It is challenging to embrace the magic of holiday mornings when you are rushing around trying to make a special breakfast. You deserve to enjoy the morning and a delicious meal without stress. After all, it is your holiday too!
Planning and preparing ahead of time will free you up and allow you to focus on what’s important. Recipes that can be made the day before will be especially helpful. It won’t take much effort but can make a huge difference in your experience of the holiday.
Let’s look at some great recipes that will set you up for a wonderful holiday!
Avocado Boats
These avocado boats provide healthy fats and protein. It will balance out any sweet treats and keep you full until lunch. Preparing the ingredients ahead of time will make assembling them a snap.
Cook the bacon ahead of time, and chop the toppings. In the morning you will just need to cut the avocados, assemble them, and bake (about 15 minutes plus time for the oven to preheat.)
Paleo Breakfast Casserole
This unique breakfast casserole includes sweet potato and Brussels sprouts, as well as traditional eggs and bacon. It will keep you full until lunch and balance out the sweet treats that tend to be part of holidays.
Prepare the bacon and veggies the night before. In the morning, simply add the eggs and bake (about 25 minutes plus time for the oven to preheat).
*Recipe from The Paleo Running Momma
Egg-Free Breakfast Bowls
Not everyone can eat eggs or likes them. Whether you eat eggs or not, this egg-free breakfast bowl will be a hit. It looks delicious and provides great nutrients to start the day.
Make or buy fresh guacamole and pico de gallo to make the recipe less labor-intensive. Cook the sausage, and chop the sweet potatoes and kale the day before. In the morning, throw the sweet potatoes in the oven (about 30 minutes plus time for the oven to preheat). While they cook, saute the kale before assembling the bowls.
*Recipe from Paleomg
Oven Baked Bacon
Simple bacon is always enjoyed. It contains protein and fat which helps keep your blood sugar stable. However, it can be pretty labor-intensive to fry small batches in a pan.
If you want to make a large amount of bacon, you can put it in the oven (about 15 minutes plus time for the oven to preheat). Oven-cooked bacon turns out crispy every time.
*Recipe from Nom Nom Paleo
Paleo Blueberry Muffins
Who doesn’t love a good blueberry muffin? But many packaged varieties have fillers that you may not want to put in your body. Even homemade ones can be loaded with sugar.
These Paleo muffins are made with clean ingredients, sweetened with maple syrup, and can be made ahead of time. There are sure to be a hit with everyone, including any kids that will be there.
*Recipe from Downshiftology
Healthier Peach Crisp
Fruit crisps are delicious, but tend to be filled with unnecessary sugar. This peach crisp is made with almond flour and a bit of maple syrup. You can make it with fresh or frozen peaches.
Make sure frozen peaches are defrosted. This can take around three hours at room temperature. You can make the topping the day before, then sprinkle it over the peaches in the morning, and bake (about 40 minutes plus time for the oven to preheat).
*Recipe from Elana’s Pantry
Homemade Pumpkin Granola
You don’t need to eat this pumpkin granola with milk; it is delicious as a snack to nibble on throughout the day. It is made with real ingredients and has a satisfying crunch.
This is easily made ahead of time, but cool it completely before placing it in a sealed container.
*Recipe from Paleomg
Peppermint Patty Chia Pudding Parfaits
Chia pudding is a fun unique breakfast, but adding a peppermint patty twist is brilliant. These peppermint patty chia pudding parfaits are made with clean ingredients and are considered paleo.
You MUST make the chia seed pudding the night before because the seeds need to soak overnight. You can finish assembling the parfait in the morning.
*Recipe from Paleomg
Paleo Hot Chocolate
Everyone looks forward to special treats on the holiday, but too much sugar doesn’t leave us feeling our best. Making paleo hot chocolate provides a comforting warm drink without the excess sugar and processed ingredients.
Make it the day before, then all you need to do is warm it up in the morning. Keeping it in a crock pot will free up your other pans for cooking later in the day. Stick with maple syrup or honey as the sweetener. Just be sure not to get carried away with it. Even though these sweeteners are natural, they can still affect your blood sugar.
*Recipe from I Heart Umami
Do you have any healthy tried and true breakfast recipes? I’m always looking for more to try. And let me know what you think of these recipes if you try them.
Dr. Jamie