Mince pie & marzipan croissants

Take mincemeat and marzipan and wrap in shop-bought pastry dough for a quick Christmassy breakfast. Top with flaked almonds and dust with icing sugar to serve

Protein porridge

Increase the protein in your breakfast by adding protein-rich toppings to your porridge. It’s ideal after a workout

Potted shrimp & crab crumpets with bay & chive brown butter

Enjoy these shrimp and crab crumpets as a breakfast or starter for Christmas Day. The filling can be made in advance, but will need gently reheating

Gingerbread granola

Prep a batch of this spiced granola to make breakfast feel a bit more special over the holidays. Serve with milk or yogurt and sliced clementines

Panettone granola

Unwrapped a box of panettone too many at Christmas? Transform it into this moreish granola to enjoy at breakfast served with milk or yogurt

Chai latte

Skip the coffee shop and make a homemade chai latte instead. Use pantry spices like cinnamon and cardamom to recreate this Indian-inspired tea drink

Bagel board

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Serve a great sharing brunch for a crowd. Make all the soft cheese spreads a few days before, then on the day, simply toast the bagels and add your toppings

Breakfast cake

Lighten up a classic traybake and fill it with fruit to make a fun family breakfast. Make the cake the day before for easy assembly in the morning

Kitty paw brioche buns

Make these ‘kitty paws’ for breakfast with jams or any other toast toppers your family might like. Breadmaking is a great indoor activity for little ones

Tempeh & chickpea dhal wrap

Pull together this easy vegan wrap with tempeh and dhal to serve for breakfast or lunch. Full on flavour, it comes together in just over 30 minutes

Grated apple brunch pancakes with lime & brown sugar yogurt

Make these bright pancakes for a weekend brunch – they’re a fun way to use up in-season apples

Banana bread baked oats

Enjoy these banana bread-style baked oats. Filled with fibre and protein, you could serve it on its own as a snack, or with yogurt and fruit for breakfast