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March 26, 2024

Sweet & Savory Brunch Recipes for Easter: 18 Delicious Ideas

by Anne Mauney, MPH, RD

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Easter is coming up, and I’ve put together some of my favorite brunch recipes for Easter, in hopes that they brighten your Easter this year, too, regardless of whether you spend it with just yourself or a big group of friends or family! 

Some of these recipes you can even make ahead of time, which I always love so the prep work/cooking is more spaced out.

I’m a big fan of savory breakfast recipes, but I’ve included a bunch of sweet breakfast ideas, too. Because having a mix of yummy brunch options is never a bad idea, right? 🙂

Easter brunch ideas

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There’s nothing quite like an Easter brunch spread: from quiches to scones to yogurt parfaits, it’s all delicious.

Aside from main dishes, I like to include fruit and a simple green salad. Not only is it nutritious, but it looks pretty on your table and it goes great with basically every breakfast dish there is!

Now, let’s dive in to some of my favorite brunch recipes for Easter, starting with the savory options.

Savory Brunch Recipes for Easter

Goat Cheese Frittata with Spinach

slice of goat cheese frittata on a white place with slices of toast and a coffee cup beside it

This surprisingly easy frittata recipe features spring veggies, rich goat cheese, flavorful chives, and protein-packed eggs. So crave-worthy, and there’s no crust so this dish comes together super easily!

Sausage Egg Casserole

sausage egg casserole brunch recipe

This is one of our favorite breakfast casseroles!

Sausage, egg, and veggies come together for a hearty and delicious dish that’s simple to make. It’s perfectly cheesy, and it sits overnight before you bake it, so it’s perfect to make ahead of time!

Breakfast Tacos

a plate of breakfast tacos with vegetables, black beans, and avocado crema

These easy, veggie-packed scrambled egg tacos are filled with goodness like bell pepper, mushrooms, and black beans, then drizzled with a flavorful avocado lime crema.

You can even set up your own taco bar for guests to add their own toppings!

Sweet Potato Hash with Poached Eggs

sweet potato hash with poached eggs for Easter brunch

With the combo of sweet potatoes, eggs, and spring veggies, this is a perfect spring brunch recipe. But the real star of this hash (besides the poached eggs, of course) is the fabulous seasoning.

Serve on its own or with a side of fruit, toast, and/or a baked treat!

Savory French Toast

healthy savory french toast recipe for Easter brunch

No doubt you’ve heard of sweet french toast, but did you know it can be savory, too? This unique take on french toast uses herbs, greens, and seasoning to mix things up!

Top with some fried eggs and avocado slices, and you’re ready to feed a crowd (or to save some for later).

Smoked Salmon Omelette

smoked salmon omelette with goat cheese on a plate with orange slices

This savory omelette with smoked salmon, creamy goat cheese, and fresh herbs comes together in just 10 minutes! It’s packed with flavor, and you can easily toss in any extra veggies you have on hand.

Butternut Squash, Prosciutto, and Goat Cheese Strata

savory butternut squash prosciutto strata recipe

This recipe is the epitome of decadence, but it’s also super nutritious! It’s a protein-packed, satisfying main course for your Easter brunch table.

You can even prep the dish the night before, then just pop it in the oven in the morning!

Avocado Toast: 12 Variations

smoked salmon avocado toast recipe

I can never get enough avocado toast. It’s just too good, and so versatile.

Avocado toast with a fried egg has become one of my go-to-breakfasts.

With so many variations you can make (smoked salmon, Mediterranean, even chocolate and raspberries), it’s also fancy enough to serve for Easter brunch!

Get 12 delicious avocado toast recipes here: Avocado Toast recipes. 

Crustless Quiche with Spring Veggies

crustless quiche with spring veggies easter brunch recipe

This bright and savory dish is made with mainly eggs and veggies, and it’s super tasty! 

It does take some time in the oven, but the prep is minimal. Adding a crumble of goat cheese on top makes it even more mouth-watering.

Sweeter Brunch Recipes for Easter

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry chia jam

These zesty lemon pancakes are made with ricotta cheese for ultimate fluffiness! They’re so flavorful and extra delicious topped with blueberry chia jam.

The lemon flavor is especially perfect for spring and Easter gatherings!

Overnight Crockpot French Toast Casserole

make ahead french toast casserole brunch recipe

There’s a lot to love about this recipe, including the fact that you can make it the night before! Just toss everything into your crockpot, refrigerate overnight, then turn it on in the morning to cook.

It turns out fluffy, not too sweet, and with crispy edges. We love topping it with blueberries, maple syrup, and sliced bananas, but you do you!

Carrot Cake Muffins (Vegan)

vegan carrot cake muffins

These carrot cake muffins are moist and sweet – a perfect breakfast treat made with wholesome ingredients!

They’re packed with nutritional power thanks to the whole wheat flour, carrots, walnuts, and applesauce.

Vegan Strawberry Scones

vegan strawberry scones

There’s nothing quite like freshly-baked scones in the morning, am I right?!

These strawberry scones (made with whole wheat pastry flour!) are rich, comforting, AND nutritious. Did I mention they’re also vegan?

If you’re looking for a perfect Easter brunch treat: this is it!

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins (Gluten Free)

gluten free banana chocolate chip muffins in a blue and white kitchen towel

These banana muffins will be a hit at your Easter gathering, even for your guests who aren’t gluten free! These are packed with goodness like ripe banana, melty chocolate chips, oats, and pecans (optional).

Plus, they’re easy to make ahead of time so you aren’t spending all morning in the kitchen!

Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Banana Bread

slices of oatmeal banana bread with a spoonful of peanut butter beside them

This lower sugar, super moist banana bread is so delicious and made with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, ground flax, and bananas. Make a loaf and enjoy it for Easter brunch!

You can even add toppings like Greek yogurt, honey, blueberries, and more to make it your own!

Almond Milk French Toast

stack of french toast made with almond milk, topped with maple syrup, berries, and sliced almonds

This dairy free french toast is so quick and easy to make, and only requires a handful of ingredients. Top with maple syrup, Greek yogurt, fruit, nut butter, or anything you like!

If you’re making it for a crowd, it helps to use a large griddle or Blackstone-style grill, but you can also just make it in batches on a large skillet as well.

Cinnamon Apple Crumble Muffins

cinnamon apple crumble muffin on a white plate

These easy apple muffins are soft and moist, with a sweet cinnamon crumb topping. They also happen to be dairy free, and are made with healthier ingredients like coconut oil, applesauce, and chia seeds.

A huge perk: these muffins will make your home smell like warm spices while they’re baking. Yum!

Berry Lemon Quinoa Breakfast Bake

berry lemon quinoa breakfast bake recipe

This quinoa bake is lemony, bright, and perfect as a sweeter recipe for Easter brunch that will make enough to save for later!

Serve it warm from the oven. You can even add a dollop of yogurt or some chopped nuts on top!

There you go: my favorite recipes for Easter brunch! What are you planning to make this year?

If you’re looking for even MORE Easter brunch ideas, check these out:

  • Veggie-Packed Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash
  • Fruit Salad with Yogurt Honey Lime Dressing
  • Healthy Deviled Eggs
  • Cranberry Yogurt Scones
  • Apple and White Cheddar Omelet
  • Zesty Lemon Zucchini Muffins
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- anne
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16 comments
  • Melanie Baird March 13, 2020 · 2:23PM:
    THANK YOU ANNE..I AM GOING TO MAKE THE QUINOA BAKE FOR MY FAMILY :)
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    • Anne
      March 13, 2020 · 3:40PM:
      Oh yay - I hope you enjoy it. :)
      Reply
  • Roadrunner March 13, 2020 · 8:51PM:
    THESE LOOK JUST PLAIN AWESOME! I'D TAKE THEM ALL! hOPE YOUR EASTER IS A GREAT ONE!
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    • Anne
      March 15, 2020 · 11:51AM:
      Thank you!
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  • Amanda March 14, 2020 · 11:10AM:
    Hey Anne...I love the new site design! Looks great! The only issue i'm finding is that there are ads that pop up after every single photo (so basically each time I stop scrolling down to read the next paragraph). Kind of makes it unreadable. Has anyone else commented on this? Hope you're having a good weekend and staying healthy!
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    • Anne
      March 15, 2020 · 11:53AM:
      Thanks Amanda! I'll take this into consideration - thank you for your feedback! I haven't had anyone else complain... the ad ratio is the exact same as it was on my old blog in terms of the settings/spacing/quantity of ads within a post.
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    • Anne
      April 7, 2020 · 2:08PM:
      Wanted to let you know I adjusted the ratio of the ads/content - I hope it's better now! Thanks again for reading.
      Reply
  • Ana March 15, 2020 · 10:20AM:
    These look delicious! Since I will be doing more cooking due to being home, it's nice to have this inspiration. Good timing for your recipe page update to be live this week! Best wishes to you, your family and your readers to navigate this challenging time safely!
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    • Anne
      March 15, 2020 · 11:54AM:
      Thank you so much Ana! Enjoy the cooking :)
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  • Anne
    March 15, 2020 · 11:51AM:
    Thanks Jen. :)
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  • Alana March 16, 2020 · 5:12PM:
    Wow, delicious-looking recipes! Can't wait to try. In light of covid-19 concerns, these are some wonderful recipes to look forward to - eating is always on the schedule! Thanks Anne!!
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    • Anne
      March 17, 2020 · 1:20PM:
      Thank you Alana! I hope you enjoy the recipes - let me know which ones you try. :)
      Reply
  • Roadrunner April 8, 2020 · 3:54PM:
    Those look terrific - and they inspire me to get my act together for a nice celebration! Thanks, Anne!
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  • Brianna April 10, 2020 · 3:59PM:
    These are great recipes to try for Easter, even this year! I’ve been thinking of ways to make it special, since we won’t be able to get together with family and these recipes are the perfect inspiration. Thank you for sharing!!
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    • Anne
      April 12, 2020 · 2:21PM:
      Thank you Brianna - I'd love to hear which ones you enjoyed... I hope they helped make today more special for you <3
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  • Roadrunner March 31, 2021 · 4:33PM:
    P.S. I vote for the sausage egg casserole and the crustless quiche - but, in truth, they all look great!
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