12 Festive Breakfasts to Make Thanksgiving Morning Extra Special
Thanksgiving isn’t just about the big dinner—starting the day with a festive breakfast can make the holiday feel even more special. In this list, we’ve gathered 12 delicious breakfast recipes that bring all the flavors of the season to your morning table. From spiced pumpkin pancakes to cozy baked oatmeal and cinnamon rolls, these breakfast ideas are sure to warm your home and set the perfect tone for the day. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying a quiet morning, these recipes add that extra touch of holiday cheer before the festivities begin. Get ready to enjoy a Thanksgiving morning full of flavor and warmth!
Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
This fluffy, easy Pumpkin Pancakes recipe is the perfect recipe for breakfast during fall. Made with warm spices and a homemade mix, this is one of the tastiestpumpkin purée recipes out there.
Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Pumpkin Overnight Oats is an easy vegan breakfast recipe you can make ahead. Naturally sweetened with dates, this healthy pumpkin overnight oats recipe is dairy free and contains no added sugar. Top with a bit of coconut whip for a decadent breakfast treat!
Cranberry French Toast Casserole
Cranberry French Toast Casserole, sometimes called a French toast bake or overnight French toast, is one of my favorite recipes that uses cranberries. Perfect for Christmas morning or any other special breakfast or Sunday morning brunch.
Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal
This delicious Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal is a great way to enjoy the flavours of pumpkin pie in a healthy breakfast. It has all of the flavours we associate with fall/autumn. To the rolled oats we add pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice, all mixed together in one bowl, and gently sweetened with maple syrup. It is so easy to make that it’s suitable for busy weekdays.
Sausage Breakfast Strata
This easy Sausage Breakfast Strata is a delicious make-ahead breakfast for holidays! Filled with pepper jack cheese, eggs, leeks, and sausage, this breakfast bake is a flavorful savory breakfast!
Caramel Apple Pancakes
TheseCaramel Apple Pancakes are light, fluffy and absolutely delicious! These easy to make pancakes are made with cinnamon shredded apples and served with a rich and gooey caramel apple topping.
Thanksgiving Breakfast Frittata
Start the holiday off right with this Thanksgiving breakfast frittata filled with mushrooms, butternut squash, shallots and herbs.
Baked Eggs
Oven baked eggs are incredibly easy to make, and they are a wonderfully tasty addition to any breakfast or brunch! When the egg whites have just set but the yolk is still creamy and runny, it’s time to sprinkle a touch of thyme and fresh Parmesan on top and dig in! Baking eggs just might be your new favorite way to cook delicious eggs every time!
Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
This easy sausage egg and cheese breakfast casserole is a fabulous recipe for serving breakfast to a crowd on Christmas morning. With just a handful of classic breakfast ingredients like eggs, sausage, and cheese, you can make a hearty casserole for feeding visiting family or simply meal prep the leftovers!
Apple Oatmeal Muffins
These apple oatmeal muffins are a fabulous grab and go breakfast that you don’t have to feel guilty about eating! The flavor of fresh apple and granola topping makes them just as delicious as any sugar-filled muffin you would get at a bakery. Thanks to a fair amount of applesauce, these perfectly sweet and flavorful muffins are a healthy start to any day!
Omelet Roll
Fluffy, easy-to-make ham & cheese omelet roll is the perfect combination of tender, baked eggs rolled with delicious ham and cheese! It’s perfect for a family breakfast, special occasion, or Mother’s Day brunch, or really any time of day!
Pumpkin Waffles
In need of a delicious fall breakfast? These fluffy pumpkin waffles, are perfectly spiced and are an extra special and delicious way to start your day. Serve them with fresh whipped cream, pecans, and syrup for a perfect fall morning.
