10 vegan Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Ideas (2023)
Looking for a well balanced list of vegan Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Ideas? You’ve come to the right place!
For many, Christmas is one of the most magical days of the year. Full of family, laughter, love….and if you’re lucky, good food. Here’s a list of delicious vegan recipes that will make your holiday morning extra special!
How to choose a recipe that’s perfect for your Holiday morning
Everyone’s Christmas morning looks different. Choosing the right recipes from this list of vegan Christmas Breakfast and Brunch ideas is super important to a successful and smooth holiday morning.
VEGAN BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH IDEAS FOR A BUSY CHRISTMAS MORNING
Some of us have a full day of travel on Christmas. That means we need to hit the ground running the moment the alarm goes off. If this is the case, you need a grab-and-go breakfast that has been prepared the day or days before. Check out the Rosemary Breakfast Cookie recipe below! If you have a little time to spare on Christmas morning, the Black Licorice smoothie is also a fantastic option. And if you actually have a moment to sit down and eat before you head out the door, check out the vegan quiche recipe. This can be completely prepared ahead of time and reheated in less than a minute!
VEGAN BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH IDEAS FOR A SLOWER CHRISTMAS MORNING
If you are spending the morning or the whole day home, then you have a lot more options when it comes to preparing the perfect Christmas breakfast spread! Prepare one or several of these holiday morning recipes and you will be on your way to a tasty Christmas morning that you and your loved ones will remember!
Choosing the right combination of recipes for your Holiday Breakfast Spread
When preparing your Christmas breakfast menu, you want to ask yourself a few questions
- How many people will I be serving?
- How many different dishes would I like to prepare?
- Do I want to prepare recipes in advance for an easier morning or spend time in the kitchen Christmas morning?
- Do I have the right balance of sweet AND savory options?
Preparing a successful holiday breakfast or brunch definitely takes a bit of thought. Take the time to think about the questions listed above to plan out a meal that’s perfect for you and your loved ones.
EXAMPLE OF CHRISTMAS BRUNCH MENU FOR 2 PEOPLE
- Pumpkin Spice Butternut Squash Silver Dollars (recipe cut in half)
- Vegan Steak and Eggs Protein Breakfast Bowl (recipe cut in half)
Most recipes tend to be written for 4 people. When preparing a meal for 2 people you have two options. Either cut the recipe in half to prepare 2 servings or prepare the recipe as is and have leftovers!
This vegan steak and eggs protein breakfast bowl is a perfect meal all on it’s own…but it’s Christmas morning! Make it extra special and serve it along side pumpkin spice butternut squash silver dollars. The combo of savory vegan steak and eggs and these sweet slices of butternut squash heaven will have you drooling!
EXAMPLE OF CHRISTMAS BRUNCH MENU FOR 4 PEOPLE
- Waffle Sliders with Rosemary Maple
- Breakfast Salad
These Waffle Sliders with Rosemary Maple are super fun and make a fantastic Christmas brunch option. They are sweet and indulgent, so pairing them with the healthy, veggie loaded Breakfast salad is a great idea! You can satisfy your Christmas morning sweet tooth, but walk away from the table knowing you properly fueled your family with a delicious, nutrient loaded salad you can feel good about.
EXAMPLE OF CHRISTMAS BRUNCH MENU FOR 6-8 PEOPLE
- Breakfast Salad
- Vegan Quiche
- Carrot Lox Toast with sweet mustard cream cheese
- Waffle Sliders with Rosemary Maple
As your guest list grows, the variety of dishes can grow! This combination of dishes will allow your guest to have an exciting array of options! You have, of course, your sweet options, with the fun and adorable Waffle sliders that are always sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Then you have 3 very different savory options available. Fruit, greens, and vegan breakfast sausage in the salad…a loaded savory quiche, and carrot lox toast for a sweet and savory finger food!
EXAMPLE OF CHRISTMAS BRUNCH MENU FOR 10-12 PEOPLE
- Breakfast Salad
- Vegan Quiche
- Carrot Lox Toast with sweet mustard cream cheese
- Waffle Sliders with Rosemary Maple
- Silver Dollar Sweet Potatoes (double recipe)
- Rosemary cranberry breakfast cookies
I absolutely love preparing meals for a large party! This allows me the freedom to make (and eat!) a little bit of everything! A couple of sweet options AND a handful of savory options… What’s better than that?!
10 vegan Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Ideas (2023)
These Rosemary Maple & Blackberry Silver Dollar Sweet Potatoes are an amazing replacement for pancakes! Roasted sweet potatoes are the base of this recipe. When you roast sweet potatoes they are incredibly delicious and a bit sweet all on their own. But tossed in a bit of maple syrup and a sprinkle of salt…now your taste buds really have something to talk about.
This recipe is perfect for your Christmas Morning! It can be mostly prepared ahead of time and easily reheated with little effort. Give your loved ones a sweet, delicious breakfast that feels super indulgent, but it loaded with nutrients!
2. SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE VEGAN QUICHE
Vegan Quiche loaded with spinach, artichoke, and vegan breakfast sausage. Made with vegan Just Egg. That’s right!….VEGAN quiche! Thanks to the incredible egg substitute, Just Egg, this baby tastes soooo much like quiche made with real eggs.
Quiche is always sure to be a crowd pleaser. It’s the perfect Holiday breakfast option that can be easily prepared in advance. This quiche is vegan, but it tastes so much like real egg! I have taken this baby to many gatherings, and vegans and non-vegans always devour it.
3. WAFFLE SLIDERS WITH ROSEMARY MAPLE
Vegan Waffle Sliders with Rosemary Maple. Vegan breakfast sausage and sliced apple, sandwiched between mini waffles and dipped in rosemary maple syrup. Perfect combination of sweet and savory!
These waffle sliders are absolutely adorable and make the perfect, fun addition to any holiday brunch! Great option for a brunch party appetizer or as a main course.
This breakfast salad is a game changer! Made with kale, green apples, farro, vegan sausage, vegan feta, walnuts, and cherries. This dish is packed with protein and nutrients and is an amazing way to kick off the morning.
This breakfast dish is loaded with flavor AND is a healthy vegan brunch option that will fuel your loved ones for a busy Christmas Day, instead of bogging them down.
5. ROSEMARY CRANBERRY BREAKFAST COOKIES
Rosemary Cranberry Breakfast Cookies, made with oats, sunflower butter, bananas, sunflower seeds, and rosemary maple infused cranberries. Simple, clean, nutrient dense ingredients. Oil free, refined sugar free, and gluten free!
These vegan breakfast cookies are incredible. We all love to have out Christmas cookies…so why not make them a healthy option! Perfect for those of us who are in a rush on Christmas morning and need a grab-and-go option. Also a great addition to any Holiday brunch spread.
6. SILVER DOLLAR SWEET POTATOES
Move aside pancakes…there’s a new kid in town!
Introducing silver dollar sweet potatoes! Roasted sweet potatoes, topped with maple pecan syrup, served with vegan cinnamon yogurt and figs.
This easy vegan recipe is the perfect recipe for your Christmas morning. I tastes like dessert but is full of nutrients, and is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
7. VEGAN STEAK AND EGGS PROTEIN BREAKFAST BOWL
Looking for a healthy vegan breakfast that you can feel good about on Christmas morning? This recipe is it! Vegan Steak and Eggs Protein Breakfast Bowl, made with Asian seasoned Beyond Meat vegan steak, tofu scrambled “egg”, quinoa, kimchi, spinach, and scallions. It’s savory, rich in umami, and absolutely packed with protein.
You can prepare the majority of this recipe in advance and easily throw is all together on Christmas morning. We all know the holidays can be quite the marathon. Choosing a dish that fuels you can really make all of the difference in the world.
8. CARROT LOX TOAST WITH SWEET MUSTARD CREAM CHEESE
Vegan Carrot Lox toast, made with sweet mustard cream cheese and topped with spring mix, capers, red onions and dill. Impress your guests by transforming carrots into lox! Trust me…this recipe is sooo good. I makes the perfect finger food for brunch and will bring light, refreshing elements to your holiday brunch spread. Even your non-vegan guests will totally love this toast!
9. BLACK LICORICE DESSERT SMOOTHIE
Sometimes the smartest thing you can do is start your holiday off with a nice and healthy, simple breakfast. But it’s the holidays and you want to feel like you are indulging…not dieting.
This Black Licorice smoothie is absolutely perfect when you are looking for a healthy option. But it tastes like dessert! Great for those busy, holiday mornings when you need to make something quick and easy.
9. PUMPKIN SPICE BUTTERNUT SQUASH SILVER DOLLARS
I know pumpkin spice is a fall thing…but many of us like to drag it out until the new year (or year round)! Pumpkin Spice Butternut Squash Silver Dollars, made with Sweet roasted butternut squash, topped with pumpkin spice pecan maple sauce and vegan whipped cream. This recipe is the perfect sweet dish for your Christmas morning breakfast spread. You can easily prepare that majority of this dish in advance, and quickly reheat and serve when ready, helping to make your Christmas morning as smooth and effortless as possible.
And there you have it! 10 vegan Christmas breakfast and brunch ideas that will be sure to satisfy you and your guest! Choose wisely and enjoy!
