Make Halloween morning unforgettable with these spooky Halloween Breakfast Ideas that are easy, festive, and so fun for kids!

Display board showcasing a variety of Halloween-themed breakfast ideas.
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Our Favorite Halloween Morning Tradition!

If you know anything about me, you know I’m OBSESSED with Halloween. I start decorating in August, and by the time October rolls around, my entire house is completely decked out. It’s forever my favorite holiday, and I truly can’t get enough of it!

One tradition we’ve started as a family is making a big Halloween breakfast. I’ve been putting together this festive spread for years, and it’s always so much fun for the kids. And while it looks like a lot, it’s actually incredibly easy to pull together. Everything comes together in minutes with a few simple shortcuts! I figured it was finally time to share everything I make so you can start the tradition too.

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Pancakes shaped like skulls, cooked and ready to eat.

Halloween Breakfast Ideas

IdeaWhat You’ll NeedQuick Overview
Frankenstein KiwiKiwi, pretzel stick, mini chocolate chips, black decorating gelPeel a jagged hairline, then add eyes, a mouth, and pretzel neck bolts.
Apple Monster MouthsApple, peanut butter, seeds, optional strawberry and candy eyesSandwich peanut butter between apple slices and add seed teeth.
Monster DonutsPowdered donuts, peanut butter, candy eyesAttach candy eyes to store-bought donuts with a little peanut butter.
Fruit CauldronsMini plastic cauldrons and grapesFill the cauldrons with fruit for the easiest addition to the spread.
Halloween WafflesWaffle batter, Halloween waffle maker, whipped cream, berry syrup, berriesCook waffles in festive shapes and serve with your favorite toppings.
Banana GhostsBananas and mini chocolate chipsCut bananas in half and press in chocolate-chip eyes.
Clementine PumpkinsClementines and celeryAdd a small celery stem to each peeled clementine.
Banana Ghost, a creative Halloween breakfast idea, displayed on a tray.

Quick Tip

Here are my favorite syrup recipes to top your Halloween waffles: Vanilla SauceButtermilk Syrup, or Pancake Syrup.

Kiwi carved and decorated to resemble Frankenstein's face for a Halloween treat.

Even More Ideas!

Here are some additional Halloween Breakfast Ideas:

    Donuts decorated to resemble ghosts, a Halloween Breakfast Idea.

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    Halloween Breakfast Ideas

    Check out my favorite Halloween Breakfast Ideas, from apple Monster Mouths and spooky ghost donuts to Frankenstein kiwis and two-ingredient orange pumpkins. It’s a Halloween breakfast feast!
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 1 serving

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    Equipment

    Ingredients

    Frankenstein Kiwi
    Monster Mouth
    • 1 apple
    • Creamy peanut butter
    • 10 sunflower seeds or pepitas
    • Salted water to keep apples from browning
    • 1 sliced strawberry optional
    • 2 candy eyeballs optional
    Monster Donuts
    Cauldrons
    Halloween Waffles
    • Waffle batter or use packaged waffle mix
    • Halloween-themed waffle makers see note 1
    • Maple syrup for serving
    • Fresh berries for serving
    Banana Ghosts
    • 1 banana
    • 2 mini chocolate chips
    Mini Pumpkins
    • 1 clementine orange peeled
    • 1 stalk celery

    Instructions 

    • Frankenstein Kiwi: Slice off one end of the kiwi so it can sit flat. Starting at the cut end, use a vegetable peeler to remove part of the fuzzy skin. Towards the top third, peel away the skin in jagged pieces to look like Frankenstein's messy hair. Push the pretzel stick through the kiwi to resemble neck bolts. Insert two chocolate chips for eyes. Use the black food gel to draw the mouth.
    • Apple Monster Mouth: Core and slice the apple. Soak apple slices in salted water for 5 minutes to prevent browning. Rinse with cold water and pat dry. Spread peanut butter on one side of two apple slices, then press them together. If needed, use toothpicks to help them stick. Optionally, insert a strawberry slice for the tongue. Embed sunflower seeds or pepitas in the peanut butter to resemble teeth. Attach candy eyeballs with peanut butter.
    • Monter Donuts: Spread a small amount of peanut butter on the back of candy eyeballs. Attach the eyes onto powdered donuts.
    • Cauldrons: Fill plastic cauldrons with grapes for a simple, spooky treat.
    • Halloween Waffles or Pancakes: Prepare waffle batter recipe, or use packaged batter. Cook the batter in Halloween-themed waffle makers. Serve warm with your favorite syrup and berries/toppings!
    • Banana Ghosts: Peel bananas and cut them in half. Press mini chocolate chips gently into the banana flesh to create eyes.
    • Mini Pumpkins: Take peeled clementine oranges and place a small piece of celery at the top to serve as the pumpkin's stalk.
    Final step! Please let us know how it was by leaving a review.

    Recipe Notes

    Note 1: Here are some Halloween-themed waffle makers: Spiderweb waffle maker, skeleton and pumpkin waffle maker or this fun waffle maker with 7 Halloween designs.
    Nutrition Note: Calories are for one waffle.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 5.9mg | Sodium: 242.2mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 1.7g

    Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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    1. Cynthia says:

      5 stars
      Love the idea of a breakfast board. I assume you can make the waffles the day before and heat them that morning. Can’t wait to try it!

      1. Chelsea says:

        I usually make them fresh but you could absolutely make them ahead and toast or warm them that morning!