Breakfast Ideas # Our Top 12 Christmas Breakfast Ideas Published: 05/03/2026 AuthorBy Nestlé Cereals Reading time: 5 min. Share it with your friends ![Bowl of Nesquik cereal with fruit toppings at Christmas](/uk/sites/g/files/qirczx836/files/styles/1_1_768px_width/public/2023-08/Nesquik%20with%20fruit%20toppings.jpg.webp?itok=yqe5vwvl) Christmas is all about fun and family, which is why we have come up with some fun and tasty Christmas breakfast ideas that everyone will love. Whether you're serving these up on Christmas day, or throughout December, these Christmas breakfast recipes will definitely get you and your loved ones in the festive spirit. Carry on reading to find out our top Christmas breakfast ideas as well as some tasty festive cereal toppings. ![Bowl of Cheerios cereal with fruit toppings](/uk/sites/g/files/qirczx836/files/styles/1_1_768px_width/public/2023-08/Cheerios%20cereal%20and%20fruity%20toppings.jpg.webp?itok=FXwQrxMX) ## Festive Cereal Toppings Christmas is often a forgotten time for cereals, but the convenience of a tasty bowl with seasonal toppings is a great way to get a balanced breakfast during a traditionally decadent time of year. There are a few ways to add a little extra sprinkle of Christmas fun to your cereal, and we have just the [cereal topping ideas](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/blog/breakfast-ideas/cereal-topping-ideas) to do that! ### Fresh festive fruits - Gooseberries - Cranberries - Banana - Figs - Raisins - Dates - Cherries ![Bowl of Curiously Cinnamon cereal with blueberry and banana toppings](/uk/sites/g/files/qirczx836/files/styles/1_1_768px_width/public/2023-08/curiously%20cinnamon%20christmas%20breakfast.jpg.webp?itok=L6LFWw4G) ### Other Festive Topping Ideas There is more to toppings than just adding some fresh fruit too. Why not try some of these toppings to add a festive twist to your favourite cereal? - Nutmeg - Cinnamon - Low-fat Greek yoghurt - Mixed nuts and seeds ## Top 12 Christmas Breakfast Ideas Here are some of our most tasty and Christmas-worthy breakfast ideas to kickstart the holiday season. ### 1. Christmas-inspired pancakes Nothing says Christmas more than some Rudolph-shaped pancakes. All you need is a pancake cutter (either in the shape of a reindeer or Santa) and you’re there! Our [CHEERIOS® Mini Pancakes](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/kids/mini-pancakes) recipe is an ideal recipe to follow when creating your festive pancake breakfast. ![Cheerios cereal and apple muffins](/uk/sites/g/files/qirczx836/files/styles/1_1_768px_width/public/2023-09/Cheerios%20apple%20muffins.jpg.webp?itok=RM1h-gOp) ### 2. Breakfast muffins Having a delicious Christmas Day breakfast is a great way to get into the festive mood. Making some Christmas-inspired breakfast muffins at home yourself has never been easier - as long as you have apple sauce and multigrain CHEERIOS®, you are good to go! Our [CHEERIOS® Apple Sauce Muffins](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/savoury/applesauce-muffins) are delicious and are a great treat to enjoy on a cosy winter morning. We suggest adding a drizzle of low-fat yoghurt atop your breakfast muffin or enjoying it alongside some fresh seasonal fruit – to add an extra bit of tastiness to your morning. ### 3. Festive Overnight Cereal Next on our list of Christmas breakfast ideas is one that couldn’t be simpler. Wouldn’t it be great if a tasty festive breakfast was waiting for you in the fridge in the morning, so all you have to do is pop a Christmas playlist on and enjoy? Luckily there’s a way. Overnight cereals are a super easy option for during the week add oats, yoghurt, and fruit and refrigerate. That’s it! Try our [CHEERIOS® Apple-Cinnamon Overnight Cereal and Porridge](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/balanced/apple-overnight-oats) recipe this Christmas. ### 4. Festive Fruit Jars These colourful fruit jars aren’t just full of colour, but they are also brimming with tasty fruit and contain a little extra crunch of [SHREDDIES® Original](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/shreddies/original). You can make these ahead of time to take all the fuss out of breakfast and kick-start the Christmas celebrations. Make sure you have your fresh fruit prepped and ready, combine it with honey and some low-fat Greek yoghurt, pop it in a jar and then leave it in your fridge for the next day! If you want some inspiration, then our [SHREDDIES® Cereal Rainbow Jar](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/balanced/rainbow-jars) is a great recipe to follow. ### 5. Winter-warming Waffles Make Christmas even more fun with these tasty [NESQUIK® Chocolate Waffles.](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/kids/chocolate-waffles) Our [NESQUIK® cereal](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/nesquik-cereal) are a flavoursome way to say Merry Christmas, with their crisp, soft and chocolatey taste. Why not add a little extra layer of flavour to your winter waffles, by sprinkling any of our tasty [Nestlé Cereals](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands) over the top, and some tasty seasonal fruits, or even a little drizzle of warm syrup? ![Cheerios blueberry smoothie](/uk/sites/g/files/qirczx836/files/styles/1_1_768px_width/public/2023-09/Cheerios%20Blueberry%20smoothie.jpg.webp?itok=Px5qJH85) ### 6. Berry Christmas Smoothie If you have a busy festive morning planned, there is no better way to get your day started than with a tasty festive smoothie. This berry blast smoothie is no ordinary smoothie, as it not only contains tasty fruit but also contains a handful of [CHEERIOS® Multigrain](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/cheerios/multigrain) O's. Our [CHEERIOS® Blueberry Cereal Smoothie](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/smoothies/blueberry-banana) is a tasty quick and easy Christmas breakfast. ### 7. Festive Banana Split Easy to make and flavoursome, [this banana split recipe](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/desserts/tropical-banana-split) contains non-other than the nation's favourite [CHEERIOS® cereal](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/cheerios). It's ready in just 6 minutes and tastes great. Why not try experimenting with breakfast toppings for Christmas Day breakfast? Just drizzle some peanut butter over the top, or add a sprinkling of fresh fruit or cinnamon. ### 8. Grinch-inspired Smoothie This Christmas breakfast idea is a great option for those who tend to turn their nose up at veggies! It is also a great colour to dedicate to the one and only Grinch himself! Not only is it tasty, but it’s easy to make, and contains [SHREDDED WHEAT® Bitesize Cereal.](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/shredded-wheat/bitesize) All you need is a ripe mango, baby spinach, avocado, 2 kiwis, lime, [plant-based drink](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/blog/breakfast-ideas/best-plant-based-drinks) (or cow’s milk) and SHREDDED WHEAT® bitesize cereal. Blend your fruit and veg together with your choice of drink for a minute before adding the SHREDDED WHEAT®, then carry on blending until you have a smooth texture. Serve your [green breakfast smoothie](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/smoothies/green-breakfast), with an extra sprinkle of [SHREDDED WHEAT®](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/shredded-wheat) cereal and cinnamon on top! ## Vegan Christmas Breakfast Ideas Of course, we understand that there are some dietary requirements that need to be thought of especially when it comes to Christmas. ![Shredded Wheat breakfast bar with berries on the side](/uk/sites/g/files/qirczx836/files/styles/1_1_768px_width/public/2023-09/Cereal%20bars%20with%20berries%20.jpg.webp?itok=vMNFxG2G) ### 9. Festive Vegan Breakfast Bars When it comes to eating breakfast on Christmas morning, we understand that you want to save as much room as possible for lunch, which is why these vegan bars are the ideal Christmas breakfast. Full of flavour and berry deliciousness, all you need is some orange or apple juice, jumbo rolled oats, crumbled SHREDDED WHEAT Original® Cereal, hazelnuts & almonds, dried apricots, raisins, and some sunflower seeds. Our [SHREDDED WHEAT® Breakfast Bars](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/on-the-go/shredded-wheat-bars) are great to make up in big batches too! ### 10. Festive Vegan Overnight Cereal Porridge Vegan overnight porridge is extremely easy to make. As long as you have oats, and a jar or container that will keep it tasting fresh, you are ready to go. It can be sweetened or unsweetened, the choice is yours. When you are ready to eat, you can add a sprinkling of cinnamon and some [fruit toppings](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/blog/breakfast-ideas/best-fruit-for-breakfast) too. ## Gluten-free Christmas Breakfast Ideas Don’t worry, we also have some tasty Christmas breakfast ideas for those of us who follow a gluten-free diet. We have put together a list of [gluten free breakfast](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/blog/gluten-free/what-cereal-is-gluten-free) ideas for work that are easy to make and tasty to serve up during Christmas time. ### 11. Gluten-free Muffins These muffins are not just gluten-free and tasty, but they can also be frozen, making them a great Christmas treat option, to continue serving all throughout December. They are super easy to make. In a mixing bowl add your buttermilk, melted butter, lemon juice, and eggs, then combine. Set the mixture aside. In another bowl, place flour, crushed [GO FREE® Corn Flakes](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/go-free/corn-flakes), baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar, and then mix. Transfer a little of this mixture to another bowl, and add your choice of berries, toss to coat. Add your wet ingredients to your dry until combined, the batter will be thick and soft. Gently fold the coated berries and the rest of the ingredients together. If you want to make these a little more festive, why not add a sprinkle of cinnamon to your wet ingredients? Once complete, add to your lined cupcake tray and bake for 10 minutes. Serve with fresh festive berries, low-fat Greek yoghurt, or even a little drizzle of honey. ### 12. Gluten-free Berry Oatmeal This Christmas breakfast idea is great for kicking off the festivities... Our [GO FREE® Berry Muesli](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/gluten-free/berry-oatmeal-muesli) is simple to throw together and only contains 7 ingredients. Preheat your oven and in a large bowl combine chopped walnuts, [GO FREE® Honey Nut Flakes](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/go-free/honey-corn-flakes) or Plain Corn Flakes cereal and oats. Once your dry ingredients are combined, add in the melted baking spread and honey. Make sure everything is coated in the wet ingredients. Then, spread the mix on a lined baking tray and bake in your hot oven for 15-18 minutes. Once the mix is golden brown, remove from the oven and allow to cool. Break up your muesli and keep it in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to a week! Christmas is a time for spending with family and friends, enjoying tasty foods and reminiscing on Christmases of the past. Get your festivities off to a great start by trying one of these tasty and easy to make breakfasts on Christmas. If you want to discover more recipe ideas for specific occasions, then take a look at our article about [breakfast ideas for Mother’s Day](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/blog/breakfast-ideas/9-tasty-breakfasts-mothers-day), next. ## Related Articles [![Wheat with Hand](/uk/sites/g/files/qirczx836/files/styles/1_1_450px_width/public/2026-07/64c304ee-e55e-4e65-85cb-7c81ce4a12ee_0.jpg.webp?itok=x4OEXJZt)](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/blog/breakfast-ideas/history-of-cereal) Reading time: 5 min. 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