Holiday mornings can be filled with such excitement … but also a little wonderful chaos! Depending on where you are, where you’re headed, and who’s visiting – you may need a few food strategies to make all your guests tummies happy. This week I would like to share my very best strategies for hosting or pot-lucking a holiday breakfast.

A Low FODMAP Breakfast Buffet

If you would like to offer a few options so guests can pick and choose, there are many things that are going to be Good-for-your-Gut and not cause digestive discomfort for the rest of the day. So if you have friends and/or family members with allergies or intolerances, here are some strategies to help you out:

1. Ask for your family’s favourite recipes ahead of time or that each person brings their own breakfast item for a big breakfast potluck.
2. Find out everyone’s allergies/intolerances and use our blog or a simple Google search to find easy
   breakfast items that your guests can tolerate. Swap almond or lactose-free milk in pancakes, choose
   gluten-free bacon or sausages, and serve a breakfast potato – which most people can tolerate just fine.
3. Serve a breakfast buffet so that each person can easily choose what they want. Prepare one or two main
   dishes that can be prepped the night before like my Overnight Cinnamon Raisin French Toast and serve some simple sides.Here are some easy good-for-your-gut low FODMAP breakfast staples:

• Fresh Fruit like bananas, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cantaloupe, Clementine’s, oranges, kiwi, grapes, or pineapple
•  A small bowl of nuts and seeds for extra healthy fat and protein and to keep everyone full until the next meal
• Lactose-free Yogurt like Iogo or Liberte brand with delicious granola – try Love Grown Oat Clusters (they are my favourite!)
•  A big bowl of scrambled eggs with old cheddar cheese on top, served with a variety of breads (include spelt or gluten-free as an option)
• Low FODMAP beverages like cranberry juice or a digestive friendly tea

Low FODMAP Make Ahead Breakfasts

Here is one of my favourite recipes for serving up a crowd – Omelet Toasties! Super simple and takes just 15 minutes in the oven. Great to serve a big group of your favourite people. A balanced breakfast, these toasties include carbohydrates (bread), protein (egg), and vegetables to help you start your day off with energy.

Low FODMAP Recipe: Omelet Toasties

Makes: 12 servings

Time: 15 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook

 

INGREDIENTS

12 slices of gluten-free bread

12 eggs

4 tbsp of toppings (red bell pepper, broccoli, spinach, chive, cooked ham or bacon)

4 tbsp cheddar or feta cheese *optional

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Grease a muffin tin with canola oil or unsalted butter.

Cut the crust off each slice of bread and squish into the bottom of each muffin cups.  Press down and into the sides to create your base.

Add one tablespoon of your preferred toppings to each cup.

Scramble eggs in a bowl, divide between the muffin cups and top with cheese.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until eggs are cooked through. Serve immediately or let cool and freeze individually wrapped in plastic wrap.

 

For another delicious gluten-free holiday breakfast idea check out my recipe for Caramelized Apple Ricotta Crepes  – you know you’ll love them!

 

Much love and good holiday eating,

Stephanie and the Team