Ultimate Breakfast Grazing Board

Bring your family together over this ultimate breakfast grazing board. Full of breakfast favorites like eggs, waffles, fruit and more, everyone can mix-and-match their perfect breakfast.

I’m back with another board, this time it’s all about breakfast! Whether it’s a Mother’s day brunch, lazy Saturday morning, or offering up some quick and easy weekday options before school, creating a board of your family’s favorite breakfast items can be so fun and easy.

Don’t worry – those weekday breakfast boards do not have to be this fancy!

How to create an ultimate breakfast board

There’s a lot going on with this board, but don’t be intimidated. It’s totally customizable to your favorite breakfast foods. Here’s how to get started:

Pick Your Breakfast Board Ingredients

Every good board has a mix of protein, fruits and veggies, carbs and fun stuff thrown in. Here are some of our favorites.

• Protein: Hard-boiled or scrambled eggs, sausage (or vegan sausage), bacon or ham.
• Fruit: We went with a combo of strawberries, blueberries, grapefruit and oranges, but any of your favorite fruit would be great on here.
• Carbs: To make this easy and fun for kids, we opted for frozen mini waffles and pancakes, plus threw in some mini banana muffins we had on hand. Toast, croissants, bagels and roasted potatoes are all good too.

Assemble Your Board

Once you know what you’ll want to include on your breakfast board, it’s time to assemble it! First, you’ll need a board. I love to find large cutting/serving boards to Home Goods, TJ Maxx or other stores – they always have great finds! You can also use a large serving platter or cookie sheet.

I always start by placing the bigger items on the board, then filling in the spaces between with smaller items like fruit, nuts, etc. And, of course, the magic of the sprinkle – a little cracked pepper on the eggs, some mini chocolate chips on the waffles, a sprinkle of granola here and there. Perfection!

Related: Learn about how to pick and prep different produce you could put on a grazing board.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this breakfast board be made ahead of time?

I wouldn’t suggest assembling this board and then sticking it in your fridge until the next day, but there are some steps you can do ahead of time:

• Pre-boil and peel the eggs
• Wash and chop fruit
• If making homemade waffles or pancakes, make ahead and refrigerate. Then pop into the toaster or oven when assembling to reheat.

Then, when you’re ready to eat, you can warm up the items that need it and assemble everything quickly and easily for a family breakfast or brunch.

What are some other breakfast “themes” to create your board around?

When it comes to breakfast, there are so many options! This grazing board offers up a great selection of American breakfast classics like eggs, waffles and sausage links. Looking for a different theme? Check out these ideas.

• Bagel Brunch Board
• Top-Your-Own Toast Board
• Waffle Brunch Board
• French Toast Breakfast Board
• Build Your Own Breakfast Tacos Board
• Oatmeal Lovers Breakfast Board

Additional questions we get about our Ultimate Breakfast Grazing Board

Q: What types of foods are on the Ultimate Breakfast Grazing Board?
A: The board includes proteins like eggs and sausage, fruits, carbs like mini waffles and muffins, yogurt, and toppings like syrup and jelly.

Q: Can you make the Ultimate Breakfast Grazing Board ahead of time?
A: As we’ve mentioned before, while you can pre-boil eggs, wash fruit, and make waffles or pancakes ahead, it’s best to assemble the board right before eating.

Q: How do you assemble an Ultimate Breakfast Grazing Board?
A: Start by arranging larger items on your board or platter, then fill in gaps with smaller items like fruit. Finish with sprinkles like chocolate chips, granola, or cracked pepper.

Q: What can you use instead of a large cutting board for a breakfast grazing board?
A: Other options are large serving platters, cookie sheets, or any flat surface that gives you space to arrange your breakfast foods.

Q: How many people does the Ultimate Breakfast Grazing Board serve?
A: This recipe makes enough food for 4 people when assembling a grazing breakfast board. However, you can easily double or triple our recipe to feed a larger crowd!