Brunch is my jam. Delicious drinks, lots of different food options (both sweet and savory) and the company of good friends. Whether you need recipes for a family Easter meal, baby shower, Mother’s/Father’s Day or just a morning with your best friends, I’ve got the healthy brunch recipes for you!
Serve my chia pudding in cut jars, make smoothie shots in the color of your choice and create an adorable Italian soda station complete with fresh Coconut Whipped Cream.
Don’t forget to snap a photo or two and let me know how these recipes turn out on your table!
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Healthy Brunch Comfort Foods
If you’re looking for a warm, filling dish to showcase, then I’ve got you covered. These recipes are as good as they look! They’ll look perfect on any festive table. Plus, many of them already have serving sizes for a group.
Ultimate Gluten-Free Crepes
Get ready to experience the best gluten-free crepe recipe. The nutty, earthy taste of the quinoa marries well with the homemade chocolate hazelnut spread (hello, healthy nutella!), and fresh fruit. Feel free to use pre-made chocolate hazelnut spread from the store to save time.
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Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
Enjoy as an easy weekend breakfast or bake at the beginning of the week for a prepped ahead week of nutritious breakfasts. This is an easily loved recipe that tastes much more gourmet than the time it takes to bake!
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Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes
Looking for a fun, fall-inspired breakfast dish that your friends and family will love? These vegan pumpkin pancakes are sure to fit the bill! Not only are these whole grain pancakes absolutely scrumptious, but the pumpkin adds a healthy dose of fiber, vitamin A and beta-carotene.
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Strawberry Vegan Muffins
My whole family adores these strawberry vegan muffins, but I definitely love them the most. These muffins bring back childhood peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in a sophisticated and more nutritious way.
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Healthy Breakfast Bowl
Take your breakfast game to the next level by giving it a healthy, plant-powered upgrade. This healthy breakfast bowl combines homemade hashbrowns, bell pepper, a yummy tofu scramble, and avocado for a hearty meal to fuel your morning.
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Warm Steel Cut Oats
Spice up your breakfast routine with this yummy steel cut oats recipe. It's got sweetness + protein to help you stay full and focused throughout the day.
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Vegan Waffles
Get ready for weekend brunch the right way with my vegan waffles. Fluffy, delicious, comforting and dairy and egg-free. You'll be shocked at how wonderful these are and how much you don't miss the dairy.
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Sweet Sides
Brunch doesn’t have courses or even a true main dish all the time. I’ve got both sweet and savory options for you to put together the perfect spread for your event. These sweet dishes can be gorgeously plated or served in miniature servings to accommodate your gathering.
Pumpkin Chia Pudding
Celebrate fall with this quick n' easy protein-packed snack. Pumpkin Chia Pudding tastes great and is the perfect amount of sweet. Treat it like a dessert, a snack, or a light breakfast.
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Sweet Fried Plantains
My move to Florida introduced me to a beautiful Latin American food culture. I instantly fell in love with the smells and flavors of Latin cuisine and especially with sweet fried plantains. They are super easy to make and SO enjoyable as a fun side dish or light dessert. Feel free to dress them up how you want and enjoy my Latin-inspired version.
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Chocolate Covered Banana Bites
Grab a friend and whip up these delicious bite-sized snacks. Chocolate covered banana bites are super easy to make, and oh so fun!
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Apple Donuts
These apple donuts have become a go-to snack thanks to how quick and easy they are to make. Get creative and have fun topping the apple rings with your favorite toppings.
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Overnight Oats Recipe
Start your day off right with this simply amazing overnight oats recipe thats's vegan-friendly and gluten-free. It's super easy to customize with the additions and boosters that will help you win your day, and easy to transport! Step aside oatmeal, there's a new way to eat oats that's here to stay.
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Homemade Granola Bars
When you need to go the extra mile, homemade granola bars are your BFF. I grew up on Nature’s Valley bars thanks to my dad, but I wanted to make my own version using my favorite plant-based ingredients.
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Healthy Zucchini Bread
A fun bread the whole family can enjoy (and help make!). I love that this bread contains a whole cup of veggies and that it's vegan, though you can't even tell!
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5-Ingredient Date Caramel
Hope you're sitting down because this healthy date caramel is going to blow your mind! Made with all-natural, plant-based ingredients and ZERO added sugar (no corn syrup!), this sauce is rawkin'. Use as a spread, dip, topping, sauce, filling, or just eat it by the spoonful.
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Gluten-Free Banana Muffins
We’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve baked up a batch of these tasty, flavor-packed Gluten-Free Banana Muffins. They’re naturally sweetened while being high in protein, fiber, potassium, vitamin E and healthy fats. What’s not to love?
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Lemon Fat Bombs
These lemon fat bombs, or melt-aways, make a great quick afternoon snack. I should warn you, you really have to like lemons to enjoy these tart treats.
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Vegan Yogurt
If you're looking for a delicious recipe that is plant based, look no further. This fun, easy vegan yogurt recipe is great on its own, or turned into a parfait with the fruit compote and granola.
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Healthy Breakfast Bar
The classic fruit-filled snack/cereal bar transformed into a healthy breakfast bar recipe. The oat-studded dough is filled with lightly sweetened fruit jam and baked until golden.
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Vegan Blueberry Muffins
These light n' fluffy vegan blueberry muffins are perfect to pair with a cup of coffee and a good book. They are full of sunshine, a little lemon zest and gorgeous fresh blueberries.
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Savory Sides
It’s a good idea to balance the sweeter, more typical recipes with some savory options so your guests can enjoy a little bit of everything. Same rules apply with these healthy brunch ideas for a group: smaller servings, fun platters and colorful produce for visual appeal.
Crispy Hash Browns (Restaurant-Style)
Bring that comforting diner feel to your breakfast table with my crispy hash browns. This simple recipe is only five ingredients, made in a cast-iron skillet and will feed a crowd!
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Homemade Hummus
With this recipe on hand, you'll never need store-bought hummus again! Along with iron-rich chickpeas, we've included loads of fresh, vibrant herbs to add extra vitamins, minerals to this herb hummus.
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Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
This stuffed portobello mushroom recipe is easy enough for a delicious weeknight dinner and unique enough for your next dinner party. Mediterranean-inspired flavors pop in these beautiful mushroom caps.
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Thai Lettuce Wraps
When I became a vegetarian at 16 years old, one of the meals I missed the most was the chicken lettuce wraps from my fav Chinese restaurant. This thai lettuce wrap recipe is inspired by those, yet this dish adds a lot more nourishment and flavors to make me one happy vegetarian.
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Coconut Bacon + Vegan BLT Recipe
If you’re looking for something with a crunch + smoky flavor that is delicious AND plant based, then I’ve got a coconut bacon recipe for you. And it pairs perfectly with this BLT sandwich.
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Brunch Smoothies
Turn your favorite smoothie recipe into an adorable healthy brunch option by blending it, then serving it in tiny glasses. Make a few different options and let people sample as many as they want.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Better than a milkshake! This plant-based peanut butter chocolate smoothie is so creamy and decadent, you'll think it's ice cream. Your body will thank you for enjoying this all-natural, no-sugar-added sweet treat.
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Vanilla Matcha Smoothie
The mellow taste of matcha with sweet vanilla, blended into a delicious, creamy smoothie. Enjoy any time of the day, this recipe is perfect for breakfast, pre- and post-workout and midnight snacks, too!
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Vanilla Bean Yogurt Smoothie
Whip up this super simple, super delicious vanilla bean yogurt smoothie made with just five ingredients. Switch up the type of fruit according to what's in season for endless possibilities!
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Creamy Banana Smoothie
Blend your way into a great day with this sweet n’ creamy banana smoothie. It’s got protein that will keep you full, and simple ingredients for natural energy.
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Maple Pumpkin Fall Smoothie
Give this perfectly spiced, ultra creamy Fall smoothie a blend. With warming spices, creamy cauliflower and pumpkin purée you're sure to be in an Autumn state-of-mind at first sip.
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Healthy Blueberry Smoothie
This deliciously thick blueberry smoothie is infused with nutritious superfood blueberries, nutty cashew milk and creamy cashew yogurt. It's a vegan smoothie using four ingredients and no added sugar. This smoothie is simple, easy to make and full of delicious blueberry flavor.
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Creamy Mango Smoothie
This is a super creamy + delicious mango smoothie with just the right sweetness. Be careful, it might easily become your new fav snack smoothie!
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Caramel Protein Shake
Plant powered protein for the win in this decadent caramel protein shake. Completely satisfying and healthy, take your next snack or dessert up a notch with this chickpea + Medjool date combo.
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Creamy Avocado Smoothie
With just 5 simple ingredients, this nutrient-packed avocado smoothie recipe blends up in minutes for a satisfying breakfast or hearty snack.
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Cinnamon Date Smoothie
I can’t wait for you to try this crowd pleasing Cinnamon Date Smoothie. It’s perfectly sweet and creamy, and will delight at your next party or family movie night. The dates naturally sweeten this cinnamon smoothie, while the rolled oats thicken it to a milkshake consistency.
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Rich Coffee Smoothie
Sip on this cool and creamy coffee smoothie for breakfast or as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. It's got the caffeine you want delivered in an oh-so-smooth beverage that has the bonus of fruits, veggies, protein, fiber and more.
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Shareable Beverages
Whether you need warm and cozy or cool and refreshing, these delicious healthy brunch beverages will be a big hit with guests.
Easy Dalgona Coffee
The latest coffee trend now vegan and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar. Whip up a batch in less than 10 minutes and feel the energy! Can serve the Vegan Dalgona Coffee hot or cold.
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Healthy Coffee
A healthy, filling cup of coffee is a great way to start the day. My healthy coffee recipe uses grass-fed butter, MCT oil and collagen to fuel my day.
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Homemade Hot Chocolate
Take a spin on the classic hot chocolate recipe and not even miss a beat with this homemade hot chocolate recipe. This one is even better tasting AND twice as good for you. Let's cheers to that!
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Golden Milk Latte
Turmeric and ginger are super heros when it comes to fighting inflammation. They are also really good for warming up your insides on a cold night, which is when you’ll find me sipping on this drink. Enjoy this Golden Milk Latte in the morning or evening (it's actually caffeine-free!) for some wholesome nourishment.
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Ginger Switchel Recipe
Blend up this refreshing ginger switchel recipe to help cool off, naturally. Perfect for those pregnancy hot flashes, menopausal women or just a hot summer night.
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Non-Alcoholic Berry Sangria
Dress up your next party not only with decor but also with this vibrant non-alcoholic Berry Sangria. It's full of fruit and flavor, and can be enjoyed by the whole family.
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Cinnamon Dolce Latte
This homemade Cinnamon Dolce Latte recipe is bursting with all the right flavors. You can make this with an espresso shot or high quality instant coffee. There's no reason to wait in the drive thru line again once you sip this treat.
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Creamy Matcha Latte
Enjoy the benefits of antioxidant matcha in a creamy homemade matcha latte in 4 easy steps.
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Italian Soda Recipe
When you embrace a plant-powered life and try to avoid processed foods, sodas are one of the first things to go. My twist on a classic Italian soda recipe is a fabulous way to bring back “soda” in a nutritious way. My kids still don’t like carbonated beverages, but as they get older and their tastes change, I know what we will be making first!
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Refreshing Salads
The possibilities are endless with salad. Make the base, spread out the toppings and let people make it their own. Don’t forget the homemade dressing!
Mixed Greens Salad
This hearty mixed greens salad is a great way to load up on several servings worth of fiber-rich veggies + fruit. This dressing is full of flavors that are sure to delight your taste buds while keeping your body fueled + satisfied!
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Lemon Arugula Salad
This lemon arugula salad is a feature on any table. It's got unique (yet findable!) ingredients + an elevated flavor profile that makes me feel like I'm at a fancy restaurant. The perfect salad to mix up your lunch routine.
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Berry Salad
This is the perfect dish to bring to Sunday brunch. I try to enjoy all the fresh berries I possibly can while they're here, and this salad brings them alive.
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Healthy Pasta Salad
Whether you're in need of an easy week of lunches or a delicious potluck recipe to share, this vegan pasta salad is for you!
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Kale Caesar Salad
This simple kale caesar salad is the perfect filling lunch. It's made with 100% plants and is both creamy and filling. I love the flavor and bit of the kale paired with the creamy aioli.
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Strawberry Arugula Salad
This gorgeous strawberry arugula salad is as delicious as it is beautiful. Topped with a unique Meyer Lemon vinaigrette, this rockstar salad is for you. It tastes like bright sunshine.
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Crunchy Carrot Salad
This is my plant-powered take on a classic recipe. It is lighter, brighter, and not weighed down by mayo. Serve as-is for a wonderful side dish or double and enjoy as the main event.
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Mediterranean Greek Salad Recipe
This colorful salad is as full of flavor as it is color. Your skin will be glowing after incorporating this dish into your lunch routine, and Mediterranean inspired classic!
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Vegetarian Noodle Salad
This refreshing noodle salad is a great light lunch or yummy side for dinner. Take it to the beach and enjoy at sunset for the ultimate summer night.
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Healthy Brunch FAQs
What should I eat for a healthy brunch?
Plants! All of my brunch recipes are plant-based. Decide if you need warm or cold dishes, then throw in some smoothie shots for delicious yet healthy addition to your brunch spread.
How do you create a brunch menu?
First, think about the setting. Will you be around a table, standing or putting food plates on your lap? Will it be indoors or outdoors? Now, put together recipes that compliment each other, have seasonal ingredients and fit your setting. You’ve got this and I’ve got over 40 recipes to help!
What are your favorite plant-based brunch ideas?
Colorful smoothies make a great brunch option. Dairy-free pancakes can be made in miniature, and a salad bar is always a good idea. Don’t forget the easy dips (caramel for sweet, hummus for savory) that can be paired with a variety of fruits and veggies.
Which one of these brunch recipes are you adding to your menu? Drop a comment and let me know!
I made the arugula salad and muffins this weekend; thanks for the great list!
Wow- these are a ton of recipes. I love the muffin ideas and plan to make the Strawberry and Almond Butter Muffins. They look so cute. 🙂
Yes, the strawberry and almond butter muffins are delish! Enjoy!