Everyone in the family will enjoy these vegetarian Christmas breakfast recipes. We have festive ideas for casseroles, pancakes, frittatas and more.
22 Vegetarian Breakfasts for Christmas Morning
Updated on Sep. 27, 2024
Colorful Brunch Frittata
A friend called and asked me for a special recipe that he could serve at his daughter’s wedding brunch. I created this brunch frittata recipe for the special day. —Kristin Arnett, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
1/22
2/22
Christmas Morning Sweet Rolls
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These make-ahead rolls have been a holiday tradition for years. The eggnog in the frosting makes them extra special on Christmas morning. —Kimberly Williams, Brownsburg, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 424 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
3/22
Festive Scrambled Eggs
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Every bit as quick as scrambled eggs are meant to be, this hearty dish— with red pimientos and green parsley or chives— is nice for hectic Christmas mornings.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 185 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 377mg cholesterol, 369mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein.
4/22
Artichoke and Potato Frittata
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This potato frittata is delicious for brunch but it’s also hearty enough for a weeknight dinner. If you’re a fan of Mediterranean or Greek cuisine, you’ll want to add this to your keeper files. —Sarah Newman, Harvest, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 420 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 382mg cholesterol, 1039mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.
5/22
Gingerbread Belgian Waffles
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 waffles (1-1/2 cups icing)
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to combine the sweet and spicy taste of gingerbread with the cool and dreamy taste of cream cheese frosting. It's a heavenly way to start the day! —Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 round waffle with 1/4 cup icing: 776 calories, 38g fat (23g saturated fat), 219mg cholesterol, 1188mg sodium, 97g carbohydrate (63g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
6/22
Very Cherry Crescent Ring
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother used to prepare this pretty coffee cake on Christmas Eve for our family to enjoy the next morning after opening gifts. It's an easy way to add an elegant touch to a holiday breakfast or brunch. —Karen Sevensky, Hackettstown, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 273 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 268mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
7/22
Spinach-Egg Breakfast Pizzas
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 pizzas
From the Recipe Creator:
I like my food pretty, and this breakfast pizza is eye-popping. Bring it to the table with a bowl of berries or grapes and café au lait. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 pizza: 433 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 199mg cholesterol, 865mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.
8/22
Slow-Cooker Frittata Provencal
Total Time
3 hours 30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe means that a delectable dinner is ready when I walk in the door from work. The meatless slow-cooker meal also makes an elegant brunch for lazy weekends. —Connie Eaton, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 245 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 385mg cholesterol, 338mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
9/22
Fiesta Breakfast Bake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I get a kick out of making breakfast for a crowd when I have weekend guests, and my family also loves breakfast for dinner. I created this dish by combining my family's favorite southwestern flavors in an all-in-one-pan recipe.—Whitney Gilbert, Smithville, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 349 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 207mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.
10/22
Bananas Foster French Toast
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mmm…bananas Foster for breakfast! This yummy baked French toast serves up all the taste of the spectacular dessert in fine fashion. —Laurence Nasson, Hingham Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 658 calories, 31g fat (17g saturated fat), 218mg cholesterol, 584mg sodium, 84g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein.
11/22
Roasted Vegetable and Chevre Quiche
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Roasting the veggies in this rich yet bright quiche intensifies their flavors. The addition of fresh goat cheese lends a wonderful creamy tanginess. —Laura Davis, Chincoteague, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 219 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 471mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
12/22
Veggie-Packed Strata
Total Time
1 hour 45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a wonderful, colorful casserole that everyone enjoys. I'm sure you'll be hooked on it after one bite, too. —Jennifer Unsell, Vance, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 453 calories, 31g fat (15g saturated fat), 202mg cholesterol, 938mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
13/22
Banana-Nut Waffle Cake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I wanted to use waffles in a creative way and came up with an idea of making a cake out of them. Not only did it take much less time than making an ordinary cake, it came out just as delicious as a traditional cake. Waffles can be made ahead, wrapped and stored in the fridge until ready to assemble this cake. —Kristina S., Yonkers, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 waffle: 535 calories, 31g fat (11g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.
14/22
Pear-Stuffed French Vanilla Toast
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My handyman, who is originally from Nicaragua, shared this classic breakfast dish his mother used to prepare. He says he makes it frequently for his children and they clean their plates! —Gail Borczyk, Boca Raton, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 701 calories, 38g fat (16g saturated fat), 339mg cholesterol, 390mg sodium, 80g carbohydrate (61g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein.
15/22
Oatmeal Brulee with Ginger Cream
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is an awesome dish for a chilly morning. I love the crispy, caramelized top and raspberry surprise at the bottom.
—Yvonne Starlin, Portland, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving with 1 tablespoon cream: 490 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 359mg sodium, 76g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 7g fiber), 7g protein.
16/22
Artichoke Egg Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a great recipe for a brunch. I serve it with fresh stir-fried asparagus, a fruit salad and croissants. —Marilyn Moores, Indianapolis, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 304 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 229mg cholesterol, 497mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.
17/22
Arugula & Mushroom Breakfast Pizza
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's a challenge to be creative with breakfast every morning, and I like to come up with fun foods the kids will love. This is a great recipe for the kids to join in and help make for breakfast. You can also make and freeze it before you add the eggs, then finish baking another day. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 299 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 464mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
18/22
Pumpkin-Pecan Baked Oatmeal
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a yummy wintertime treat. My husband rarely eats in the morning, but when I make my baked oatmeal, he digs right in. —Alex Muehl, Austin, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without additional ingredients): 478 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 335mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 7g fiber), 10g protein.
19/22
Basil Vegetable Strata
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've been cooking this strata for years, and my family just can't get enough! Fresh basil gives the healthy brunch dish an added flavor boost. —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 322 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
20/22
German Apple Pancake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you're looking for a pretty dish to make when having guests for brunch, try this. Everyone I've served it to has enjoyed it—except for one time, that is, when my husband tried to make it following my recipe, which I'd written down incorrectly! If you don't leave out the flour as I did, it'll turn out terrific! —Judi Van Beek, Lynden, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 192 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 273mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
21/22
Orange Marmalade Breakfast Bake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
12 servings (1-1/2 cups syrup)
From the Recipe Creator:
When I host a brunch I always look for a main dish that can be prepared a day ahead so I can spend the extra time preparing other recipes. If you like, use grapefruit or mixed fruit marmalade instead of the orange marmalade called for in the recipe.—Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 2 tablespoons syrup: 356 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
22/22
Rainbow Quiche
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With plenty of veggies and a creamy egg-cheese filling, this tasty quiche gets rave reviews every time I make it! —Lilith Fury, Adena, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 295 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
