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Healthy Brunch Recipes

Published: Apr 10, 2025 · Modified: May 13, 2025 by Megan

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These healthy brunch recipes taste delicious, are protein packed, made with healthier ingredients and lower in calories. Your guests won't even know they're healthier as they don't taste like healthy food!

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Healthy Brunch Recipe Ideas with Eggs

Any brunch isn't really a brunch without egg dishes! All of these healthy brunch recipes are tasty and easy to make! Even better – they reheat well so you can enjoy the leftovers throughout the week! Here are our best egg Brunch Menu Ideas:

  • Sheet Pan Sausage & Potato Breakfast is loaded with layers of healthy ingredients. Shredded potatoes, sausage, spinach and cheese make this a yummy high protein, lower calorie brunch recipe!
  • Healthy Quiche Recipe is a classic dished revamped and made better for you! It's lighter without sacrificing the flavor. Made crustless and packed with protein, this wholesome recipe is low in calories and perfect for any meal.
  • Denver Omelet Casserole is a protein egg bake that's low calorie, tasty and delicious! Baked in the oven, this easy breakfast casserole only requires a few ingredients and is great for meal prepping breakfast ahead of time!
  • Cheesy Sausage Broccoli Egg Cups are easy and fun to serve for a brunch so you can try a little of everything. They're also packed with protein and yummy flavors!
  • Tater Tot Casserole loaded with chicken, eggs, bell pepper and tater tots, this recipe is simple to make, hearty and tasty. Your guest won't even know this brunch recipe is healthy and protein focused!
  • Low Carb Frittata an easy crustless egg bake topped with turkey pepperoni that tastes like pizza and is packed with veggies.
  • Roasted Tomato Feta Egg Bake is a high protein, low carb breakfast filled with roasted tomatoes, garlic, spices and creamy feta. 
  • Tomato Egg White Frittata you can make in under 30 minutes. Packed with over 15g of protein, this healthy frittata is so delicious!
  • Healthy Breakfast Quesadilla with 30 grams of protein, you can make individual breakfast quesadillas filled with customizable veggies inside.
  • High Protein Veggie Egg Casserole the perfect make ahead veggie egg casserole. Easy to make and delicious- it’s a healthy breakfast you’ll love!
  • Breakfast Egg Bake with Sausage a simple one-pan dish made with fresh vegetables and herbs with the flavors of pizza.
  • Healthy Breakfast Strata a make-ahead breakfast packed with sausage, veggies and whole grain bread for a simple, brunch!
  • Crockpot Breakfast Egg Casserole this casserole cooks overnight for a healthy breakfast and is perfect for meal prepping or brunch!
  • Potato Tortilla this traditional Mediterranean potato and egg dish is simple to make, filling and delicious!
  • Breakfast Fried Rice loaded with veggies and easy to make in one pan, this shareable breakfast is the best savory brunch recipe!
baked eggs with bacon in a white baking dish.

Savory Healthy Brunch Recipe Ideas

Waffles, pancakes, pudding, donuts, breads, oatmeal... these sweeter breakfasts aren't overly sweet but can be made ahead of time and pair nicely with savory breakfast options to ensure the right amount of protein!

  • Cottage Cheese Pancakes these protein packed pancakes are absolutely delicious and can be made ahead of time. A favorite with my weight loss clients!
  • Cottage Cheese Waffles if you prefer waffles over pancakes, this recipe is how you make waffles with cottage cheese!
  • Low Carb Waffles if you prefer a waffle with fewer carbs, this one is it and it has just 5 ingredients!
  • Healthy Banana Pudding made with cottage cheese, this is a tasty treat that is packed with protein, takes just minutes to make and can be made ahead of time!
  • Healthy Banana Bread with chocolate chips makes a low calorie, lower sugar treat and flour less treat.
  • Carrot Cake Pancakes moist and mildly spice and topped with cream cheese these pancakes taste like carrot cake only in breakfast form.
  • Healthy Berry Protein Bake a healthy brunch recipe packed with protein, and low in calories. It's a better way to make oatmeal with the right balance of protein and fat to keep you fuller longer!
  • Chocolate Chia Pudding made with protein, this chocolate pudding is a fun addition to any brunch and can be easily prepped ahead of time.
  • Chocolate Protein Donuts made low calorie and gluten free with a lighter cream cheese protein frosting. A delicious, healthy protein donut recipe that's versatile and easy to make.
  • Banana Oat Pancakes made with simple ingredients, these healthy pancakes are low calorie, high fiber, egg free and have no added sugar. 
  • Blueberry Oatmeal Bake a healthy breakfast low in calories that has added protein to keep you feeling full longer. It's perfect to make ahead of time and easy to customize to your liking.
  • Low Calorie Protein Pancakes Recipe simple ingredients, packed with 33 grams of protein this is a protein packed pancake that is a great addition to brunch!
  • Protein Crockpot Oatmeal with apples and cranberries is an absolute keeper. I feel certain it's going to be your next favorite protein rich brunch recipe!
  • Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes made with Greek yogurt, these yummy pancakes have protein but also the sweetness you crave.
  • Low Calorie Donuts are baked for a healthier donut with strawberries!
Skinny Strawberry Chocolate Donuts baked in the oven with lighter, healthier ingredients. Great for a sweet breakfast or snack, and super easy to make. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Healthy Brunch Muffins

Muffins are always a must at a healthy brunch! These healthier muffins are the perfect addition and are easy to make. If you’re looking for easy brunch ideas, muffins are the perfect option!

  • Healthy Banana Oat Muffins are made with no flour or oil and no added sugar. These low calorie muffins are made in a blender and cook up so moist and delicious!
  • Low Calorie Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are a healthy muffin recipe that's higher in protein and fiber and filled with delicious, yummy flavors!
  • Strawberry Greek Yogurt Muffins are a protein packed snack that you cannot resist!
  • Healthy Blueberry Muffins are fluffy, low carb and packed with antioxidant rich blueberries.
  • Low. Fat Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are made with real food ingredients for a lighter treat but with all the flavor, texture, and delicious you expect in a zucchini muffin. 
  • Lemon Orange Poppyseed Muffins lightly sweetened, creamy and bursting with citrus flavor. These muffins are quick to make, super soft and are a healthier treat! 
Low Calorie Banana Oat Muffins are made with no flour or oil and no added sugar. A healthy muffin made in a blender, moist and delicious! Low Calorie + Gluten Free

Healthy Dessert Ideas for Brunch

And last… dessert! There is really nothing better than finishing off the day with a sweet treat. All of these desserts are SO yummy! You may not be able to resist making all of them.

  • Lemon Poppyseed Cookies made flourless with only 5 ingredients. These cookies melt in your mouth!
  • Low Carb Lemon Poppyseed Bread made with a boost of protein is a yummy addition to any healthy brunch!
  • Upside Down Pineapple Cake a fun cake to make and serve, your guests will love the decadent flavors of this healthier pineapple cake.
  • Low Sugar Cake with Yogurt made higher in protein with yogurt and less sugar, this cake is better balanced in nutrition and tastes delicious!
  • Healthy Chocolate Protein Bars are made with 6 real food ingredients and no added sugar. The perfect low calorie and gluten free protein snack that's simple to make and a treat even picky eaters will love!
  • Healthy Cheesecake Recipe makes a low-fat treat to enjoy any time the craving strikes. They're made with Greek yogurt, less sugar, and taste so creamy and delicious! This healthy cheesecake recipe will soon become your favorite brunch dessert recipe!
  • Low Calorie Healthy Brownies made with oat flour are lighter and packed with protein yet still deliver great flavor. Simple ingredients and a decadent chocolate ganache make these brownies a clear choice for a healthy brownie option!
  • Healthy Angel Food Cake is low calorie, gluten free and made sugar free. The best light and fluffy angel food cake.
  • Low Calorie Cookie Bars made with chocolate chips are delicious! Made with simple baking ingredients, they are only 100 calories per bar and easy to make!
  • Low Fat Lemon Bars these creamy bars have a gluten free shortbread crust with a stevia sweetened Greek yogurt custard layer on top that's bursting with lemon flavor! 
  • Healthy Carrot Cake is super simple and quick to make. Topped with a maple frosting that's irresistible. Soft, moist and irresistible!
This Almond Flour Upside Down Pineapple Cake is Paleo, gluten free and simple to make! A pineapple flavored cake that's perfect for any season. Paleo + Gluten Free

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Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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