Christmas breakfast recipes

These light cakes may just be the perfect pudding after an enormous Christmas dinner

Stewed fruit in spiced compote sauce makes a great topping for a warming oat-pot on a chilly morning

Versions of this cake – a fruity Brioche-like bread – are eaten all over Europe on Twelfth Night. Buried inside is a trinket, and whoever finds it, is king for the day

Rustle up this vegan bubble & squeak brunch with the veggie leftovers from your Christmas Day dinner. Perfect for a lazy start to Boxing Day

Make French toast in an air fryer then pile on your favourite toppings. Finish with a sprinkle of icing sugar at Christmas to add a festive feel

With abundant brassicas, there's often leftovers - create a hash brown-like breakfast dotted with apple and walnut

Try an exotic brunch of spiced Turkish-style eggs. Using canned tomatoes and shop-bought flatbreads means less prep time on a leisurely morning

These beautifully spiced Swedish-style pastries are fantastic with a cup of coffee

Pile 'em high - these simple and scrumptious buttermilk pancakes are guaranteed to be a real crowd pleaser

This indulgent weekend brunch combines salty bacon with sweet, maple-syrup-soaked brioche and banana slices for a special breakfast to savour

Apple juice soaked oats with warming cinnamon spice, a scattering of pomegranate seeds and clementine segments - a low-fat festive breakfast

Light, fluffy, fresh crumpets are perfect for a weekend brunch - top with sweet and salty burnt honey butter

Enjoy a leisurely weekend bunch with these taco-inspired pancakes filled with bacon, cheese and scrambled eggs

The simple and classic combination of orange juice and champagne makes a perfect cocktail for a celebratory brunch or party

These dense, nutty-tasting griddle cakes are dairy free, with almond milk, nutmeg and cinnamon - perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or treat

Give your marmalade a boozy twang by adding a dash of Cointreau

Recreate this café breakfast favourite at home. We’ve used gruyère, but any good melting cheese will work. It's perfect to use up a Christmas cheeseboard

Take time to start the day in style with a special breakfast of giant hash browns with bacon, eggs and tomato

Prep these cinnamon rolls the night before Christmas and cook them fresh in the morning to tear and share with family and friends on the big day