Simple and Easy Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

When most people think of Thanksgiving, we typically think about the Thanksgiving dinner. In the days before the holiday, families undergo intense preparation and cooking of several cuisines, including the traditional stuffed turkey roast and pumpkin pie. Still, Thanksgiving breakfast is an important part of the holiday, especially if you have family staying the night prior.

Thanksgiving breakfast should receive as much attention as Thanksgiving dinner. Understanding how hectic the day might be, it is wise to avoid getting through it with an empty stomach. These tasty dishes could also serve as early appetizers! Here is a list of easy-to-make breakfast ideas you can make, ranging from rich smoothies to even vegan recipes.

Chocolate Banana Cake

Do you have fully ripe bananas just resting on the counter with no idea what to do with them? Your first thought is to make banana bread, but if you’re looking for something delicious quick meal to take you through the day, then the Chocolate Banana Cake is a marvelous Thanksgiving breakfast idea, and it takes only 40 minutes to prepare.

This is a super delicious marriage between mashed ripe bananas and cocoa powder; tastes wonderful when prepared, but for an even better kick, served frosted and with a cold glass of Chocolate Ganache. This is a great breakfast idea for families as it can feed many people.

Ingredients 

• 3 very ripe bananas
• ½ c. canola oil
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• ½ c. Kosher salt
• ½ c. bittersweet chocolate chips
• Chocolate sauce (for serving).

Check the Chocolate Banana Cake recipe here.

Blender Pancakes

Pancakes have been a breakfast special for many years, so why not this Thanksgiving breakfast idea? Whipping up some pancakes should only take about 30 minutes, leaving you with a lot of time to jump on dinner preparations.

You could make pancakes of different flavors depending on your preference, you could try Blueberry Blitz pancakes, Razzy Berry Pancakes, and Sweet corn Pancakes, and the difference between their preparations is just the filling. To get the best feel, serve your pancakes warm and with maple syrup.

Ingredients

• 1 c. blueberries plus ½ cup blueberries for cooking or 1 c. raspberries plus ½ cup raspberries for cooking or 1 c. corn kernels for cooking & 1 c. cornmeal
• 1 c. milk
• 1 large egg
• ½ c. all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. Kosher salt.

Check the Blender Pancakes recipe here.

Lemon-Almond Poppy Seed Muffins

The Lemon-Almond Poppy Seed Muffin comes off as more of a pound cake and is super delicious, moist, and dense at the same time. Preparation of this great Thanksgiving breakfast idea would take about 50 minutes after you soak the seeds for 30 minutes or more. I would advise you to prepare these a day before Thanksgiving so you have enough time for your day’s itinerary.

Ingredients

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. baking soda
• ½ tsp. kosher salt
• 1/3 c. plain whole-milk yogurt
• 2 tbsp. grated lemon zest
• 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons), plus 4 to 6 tsp. for glaze
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 8 tbsp. unsalted butter at room temperature
• 2/3 c. granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 2 tbsp. poppy seeds
• ½ c. Turbinado sugar
• ¾ c. sliced almonds
• 1 c. confectioners’ sugar

Check the Lemon-Almond Poppy seed Muffin Recipe here.

Scotch Eggs

You’ll need the protein boost for the day; I advise you to opt for a Scotch egg. This is a common breakfast among the British but an awesome Thanksgiving breakfast idea for everyone. It is a boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, coated with breadcrumbs, and finally deep fried. It takes 45 minutes to put this together, so you could get this done early in the morning and have enough to spare for dinner preparations.

Ingredients

• 3 oz. roughly torn baguette (about 2 cups)
• 6 large eggs divided
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic, presses
• 1 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
• Kosher salt and pepper
• ½ c. all-purpose flour
• Canola oil, for frying
• Salad, for serving

Check the Scotch Eggs recipe here.

Bacon Chive Waffle

This quick and easy Thanksgiving breakfast idea is a great way to save time while also getting nourished. The Bacon Chive Waffle takes just 10 minutes to prepare, giving you loads of time and energy to get through the day.

Whatever way you choose to eat your waffles remains a delight, but particularly delicious when you sprinkle powdered sugar on your waffle and also anoint it with maple syrup, such a delight! And to top it all up, give it the Best-Ever ranch dressing, the best breakfast you could ask for.

Ingredients

• 1 package of waffle batter
• Best-Ever Ranch Dressing
• 5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Check Bacon Chive Waffle Recipe here.

Sausage and Egg Sandwiches

This 15 minutes Thanksgiving breakfast idea is a gem at conserving time while also giving you the appropriate filling to get through the day. These homemade sausage patties go beyond the regular sandwich you have been making for breakfast; it is a bit spicier with the added pickled peppers that blend perfectly with the sausage.

Ingredients

• 4 tsp. olive oil, divided
• 2 thin slices of red onion
• 12 oz. sweet Italian sausage (casing removed)
• 2 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
• 4 large eggs
• 4 English muffins, split and toasted
• 6 sweet, piquant peppers, sliced (we used Peppadews)
• ¼ c. flat-leaf parsley

Check the Sausage and Egg Sandwiches recipe here.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

The beautiful thing about Thanksgiving is that every meal can be made of pumpkin or pumpkin flavored, and it won’t be a problem. Start getting into the Thanksgiving spirit with the pumpkin chocolate chip bread, which takes about 1hr 10mins. What is great is that you could also serve leftovers on the Thanksgiving Dinner table.

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. baking soda
• 1 ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• ½ tsp. kosher salt
• ½ c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 c. canned pure pumpkin
• ½ c. granulated sugar
• ¼ c. packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp. milk
• 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• ½ c. plus 2 tbsp. Bittersweet chocolate chips

Check the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread here.

Bacon French Toast Bake

Get your breakfast’s best filling and delight with a Bacon French Toast Bake. Rather than the usual snack-like options for breakfast, this Thanksgiving breakfast idea comes off as a whole meal and would keep you filled for hours. It takes about 1hr 15mins to prepare, so we advise you to prepare it ahead of time, preferably the night before. Leftovers could also have a pass to the dinner table.

Ingredients

• 1 loaf challah or brioche bread, cut into 1/2 –in-thick slices (about 1 lb.)
• 6 large eggs
• 2 c. half-and-half
• 2 c. grated gruyere cheese (about 8 oz.)
• ¼ c. plus 1 tbsp. maple syrup
• ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
• 4 slices bacon, chopped

Check Bacon French Toast Bake recipe here.

Chard and Gruyère Eggs in the Hole

This would be a great breakfast option if you need to feed a large number of people, you can make as many pieces as can go around, and it takes just about 40 minutes to prepare. With its cheesy filling and spicy taste, everyone would probably be asking for more. If you want to make an impression on your extended family, this Thanksgiving breakfast idea will get it done. Dressed with sautéed chard and melted gruyere would make you crave on sight.

Ingredients

• 6 slices sourdough bread
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 1 bunch (about 6 oz.) rainbow chard, trimmed, chopped
• 6 large eggs
• 4 oz. shredded Gruyere cheese

Check Chard and Gruyère Eggs in the Hole recipe here.

Breakfast Burritos

Burritos have always been a good breakfast option and might just come through perfectly for Thanksgiving. This Thanksgiving breakfast idea has a very long preservative span and would still taste fresh in your freezer for over 2 weeks. This takes about 35 minutes so you could make as many as you like days before Thanksgiving. This would also give you time to make another breakfast set or a smoothie to go with it on Thanksgiving morning.

Ingredients

• ½ lb. tomatillos, husked, rinsed and halved
• 1 jalapeno, halved and seeded
• ½ small onion, cut into wedges
• 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1/3 c. packed cilantro
• Kosher salt
• 6 large eggs
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 c. shredded pepper jack or Cheddar cheese
• 1 c. fat-free refried beans
• 4 large tortillas

Check the Breakfast Burritos recipe here.

Conclusion

Whether it is just your immediate family or you have your extended family over to celebrate, breakfast is also necessary for Thanksgiving. You don’t have to spend so much time preparing or need so much time to get Thanksgiving breakfast ready. This list of Thanksgiving breakfast ideas will guide you through easy yet delicious and filling breakfast ideas that can get you through the day.