Although breakfast is probably the last meal you think about when it comes to Thanksgiving recipes, starting the day right will give you energy for the cook-a-thon to come. Whether you are looking for savory breakfasts or gourmet fall treats, all these breakfast ideas are ready in an hour or less. Mark the occasion with a warm and cozy meal to start the day, but save your time and energy for the big event. Read on for 13 of our most festive Thanksgiving breakfast ideas.
Sweet Potato Waffles with Maple Syrup with Cranberries
Start the morning with a celebration of the flavors of autumn. “I followed the recipe using canned sweet potatoes (in syrup),” says critic Leona. “The texture was perfect and the family loved both the waffles and the cranberry maple syrup. It was a great way to start the day and welcome autumn.”
Pumpkin and Cinnamon Waffles
Buy a second can of pumpkin puree for Thanksgiving and make some of these festive waffles. The critic CC<3’s2bake says: “Tender, crunchy and full of delicious flavors. We leave aside the nuts and serve with whipped cream and syrup. Heavens!”
Spicy Pumpkin Bread
This simple pumpkin bread can be made in advance, or on the morning of, in just under an hour. “Made for my wife (she loves pumpkin bread) and she won’t let me make a different recipe,” says critic Michael Tyson.
Three Egg Omelet
It is a hearty breakfast that will allow you to go through the culinary marathon of the holidays. Recipe creator BECKY M says: “These big easy omelets satisfy everyone! Lots of meats, vegetables and cheeses to choose from – and they are HUGE!”
Pumpkin Smoothie
Note that this recipe requires you to freeze the pumpkin in advance. In the morning, just put it in the microwave to soften and then add all the ingredients to the blender. This quick breakfast is for you if you’re more of the type to get out of bed halfway through the Thanksgiving parade.
Louisiana Sweet Potato Pancakes
Seasonally appropriate and healthier than regular pancakes, you can’t go wrong with these top-rated sweet potato pancakes. The critic Nicole says: “I will definitely make them again…much healthier than regular pancakes and a fun treat for the fall!”