Healthy Spring Brunch Ideas for Mother's Day or Easter

Spring is a wonderful time for brunch, whether it is for Easter or Mother's Day or just because it is Spring and the weather is getting beautiful.

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).

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 juice but consider adding:

Bacon Bloody Mary (alcohol free if desired)

Berry Hibiscus Cooler

Brunch Salads

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

Sesame Celery Salad

Bacon Broccoli Salad (much lighter than the traditional recipe)

Brunch Fruit

This is what I brought to our Easter meal last year and everyone raved about both. Save time by buying precut fruit if you want.

Bahia Fruit Salad

Fresh Fruit with Creamy Fruit Dip

Breads for Brunch

Muffins or store bought rolls would be fine, but the Carrot Bread is a family favorite and scones are simple yet impressive. This scone recipe is reduced fat, but has plenty of flavor! Both can be made ahead.

Carrot Bread

Reduced Fat Lemon Blueberry Scones

Crepes and Waffles

The Yeasted Waffles need to be prepped the night before or you can make them and heat them on a baking sheet in the oven before serving. The crepes can also be made ahead of time and reheated. Top both 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 frittata.

Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Puff

Zucchini Frittata

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

Until next time, happy eating.
~Audrey