Thanksgiving morning always sneaks up fast and breakfast can easily become an afterthought. That’s why I love having a few festive Thanksgiving breakfast ideas for kids ready to go — simple recipes that bring the holiday spirit to the table without creating too much more work (bonus points for the ones that can be prepped ahead of time!).
Here are all the best Thanksgiving breakfast ideas (including some that would make great breakfast options for the whole fall season!):
These Pumpkin Donut Holes from Basics with Bails are such a cozy and fun way to kick off Thanksgiving morning breakfast! The best part is that the recipe is quick and easy PLUS they are baked, instead of fried. These are on my menu for Thanksgiving this year!
If you’re looking for something less homemade and is sure to make your kids laugh, these Turkey Donuts from Fox Farm Home are the cutest thing ever! They’re super easy to decorate (in fact, set out the supplies and let your kids create their own turkeys) and make the perfect kid-friendly Thanksgiving food idea.
These Turkey Cinnamon Rolls from Cultivating Brilliant Minds are equal parts adorable and delicious, and your little ones will have so much fun helping decorate them! Use a can of premade cinnamon rolls to keep this breakfast quick and easy OR make your own cinnamon rolls and let your kids join in on the fun of decorating them as turkeys!
You can’t go wrong with Pumpkin Muffins from Sweet and Savory Meals for a cozy Thanksgiving breakfast. These could easily be made the day before to make your morning easier (in fact, I think most pumpkin muffins taste better the next day, anyways!)
These 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins from Our Love Language Is Food are perfect for busy moms and are the perfect balance between a homemade treat, but utilizing a box mix to make the process quick and easy. Mini chocolate chips on top are a sweet addition!
The Frozen Pumpkin Yogurt Snack from On My Kids Plate are a great healthy option for kids of all ages! Mix these up and have them ready to go in your freezer throughout the month for a fun fall breakfast, or bring them out on Thanksgiving morning to get something healthy in their bellies before they eat their bodyweight in rolls (and maybe nothing else) at Thanksgiving dinner.
If your kids aren’t big fans of pumpkin, these Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs from Grits and Gouda are an absolute must-try. They’re crispy, gooey, and remind a little of the apple handpies from McDonald’s. A fun breakfast treat for kids AND adults!
Want something protein-packed and your kids are more adventurous eaters, these Pumpkin Deviled Eggs from Hip Hip Gourmet are such a clever twist on a classic. Don’t worry, pumpkin isn’t an ingredient in these ones! These would also make a great side for later in the day (I love a make once, use twice recipe).
The Pumpkin Pie Smoothie from Sweet and Savory Meals is the perfect way to sneak in some nutrients for your kids. They feel like they’re getting a treat, you feel good about getting vegetables (and maybe some sneak in some form of protein), and they would be super easy to prep ahead of time to quickly throw in the blender before that Turkey Trot!
The Chewy Apple Oatmeal Bars from Chew Out Loud are the perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack for a busy Thanksgiving morning. Honestly, I’m planning to add these to my menu all month long!
The Acorn Donut Holes from Funtastic Snacks are an adorable and easy treat that’ll instantly bring a little fall magic to your Thanksgiving breakfast table. The mini size is perfect for little hands and your kids will love them.
The Hot Chocolate with Pumpkin Spice from Right at Home is the ultimate cozy drink to sip on Thanksgiving morning. It’s creamy, perfectly spiced, and a fun twist on classic hot cocoa that kids (and moms!) will both love. Perfect for when it’s feeling chilly on turkey day!
The Turkey Fruit Platter from I Heart Naptime is so colorful and the perfect healthy way to kick off Thanksgiving morning. Kids will love it and it would double as a great centerpiece platter or treat to bring to a thanksgiving party.
The Pumpkin Protein Balls from Right at Home are protein packed, and easy to make gluten free! They’re perfect to make ahead for any breakfast this fall (including for Thanksgiving) I love that they pack that cozy pumpkin flavor along with a good amount of protein to help your kids feel the good kind of energized for the day.
No matter which of these Thanksgiving breakfast ideas for kids you try, you’ll start the day with something fun and memorable prepared for your kids. These simple recipes are the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving!
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