December is the ideal time of year to indulge in some special Christmas traditions and a North Pole Breakfast is a lovely way to welcome in the festive season.
You can combine this Christmas tradition with the dreaded Elf On The Shelf, many families start both of these on the same day as a way to welcome their mischievous festive friend back for another year.
Below are a few ideas for what to serve during your North Pole Breakfast – just remember, this is a special treat that only happens once a year so it isn’t going to be the healthiest but embrace and enjoy the blowout, it’s Christmas after all!
SANTA PANCAKES
Pancakes, fruit, nuts, chocolate and squirty cream – guaranteed winner in our house. I tend to serve pancakes up as a Grazing Board and let everyone help themselves – maximum effect with minimal effort.
PULL-A-PART PUFF PASTRY NUTELLA CHRISTMAS TREE
Like a giant pain au chocolat – amazing!
DIPPY EGGS AND SPECIAL SHAPE SOLDIERS
One thing I’ve found out about dippy eggs is everyone has their own way of achieving them. I’m a 5-mins-in-to-boiling-water-and-hope-for-the-best kinda girl. Nine times out of ten it works but there is the occasional fail. For a North Pole Breakfast, I serve the dippy eggs with festive shapes cut out of toast.
CINNAMON BUNS
Now, these do take time but they’re so worth it! Fresh out the oven and drizzled with water icing, these sweet bread rolls flavoured with the ultimate Christmas spice are absolutely devine!
Find my Cinnamon Bun recipe here https://northeasteats.home.blog/2020/12/04/cinnamon-bun-recipe/amp/
SNOWMAN HOT CHOCOLATE
Get creative with marshmallows and edible ink pens to make these little cuties, perfect to warm you up on a frosty morning!
If you don’t fancy spending too long in the kitchen, check out what the supermarkets have on offer – the Christmas tree crumpets are a favourite with us!