Healthy Spring Brunch Ideas for Mother's Day or Easter

Spring is in the air and that makes it the perfect time to plan a leisurely Spring Brunch. Whether it is for Easter, Mother's Day or just because it's the weekend there is always a reason to celebrate.

But celebrating doesn't have to mean heavy fat and sugar laden dishes.

From vibrant fruit dishes to flavorful frittatas, this article will guide you through a variety of recipes that will add seasonal flavor and color to your meal while still being health conscious.

Get ready to discover how simple and tasty it can be to enjoy a healthy Spring Brunch!

I have selected some of our favorite recipes that would make a wonderful Spring Brunch. 

And all are both simple to make and healthy (at least healthier, in the case of the desserts).

The most complicated technique in all of these recipes is one involves separating eggs. That's it.

Brunch Beverages

Start with the basics of coffee, tea and orange juice but consider adding:

Berry Hibiscus Cooler

Brunch Salads

There are plenty of vegetables in some of the other recipes, but these salads come together quickly. The Celery Salad and Broccoli Salad are even better if you make them the night before.

Sesame Celery Salad

Bacon Broccoli Salad (much lighter than the traditional recipe)

Spinach Strawberry Salad

Brunch Fruit

When you use fresh in season fruit, you don't need to add any sweetener.

Melon Pineapple Fruit Salad

Honey Roasted Figs

Breads for Brunch

The Carrot Bread and Lemon Zucchini Bread are family favorites. This scone recipe is reduced fat, but has plenty of flavor! The muffins have no refined sugar but pack a nice flavorful crunch. All can be made ahead.

Carrot Bread

Lemon Zucchini Bread

Reduced Fat Lemon Blueberry Scones

Crepes and Waffles

The crepes and waffles can be made ahead of time and reheated for serving. The Dutch Baby batter whips up in seconds and is ready in under 20 minutes.

Top them all with fresh fruit or fruity yogurt for a healthier option.

Eggs

The Puff is the hardest recipe. Separate 3 eggs and whip the whites to stiff peak stage. Too hard for you? Stick with the frittatas or Huevos Rancheros or Eggs in Purgatory.

Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Puff

Spinach Shrimp Frittata

Zucchini Frittata

Huevos Rancheros

Main Courses for Brunch

Both of these can be cooked on the grill or under the broiler. Make the salmon into individual serving size packets if desired.

Beef and Bacon Roulades

Maple Roasted Salmon Fillets

Dessert

These aren't exactly healthy, but they are lighter recipes than typical desserts. And I think they are perfect for brunch.

Lighter Pecan Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Whole Orange Cake

Maple Avocado Pie

Until next time, happy eating.
~Audrey