50+ Spring Brunch Recipes

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Kansas City is in full bloom and I feel like I’m living in an Easter basket. I spy shades of light purple, pink and yellow from my window. The neighbors’ daffodils and tulips are so cheerful and hopeful.

Since Easter is right around the corner, I’ve rounded up some fresh, vegetarian brunch and dinner options. They’re are all great candidates for weekend meals this spring, so you might want to bookmark this page.

You’ll find many options below, including vegan options at the end. Gluten-free recipes are denoted as (GF) throughout. Wishing you a happy and delicious weekend!

Muffins & Treats

There’s nothing wrong with starting and ending on a sweet note, am I right? All of these can be made a day in advance, if stored properly.

Breakfast Treats

Apple & Carrot “Superhero” Muffins (GF)
Bananas! Healthy Banana Bread, Banana Muffins, Banana Coconut Muffins, Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes or Vegan Banana Nut Scones
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal (GF)
Blueberry Muffins
Carrot Muffins
Honey Lemon Curd (GF)
Lemon Raspberry Muffins
Oat Waffles (GF)
Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb and Yogurt Parfaits (GF) (if you can’t find rhubarb, replace it with additional strawberries)

Desserts

Eggs

You could count these egg-y options as your main dish, if you’d like.

More Main Dishes

Don’t want to make eggs the main event? These are all great options:

Salads

Freshen things up with a crisp salad. Here are a few of my favorites:

Chickpea Salad with Carrots and Dill (GF)
Cucumber Salad with Avocado and Balsamic (GF)
Farro and Kale Salad with Goat Cheese
French Carrot Salad (GF)
Herbed Avocado Salad (GF)
Italian Chopped Salad (GF)
Lentil and Chickpea Salad with Radish and Herbs (GF)
Quinoa Broccoli Slaw with Honey-Mustard Dressing (GF)
Quinoa Salad (GF)
Roasted & Raw Carrot Salad with Avocado (GF)
Vibrant Orange & Arugula Salad (GF)

Simple Homemade Salad Dressings

Side Dishes

These simple sides will round out your meal. Most are roasted vegetables—they’ll disappear before you know it.

Cocktails, Coffee & Tea

Prepare cold brew coffee or cold brew iced tea a day in advance. They’re both delightful. You could also serve brunch-worthy cocktails:

Vegan Options

Some of these recipes require easy substitutions to be made vegan. Check the recipe notes!

Blueberry Muffins
Whole Wheat Vegan Pancakes
Lemon Raspberry Muffins
Buddha Bowls with Carrot-Ginger Dressing (GF)
Roasted Carrots with Farro, Chickpeas & Herbed Crème Fraîche
Chickpea Salad with Carrots and Dill (GF)
Cucumber Salad with Avocado and Balsamic (GF)
Favorite Quinoa Salad (GF)
French Carrot Salad (GF)
Fresh Mint Salad Dressing (GF)
Herbed Avocado Salad (GF)
Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad with Radish and Herbs (GF)
Avocado Toast (Plus Tips & Variations)
Quick Collard Greens (GF)
Lemony Roasted Asparagus (GF)
Roasted Breakfast Potatoes (GF)
Roasted Carrots (Three Ways!) (GF)

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