Depending on your geographic location, it’s either already freezing outside or cold winter is just around the corner. That means it’s time for all the warm, hearty winter favorites that come with this season: fluffy blankets, hot cups of tea or cocoa, and of course, warm, hearty and delicious food. From hearty casseroles to cinnamon rolls and waffles, a good winter breakfast can warm you up and satisfy hunger like no other seasonal meal. For the best ways to turn up the heat in the kitchen this holiday season, check out these 8 warm breakfast ideas for winter.
Steel oats
You might have predicted they would make the list, but have you ever tried slow-roasted overnight oats? It’s all kinds of adorable, melty, and just plain delicious. Grab some rolled oats, throw them in a pot of water before bed and wake up to a delicious, hearty breakfast.
Baked Apple Streusel Pancake Bars
This make-ahead meal is another delicious option that you can whip up at the beginning of the week and quickly grab a few each morning on your way out the door. This combination of apple, cinnamon and fluffy pancakes is sure to whet your appetite.
Pumpkin waffles
These crunchy, flavorful waffles are just the way to warm up and fill you up on a brisk winter day. And you can never go wrong pairing pumpkin with savory, buttery dishes.
Baked eggs with spinach and mushrooms
This recipe combines baked eggs with chopped scallions or green onions, sautéed mushrooms, and wilted or sautéed spinach. This savory dish will definitely require a second serving.
Pumpkin Pie Quinoa Breakfast Cookies
These cookies taste so good, you really won’t believe they’re practically guilt-free. They’re packed with quinoa-based nutrients and are great for making ahead in the morning and eating later. The whole family will love this and they won’t even know they’re actually snacking on a healthy snack.
Butterscotch and almond scones
If your idea of a perfect morning is a cup of hot coffee or tea with a sweet Danish side dish, then butterscotch almond muffins are the breakfast you didn’t even know you were missing. Chocolate chunks of butterscotch, buttery pastry, nutty almonds and sweet frosting combine to perfection.
Pan Bake with Polenta, Beans and Eggs
These ingredients may seem like a strange combination, but somehow they just work beautifully together. Baked polenta forms the base and is topped with refried beans, cheese, baked eggs, avocado wedges, cilantro, hot sauce and salsa, all in one delicious, fiery breakfast in the pan.
Overnight Oats Chia and Chai
Overnight oats are one of the most versatile breakfast dishes that are becoming very popular. You can add any combination of toppings and you’re pretty much guaranteed a satisfying taste. This recipe combines oats, chia and a blend of tea spices. The spice mix for tea can really be prepared at home, it combines cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and ginger. After trying this treat, you’ll be ready to go back to sleep to wake up with another batch of Overnight Tea and Chia Oatmeal.
