to make.
Holiday Breakfast Board
Yes! What’s a breakfast list without the classic breakfast boards? I always love making holiday breakfast boards when I’m feeling extra because there’s so much you can do and add, from pancakes to bacon, sausage, and fruit. Plus, you can prepare some dishes the day before, making your morning even easier!
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Apple Muffins
Sneak some veggies into your Thanksgiving sweet breakfast with these Chocolate Zucchini Apple Muffins. They’re a sweet way to get a bit of nutrition and indulge guilt-free.
Sweet Potato Morning Glory Muffins
From the name itself, these sweet potato muffins will surely bring glory to your morning. I’m a huge fan of Morning Glory muffins! They’re wonderfully moist, with just the right amount of sweetness, and filled with tasty ingredients like apple, coconut, and spices.
The Thanksgiving Leftovers Croque Madame.
I know the feeling of stressing about Thanksgiving leftovers and wondering what to do with them. Well, I got you with this leftovers croque madame, loaded with turkey, crispy prosciutto, croissants, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and even some roasted brussels sprouts!
Turkey Breakfast Meal Prep
Are you looking for something healthy and protein-packed for your Thanksgiving breakfast? Then this Turkey Breakfast Meal Prep is just what you need! I love how you can easily find all the ingredients in your kitchen, and you can even make it ahead of time.
Roasted Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts
The sight of this roasted pumpkin is so appetizing—it’s practically calling me to try it right away! The yogurt sauce is truly exceptional, perfectly matching the golden-roasted pumpkin and pine nuts. I have no more words, just chef’s kiss!
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes with Greek Yogurt
I just can’t get enough of pancakes, and these apple cinnamon pancakes are the epitome of fall flavors! Fluffy and thick, topped with beautifully sautéed apples, these pancakes are an ideal Thanksgiving breakfast that’s both delicious and easy to prepare.
Vanilla Brown Butter Pear Baked Oatmeal
The amount of recipes you can do with oatmeal is just infinite! One standout is this Vanilla Brown Butter Pear Baked Oatmeal—it looks as delightful as it tastes! Filled with cinnamon-spiced pears and vanilla brown butter, this oatmeal bake is 100% perfect for fall.
Roasted Pineapple Whipped Ricotta Toast With Sea Salt
This toast is not like the others! Picture this: a tasty toast topped with whipped ricotta and roasted pineapple—Interesting and yummy! Drizzled with honey and sprinkled with sea salt, it’s very filling and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Turkey, Smashed Avocado, Cranberry, Brie and Mashed Potato Waffle Melts
Here’s the ultimate Thanksgiving leftover melt (from the words of the recipe creator herself!), featuring mashed potato waffles loaded with turkey, smashed avocado, tangy cranberry sauce, creamy brie, and crispy bacon for an extra taste!
Crispy Parmesan Roast Potatoes
If you’re craving a quick and satisfying breakfast, these crispy parmesan roast potatoes are a must-try. They’re roasted to golden perfection with a crispy parmesan crust – that crispy crust will definitely win people over!
Savory Bacon & Cheddar Cheese Muffins
Looking for a crowd-pleasing breakfast idea? These savory bacon & cheddar cheese muffins are a perfect choice! Packed with moist, flavorful bacon and cheese, they’re perfect for breakfast. Seriously, you can never go wrong with bacon and cheese!
Cranberry Orange Rolls
Are you searching for a vegan and dairy-free Thanksgiving breakfast idea? These cranberry orange rolls are exactly what you need! They’re fluffy, filled with a sweet tangy cranberry filling, and topped with a delightful orange glaze—vegan, dairy-free, and delicious!
Pumpkin Shakshuka Recipe
Nothing says Thanksgiving breakfast like a pumpkin recipe, and this pumpkin shakshuka hits all the right notes! It’s bursting with flavor and easy to prepare. Plus, it’s also gluten-free!
Berry French Toast Casserole
I extremely love French toast casseroles, and adding fresh berries takes it to another level of deliciousness — heavenly! What makes this recipe even better is that you can prepare everything the night before. Plus, you can switch up the berries to suit your taste!
Caramelized Banana Rice Cakes
I’m a huge fan of rice cakes for their crunchy texture, and this caramelized banana peanut butter recipe is simply delicious! The blend of naturally sweet bananas, nutty peanut butter, and crispy rice cakes makes for a satisfying and wholesome breakfast.
Pumpkin French Toast
Another French toast recipe, but this time with a Thanksgiving staple—pumpkin! This version is light, fluffy, and perfect for a chilly fall morning. With just the right blend of pumpkin and spices, it’s amazing topped with butter, syrup, or whipped cream.
Cinnamon Roll Turkeys
These cinnamon roll turkeys are hands down the cutest breakfast idea for Thanksgiving—just look at those adorable googly eyes! Kids will absolutely love these treats that combine cinnamon rolls with crispy bacon.
A huge thank you to the original recipe creators for their creativity and effort in coming up with these amazing Thanksgiving breakfast ideas. I’m sure that these recipes will make our holiday mornings better!