When it comes to the festive season, many people put most of their focus to the big lunch or dinner. But starting your day with a delicious meal can make all the difference, getting you on track to having a fabulous Christmas day.
Whether you like to start with something sweet and Christmassy or a fresh start to the day of often overindulgence we have a range of recipes to suit your needs.
For some inspiration of how to jazz up your breakfast, here is a selection of our favourite sweet and savoury recipes that are delicious, beautiful and nourishing.
Vanilla bean crumpets
Our simple crumpets recipe will have you falling love with making these classic breakfast treats at home.
Ham and egg brekkie burgers with kimchi mayo
A delicious twist on a bacon and egg roll.
Pikelets
Any day involving pikelets is a good day.
French toast
Silky, sweet and swimming in syrup – French toast is the ideal breakfast when you have a little extra time.
Berry and coconut chia pudding
Packed full of protein, chia seeds are the healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Our best pancake recipe
It’s a big call to say this pancake recipe is the best, but we really mean it!
Eggs Benedict
Eggs benedict has been a classic breakfast for centuries.
Mushroom and goat’s cheese omelette
Get cracking on this quick and simple meal.
Scrambled eggs
Get cracking on breakfast.
Overnight oats with muddled strawberries
Make life easier for yourself in the morning by doing most of the prep the night before.
Baked breakfast oats with stone fruit and rhubarb
It’s oat so good.
Yoghurt wraps with pick-your-protein scramble
Eggs or tofu – take your pick!
Stovetop ‘baked’ eggs
Jazz up your leftovers.
Grilled mushrooms with soft-boiled dukkah eggs and crisp kale
A breakfast that’s full of flavour.
Baked eggs with beans
Cafe-style breakfast at home.
Potato rosti with poached eggs and chilli relish
For a delicious breakfast with a difference, make like the good farmers of the Swiss canton of Berg and sit down to crisp potato rosti. Topped with poached eggs and chilli relish, they’re a spicy, savoury delight that will definitely keep you going until lunch. Looking for more hot breakfast recipes?
Poached eggs and roast vegie rÖsti
Boost your brunch (or dinner) with roasted veg.
Blueberry bagels
Treat yourself this weekend to these amazing homemade blueberry bagels with cream cheese.
Eggs in bread with wilted spinach and hollandaise sauce
Give the classic breakfast a touch of style.
Tomato and egg muffin
Fried eggs and fresh tomato combine on a toasted muffin for an easy and tasty breakfast.
Baker’s dozen homemade croissants
A flavour you can’t beat.
Turkish eggs (Shakshuka)
Eggs-actly the breakfast you need right now.
Banana berry breakfast sorbet
This ruby red bowl of lusciousness is brimming with good things – from an assortment of healthy fruit, to chia seeds packed with omega-3s.
Toasted Christmas cake with honey strawberries
What better excuse than Christmas to eat cake for breakfast?
Red fruit salad with chai spiced yoghurt
Fresh vibrant and full of summer fruits, this colourful red fruit salad is just what you need. Perfect for summer gatherings and hot days.
Baked bean and ricotta-stuffed mushroom
Breakfast worth waking up for.
Hash browns
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
How to make English muffins
Making your own English muffins is much simpler than you’d imagine.
Buttery French brioche
So much to love about this soft buttery French bread.
Breakfast jaffle
A great way to start the day.
Scrambled eggs with bacon
You had me at bacon.
Strawberry and almond sweet frittata
A twist on the classic egg-based breakfast.
Chilli, spinach and fetta baked eggs
Chilli, spinach and fetta make delicious baked eggs even better for a tasty bread-free breakfast meal.
Crushed broad bean and pea bruschetta
Brilliant breakfast bruschetta.
Salmon gravlax platter
The perfect easy to make breakfast for salmon gravlax.
Zucchini and cheese fritters
These hot and crunchy fritters make for the best snacks. Serve them with your favourite dip for a delicious lunch-box treat.
Scrambled eggs, smashed avocado and bean breakfast wrap
Rise and shine with this hearty and delicious scrambled egg, smashed avocado and bean breakfast wrap – wholesome energy for the whole morning. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.
Kumara rösti with portobello mushrooms
Sweet potato rösti with grilled mushrooms are perfect for breakfast or a light lunch.
Breakfast frittata
A delicious savoury breakfast option with fresh ingredients.
Strawberry and passionfruit breakfast trifle
This beautiful sweet breakfast trifle combines fresh fruit, yoghurt and whole grains to prove that eating healthy can be delicious.
Strawberry halva mousse
This gorgeous strawberry halva mousse is naturally sweet and fluffy, combining juicy strawberries and nutty tahini to create a perfect healthy dessert or mid-morning snack.
Mixed mushrooms with smoked salmon and poached egg
Low-carb and utterly delicious, this is one breakfast dish you’ll return to again and again.
Croissant breakfast bake
This one-pot wonder combines buttery French croissants with a creamy egg, cheese and salmon filling, ideal for sharing with friends and family at your next big breakfast or brunch spread.
Gluten-free pancakes with grilled honey bananas and raspberries
Pancakes are one of the best parts of weekends, apart from sleep-ins, of course. But you don’t need to miss out because you’ve cut out gluten from your diet. This recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Delicious Gluten-Free Food’ cookbook is tummy-friendly.
Poached egg and avocado bruschetta
This light, low GI, avocado and herb salad, sourdough bruschetta, is a perfect dish for brunch, or for an afternoon snack. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.
Indian-style tomatoes and eggs
Hearty doesn’t mean boring! Delicious Indian-style tomatoes and eggs – a tasty, wholesome start to your morning. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.
Maple gingerbread muffins with kumara butter
Full of delicious wholesome ingredients, these sweet and tasty maple gingerbread muffins are free of dairy and refined sugar. Served with a divine kumara butter, they make a healthy alternative for your morning or afternoon tea!
Strawberry croissant French toast
Why enjoy one French classic for breakfast when you can combine two? These french toast croissants are filled with fresh slices of strawberry and strawberry jam for a fruity, oozing centre.
Breakfast croissants
This light, flaky golden croissant is beautiful stuffed with fresh ham, eggs and oozy melted cheese to create the perfect lazy weekend breakfast or brunch.
Greek breakfast berry muesli
Make the sugar syrup ahead; keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to one month. Prepare the fruit the night before then assemble in the morning in a small airtight container, and don’t forget to take a spoon. Note
Breakfast muffins
Muffins are suitable to freeze, stored in an airtight container, for up to 3 months. Note
Panettone toast with peaches and blueberries
Serve with ice-cream instead of yogurt for a quick dessert. If possible, choose freestone peaches (or nectarines) rather than the clingstone variety. You can use any seasonal fruit for this recipe.
Breakfast egg, mushroom and prosciutto pizzas
Start your day with a delicious egg, mushroom and prosciutto breakfast pizzas.
Croissant monsieur
You can double or triple the quantities, filling large dishes to serve a crowd. Do ahead This recipe can be prepared a day ahead to the end of step 3, cover and refrigerate. Finish the recipe when you’re ready to serve. Substitutes You can use a combination of other cheeses such as parmesan, vintage cheddar, […]
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