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24 brunch recipes to make your weekend mornings taste like a café at home

BySharon Rhodes

Weekend brunch is the best excuse to skip the alarm and have a later start. Pancakes, eggs, and a little indulgence put the cherry on top of your weekend. Choose one or more than one and have yourself a little buffet.

Goat Cheese Frittata

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This healthy goat cheese frittata is perfect for brunch or even dinner, with creamy texture and rich flavor in every bite. It’s also great for meal prep since the leftovers reheat beautifully. Get the recipe: Goat Cheese Frittata

Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes

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These 3-ingredient protein pancakes are the easiest pancakes you’ll ever make and totally flourless. With vegan protein powder and Greek yogurt, they pack over 25 grams of protein per serving to keep you full all morning. Get the recipe: Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Cinnamon Roll Muffins

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These cinnamon roll muffins bring all the cozy flavors of cinnamon rolls into a convenient, gluten-free muffin form. They’re perfect for enjoying a sweet, spicy treat without the fuss of traditional cinnamon rolls. Get the recipe: Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Sweet Potato Egg Casserole

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This sweet potato egg casserole is a brunch favorite that’s easy to make and even easier to love. It’s loaded with creamy eggs, roasted sweet potatoes, garlicky spinach, and a melty layer of cheese on top. Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Egg Casserole

Croque Monsieur Light

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This lightened-up croque monsieur keeps all the comfort, minus the heaviness. Think toasty bread, melty cheese, savory ham, and a creamy (but not too rich) béchamel, which is perfect for brunch or a cozy bite any time of day. Get the recipe: Croque Monsieur Light

Potato Bacon and Egg Casserole

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This potato, bacon, and egg casserole is a hearty, all-in-one dish that’s perfect for your brunch. Packed with crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and fluffy eggs, it’s the ultimate comfort food that’s simple to prepare and full of flavour. Get the recipe: Potato Bacon and Egg Casserole

Sun Dried Tomato Quiche

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This sun-dried tomato quiche with goat cheese is great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. For busy weeknights, make this recipe ahead of time and then serve it with a side salad. Get the recipe: Sun Dried Tomato Quiche

Banana Protein Muffins

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These banana protein muffins are ideal to keep your guests full and satisfied. They’re a quick but delicious brunch option with a boost of protein, fiber, and natural sweetness.  Get the recipe: Banana Protein Muffins

How to Make Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Without Milk

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Brunches don’t have to be complicated to be delicious. These fluffy dairy-free scrambled eggs are ready in under 15 minutes, tasty, and chock-full of nutrients for a great brunch buffet option. Get the recipe: How to Make Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Without Milk

Egg Muffins with Broccoli and Cheddar 

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These easy broccoli egg muffins are the perfect addition to your Easter brunch spread. Low-carb, high-protein, and seriously tasty, they make meal prep a breeze. Get the recipe: Breakfast Egg Muffins with Broccoli and Cheddar 

Easy Protein Waffles

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Craving a tasty, protein-packed brunch? These banana and raspberry protein waffles are easy to make and packed with plant-based protein to keep your guests full and happy. Get the recipe: Easy Vegan Protein Waffles

Breakfast Banana Split

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This breakfast banana split offers a sweet treat and is great for Easter morning. Featuring Greek yogurt, fresh berries, granola, and chopped nuts, it’s like enjoying a dessert for breakfast but with a nutritious twist. Get the recipe: Breakfast Banana Split

Ramen Scrambled Eggs

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This ramen scrambled eggs recipe is quick and simple. It’s the perfect combination of creamy eggs and savory ramen, making it a must-try for anyone who is looking for a new twist on a classic. Get the recipe: Ramen Scrambled Eggs

Easy Instant Pot Breakfast Bake

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This family-approved Instant Pot breakfast casserole is an effortless treat that uses everyday breakfast staples. It’s perfect for brunch, lunch, or even a quick dinner when you need something tasty without the hassle. Get the recipe: Easy Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole

Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast

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Every bite of this cottage cheese avocado toast is delish. The toast, the creamy avocado and cottage cheese, and the everything bagel seasoning create the perfect combination. It’s an ideal Easter brunch option. Get the recipe: Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast

Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash

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This sheet pan breakfast hash is the ultimate low-effort, high-reward meal. Just toss your favorite veggies, potatoes, and bacon, bake, and enjoy a hearty brunch in 30 minutes. Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash

High-Protein French Toast

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With 18 grams of protein per two slices, this high-protein French toast is a delicious and satisfying brunch option. It’s easy to make, family-friendly, and perfect topped with berries, Greek yogurt, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Get the recipe: High Protein French Toast

Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins

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These almond flour blueberry muffins are a true brunch delight—moist, fluffy, and naturally sweet. Bake a batch for your brunch buffet table. Get the recipe: Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins

Bagel French Toast

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With a golden brown, crispy exterior and a lightly chewy, custard-like center, Bagel French Toast is a delicious twist on the classic breakfast favorite. It’s easy to make and perfect for a brunch option. Get the recipe: Bagel French Toast

Tofu Scramble

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Egg prices got you looking for alternatives? This easy tofu scramble is a budget-friendly, protein-packed brunch that’s fluffy, flavorful, and perfect on its own or in a breakfast burrito. Get the recipe: Budget-Friendly Tofu Scramble

Almond Flour Breakfast Chaffles

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These egg and cheese waffles, or chaffles, are a sweet and savory twist on traditional waffles. Ready in just 15 minutes, they are perfect for a hearty, gluten-free, and high-protein brunch. Get the recipe: Almond Flour Breakfast Chaffles

Spinach and Bacon Quiche

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A versatile dish that works for any occasion, this spinach and bacon quiche hits all the right notes. With salty bacon, sweet onion, earthy spinach, and sharp cheese, it’s a savory crowd-pleaser that always disappears fast. Get the recipe: Spinach and Bacon Quiche

Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

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These homemade cinnamon swirl pancakes are sweet, cozy, and way easier than they look. They’re perfect for slow mornings when you want something that feels a little extra without much effort. Get the recipe: Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bagel

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This bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon is the perfect combo. It’s super easy to make but still looks fancy. Topped with cucumber, fresh dill, and a little lemon juice, it’s packed with protein and tastes amazing. Simple and delicious. Get the recipe: Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bagel

Best-Ever Breakfast Bake

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This easy breakfast casserole is made with simple pantry staples like eggs, ground sausage, shredded cheese, and day-old bread. Comforting and flavorful, it’s the perfect make-ahead breakfast or a delicious option for a holiday brunch. Get the recipe: Best-Ever Breakfast Casserole

French Toast Waffles

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French toast waffles are what happens when two breakfast icons join forces. Just six ingredients and ten minutes stand between you and your new weekend (or weekday) obsession. Get the recipe: French Toast Waffles

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