
Hi Friends! I just finished up a long week of basketball with family and friends – five days with two to three games each day to either play (my kids – not me), attend, or coach. It was an exhausting and bittersweet week for me. I love spending time with friends and seeing my kids play. But my oldest son is a senior this year, and these were also the last games of his high school years. I know I’ve said this before, but our kids grow up way too fast, don’t they?
As parents we invest a lot into our children’s lives – time, money, dreams, and desires – to nurture and train them into adults. Baby girls blossom into young women. Baby boys burst into young men. It’s a sacrifice, but worth every bit of it. Which brings me to Easter, a holiday that truly speaks about sacrifice, when Jesus gave himself for each of us out of love for us. That’s true sacrifice, and what we celebrate every year at this time.
So to help in preparing for your Easter celebrations, I’ve put together a round-up of healthier, Easter morning breakfast and brunch recipes from some very talented dietitian blogging friends of mine. Any one of these would be ideal to include in your Easter menu. Here they are:
Egg Dishes

- Make Ahead Kale and Feta Frittata by Regan Miller Jones of This Unmillennial Life
- Pretty Prosciutto and Spinach Egg Cups by Katie Sullivan Morford of Mom’s Kitchen Handbook
- Avocado Hemp Deviled Eggs by Kara Lydon of The Foodie Dietitian
- Kale, Leek, and Cheese Frittata by Dixya Bhattarai of Food, Pleasure, & Health
- Bacon Zucchini Quiche by Kelli Shallal of Hungry Hobby
- Zucchini Quiche Breakfast Quesadilla by Kelli Shallal of Hungry Hobby
- Greek Egg Casserole by Amanda Hernandez of The Nutritionist Reviews
- Easy Mini Frittatas by Marie Dittmer of Healthy Ideas Place
- Spinach, Red Pepper, & Cheese Frittata by Sarah Koszyk of Family, Food, Fiesta
Oats and Granola

- Vanilla Pecan Coffee Granola by Stephanie McKercher of The Grateful Grazer
- Magically Delicious Matcha Rainbow Overnight Oats by Abbey Sharp of Abbey’s Kitchen
- Baked Oatmeal Casserole by Angie Asche of Eleat Nutrition
- Ricotta Berry Oatmeal Cups by Jessica Levinson
Pancakes, French Toast, and Crepes

- Almond Crusted Vegan French Toast with Sour Cherries by Abbey Sharp of Abbey’s Kitchen
- Crepes with Berries by Meri Asterino Raffetto of Real Living Nutrition
- 3 Ingredient Heart Healthy Pancakes by Shannon Aleise Garcia of Kiss in the Kitchen
- Magic Banana Nut Pancakes by Sharon Palmer of SharonPalmer.com
- Baked Butternut Squash French Toast by Amy Gorin of Amy Gorin Nutrition
Breads and Cakes

- Zucchini Bread with Blueberries and Lemon by Marie Dittmer of Healthy Ideas Place
- Gluten-Free Vegan Irish Soda Bread by Amari Thomsen of Eat Chic Chicago!
- Mini Chocolate Cranberry Pumpkin Loaves by Kelli Shallal of Hungry Hobby
- Roasted Beet Toast by Elizabeth Shaw of Shaw’s Simple Swaps
- Spiced Apple Cardamom Coffee Cake by Amber Ketchum of Homemade Nutrition
- Southwest Cottage Cheese Muffins by Kelli Shallal of Hungry Hobby
Smoothies and Fruit

- Frozen Raspberry & Mango Smoothie Bowl by Janice Newell Bissex of Meal Makeover Moms
- Cherry Pecan Baked Pears by Allison Stevens of Prep Dish
- Wild Blueberry, Blood Orange + Ginger Smoothie by Stephanie McKercher of The Grateful Grazer
- Fruit Kebabs with Honey-Lime-Ginger Vinaigrette by Marie Dittmer of Healthy Ideas Place
Hash, Tarts, and other dishes

- Artichoke-Rosemary Tart with Polenta Crust by E.a. Steward of The Spicey RD
- Maple Sunchoke Cauliflower Hash with Runny Egg by Abbey Sharp of Abbey’s Kitchen
- Gluten Free Salmon Cucumber Bites by Jessica Levinson
- Turkey Sausage & Kale Bread Pudding by Danielle Cushing of The Every Kitchen
- Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash by Meme Inge of Living Well Kitchen
- Beet Hash with Runny Eggs by Danielle Cushing of The Every Kitchen
Thanks for visiting and taking a look at these breakfast and brunch ideas for Easter! I’d love it – and really appreciate it – if you’d pin, tweet, or share this post in one way or another.
So many great ideas! Thanks for including my zucchini quesadilla and bacon zucchini quiche!
Thanks for participating too, Kelli!
Love this delicious collection, Marie! It’s so easy to over-indulge during the holidays so it’s great to have healthier choices. With the right recipes, most don’t even know it’s healthy, lol. (What’s with the people who make these blanket statements like – ‘healthy can’t taste good’ or ‘healthy is for vegans’, lol)
Happy Easter to you and your busy family, Marie! Sharing 🙂
Such a WONDERFUL round up! Thanks so much for including my roasted beet spread on toast! I hope you have a fantastic Easter weekend!
Great round-up Marie! Love how you number-coded them. 🙂
Thanks!
It all sounds so delicious!
These look like great ideas! Can’t wait to give them a try!
Hope you find some you like, Denise!
Wonderful addition to my easter!
I know! So many good ones to try!
Lots of great choices.
Yes, lots to choose from!
What a wonderful lineup of recipes! Can’t wait to try some!
So many wonderful recipe options! They all look delicious!