Healthy Brunch Recipes and Menus

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Multi-Grain Waffles

Traditional waffles are a butter-laden, high-carb indulgence, but they make the transition to good fats and smart carbs beautifully, yielding crisp, nutty-tasting waffles with all the sweet pleasure of the original. The batter can also be used for pancakes.

» Multi-Grain Waffles

Real-Man Quiche

We've loaded this meaty pie with a whole pound of turkey sausage and given it a fabulous, flaky phyllo crust. Real men do eat quiche!

» Real-Man Quiche

Ham & Swiss Rosti

Rösti is a traditional Swiss potato pancake typically served as a side dish but we added ham and cheese to transform it into an easy weeknight supper. Enjoy with steamed asparagus and chunky applesauce on the side.

» Ham & Swiss Rosti

Cranberry Muesli

There may be as many versions of muesli as there are breakfast cereals, but this one's modeled after the original Swiss wake-you-up—a combination of overnight-soaked grains, nuts, dried fruit and yogurt. Make it the night before and you'll have breakfast ready when you are.

» Cranberry Muesli

Campari, Grapefruit & Pomegranate Cocktail

Balance herbaceous Campari with the sweet-tart flavors of pomegranate and grapefruit. This dusty pink drink looks festive in a stemmed wineglass with a twist of orange zest. For a slightly sweeter drink, use orange juice instead of grapefruit. To make a nonalcoholic version, omit the Campari and add an extra 1/3 cup of each juice.

» Campari, Grapefruit & Pomegranate Cocktail


Celebrate brunch season, family and friends with these healthy recipes and easy menus.

Part elaborate breakfast and part hearty lunch, brunch is a wonderfully informal way to gather family and friends on a weekend morning. We barely need an excuse to throw together a brunch, but most any holiday, graduations and birthdays will provide one.

Many of these brunch dishes can be made ahead so there’s little fussing to do as guests arrive. From a hearty egg dish to warm muffins fresh from the oven, these easy healthy recipes are sure to please the entire crowd.

Healthy Brunch Recipes: Main Dishes

Chicken sausage comes in a variety of flavors these days. The flavor you pick will...
This baked apple-cinnamon French toast can be prepared in advance and then simply...
Real men do eat quiche--or will when it's stuffed with Canadian bacon and...
This savory egg and cheese puff is more akin to a pudding than a soufflé, so don...
This memorable brunch centerpiece is rich with cheesy polenta, crumbled sausage and...
There may be as many versions of muesli as there are breakfast cereals, but this one...
This sophisticated take on Eggs Benedict swaps a full-flavored, chunky vegetable...
Here's a streamlined version of Eggs Benedict: purchased polenta, boiled eggs...
Rösti is a traditional Swiss potato pancake typically served as a side dish but we...
This healthy update of a traditionally rich ham-and-cheese breakfast strata is made...
Traditional waffles are a butter-laden, high-carb indulgence, but they make the...
We've loaded this meaty pie with a whole pound of turkey sausage and given it a...
These light and crispy rhubarb waffles are made with whole-wheat flour and egg...
Even when you are cooking for one, it's worth taking a few minutes to make a...
This twist on a classic salade Nicoise uses smoked salmon in place of tuna and adds...
We've combined assertive mustard greens, smoky trout and crisped potatoes in...
Don't confuse this with the flour or corn tortillas you use to make wraps. A...
This colorful, flavorful omelet packs two servings of vegetables. Now that's...
The "strata" in this classic casserole are layers of bread, cheese and...
Flavorful Black Forest ham subtly enriches the hash without taking over. Serve this...

Healthy Brunch Recipes: Baked Goods

The one-two punch of coconut and macadamia nuts in this luxurious muffin will make...
Cardamom's distinctive floral and spice aroma makes for a delicious and unique...
This coffee cake calls for a tart apple, such as a Granny Smith or a Pippin,...
The secret to the sparkling flavor of these delicately crumbed muffins is the strips...
Delicate pears, pecans and maple flavor make these scones really special. Our...
This simple scone is sure to become a regular addition to your brunch menu.

Healthy Brunch Recipes: Salads, Side Dishes, etc.

The famous Waldorf Salad, full of apples, celery, raisins and walnuts, gets a...
We lowered the saturated fat in these deviled eggs by using only half the yolks and...
Poaching brings out the flavorful strawberry and rhubarb juices with minimal effort...
Try using a variety of colorful potatoes in this pretty spring dish.
Orange lovers rejoice! This tangy-sweet sauce is delicious over pancakes, waffles—...
Rest roasted asparagus and tomatoes on a bed of watercress for a special touch. The...
A splash of pepper-flavored vodka gives this salmon spread a sophisticated flair. If...
You can serve the strawberries and cream over waffles or pancakes—or simply top the...
Fruit salad isn't just for summer; orange, grapefruit, pineapple, star fruit...

Healthy Brunch Recipes: Drinks

This bright, vitamin-packed cocktail is eye-opening whether or not it's spiked...
Muddling is is a traditional bartending technique where herbs and/or fruit are...
Balance herbaceous Campari with the sweet-tart flavors of pomegranate and grapefruit...
This frothy delight is a great summer treat when the summer heat makes hot coffee...
This is a popular drink served in homes along the Yangtze during the summer. In...
Homemade orange syrup makes a delicious addition to these sparkling cocktails.

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