45 Thanksgiving Brunch Recipes That Are Better Than Dinner

What should I make for a Thanksgiving brunch? Here are 45 Thanksgiving brunch recipes that don’t take much effort to make. Whether you’re brunching the morning of the big day or recovering on Saturday from your late-night Black Friday shopping haul, these easy Thanksgiving brunch recipes will be perfect for the family that will be around! 

Thanksgiving Brunch Recipes: 45 Thanksgiving Brunch Ideas Instead of Dinner

1. Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

These pumpkin spice overnight oats are a healthier way to start your mornings!
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2. Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs

Wow your guests for your next brunch at home with these crisp and melty Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs.
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Cheesy Bacon Egg Muffins

Egg muffins are cheesy, puffy, low in carbs and high in protein. This bacon egg muffins recipe is the perfect make-ahead breakfast for on the go!
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4. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

This sautéed cinnamon apples and oatmeal recipe is simple, satisfying, and taste like a warm apple pie!
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5. Asparagus Scrambled Eggs

This easy asparagus scrambled eggs recipe is full of Spring flavors and perfect for a breakfast, brunch or a light vegetarian lunch. The scrambled eggs are so fluffy it's like eating a cloud!
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6. Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes

Our Blueberry Pancakes are light, fluffy, loaded with delicious blueberries and made from scratch! These homemade pancakes are a guaranteed weekend favorite!
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7. Healthy Apple Crumble

This homemade and healthy apple crumble is a crowd-pleaser! Sweet apple filling is topped with crunchy oats and almonds. Whether you call it a “crisp” or a “crumble,” this simple, comforting dessert is absolutely irresistible!
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8. Easy Bread and Butter Pudding

This bread and butter pudding recipe is comforting and easy, perfect for Easter brunch, Mother's Day, or indulging your sweet tooth on a lazy weekend!
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9. Blueberry Crumb Bars

These blueberry crumb bars are made with a sweet blueberry filling, a buttery shortbread crust and a crumbly topping! The blueberry bars are delicious for brunch, dessert, or snack!
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10. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These pumpkin chocolate chips cookies are bursting with pumpkin spice flavor! Easy to make and sure to be a hit, bake these heavenly pumpkin and chocolate cookies and win over hearts this fall season!
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11. Upside-Down Caramel Apple Cake

This caramel apple upside-down cake recipe is a delicious fall dessert with buttery crust, caramelized apples, and an amazing presentation. Enjoy the caramel apple cake for dessert or even breakfast!
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12. Baked Apples Cinnamon

These baked apples cinnamon are a super easy seasonal treat that tastes so good!
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13. Sweet Cornbread

Sweet buttermilk cornbread with honey is the perfect brunch or breakfast! With crispy buttery edges and so moist inside, this cornbread recipe is your new favorite!
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14. Baked German Pancake

German baked pancake makes a delightful breakfast or brunch. This fluffy baked pancake recipe is all you need for making everyone happy on a Sunday morning!
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15. Pumpkin Pie Parfaits with Crumble Topping

A super easy Fall dessert that tastes just like pumpkin pie.
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16. French Cinnamon Apple Tart

This cinnamon apple tart recipe is so simple but oh so delicious! The perfect dessert if you have company.
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17. Cheesy Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Garlic Butter Sauce

A low carb, keto-friendly breakfast that's totally addicting.
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18. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are perfect for cozy fall breakfasts or post-workout fuel!
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19. Sweet Potato & Eggs Sheet Pan Breakfast

A nourishing breakfast to feed a crowd!
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20. Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs

Bite-sized with big flavor! Perfect for Sunday brunch.
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21. Eggs and Tomato Breakfast Skillet (Easy Holiday Breakfast)

If you don’t want to spend your entire morning in the kitchen, this eggs and tomato breakfast skillet is definitely what you need.
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22. Mulled Apple Cider

No fall party would be complete without this warm, spicy classic.
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23. Marshmallow French Toast Mug with Caramel Sauce

Have a sweet start to your morning!
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24. Creamy Fruit Salad {with Sour Cream}

This sweet and creamy fruit salad is the perfect crowd-pleasing dessert. Combining fresh fruits and berries with a creamy–vanilla dressing, everyone will love this amazing fruit salad!
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25. Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats {Dairy Free}

Make our Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats the night before and you're off for a delicious morning breakfast!
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26. Easy Sausage Egg Muffins

These sausage egg and cheese muffins are the perfect low carb, grab and go, Keto friendly breakfast option! Try our sausage muffins today!
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27. Baked French Toast Muffins with Strawberry Salsa

These Baked French Toast Muffins are Crisp on the outside, soft in the inside — The perfect Valentine’s Day brunch.
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28. Strawberry Balsamic Crostini

An elegant and tasty appetizer for all your party needs.
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29. Grape, Walnut, Banana Breakfast Bowl

The perfect warming breakfast for a fresh start on chilly mornings and keep your spirits up and your energy high throughout the day.
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30. Cream Cheese, Asparagus and Salmon Tartines

Super flavorful and creamy, but still light and healthy.
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31. Spring Salad Waffles

A rainbow of power veggies on top of a breakfast favorite for a healthy, satisfying meal.
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32. Instant Pot Applesauce

Absolutely delicious and comes out perfect every time.
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33. Scrambled Eggs with Avocado and Tomato

This simple scrambled eggs recipe is a nutrient packed, healthy breakfast that will keep you energized throughout the day. Jump-start your day with these easy scrambled eggs!
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34. Caramelized Onion Egg Bread Boats

For breakfast, brunch or even breakfast-for-dinner, these customizable baked eggs-in-a-baguettes are a total crowd-pleaser.
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35. Cheesy Smoked Salmon Toasts

This smoked salmon toast recipe looks fancy but is incredibly quick and easy! Try these salmon toasts when you have company at home!
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36. Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Eggs Breakfast

These hearty, sweet, and savory sweet potatoes and egg are made all in one pan and perfect for your breakfast!
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37. Ham and Spinach Egg Muffins

These healthy make-ahead egg muffins are so delicious and perfect for a breakfast on the go.
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38. Chewy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

These oatmeal cookies are nutritious, tasty and make the perfect grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings!
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39. Egg Muffin Breakfast – Keto Low-Carb Cups

Low in carbs and high in protein - The perfect make-ahead breakfast for on the go.
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40. Lemon Blueberry Pancakes

These Lemon Blueberry Pancakes are sweet, light and fluffy for a gourmet breakfast. The best pancakes recipe around!
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41. Dutch Baby Pancake

Easy, delicious and surprisingly simple — perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert.
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42. Tofu Scramble Breakfast Skillet

Swap out the eggs for tofu and get a full fledged vegan breakfast.
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43. Baked Blueberry Oatmeal

The perfect satisfying breakfast for a busy morning.
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44. Crisp Apple Ginger Banana Smoothie

A sweet way to fuel up in the morning!
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45. Cinnamon Apple Tart

Sweet and crispy, this cinnamon apple tart consists of a layer of cinnamon-infused apples on top of a buttery, flaky crust.
Cooking time: 55 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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More Thanksgiving brunch ideas

Your creativity can go a long way in helping you to prepare an amazing and delectable Thanksgiving brunch. Here are a few ideas to enhance your Thanksgiving brunch or breakfast.

• Set out a waffle maker on the counter, and all the fixings for a fun and festive brunch option for your gathering. Don’t forget the jams and maple syrup!
• Build a pastry platter: Delight your guests with scrumptious croissants, muffins, donuts, or other Danish pastries!
• Bake easy dishes like Thanksgiving casseroles and egg muffins. These casserole dishes lend themselves nicely to brunch time and make it easy to prepare food for a crowd.
• Don’t forget to set up a drink station. Arrange together large bowls of fresh fruit next to an electric juicer so your guests can create their own mixed fruit juices for your Thanksgiving brunch. Consider keeping a bottle or two of champagne on hand for easy and refreshing mimosas ;)