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20+ Make-Ahead Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Ideas

By Taylor Stinson | Rate Recipe | Posted: 10/31/24 | Updated: 10/22/25

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These cozy Christmas Breakfast Ideas are so easy to make ahead – take the stress out of the holidays by meal prepping breakfast or brunch!

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These are my favourite breakfast and brunch ideas, the ones my family always requests. They’re also perfect for meal prep, even after the holidays!

Why you’ll love these recipes

No-fuss cooking: Straightforward recipes that come together easily so you can spend less time cooking and more time celebrating.
Family-approved: From sweet treats to hearty casseroles, these are the dishes that always get devoured and requested year after year.

What’s in this post

Breakfast casseroles
Breakfast sandwiches and wraps
Oatmeal recipes
Muffin tin recipes
Sweet breakfast ideas
Christmas coffee recipes

Breakfasts for an extra-festive morning

Waking up on Christmas morning should feel magical, not stressful! These make-ahead breakfast and brunch recipes let you prep ahead so all you have to do is bake or reheat and enjoy.

From sweet treats to savoury dishes, this roundup has delicious Christmas breakfast and holiday brunch ideas for everyone.

Breakfast casseroles

If you’re getting ready to host a large group on Christmas morning, a breakfast casserole is the way to go! You can prep them the night before then cook the day-of.

A tater tot breakfast casserole in a clear dish.

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is the perfect make-ahead breakfast with bacon, eggs and cheddar cheese. It's great for a crowd!

French Toast Casserole

Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole

This Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole can be made ahead and baked fresh in the morning – serve with berries and maple syrup!

Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

This Crockpot Breakfast Casserole is a delicious make-ahead breakfast with hashbrowns, bacon, veggies and eggs. It’s great for the holidays!

A cooked sausage hashbrown breakfast casserole in a black casserole dish cut into 8 pieces with a spatula picking up a piece.

Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

Meal prep this delicious sausage hashbrown casserole for breakfast. Packed with protein and flavor, it's the perfect way to start your day!

Breakfast sandwiches and wraps

If you love a good breakfast sandwich, you’re going to love these options. You can prep the components ahead of time or assemble them whole and freeze for later.

Four croissant breakfast sandwiches with bacon, scrambled eggs and arugula inside them.

Make-Ahead Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches

These Make-Ahead Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches are made with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon and a delicious hot sauce aioli. They're AMAZING!

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Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos

These Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos are a make-ahead breakfast with all your favourite toppings – store in the freezer for up to 3 months!

Four pesto breakfast bagel sandwiches together.

Pesto Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches {Meal Prep}

These Pesto Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches are loaded with eggs, turkey bacon and pesto in an everything bagel- they're great for meal prep!

Meal Prep Egg and Sausage McMuffin

Sausage Egg McMuffin Copycat Recipe

Recreate the iconic McDonald's breakfast sandwich at home with this delicious copycat recipe. Meal prep it for busy mornings!

Starbucks Spinach Feta Wraps

Starbucks Spinach Feta Wrap

This Starbucks Spinach Feta Wrap is a perfect copycat recipe made with egg whites, spinach and feta inside a toasted whole wheat wrap.

Oatmeal recipes

Oatmeal is the ultimate comfort breakfast food. Enjoy overnight oats, baked oatmeal, steel cut oats and more. Add on your fave toppings and dig in.

Best Baked Oatmeal Ever

The Best Baked Oatmeal Recipe

This is the Best Baked Oatmeal Recipe! It’s really healthy and the perfect meal prep breakfast – don’t forget to add fresh berries on top!

9 mason jars, each with filled with a different flavour of overnight oats.

How to Meal Prep Overnight Oats {9 Easy Recipes}

Learn how to meal prep delicious overnight oats with these 9 easy recipes. Perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast on the go!

Meal Prep Protein Oatmeal

High Protein Oatmeal

This High Protein Oatmeal is the ultimate meal prep breakfast – it’s high in fibre and has 18g of protein and your favourite toppings.

Side shot of two jars of Tiramisu Overnight Oats with a thick cream topping, dusted with cocoa powder.

Tiramisu Overnight Oats

These tiramisu overnight oats are creamy, coffee-infused, and high in protein. It's like having dessert for breakfast!

Pina Colada Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

Pina Colada Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats {+ Stovetop Instructions}

These Pina Colada Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats are a healthy meal prep breakfast! No pressure cooker? Make them on the stove instead.

Chocolate Avocado Overnight Oats

Chocolate Avocado Overnight Oats

These Chocolate Avocado Overnight Oats Jars are so delicious and easy, you'll think that you're eating dessert for breakfast!

Muffin tin recipes

Managing the preferences of a large group of people can be difficult. That’s why I love making bite-size breakfast recipes in a muffin tin like egg cups or muffins, so there’s something for everyone.

Avocado Zucchini Chocolate Muffins

Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

These Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are a delicious and high-protein breakfast made with a secret ingredient: avocado.

Meal Prep Baked Oatmeal Cups on a plate with a napkin on the side

Baked Oatmeal Cups {5 Ways}

Take the hassle out of weekday breakfasts with these delicious meal prep Baked Oatmeal Cups! Try these 5 different flavour variations.

Grab & Go Turkey Bacon Egg White Cups

Grab & Go Turkey Bacon Egg White Cups

These Turkey Bacon Egg White Cups are a delicious grab-and-go breakfast idea filled with veggies. They’re ready in just 25 minutes!

A plate filled with a dozen baked eggs in different flavours pictured next to a napkin.

Meal Prep Baked Eggs

Looking for a quick and healthy breakfast option? These 5 easy baked egg recipes are perfect for a busy morning.

Crustless Jalapeño Mini Quiches

Crustless Jalapeño Mini Quiches

These Crustless Jalapeño Mini Quiches are the perfect bite-sized appetizer to serve at your next gathering or party and are so easy to make!

Sweet breakfast ideas

Breakfast recipes are usually synonymous with savoury dishes but sweet recipes, around Christmas time especially, are such a great treat. Enjoy these healthy variations of your favourite sweet recipes.

Healthy Meal Prep Yogurt Parfaits

Meal Prep Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits

These healthy Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits are a great make-ahead breakfast idea with creamy Greek yogurt, homemade granola and fresh fruit.

High Protein Chia Pudding

4-Ingredient Protein Chia Pudding

This 4-Ingredient chia pudding is high in protein and super creamy. All you need is chia seeds, milk, Greek yogurt and honey!

5-Ingredient Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

5-Ingredient Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

These 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Protein Pancakes are a healthy and delicious breakfast idea that can be frozen and reheated in the toaster.

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Cottage Cheese Pancakes {High Protein}

These Cottage Cheese Pancakes are packed with 21g of protein per serving. They're so easy to make and are a tasty way to start your day!

Banana Oat Pancakes

Gluten-Free Banana Oat Pancakes {5 Ingredients!}

These Gluten-Free Banana Oat Pancakes are an easy and healthy meal prep breakfast idea – all you need are five ingredients!

Christmas coffee recipes

Caffeine is necessary – especially on Christmas morning! Whether you’re a caffeine connoisseur or need energy to prepare for a long day of preparing Christmas dinner, these caffeinated beverages are perfect for the season.

Starbucks Holiday Drinks

Starbucks Holiday Drinks

Make these Starbucks Holiday drinks: eggnog latte, peppermint mocha, caramel brulee latte, gingerbread latte and Irish cream cold brew.

Homemade Peppermint Mocha

Skinny Peppermint Mocha Recipe

This Skinny Peppermint Mocha recipe is a calorie-friendly version of the Starbucks holiday drink that you can make year-round at home!

Homemade Cinnamon Dolce Latte

Cinnamon Dolce Latte {Starbucks Copycat}

This homemade Cinnamon Dolce Latte tastes just like your fave espresso-based drink from Starbucks – it's perfect for chilly days!

Homemade Nutella Mocha Lattes

Homemade Nutella Mocha Latte

This Homemade Nutella Mocha Latte is made healthier with almond milk and coconut whip for a yummy hazelnut-flavoured drink.

Starbucks Eggnog Latte

Homemade Starbucks Eggnog Latte Recipe

This Starbucks Eggnog Latte is the perfect copycat! Indulge in this holiday favourite made with steamed eggnog and espresso.

Overhead shot of an iced vanilla latte in a clear glass with ice and a straw.

Iced Vanilla Latte (Ready in 5 Minutes!)

You only need 3 ingredients to make the best Iced Vanilla Latte at home: espresso, milk and homemade vanilla syrup. It's so creamy and refreshing!

Meal prep tools

Grab some glass meal prep bowls if you plan on turning these breakfasts into leftovers.
I get all my favourite breakfast meat from Butcher Box, conveniently delivered to me frozen.
These are the mason jars I used in many of these recipes.
You can get larger 32oz mason jars too.
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Created by Taylor Stinson

Hey there, my name's Taylor! I’m the founder of The Girl on Bloor, a food blog where I share healthy meal prep recipes for busy people. I'm a busy city girl living in downtown Toronto on (you guessed it!) Bloor Street. I've got 10 years experience meal prepping, along with a Master's degree in journalism, and you can find my work across the internet featured on publications such as Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Women's Health, Reader's Digest and more. I'm also the founder of Dinner Prep Pro, which is a meal prep app and community that helps busy people get more time back, save money on food and reduce stress during the work week. Thanks for being here and I hope to inspire you with my recipes and meal planning tips!

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