Description
This Christmas Breakfast Board is a festive and fun way to start your holiday morning, featuring two delicious pancake varieties—gingerbread and peppermint chocolate chip—paired with classic breakfast sides like bacon, sausage, fresh fruit, and whipped cream. Perfect for sharing, this colorful board is designed to bring a joyful spirit to your breakfast table with easy-to-make pancakes infused with holiday flavors and charming accompaniments.
Ingredients
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Gingerbread Pancakes
- Your favorite pancake mix + all required ingredients
- 1 tbsp molasses
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cloves
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- Your favorite pancake mix + all required ingredients
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Additional Ingredients
- Bananas, sliced
- Strawberries, sliced
- Raspberries
- Fresh mint sprigs
- Whipped cream
- Butter slices
- Bacon strips
- Sausage links
- Optional: mini candy canes and sprinkles for extra Christmas spirit
Instructions
- Prepare Gingerbread Pancake Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine your favorite pancake mix with the ingredients it calls for. Add 1 tablespoon of molasses, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon cloves to the batter. Mix until fully incorporated to achieve a festive gingerbread flavor.
- Prepare Peppermint Chocolate Chip Pancake Batter: In a separate bowl, mix your favorite pancake mix following its package instructions. Stir in 1 teaspoon peppermint extract and ⅓ cup chocolate chips to infuse the batter with refreshing peppermint and chocolate treats.
- Cook Pancakes, Bacon, and Sausage: Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Cook the gingerbread and peppermint chocolate chip pancakes separately until golden brown and cooked through. Simultaneously, cook bacon until crispy and sausage links until browned and fully cooked.
- Assemble the Breakfast Board: On a large board or platter, arrange the pancakes in separate piles. Add the cooked bacon and sausage in clusters around the pancakes to create a balanced look.
- Add Whipped Cream and Butter: Place a bowl of whipped cream and a small plate of butter slices on the board for guests to add as they like.
- Fill with Fresh Fruit: Fill in the empty spaces on the board with sliced bananas, strawberries, raspberries, and sprigs of mint to add color, freshness, and festive aroma.
- Optional Decoration: For extra holiday cheer, scatter mini candy canes and sprinkles around the board to create a whimsical Christmas atmosphere.
Notes
- To make this breakfast board paleo-friendly, use a paleo pancake mix and substitute whipped cream with coconut whipped cream.
- You can customize the fruit selection according to your preference or seasonal availability.
- Make sure to cook pancake batters separately to avoid flavor mixing and ensure best taste.
- Keep cooked items warm in a low oven if preparing in advance to maintain freshness.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and sausage or replace with vegetarian alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle/Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the board
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Christmas breakfast, holiday pancakes, gingerbread pancakes, peppermint chocolate chip pancakes, festive breakfast board, holiday brunch, Christmas morning meal
