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Make-ahead holiday breakfast recipes that are quick, easy, nutritious, and crowd-pleasing. This roundup of breakfast recipes will please the whole family and make breakfast prep a breeze!

Between entertaining guests and family, travel, wrapping up end-of-year work projects, and the general stress of the holidays, this season is a crazy time of year! For this reason, I have compiled 15 of my favorite make ahead holiday breakfast recipes to take the edge off of cooking and to ensure you have your bases covered for the most important meal of the day. 

When we think of holiday season, we typically think of side dishes, main dishes and desserts, but after talking to my friends about their holiday traditions and observing how my own family behaves, I think easy breakfast recipes during the holidays don’t get enough attention. 

These recipes are all gluten-free, and I have included vegan and paleo options as well as both sweet and savory options. So without further adieu, let’s dive into some of the classics from the blog that can be easily made ahead of time and reheated (or served cold)!

1.) Sweet Potato, Sausage, and Kale Breakfast Casserole

A hearty, filling egg casserole that can easily be adapted to include any of your favorite vegetables or breakfast meats. Leave out the cheese to keep it dairy-free!

2.) Spinach Frittata with Zucchini, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Goat Cheese

An easy frittata recipe made quickly in your cast iron skillet! This simple recipe is jam packed with flavor and can easily be adapted to fit special diets or tastes.

3.) Paleo Sheet Pan Pancakes

Grain-free (paleo-friendly) pancakes made in a sheet pan! Make a whole batch of pancakes in one shot by baking them in the oven. You can use cookie cutters to cut out shapes for kids, and the pancakes can easily be made ahead of time and reheated.

4.) Eggnog Overnight Oats

Overnight oats made festive using eggnog! Make the recipe using store-bought or homemade  eggnog for a deliciously creamy and fun approach to oatmeal that can be made in a small or large batch ahead of time. Make it vegan by using homemade Vegan Eggnog!

5.) Vanilla Chai Overnight Oats

If you and your family love warm flavors like vanilla and cinnamon, you’ll go bonkers over Vanilla Chai Overnight Oats! Make it up to 5 days ahead of time and eat on it throughout the week!

6.) Maple Bacon Butternut Squash Hash with Spinach

A nutritious breakfast hash made with butternut squash and spinach. This warmly-spiced hash with crispy bacon is quick to prepare at a moment’s notice, but can also be made up to 5 days ahead of time, stored, and reheated. Swap sausage for the bacon if desired!

7.) Pumpkin Breakfast Bowls

Roast pumpkins and create a build-your-own breakfast bowl bar for your friends and family. Use any toppings you like, or follow the exact recipe in the post. Pumpkins can be roasted up to 5 days in advance.

8.) Paleo Gingerbread Muffins

These grain-free gingerbread muffins are packed with holiday cheer! They are a great go-to for breakfast on-the-go or snack. Bake up a batch and serve them for days on end!

Pumpkin Breakfast Bowls made with fresh roasted pumpkin, coconut milk, pure maple syrup, and cinnamon for a warmly-spiced meatless breakfast recipe. This delicious breakfast is full of plant-based protein and carbohydrate!

Orange Ginger Baked Halibut with Blueberry Avocado Salsa is a fresh, flavorful healthy dinner recipe! Serve it up with your favorite side dishes for an otherworldly meal.

Easy Indian Chicken Biryani made in just one skillet. This delicious flavorful meal is perfect for a lovely evening in and is awesome as a meal prep recipe.

Have you ever tried Biryani?

Biryani is a classic Indian dish, which includes aromatic basmati rice studded with raisins, pine nuts, and/or almonds. It typically includes some form of animal protein, such as lamb, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.

When I go out for Indian food, I always order a biryani dish – it’s always so difficult to decide between the lamb, chicken or shrimp for me! 

While it may seem like a complex dish, making chicken biryani at home is a cinch! It requires a long list of ingredients, most of which are spices, but don’t let that fool you. There is nothing complicated about preparing the meal, and all you need is one large skillet.

In fact, I posted a One-Pot Chicken Biryani  recipe years ago, but have since modified it to be even easier wth fewer ingredients.

The dish is often served with a yogurt raita sauce, which I absolutely adore! I don’t often make raita myself, because it contains dairy and I typically limit my intake to certain types of dairy. BUT just know you can absolutely whip some up for your own adventure.

The end result is a flavorful rice dish with a nice protein infusion, which you can either treat as a main dish or a side dish. It makes for a lovely evening in for those times you’re craving takeout. 

Let’s make Chicken Biryani!

A beautiful blue smoothie bowl made tropical-style with mango, banana, and coconut milk yogurt. Top it with paleo muesli and fresh fruit for an amazing breakfast.

AIP Salmon Curry made nightshade-free for those who are sensitive to lectins. This easy recipe comes together quickly and tastes absolutely delicious.

Breakfast porridge made grain-free using cauliflower. This easy recipe is vegan, paleo, whole30, and plant-based for a healthful way to start the day.

Creamy, herby Avocado Pesto Deviled Eggs, made mayo-free using avocado. A flavorful, healthful snack, side dish or appetizer.

Ground turkey and sweet potato skillet comes together lightning fast and easily for a nutritious, paleo or whole30 dinner worthy of repeating.

Nightshade-Free AIP Curry is a ow-inflammatory dinner recipe perfect for those who are sensitive to nightshades, or eat paleo or keto diet.

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A deep dive into whether or not rice is considered to be okay for consumption on the paleo diet.

I wanted to take a moment to address a topic that can generate some confusion in the paleo community: rice. Is it paleo? If it isn’t paleo, is it still okay to eat? Is white rice okay? Should I stay away from brown rice? Will rice raise my blood sugar or mess with my gut health?

All great questions.

The answer to all of the above is: It depends on who you are.

Technically, all grains are off the table when it comes to paleo, particularly gluten-containing grains. Rice is, indeed, a grain, though it contains no gluten. Depending on the person, it can be processed easily without issue.

Some paleo purists say no grains, no way, no how. Period, end.

Some paleo folks say white rice is okay because it provides straight glucose for your body, (which your body needs for fuel provided you aren’t keto); however, you should stay away from brown rice because the whole grain contains phytates, lectins, and arsenic which can cause digestive unrest.

…And some folks say, HEY, any form of rice is okay. We’ve been cultivating it for over 3,500 years (SOURCE), which means our ancestors ate it, and the paleo diet is all about ancestral eating, right? If rice has been a major part of our diet for thousands of years, our systems have adapted to consume it. But does that mean we should still eat it? And if so, who is best suited for rice consumption?

I want to point to an article Mark Sisson wrote way back in 2010 stating that, “Rice is a grain, yes, but it’s not the same as wheat, barley, oats, or corn. Avoiding grains as a general rule is good for your health, and that goes for rice, but be realistic. A bit of white rice with a restaurant meal is not going to kill you (SOURCE).”

Fresh and easy Collard Greens, Feta, Mushroom Frittata with garlic and dried herbs. This simple recipe is big on flavor and makes for a perfect make-ahead breakfast!

Roasted carrot spinach salad with feta and roasted pumpkin seeds make for a hearty salad that can be enjoyed as a light main dish or side dish. This clean meal is primal and keto for those looking for low-carb meal options.