40 Best Halloween Breakfast Ideas for a Spooky Start to the Day
Wake up your little zombies for a fun day ahead.
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Don't wait until a full moon to get your little zombies into the Halloween spirit! This year, you'll love kicking off the spooky activities right from the start. And there's no better way to do it then by conjuring up a Halloween breakfast first thing in the morning. Whether it's creepy doughnut hole eyeballs or a pumpkin smoothie, you'll be glad you fueled your family up for a day of Halloween fun.
While some of these Halloween breakfast ideas are quick and easy (perfect for grabbing on your way out to a haunted hayride!), others would be great for a spooky holiday brunch. There are plenty of seasonal pumpkin breakfast ideas, maple syrup recipes, homemade doughnuts, and other seasonal fall breakfast ideas that'll satisfy every witch around the table. There's even some make-ahead breakfast casseroles that you can start the night before, so you have more time to finish up your final costume details.
Of course, you also don't have to wait until October 31 to try these morning meals! The Halloween breakfast ideas ahead are just as tasty throughout the fall season. Try the pumpkin pancakes, sweet potato hash, apple cider doughnuts, or cinnamon roll casserole to name a few. Of course, Ree Drummond's pumpkin spice muffins will be delicious whenever the craving strikes. Whatever you decide to make, just be sure to save some room for the Halloween candy later in the day.
Doughnut Eyeballs
Don't be scared! These frightful treats are surprisingly easy to make with store-bought doughnut holes.
Get Ree's Doughnut Eyeballs recipe.
Halloween Deviled Eggs
According to Ree Drummond, no party would be complete without deviled eggs. But if you're looking to take them to an even spookier level, then these spider-topped bites will do the trick!
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Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Bobbing for apples? How about digging into apple pancakes instead? This stack is chock-full of the seasonal fruit, warm cinnamon spice, and topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream for good measure.
Get Ree's Apple Cinnamon Pancakes recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread
Everyone will be reaching for this sticky, seasonal monkey bread! It’s easy to make thanks to canned biscuit dough and as sweet as candy from the pumpkin caramel sauce.
Get the Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread recipe.
Morning Glory Muffins
They'll feel like it's a treat, but you can actually trick everyone into eating good-for-you ingredients. These muffins are packed with carrots, apples, raisins, nuts, and whole wheat flour.
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Maple-Bacon Scones
Part sweet, part savory, and perfectly fall thanks to the maple, these scones will satisfy your need to have a little bit of everything for breakfast.
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Monte Cristo
Another trick to treat everyone is making this classic. It's like a warm ham and cheese sandwich if the bread was two slices of French toast!
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Homemade Chicken Apple Sausage
Fuel up on protein for the big day ahead! These chicken sausage patties get a hint of seasonal flavor from the freshly grated apples, which also helps keep them nice and juicy.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
PSLs are arguably good any day. But if you're going to pick one day to make one yourself, than Halloween is most certainly it! You'll never want to go to a coffee shop again.
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Spinach Artichoke Baked Eggs
This ghoulishly green egg recipe is perfect for a wicked witch-themed breakfast party! The baked eggs in creamy spinach are just begging to be served up with a side of creepy crispy bacon.
Get Ree's Spinach and Artichoke Baked Eggs recipe.
Breakfast Cookies
The kiddos will probably have sweets on their mind all day. Satisfy their cravings but still give them something good to eat. These are full of oats, pumpkin seeds, and dried cherries.
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Monkey Bread Muffins
If you love the idea of monkey bread but want to make it more portable for a morning activity, make a muffin version. They start much the same way with canned biscuits.
Get Ree's Monkey Bread Muffins recipe.
Doughnuts with Salted Caramel Sauce
There's nothing scary about making these homemade doughnuts. They start with a package of frozen puff pastry so they couldn’t be easier.
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Pumpkin Coffee Cake
This warm pumpkin-spiced cake is topped with a crumbly streusel layer and a cream cheese glaze. It's perfect for serving up with a pumpkin-flavored coffee drink.
Get the Pumpkin Coffee Cake recipe.
Candied Bacon
You'll most likely be filling your body with candy all day, so why should breakfast be an exception? The crowd-pleasing crispy breakfast meat is made even tastier with a coating of light brown sugar that caramelizes in the oven.
Get the Candied Bacon recipe.
Sausage and Egg Stuffed Peppers
At first glance, these individually portioned peppers look more like creepy eyeballs than a balanced breakfast. Stuffed with sausage, rice, cheese, and eggs, they're sure to fuel you up for a day of scary fun.
Get Ree's Sausage and Egg Stuffed Peppers recipe.
Pumpkin Bread
Pair your morning PSL with a slice of moist pumpkin bread. Top it with crunchy pumpkin seeds or chocolate chips, depending on your Halloween mood.
Get the Pumpkin Bread recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats
While it's perfectly acceptable to start your morning with candy, these overnight oats are a healthy and flavorful way to fuel up for the day. They're chock-full of warm spices and pumpkin flavor and topped with a dollop of vanilla Greek yogurt.
Classic Bloody Mary
No brunch party would be complete without this blood-red cocktail. Serve it up with a spread of DIY toppings, like pickles, olives, tomatoes, or bacon.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
These big chocolate chip muffins look just like the kind you might find in a bakery. And they have all the warm, pumpkin spice flavor you know and love, too. The best part? They're ready in just 35 minutes.
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