50+ Easter Brunch Recipes
Updated by Kathryne Taylor on April 1, 2026
We’re hosting our families for Easter brunch this weekend. I thought you might be planning your menu, too. Skim this recipe roundup for plenty of Easter brunch ideas. I limited each category to my top five suggestions to help you narrow your selections.
Be sure to bookmark this page, because these recipes are all great candidates for Mother’s Day and the spring weekends in between. Please consider them for your special springtime breakfasts and lunches, too.
You can find even more spring recipes here, with filters to search by course or special diet. Wishing you a happy and delicious weekend!
Appetizers
Green Goddess Hummus
This delicious green hummus recipe is flavored with fresh herbs! Use classic green goddess dressing herbs like me or change it up with other fresh, leafy herbs. (You’ll want to use 1 cup or less fresh herbs, to taste.) Recipe yields about 1 3/4 cup hummus.
Baked Goat Cheese
This creamy, honey-swirled baked goat cheese recipe is easy to make at a moment’s notice! Recipe yields a scant 2 cups, enough for 4 to 6 appetizer servings.
Avocado Toast (Plus Tips & Variations)
Avocado toast is creamy, crisp and so satisfying. It’s a delicious and simple breakfast, snack or light meal! It’s best consumed immediately, since the avocado browns over time. Recipe as written yields 1 slice of basic avocado toast; multiply as necessary.
Torn Olives with Almonds, Celery & Parmesan
This fun Mediterranean appetizer features briny green olives, crumbled Parmesan, crisp celery, and toasted almonds. Recipe yields about 2 cups, enough to serve 4 to 6.
Kalamata White Bean Dip
Whip up this white bean dip with Kalamata olives! It’s easy to make with pantry ingredients and tastes delicious. The sprinkle of fresh basil is optional. Recipe yields about 1 3/4 cups of dip.
Muffins & Scones
These breakfast sweets are perfect for a special occasion.
Healthy Blueberry Muffins
These healthy blueberry muffins are golden, fluffy, moist and delicious! No one will guess this recipe is made with 100% whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Recipe yields 12 muffins.
Banana Coconut Muffins
These naturally sweetened banana coconut muffins taste like a tropical treat. They’re so tender and flavorful, I bet you can’t tell they’re made with 100% whole wheat flour! Recipe yields 1 dozen muffins.
Healthy Carrot Muffins
Healthy carrot muffins made with whole wheat flour, coconut oil and maple syrup! They taste fantastic, too, of course. These muffins make a great, quick breakfast! Recipe yields 12 muffins.
Lemon Raspberry Muffins
These delicious raspberry muffins are moist and fluffy. They’re healthier than most, too, since they are made from whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with honey. Recipe yields 1 dozen muffins.
Blueberry Scones
These blueberry scones are the best! They’re wonderfully tender, studded with fresh blueberries, and lightly sprinkled with crunchy sugar. Recipe yields 8 standard scones or 16 mini scones.
More Breakfast Sweets
Carrot Cake Pancakes
These carrot cake pancakes are decadent and delicious. Make them with whole wheat flour or all-purpose if you prefer. Recipe yields 11 to 12 medium pancakes.
Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes
These banana pancakes are so fluffy, no one will guess they’re made with whole wheat flour! Top these whole wheat pancakes with peanut butter and sliced bananas for extra protein and fiber. Recipe yields 6 to 7 pancakes (enough for 2 to 3 people); double the amounts for a family or more leftovers.
Crêpes
Learn how to make crêpes at home with this foolproof crêpe recipe! Crêpes are easier to make than you might think. This versatile recipe works with several kinds of flour: all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour or buckwheat flour. Make them sweeter by using the full amount of sugar, or keep them more savory on the lower end. Recipe yields 8 crêpes.
Almond Flour Pancakes
These almond flour pancakes are tender, hearty and delicious. Plus, they’re gluten-free and lower in carbohydrates than most. The recipe yields about 12 pancakes (it can be easily halved, but extra pancakes freeze well, so I suggest making the full batch).Â
Foolproof French Toast
Learn how to make the best French toast at home! This foolproof recipe yields French toast that’s fluffy, tender, lightly sweet and golden brown. This recipe yields 8 large or 12 medium slices of French toast (4 servings).
Eggs
You could count these egg-y options as your main dish, if you’d like.
Baked Asparagus Frittata
This beautiful baked asparagus frittata recipe is remarkably simple to make! It’s the perfect springtime brunch recipe. Recipe yields one 9-inch square frittata, enough for 6 large or 9 smaller servings.
Foolproof Shakshuka
Learn how to make the best shakshuka with this foolproof recipe! Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern dish featuring poached eggs in a hearty tomato and pepper sauce. Recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
Arugula and Cremini Quiche with Gluten-Free Almond Meal Crust
Arugula, Cremini mushrooms and goat cheese quiche in a gluten-free thyme and almond meal crust. A simple, gourmet recipe for breakfast, brunch or dinner!
How to Make Frittatas (Stovetop or Baked)
Learn how to make the perfect frittata with this comprehensive guide! This recipe assumes you’re cooking the vegetables in your skillet—if you’re using leftover vegetables for the stovetop option, simply warm them in the skillet before adding the eggs. Recipe yields 1 large frittata or 18 mini frittatas (approximately 8 servings).
Spinach Scrambled Eggs with Goat Cheese
Make outrageously creamy scrambled eggs with goat cheese, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook these eggs for breakfast, brunch or dinner. Recipe yields 2 large or 4 smaller servings (this recipe is easily halved).
More Main Dishes
Don’t want to make eggs the main event? These are all great options.
Roasted Carrots with Farro, Chickpeas & Herbed Crème Fraîche
This roasted carrot recipe looks gourmet, but it’s surprisingly easy to make! It would be a lovely dish on your holiday table or a great weeknight dinner on its own. Recipe yields 4 main dish servings to 8 side servings, depending on portions.
Best Stuffed Shells
This stuffed shells recipe features cheesy, saucy shells stuffed with a delicious spinach and ricotta filling. Make these stuffed shells for dinner tonight! Recipe yields about 28 shells, about 8 servings.
Easy Brown Rice Risotto with Mushrooms and Fresh Oregano
Creamy, delicious, healthier baked brown rice risotto with minimal stirring required! This recipe is designed for brown arborio/short grain brown rice so any grain substitutions will affect baking time. (White arborio rice will only need to be baked for 40 to 45 minutes.) Look for brown arborio/short-grain brown rice at well-stocked grocery stores or health food stores. Skip the wine if you don’t drink, but it adds a lovely depth of flavor. Recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
Spring Pasta with Peas and Asparagus
This very green pasta dish is bursting with spring flavors, including peas, asparagus and fresh herbs. Once you have prepped your vegetables, the dish comes together rather quickly. This recipe yields a lot (enough for 6 to 8 servings) so feel free to halve it if you are serving two.
Best Vegetable Lasagna
Seriously the best veggie lasagna! This lasagna recipe is packed with bell pepper, zucchini and carrots, sautéed until golden and tender on the edges. Recipe yields one 9-inch lasagna, enough for 8 slices.
Salads
Freshen things up with a salad. Here are a few of my favorites:
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese & Pistachios
This classic roasted beet salad recipe is like my favorite French restaurants’ beet salads! This salad features goat cheese, pistachios and arugula with a zippy Dijon dressing. Recipe yields 4 to 6 side servings.
French Carrot Salad
This French carrot salad recipe is simple and fresh! You’ll need carrots, olive oil, lemon, honey, cumin, parsley and chives. Chickpeas are optional but recommended. Recipe yields 4 servings.
Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad with Radish and Herbs
A fresh and filling bean salad flavored with lemon and fresh mint and dill. Use steamed lentils and canned chickpeas for a meal ready in under 20 minutes. This salad keeps well for a few days in the fridge and packs great for lunch! Recipe yields about 5 1/2 cups (4 to 6 servings).
Green Goddess Tortellini Salad
This vegetarian tortellini salad recipe features cheesy spinach tortellini tossed in healthy homemade green goddess dressing, layered across a platter with lemony fresh greens and seasoned vegetables. Recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
Spinach Salad
Make this delicious spinach salad recipe to serve with your main dish! It features fresh spinach, creamy goat cheese and seasonal fruit. Recipe yields 6 side salads.
Vegetable Side Dishes
These irresistible roasted vegetables will round out your meal.
Perfect Roasted Carrots (Three Ways!)
Who knew carrots could be SO good?! Roasted carrots are an easy, healthy and affordable side dish. This is the only roasted carrot recipe you’ll ever need! Recipe yields 4 to 6 side servings.
Perfect Roasted Asparagus
Learn how to make perfectly roasted asparagus here! This roasted asparagus recipe is a fantastic springtime side dish that everyone will love. You can season it however you’d like. You’ll find my seasoning suggestions below. Recipe yields 2 large or 4 modest side servings.
Parmesan Roasted Broccoli with Balsamic Drizzle
The ultimate roasted broccoli recipe, featuring golden Parmesan cheese and tangy balsamic vinegar! Make this easy broccoli side dish for your next dinner and everyone will love it. Recipe yields 4 generous side servings.
Perfect Roasted Potatoes
These golden roasted potatoes are the perfect side dish! The fresh herbs are optional, but quite nice. Recipe yields about 4 generous side servings (see note for multiplying the recipe).
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries & Pecans
This recipe features roasted Brussels sprouts, pecans, cranberries, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. This simple side dish is utterly irresistible and perfect for the holidays! Recipe yields 4 to 6 side servings.
Desserts
Here are a few perfect desserts for springtime:
Lemon Posset
Lemon posset is a creamy, citrusy dessert—the perfect small treat. It offers a rich texture and balanced lemon flavor that teeters irresistibly between tangy and sweet. Posset is so easy to make! Allow 3 hours for chilling. Recipe yields 8 to 9 small (2-ounce) servings.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
This simple crisp recipe is bursting with sweet, juicy strawberries and tart rhubarb. Made with honey, oats and yogurt, this crisp is more healthy than most. That said, please serve it with vanilla ice cream for dessert (or yogurt for breakfast)!
Favorite Carrot Cake
This carrot cake recipe will become your new favorite! This moist and delicious carrot cake is easy to make with basic, wholesome ingredients. It’s the best! Recipe yields one double-layer 9″ cake.
Lemony Cheesecake Tart with Pistachio Crust
This cheesecake tart recipe is the best! It’s easy to make and tastes gourmet. The homemade pistachio-oat crust happens to be gluten free. Recipe yields one 9-inch tart, enough for 8 medium slices.
No-Bake Greek Yogurt Tart
This no-bake Greek yogurt tart recipe looks impressive, but it’s very easy to make and nutritious, too! I topped mine with raspberries and strawberries, but use any fresh fruit you’d like. Recipe yields one 9-inch tart (6 slices).
Easter Candies & Cookies
Thumbprint Cookies
These thumbprint cookies offer classic shortbread flavor with dazzling jam centers. Almond flour makes them gluten free and extra delicious! Recipe yields 22 to 24 small cookies.
Coconut Macaroons
These coconut macaroons are the perfect sweet treat. They’re gluten free and subtly flavored with honey or maple syrup. Dip them in chocolate if you wish (I recommend it)! Recipe yields nearly 3 dozen small cookies (34 cookies, by my count).
Monster Cookies
Truly the best monster cookie recipe! These peanut butter, oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies are perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Recipe yields 18 cookies.
Chocolate Peppermint Cups
Delicious honey-sweetened chocolate peppermint cups! These dark chocolate treats are fun and easy to make. Recipe yields 12 to 15 mini peppermint cups; multiply if necessary (you’ll need that many mini cupcake liners—look for them in the baking aisle).
Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Bars
These chocolate peanut butter crispy bars are like modern-day scotcheroos! This recipe is easy to make with wholesome pantry ingredients, and it’s naturally sweetened with honey instead of corn syrup. Keep in mind that these no-bake treats require 2 hours in the refrigerator to set. Recipe yields 16 small treats from one 8-inch square pan (or double the recipe to fill a 9 by 13-inch pan).
Cocktails, Coffee & Tea
Prepare cold brew coffee or cold brew iced tea a day in advance. You could also serve brunch-worthy cocktails or a mocktail:
Classic Aperol Spritz
Learn how to make a classic Aperol spritz! These bubbly Italian cocktails are refreshing and so easy to make. Aperol spritzes are best made one by one, so the recipe is written to yield one cocktail and you can make more as necessary. Cheers!
Homemade Bloody Marys
Make Bloody Mary cocktails at home with this delicious recipe! This Bloody Mary mix is made from scratch with basic ingredients. It’s perfect for your next brunch. Recipe yields 4 cocktails.
Earl Grey French 75
Earl Grey-infused gin makes this French 75 brunch appropriate! This strong, sparkling, citrusy cocktail would be welcome any time of day, though. Amounts given below for infused gin and simple syrup yield 4 drinks, so scale up as necessary.
The Best Mimosa (Plus Tips & Variations!)
Learn how to make classic orange mimosas with this recipe, plus find tips on how to make them your own! Mimosas are super easy to make once you know the basics. Recipe yields about 8 mimosas.
Refreshing Hibiscus Mocktail
Looking for a not-too-sweet mocktail recipe? This sparkling non-alcoholic hibiscus drink is just the ticket! It’s colorful, festive, and simple to make. Recipe yields 4 medium (12-ounce) drinks. Multiply as necessary, or double it to make a big pitcher (combine just when you’re ready to serve).
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Congratulations on getting picked up by Anthro! I am beyond excited for your cookbook.
I was just thinking this morning that I need to have some friends over for brunch soon so this post is a great starting point for menu planning.
Perfect! I’m so glad this post came just in time. And I’m so jazzed up about Anthro! A real dream come true for me. Thanks so much, Lauren!
This is such a beautiful collection of brunch recipes — and everything is so healthy. Love that!
Thank you, Lisa!
Kate,
So excited for you and your upcoming cookbook. Although I have downloaded most of the recipes you have shared, I just ordered two copies of your book. Congratulations and thank you for delicious healthy eating options!! All the best, Kay
Thank you so much, Kay! The recipes in my book will all be brand new, so you’ll have some new ones to try!
Goat cheese and egg on toast? Yes please. These are the perfect addition to my family brunch on Sundays.
Right? So simple and filling. Thanks, Analida!
Wonderful ideas :) And I love these colors :) Yellow and green like spring on the plate :)
Thanks, KR!
Wow, such a great list of inspiration for Springtime!
Thank you, Tori!
This is a great list! Thank you =)
Thanks, Sara! Hope you enjoy the recipes!
Congrats. I love Anthropologie. Your cookbook will be perfect there!
Thank you, Stephanie! I love Anthro, too, which is why I am beyond elated about this.
What a nice place to have opened your email in Madrid and finding out that you have been shortlisted by Anthro. So happy for you Kate. I hope this is just the beginning of a long book, television, radio interviews etc. I’ll keep watching TV till I see you there. Thanks for sharing all of the nice recipes too and your dog eating the crumbs is interesting too ;) take care
Thank you so much for the kind words, Omigy! Cookie says hi, too. :)
You’re welcome Kate – I love the bit about the cookie ;)
Dear Kate, I make your wonderful banana bread & muffins, I have needed to go gluten free, do you have a recommendation for a gluten free flour that would work in your recipes?
P.S. I’m from Kansas City also.
Hi Patricia! I typically have tried Bob’s Red Mill Gluten free in the past and has worked well. My assistant uses this too(she is gluten free) and recommends it.
Perfect timing! Just came here for Easter bunch ideas.
You’re welcome, Liz!
I just got your book and I love it and I love your doggie! Thank you, Aloha!
I hope you enjoy my book!
I’ll be right over! Sounds beautiful and special.
Hi Kate, congratulations!! your blog is awesome and I love your recipes. Thank you for sharing your work.
Happy Easter, Kate to you and your family. I keep feeding people your good recipes and they buy your book and give it as gifts. Thank you, for sharing your love of real food!
Thank you so much, Debra! That means so much! Happy Easter to you as well. :)
What a great collection of recipes. Thank you!
Thanks, JJ! Enjoy!
OMG, please PLEASE tell us what is that magnificent salad, with who’s picture you began the installment (picture includes title What to cook this April) but neither identified nor listed the recipe!!! Such an explosion of color! I feel like if I had that to eat for lunch, life could only be wonderful….
Lin
Are you referring to Colorful Beet Salad with Carrot, Quinoa & Spinach?
HI Kate, on your home page there is a photo of tacos with broccoli and chick peas in it but I don’t see how to find the recipe. It would be great if you would include a link to recipes with the photos. thanks.
Hi Di! Lemony Broccoli, Chickpea & Avocado Pita Sandwiches
Your best ever margarita sounds great! Always looking for new drink recipes!!
Makes wish I was going to your brunch! Thanks for all the recipes