Brunch is that perfect meal that falls somewhere between breakfast and lunch, allowing you to leisurely ease into your morning. Whether it's for a special occasion, holiday, or just because, we've curated a selection of our favorite recipes to help make your gathering extra delicious.
8 Sweet and Savory Brunch Ideas
1) Overnight Strawberry French Toast Casserole
Make the weekend extra special and whip up this easy, overnight french toast casserole. With a handful of common ingredients and just 200 calories per serving, it will become a staple during family breakfast time.
2) Easy Shakshuka
Shakshuka is an easy, tomato-based dish that's the perfect brunch option to feed a crowd. Serve it family-style so you can spend less time doing dishes and more time savoring the day.
3) Strawberry Buckwheat Crepes
These crepes are a breakfast idea that's high in fat and low in carbs. Additionally, it's a gluten-free dish, making it ideal for those with dietary restrictions. These crepes are incredibly tasty – holy crepe, they're amazing!
4) Overnight Chia Pudding
With a little over 100 calories per serving, this make-ahead chocolate chia pudding is a chocoholic's dream. Serve it alone or layer it in mini mason jars to elevate the presentation.
5) Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Chocolate + Breakfast In Bed = Our favorite kind of morning. Instead of making oatmeal for breakfast, make this jazzed-up quinoa instead. Not only does it taste delicious, but quinoa also has fewer calories than oatmeal, a third of the carbohydrates, and it's a complete protein. Plus, using quinoa flakes means this meal goes from pot to bowl in just three minutes.
6) Foolproof Breakfast Frittata
Grab all those leftover eggs and make this easy frittata for Sunday morning breakfast. This recipe can easily be adapted to whatever you already have on hand, so grab a bowl and get whisking!
7) Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Grab all your extra bananas and whip up this healthy banana bread. You can make this bread both gluten-free and vegan, making it an appealing treat for nearly anyone. This tasty treat is loaded with chocolate chips yet only contains 140 calories per slice.
8) Mimosa Float
We've created the ultimate breakfast cocktail by combining a mimosa and an ice cream float. So, let's pop some bubbly and raise a glass to whatever occasion you're celebrating with this delicious beverage.
What item always makes it to your celebratory brunch menu? Let us know in the comments below!
Lose It! Team
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