Easy Thanksgiving breakfast ideas for kids, adults, or for a crowd! Make breakfast for thanksgiving morning even better than dinner with these Thanksgiving day brunch recipes!
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Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Ideas
It's finally my favorite time of year! November and December are always so full of fun, anticipation, and of course, delicious recipes! So let's talk about breakfast on Thanksgiving: it's always a busy cooking day, and there's lots of anticipation for the big meal, but if your family is like mine, you're gathered together for much of the day, hanging out and watching TV. You're bound to get hungry!
So what better way to get the day started than with a delicious, satisfying, festive breakfast for Thanksgiving morning? You guys know I LOVE breakfast and brunch, so breakfast on Thanksgiving is a major part of the day for me!
What to eat for breakfast in Thanksgiving?
This collection of Thanksgiving morning breakfast recipes is the best resource for ideas! I joined in with some of my favorite food blogger friends to gather together these delicious Thanksgiving breakfast ideas that will keep your crew energized and ready for the rest of the day.
But it's not just breakfast on Thanksgiving day -- these Thanksgiving breakfast ideas are perfect for brunch the next day too! In fact, you should be covered for the whole weekend! Keep reading to find your new favorite recipe to make this year for breakfast on Thanksgiving!
Easy and Make-Ahead Options
If you're looking for easy Thanksgiving breakfast ideas for kids or for a crowd, you're in the right place! This list even has make ahead and on the go options! But don't worry -- there area few special showstopper recipes mixed in for those of you who want to make your breakfast on Thanksgiving extra special!
Vegan and Gluten Free Options
Plus, many of these Thanksgiving breakfast ideas are gluten-free, some are vegan, and ALL of them are delicious! I've noted with each recipe the dietary restrictions it fits, so you can find the perfect recipe for breakfast on Thanksgiving with your loved ones.
And if you're looking for more dairy free options, check out my list of Smoothie Recipes Without Yogurt!
So let's jump right in and get to the recipes!
Best Breakfast for Thanksgiving Morning
Pecan Pastry Braid
A perfect brunch treat with puff pastry, buttery maple pecan filling, and a sweet vanilla icing.
Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie
A thick, satisfying smoothie with pumpkin and warm fall spices, for the perfect healthy autumn snack or meal replacement!
Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
This easy apple pie filled cinnamon rolls recipe is one of the best Thanksgiving breakfast recipes! These old fashioned apple pie cinnamon rolls are stuffed with apple pie filling, and then we're making our apple cinnamon rolls even better with that incredible brown butter cream cheese icing!
3 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins
These 3 ingredient pumpkin muffins with spice cake mix are so easy! Pumpkin muffins with just 3 ingredients for a quick fall treat! Try these spice cake pumpkin muffins today!
Instant Pot Apple Butter
This no peel instant pot apple butter recipe is perfect for an autumn breakfast or snack! It’s a super easy instant pot apple butter, small batch or a bit larger for giving as gifts!
Air Fryer Hash Browns
Air fryer hash browns are so easy! If you are looking for quick recipes for an early breakfast, look no further!
Earl Grey Scones with Vanilla Bean Glaze
Vanilla Earl Grey scones with vanilla bean glaze are the best Earl Grey scones recipe! Easy and delicious, you'll love them with a big pot of coffee!
Oat Milk Pancakes
Healthy oat milk pancakes with egg or no egg! This fluffy pancake recipe uses oat milk to make it dairy free! Enjoy your oat milk American pancakes with butter or topped with fresh berries!
Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Recipe Starbucks Copycat
This shaken espresso Starbucks Copycat recipe includes my favorite way to customize it: the Starbucks Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso recipe! You'll love making this easy shaken espresso recipe from the comfort of home, for much less cost!
4 Ingredient Banana Bread
This easy 4 Ingredient Banana Bread without cake mix is the best healthy, easy banana bread recipe! This moist banana bread recipe comes together so quickly and can be customized with whatever you have on hand!
Pumpkin Spice Donuts
This baked pumpkin spice donuts recipe has it all -- moist, fluffy pumpkin spice doughnuts, maple glaze, and brown butter! Make this pumpkin donut recipe to celebrate fall -- because what says fall more than baked pumpkin donuts?
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chunks
Tender air fryer sweet potato chunks - brown sugar spiced sweet potato cubes make an easy holiday side dish, or switch it up with a savory spice blend! Fresh or frozen, learn how long to cook sweet potatoes in air fryer -- sweet potato cubes are so easy!
Sour Cream Pumpkin Bread with Maple Brown Butter Glaze
The easiest way to celebrate all those amazing fall flavors! A moist spiced pumpkin loaf drenched in the most amazing maple brown butter glaze!
Banana and Pumpkin Muffins
These healthy banana and pumpkin muffins are an easy vegan recipe that's toddler or kid friendly! This recipe for banana and pumpkin muffins uses no refined sugar, and is one of the best pumpkin banana recipes -- so moist and no egg required!
Bananas Foster Pancakes
These Bananas Foster pancakes are so good – with a banana topping for pancakes that is so decadent! Banana Foster Pancakes without alcohol or with rum! If you like banana pancakes, you’ll LOVE these bananas foster pancakes – IHOP has got nothin’ on these! Try this banana foster recipe today!
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
These Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese filling are super moist and filled with all of the tantalizing pumpkin flavors! They're inspired by Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins and perfect for your festive breakfast!
Fried Potatoes and Onions
I've got the perfect side dish for your breakfast on Thanksgiving morning! These southern-style fried potatoes are the BEST version of hash browns you'll ever have. Pair them with any of your favorite breakfast dishes, add a little ketchup, and you'll see exactly what I mean.
Spiced Pumpkin Cornmeal Scones
These multi grain Pumpkin Cornmeal Scones spiced with ginger and nutmeg make an awesome accompaniment with Cranberry Sauce. Perfect to get your Thanksgiving on early!
Fluffy Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes | Vegan - Good Food Baddie
These light and fluffy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancakes are like taking a bite of a sweet pumpkin pie for breakfast! They’re easy to make are ready to enjoy in less than 10 minutes on Thanksgiving morning!
Plant-Based Busy: Mushroom Kale Quiche - Collards Are The Old Kale
With oven space at a premium, Mushroom Kale Quiche can be made the night before and heated up Thanksgiving morning - a jump-start to a beautiful day!
Sweet Potato Pie Muffins
Unbelievably moist Sweet Potato Muffins made from scratch that combine two layers to create one of the best muffins you’ve ever enjoyed.
The Best Rich & Fluffy Pumpkin Spice Pancakes - My Eager Eats
Start your morning off right with these rich & fluffy pumpkin spice pancakes made with fresh pumpkin puree and loads of cinnamon, and sweet spices.
Banana Bread French Toast
You won't have lots of extra time on Thanksgiving morning. That's why this banana bread French toast is one of the best Thanksgiving breakfast ideas -- because it starts with store-bought banana bread! Then all it takes is a quick batter and an easy cinnamon cream cheese syrup to make this amazing brunch dish!
Cinnamon Rolls Soaked in Tres Leches
These thick, delicious Cinnamon Rolls are soaked in Tres Leches and topped with sweet and tangy frosting! A perfect combination of 2 classics!
Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins with Orange Zest
These adorable mini muffins are fluffy and moist, made with buttermilk and brown sugar and bursting with mini chocolate chips and bright orange zest. They're so easy to make, and can be made ahead of time to serve on Thanksgiving morning!
Pumpkin Cold Foam Recipe
What's breakfast without coffee? This deliciously frothy pumpkin cold foam recipe is the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving brunch.
Saltfish Buljol - This Bago Girl
Take your guests to the Caribbean for breakfast. This fried bake and saltfish buljol is the perfect holiday morning feast.
Cinnamon Chip Scones with Spiced Orange Glaze
Tender brown sugar scones with cinnamon chips and a luscious spiced orange glaze! So easy and perfect for weekend mornings.
Easy Slow Cooker Apple Butter - Sweet Tea & Thyme
Apple butter is incredibly easy in the slow cooker and tasty on everything. Caramelized with brown sugar and plenty of spices, it;s fall in your home.
Leek and Asparagus Quiche with Bacon and Gruyère
This rich, savory quiche is packed with crisp bacon, buttery sautéed leeks, asparagus, and shallots, and nutty Gruyère cheese. It can be made the night before and reheated for a quick and delicious breakfast on Thanksgiving!
Pumpkin Caramel Sticky Buns with Pecans
Pumpkin Caramel Sticky Buns are made with a tender, sweet bread dough, spiced pumpkin filling and indulgent maple pecan glaze. #stickybuns
Sweet Potato Pop Tarts
This delectable sweet potato homemade Pop Tarts recipe is a perfect handheld treat for a crowd for your Thanksgiving morning. They're made easy with frozen sweet potatoes and store-bought pie crust, and draped with a rich brown butter icing. Make the filling ahead to save even more time!
Apple Pie filled Cinnamon Rolls
Start your day off with these beautiful cinnamon rolls! These apple cinnamon rolls are the perfect treat for your pre-Thanksgiving feast!
Simple Overnight Oats Recipes - Mochas and Mimosas
Prep a healthy, make-ahead breakfast for your loved ones with this overnight oats recipe! Includes recipes for pumpkin spice overnight oats and apple cinnamon overnight oats!
Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole made with your favorite breakfast sausage crumbles, loads of veggies, cheese, and crispy tater tots!
Sweet Potato Oatmeal Pancakes - Big Delicious Life
These pancakes are the perfect Thanksgiving day breakfast before the feast! Made with oatmeal and sweet potatoes, they're gluten free, not too sweet, hearty and delicious.
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
These festive cinnamon rolls are packed with pumpkin, toasted pecans, and amazing fall spices, and topped with an incredible brown butter cream cheese frosting that you could eat with a spoon! And they have an overnight option, so you can have them in the oven even faster in the morning for breakfast on Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
And that's our list of what to make for breakfast on Thanksgiving! Thanks so much for checking these amazing Thanksgiving breakfast ideas from me and so many of my fantastic foodie friends! No matter what your tastes are, you're sure to have found an amazing recipe to try for breakfast on Thanksgiving this year!
Last Updated on November 11, 2025 by Chenée Lewis
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