# 15 Breakfast Ideas for Kids for Christmas Morning - Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/breakfast/15-breakfast-ideas-for-kids-for-christmas-morning/ - Published: 2020-10-20T10:03:36+11:00 - Author: Clare Whitfield ## _Christmas morning is a magical time for kids._ > Your child’s anticipation from the night before has turned to pure excitement > as they close in on the Christmas Tree. After the gifts are unwrapped everyone > starts thinking ‘food’. Christmas Day is the perfect opportunity to make something > just that little bit extra special. We’ve found some awesome, fun and kid-friendly > brekky ideas that the whole family can enjoy. ## **1. 󠀁[Santa Hat Mini Pancake Stackers Recipe ](https://www.eatsamazing.co.uk/family-friendly-recipes/healthy-breakfast-ideas-recipes/santa-hat-mini-pancake-stackers)󠁿** This is as easy as it gets! It’s amazing how a simple recipe consisting of a stack of mini pancakes plus a strawberry and a marshmallow on top can start the day on a festive note. [Via eatsamazing](https://www.eatsamazing.co.uk/family-friendly-recipes/healthy-breakfast-ideas-recipes/santa-hat-mini-pancake-stackers) ## **2. 󠀁[Healthy Breakfast Fruit Pizza](https://diethood.com/healthy-breakfast-fruit-pizza-recipe/)󠁿** Apologies to the pizza purists out there, but hear me out. This fruit pizza is literally _holiday _on a plate. Not to mention nutritious, delicious, and very easy to put together, too! [via diethood.com](https://diethood.com/healthy-breakfast-fruit-pizza-recipe/) ## **3. 󠀁[Christmas-Themed Pancakes](http://www.listotic.com/fun-christmas-breakfast-ideas-for-kids/)󠁿** One of the first recipes that come to mind when we talk about breakfast is pancakes. It’s a no-brainer really — make Christmas-themed pancakes! There are no rules; just go crazy! [via listotic.com](http://www.listotic.com/fun-christmas-breakfast-ideas-for-kids/) ## **4. 󠀁[Fruit and Cream Cheese Breakfast Pastries](https://www.justataste.com/fruit-and-cream-cheese-breakfast-pastries-recipe/)󠁿** Breakfast pastries will no doubt steal the show (and may even take your kids’ attention from their new toys…_momentarily_). It’s also a nice excuse to eat dessert for breakfast— Christmas breakfast that is! [via www.justataste.com](https://www.justataste.com/fruit-and-cream-cheese-breakfast-pastries-recipe/) ## **5. 󠀁[Cheesy Puff Pastry Baked Eggs](https://www.justataste.com/cheesy-puff-pastry-baked-eggs-recipe/)󠁿** If your family hasn’t got the sweet tooth (if so, luck you!), then turn that store- bought puff pastry into a savoury recipe. Cheese and eggs are both breakfast staples, and I guarantee everyone will love these!   [Via justataste](https://www.justataste.com/cheesy-puff-pastry-baked-eggs-recipe/) ### _ _ ## **6. 󠀁[Breakfast Bites](https://lilluna.com/breakfast-bites/)󠁿** These breakfast bites may look simple, but I promise nothing’s going to be simple about its flavour. It’s very difficult to go wrong with the classic combination of dough, eggs, cheese, and bacon! [Via lilluna](https://lilluna.com/breakfast-bites/) ## **7. 󠀁[Christmas Bananas](http://www.cuded.com/2015/12/30-christmas-food-ideas/)󠁿** If you’re looking for something refreshing yet gorgeous and Instagram-worthy, you should make Christmas bananas! They’re really cute and will undoubtedly get everyone into the holiday spirit. [Via cuded](http://www.cuded.com/2015/12/30-christmas-food-ideas/) ## **8. 󠀁[Easy Spiced Hot Fruit Bake](https://www.cottercrunch.com/gluten-free-spiced-hot-fruit-bake/)󠁿** This is the perfect recipe to make if you’re looking for something healthy (it’s gluten-free and vegan) yet not boring! The fruits can be eaten by themselves, or you can also use them as topping for your waffles and pancakes. [Via cottercrunch](https://www.cottercrunch.com/gluten-free-spiced-hot-fruit-bake/) ## **9. 󠀁[Ham and Hash Brown Casserole](http://www.plainchicken.com/2016/03/ham-and-cheese-hash-brown-casserole.html)󠁿** Is there a better way to begin Christmas day than with something so absolutely hearty and filling? This recipe for ham and hash brown casserole takes creamy to the next level, and it only takes 6 ingredients to do it! [Via plainchicken](http://www.plainchicken.com/2016/03/ham-and-cheese-hash-brown-casserole.html) ## **10. 󠀁[Egg and Sausage Breakfast Taquitos](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/egg-sausage-breakfast-taquitos/)󠁿** If taquitos aren’t your usual idea of breakfast, then Christmas Day must be the perfect time to try something new! It has cheese, sausage, and scrambled eggs — basically everything on your usual breakfast plate only baked inside a tortilla. [Via tastesbetterfromscratch](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/egg-sausage-breakfast-taquitos/) ### _ _ ## **11. 󠀁[Gingerbread Men Pancakes](https://www.mccormick.com/recipes/breakfast-brunch/gingerbread-men-pancakes?utm_medium=social-media&utm_source=pinterest&utm_term=a-z&utm_content=recipe_breakfast-and-brunch-recipes&utm_campaign=christmas&pp=1)󠁿** And can we have a Christmas recipe list without having at least one gingerbread entry? Make your kitchen smell like Christmas by preparing these gingerbread men pancakes. [via www.mccormick.com](https://www.mccormick.com/recipes/breakfast-brunch/gingerbread-men-pancakes?utm_medium=social-media&utm_source=pinterest&utm_term=a-z&utm_content=recipe_breakfast-and-brunch-recipes&utm_campaign=christmas&pp=1) ## **12. 󠀁[Gingerbread Men French Toast ](https://www.thegunnysack.com/gingerbread-man-french-toast/)󠁿** Another gingerbread men entry, of course! If pancakes are not your jam (get it?) or if you just want to make something fancier, then here’s a recipe for gingerbread men french toast for you! [via www.thegunnysack.com](https://www.thegunnysack.com/gingerbread-man-french-toast/) ## **13. 󠀁[Candy Cane Danish](https://amandascookin.com/candy-cane-danish/)󠁿** Oh yum, another excuse to eat a sweet treat during the first meal of the day! I guarantee that these Candy Cane Danish will turn your breakfast table into a Christmas fest in no time. [Via amandascookin](https://amandascookin.com/candy-cane-danish/) ## **14. 󠀁[Christmas Tree Cream Cheese Danish](http://www.walkingonsunshinerecipes.com/2015/12/christmas-tree-cream-cheese-danish-easy.html)󠁿** Did you forget to make a centrepiece recipe for your Christmas breakfast spread? You can assemble this Christmas Tree Danish at the last minute (literally) and your family will be none the wiser. [⌊Christmas Tree Danish ready for the oven from Walking on Sunshine Recipes⌉⌊Christmas Tree Danish ready for the oven from Walking on Sunshine Recipes⌉[ [Via walkingonsunshinerecipes](http://www.walkingonsunshinerecipes.com/2015/12/christmas-tree-cream-cheese-danish-easy.html) ## **15. 󠀁[Christmas Tree Crepes](https://houseofnasheats.com/christmas-tree-crepes-with-gingerbread-spice-whipped-cream/)󠁿** If these Christmas Tree crepes fail to give the atmosphere a jovial mood, I’m afraid nothing else will! These look absolutely gorgeous (but are easy to make!) and will light up the entire room. [⌊Christmas Tree Crepes with Gingerbread Spice Whipped Cream are simple to make and the perfect way to start your Christmas morning! Make them all month long for a fun & festive way to celebrate the season without a lot of hassle! ⌉⌊Christmas Tree Crepes with Gingerbread Spice Whipped Cream are simple to make and the perfect way to start your Christmas morning! Make them all month long for a fun & festive way to celebrate the season without a lot of hassle! ⌉[ [Via houseofnasheats](https://houseofnasheats.com/christmas-tree-crepes-with-gingerbread-spice-whipped-cream/) ### Maybe you have a family favourite or a fail-safe go-to recipe for all those special occasions. ### Feel free to share yours with the SAHM community in the comments section below. ### _If there’s one thing we all love here at SAHM, it’s a fabulous and easy fool-proof meal that the whole family will love._ ![author avatar](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/ 12/clare_whitfield_profile.webp?quality=80&ssl=1) Clare Whitfield Chief Editor Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work. [See Full Bio](https://stayathomemum.com.au/author/clare_whitfield/) [ ](https://stayathomemum.com.au/author/clare_whitfield/)