The best Pesach breakfasts – family approved!

Start your Passover days right with this selection of delicious family-approved Pesach breakfast ideas, including pancakes, porridge, muffins and more!

Am I alone in finding breakfast the hardest meal to organise during Pesach? Surely not. If you’re used to starting the day with toast or cereal, then like me, you’re probably struggling too. Or at least, you’re struggling like I used to do!

For the last few years I’ve been creating, honing, testing, and devouring a selection of Pesach-friendly breakfasts that is sure to please even the most fussy of family-members. These breakfasts have all been tested out on my own family and friends and given the thumbs up. Some are so good, we eat them when it isn’t even Pesach!

A weeks-worth of Pesach breakfasts!

Although during the year I tend to have porridge or toast and marmalade almost every day, during Pesach I like to try different things for breakfast. It can be fun to have something new and tasty every morning! 

Work your way through the list below, and you can choose something different every day. From ‘porridge’ to pop tarts and pancakes, and even a French-toast style bake. There’s no excuse for matzah every morning! Treat your family to these delicious Passover breakfast ideas and start every Pesach morning off right.

(Of course, if you’re happy eating matza and butter every day, go for it! No pressure, no judgement. Check out secrets of a stress-free Pesach for more tips to keep your sanity during the weeklong festival.)

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The Best Pesach Breakfasts

1. Dried fruit and nut breakfast loaf

Packed with dried fruits and nuts, low in fat and with no added sugar, this loaf is terrific for breakfast – I love it spread with lashings of butter. You can even toast it! I usually make two at the start of the festival, and they last me till the end. Perfect.

2. Overnight matza breakfast bake

This fabulous prepare-ahead breakfast is the Pesach equivalent of a french toast casserole or bread pudding, and just as delicious. This is one of my most popular recipes of all time, and for good reason! The minimal amount of work is done the night before, so in the morning you just have to bake and enjoy.

3. Fruit and nut yogurt parfait

I honestly love this year round! Tangy natural yogurt, creamy almond butter, and delicious fresh berries combine into something that’s both beautiful and delicious. A tasty, nutritionally balanced breakfast for Pesach or any time.

4. Passover breakfast ‘porridge’

This is so good! Creamy and delicious, and full of fibre from the nuts and bananas. I like to top it with sliced fruit for added vitamins and a burst of colour. Substitute juice or milk for the coconut water if you prefer – it’s delicious either way.

5. Israeli breakfast platter

Fresh vegetables, cheeses, olives and eggs make a tasty and healthy start to the day. Simply swap the usual pita for matza and you’ve a Passover breakfast that everyone will love. (Also works well for lunch!)

6. Healthy homemade pop-tarts

A light crumbly crust around a delicious fruity filling – who wouldn’t want one of these gluten-free pop tarts for their Pesach breakfast?! Vary the fillings, and don’t forget to make a few extras for snacks too.

7. Blueberry muffins with streusel topping

Moist, crumbly, delicious blueberry muffins, topped with sweet, crunchy streusel and studded with juicy blueberries. These will disappear quickly so make sure you grab one for yourself first!

8. Traditional dried fruit compote

Succulent spiced fruits in a rich syrup – Grandma’s dried fruit compote makes a deliciously healthy and nutritious breakfast, especially when topped with a dollop of creamy natural yogurt. This was a Pesach staple when I was growing up, and it’s a tradition I’ll definitely continue. Yum!

9. Easy Passover pancakes

Kids go wild over these super-simple little pancakes. Serve with butter, jam, honey or syrup and some fresh fruit for a healthy and delicious Passover breakfast.

10. Savoury omelette muffin bites

If you prefer something savoury, these tasty omelette muffin bites will be right up your street. As well as breakfast, they also make a lovely light supper with a fresh green salad, and even work well in a lunchbox.

More Pesach breakfasts and ideas

As well as the Pesach breakfast recipes above, you might also like

• Classic matzo brie – great with sweet or savoury toppings
• Easy mixed berry chia jam – fresh, fruity, and full of fibre and protein, it’s delicious on matza!
• Easy vegetable crustless quiche – a yummy savoury option
• Green shakshuka – a filling breakfast that’s packed with veggies
• incredible lemon & cinnamon charoset – absolutely fabulous spread on matzah!

Take a look through the Pesach recipe archives and let me know what your family loves in the comments below. 

You might also like to take a look at these family approved Pesach dinners, easy, healthy Pesach lunches, and the best Pesach cakes and desserts, too!

I’ll be posting new recipes for desserts, breakfasts, main dishes and more, so don’t forget to follow me on Facebook for updates, and subscribe to my newsletter to get them delivered to your inbox. Happy Pesach!

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