13 Tastiest DIY Christmas Brunch Recipes

tastiest diy christmas brunch recipes

Yesterday we shared some delicious recipes for Christmas breakfasts but if you don’t like to wake up early and are going to miss breakfast, then you need a brunch menu. Let’s consider some of the tastiest recipes to realize and enjoy a Christmas brunch together with your family and friends.

This recipe for gingerbread spice granola is a wonderful make-ahead addition to holiday brunch spreads! This granola is absolutely perfect for the holidays. You can make it ahead of time, and then set out different kinds of yogurt, fruit and toppings.

DIY gingerbread spice granola (via lovelylittlekitchen.com)

DIY gingerbread spice granola (via lovelylittlekitchen.com)

Get into the Christmas spirit by making a Christmas inspired muesli! This Santa’s merry muesli is great for breakfast, brunch or a snack! This is a delicious combination of oats, nuts, Christmas spices and some dried fruit. The best part is that you can mix it up as much as you like!

DIY Santa's merry muesli (via delightfulvegans.com)

DIY Santa's merry muesli (via delightfulvegans.com)

Cinnamon scones are deliciously moist and perfect for a quick on the run breakfast or afternoon snack with a cup of your favorite hot beverage.

DIY cinnamon scones (via www.carriesexperimentalkitchen.com)

DIY cinnamon scones (via www.carriesexperimentalkitchen.com)

This loaded baked potato breakfast casserole has all of your favorites: potatoes, bacon, eggs, sour cream, cheese, peppers and onions! It’s easy to make ahead and is a great healthy breakfast or brunch option for the holidays!

DIY baked potato casserole (via www.thereciperebel.com)

DIY baked potato casserole (via www.thereciperebel.com)

Eggnog French toast is a simple and quick breakfast or snack made with bread and eggnog. This is a four ingredient easy French toast recipe if the flavoring – vanilla extract is subtracted.

DIY eggnog French toast (via remyasbaking.com)

DIY eggnog French toast (via remyasbaking.com)

These easy to make healthy ginger scones are chocked full of all kinds of goodness! Including candied ginger, which is optional for “Paleoers”. This fantastically easy paleo breakfast, snack, or treat is a scrumptious way to kick of the holiday season!

DIY gluten free ginger candy scones (via https:)

DIY gluten free ginger candy scones (via https:)

Croque Madame is a French dish that traditionally is made with Gruyére cheese and is fried in butter topped with a fried egg. These Croque Madame are mustard and ham toasts topped with a cheesy bechamel sauce and a perfectly cooked poached egg.

DIY Croque Madame toasts (via www.insidetherustickitchen.com)

DIY Croque Madame toasts (via www.insidetherustickitchen.com)

This healthier cinnamon roll baked pancake is whole wheat, low in sugar, and bakes in a pie plate so there’s no flipping or waiting! Drizzle with easy maple cream cheese syrup for a special treat!

DIY cinnamon roll baked pancake with maple cream syrup (via www.thereciperebel.com)

DIY cinnamon roll baked pancake with maple cream syrup (via www.thereciperebel.com)

These maple gingerbread scones are a nice addition to breakfast on Christmas morning with a warming mixture of spices (ginger, cinnamon, cloves) molasses, and maple syrup. After cooling slightly, they are covered in a glaze flavored with a bit more maple syrup.

DIY maple gingerbread scones (via tarasmulticulturaltable.com)

DIY maple gingerbread scones (via tarasmulticulturaltable.com)

This breakfast strata with mushrooms, caramelized onions, goat cheese & thyme is an easy, make-ahead brunch recipe for a lazy relaxing morning. Put this together the night before and refrigerate.  When you wake up Christmas morning, just place it in your oven to bake.

DIY strata with caramelized onions, mushrooms and goat cheese (via www.feastingathome.com)

DIY strata with caramelized onions, mushrooms and goat cheese (via www.feastingathome.com)

This French toast casserole is wonderfully decadent, making it perfect for holidays or overnight guests! You can assemble the casserole the day before, and the next morning all you need to do is top it with the praline topping (which takes less than 10 minutes to make) and then pop it into the oven.

DIY baked French toast casserole (via www.browneyedbaker.com)

DIY baked French toast casserole (via www.browneyedbaker.com)

Looking for a Christmas breakfast idea? Try this eggnog rice pudding with chocolate drizzle! Make it to get in the holiday spirit, or make it with leftover eggnog! This eggnog rice pudding will warm you up on a cold winter morning.

DIY eggnog rice pudding (via www.theworktop.com)

DIY eggnog rice pudding (via www.theworktop.com)

These paleo chipotle bacon deviled eggs are the perfect appetizer, snack, or meal! Easy to make and the most delicious eggs you’ll ever have! These do require a little prep work, like making hard boiled eggs and Chipotle Mayo.

DIY paleo chipotle bacon deviled eggs (via www.jaysbakingmecrazy.com)

DIY paleo chipotle bacon deviled eggs (via www.jaysbakingmecrazy.com)