50+ Decadent & Nourishing Holiday Brunch Recipes (2024)

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It can be difficult to strike a balance between indulging in your sentimental favorites around the holidays, and sticking to your well-considered nutritional ideals and aspirations.

There are treats to be had! Decadent food that is reserved for special occasions!

The good news is: you don’t actually have to choose between treating your taste buds and punishing the rest of your body. You can have decadent food that’s made with real, whole food ingredients – recipes that are created carefully with both taste and nourishment in mind.

You can have your cake (waffles/scones/lattes/quiches) and eat them too! Hurray!

Take your time and enjoy browsing through this fabulous list of mouth-watering recipes for a feast to celebrate your holidays in style!

Pancakes, Waffles, Crepes, and French Toast

1.Cinnamon Vanilla Gluten-Free Waffles with Coconut Cream Syrup | Coconuts & Kettle Bells

2.French Toast with Berries | The Organic Kitchen

3.Homemade Pancakes from Scratch | Conveying Awareness

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4.Sourdough Blueberry Pancakes | My Humble Kitchen (photo credit)

5.Pumpkin Spice Pancakes | Keeper of the Home

6.Soaked Pumpkin Pancakes with Apple Cider Syrup | The Nourishing Gourmet

7.Whole Grain Blender Pancakes | The Nourishing Gourmet

8.Cherry Almond Coconut Crepes| Kitchen Stewardship

9.Grain-Free Easy Chocolate Crepes | Red & Honey

Meat & Potatoes

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10.Apple, Leek, and Bacon Breakfast Sausage | And Here We Are(photo credit)

11.Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts | The Humbled Homemaker

12.Maple Apple Breakfast Sausages | Recipes to Nourish

13.Oven-Baked Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus | The Salty Side Dish

14.Gluten-Free Sausage Balls | The Humbled Homemaker

15.Maple Baked Beans from Scratch | Red & Honey

Oats & Porridge, etc.

16.Soaked Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal (Make-Ahead!) | Kitchen Stewardship

17.Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal | Kitchen Stewardship

18.Brown Butter Toasted Oatmeal with Roasted Pears | Simple Bites

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19. | Red & Honey (photo credit)

20.Honey-Sweetened Almond Poppyseed Yogurt | Red & Honey

Eggs

21.Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole | Natural Fertility & Wellness

22.Nourishing “Wife-Saver” Casserole | Keeper of the Home

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23.Christmas Breakfast Strata with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Gruyere | Back to the Book Nutrition (photo credit)

24.Sausage and Spinach Frittata (Keto, Paleo) | Red & Honey

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25.Spinach and Kale Quiche (with 4 Crust Options) | The Organic Kitchen(photo credit)

26.Broccoli & Cheese Quiche (Grain-Free) | Delicious Obsessions

27.Whole Wheat, Spring Garlic, and Prosciutto Tart | My Humble Kitchen

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28.Broccoli & Bacon Quiche (Grain-Free) | Recipes to Nourish (photo credit)

Hot & Cold Beverages

29.Pumpkin Cream Smoothie | The Humbled Homemaker

30.Homemade Peppermint Hot Cocoa | Raia’s Recipes

31.50 Hot Drink Recipes to Warm You Up on a Cold Day | Red & Honey

32.Customizable Coconut Milk Smoothie | Red & Honey

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33.Homemade Cranberry-Orange Juice | Kitchen Stewardship(photo credit)

34.Best Classic Eggnog (Easy, No-Cook, Refined Sugar-Free) | Keeper of the Home

35. Raw Milk Eggnog with Dairy-Free Option | Eat Beautiful

36.Holiday Lattes in the Crockpot | Keeper of the Home

37.50+ Hot Drinks Roundup | Red & Honey

38.Gingerbread Latte | Red & Honey

39.Cranberry & Lime Kombucha Sparkler | Recipes to Nourish

40.Honey-Sweetened Hot Chocolate Concentrate | Red & Honey

41.Peppermint White Hot Chocolate | Delicious Obsessions

42.Butter Chai Latte | Red & Honey

43.Superfood Vanilla Latte | How to Just About Anything

44.Homemade Peppermint Mocha | The Humbled Homemaker

45.Salted Caramel Mocha | Keeper of the Home

46.Eggnog Smoothie | Don’t Waste the Crumbs

Baked Goods

47.Cinnamon Apple Scones | Raia’s Recipes

48.Grain-Free Chocolate Coconut Flour Doughnuts | Red & Honey

49.Coconut Custard Cake | Just Making Noise

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50.Applesauce Crumb Cake | Raia’s Recipes(photo credit)

51.Apricot Brandy Pound Cake (Grain-Free) | Real Food Whole Health

52.Apple Crisp So Healthy You Can Eat it For Breakfast | Red & Honey

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53.Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bars | Don’t Waste the Crumbs(photo credit)

54.Gluten-Free Cinnamon Buns | Natural Fertility & Wellness

55.Better Than Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls | Nourishing Minimalism

56.Superfood Spicy Hot Chocolate | A Harmony Healing

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57.Naturally-Sweetened Einkorn Biscotti (3 Flavors) | Don’t Waste the Crumbs (photo credit)

58. Gluten-Free Banana-Pecan Bread | Red & Honey

59.Christmas Morning Coffee Cake | Gutsy by Nature

60.Overnight Gluten-Free Coffee Cake | Natural Fertility & Wellness

61.Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins | Delicious Obsessions

62.Soaked Gluten-Free Whole-Grain Biscuits | The Nourishing Gourmet

63.Pumpkin Scones (Grain-Free) | Delicious Obsessions

Check out another great list of brunch recipes from Keeper of the Home!

And of course, a breakfast roundup wouldn’t be complete without the book that holds my most favorite recipes! The Breakfast Revolution: Recipes from Outside the Cereal Box was published in 2013, full of delicious breakfast fare (all GF), and is just$8.95!

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FAQs

How do you make a perfect brunch menu? ›

Start by taking note of every single item that will go on your menu. Then, home in on popular dishes that cater to more casual tastes. Think eggs, bacon, sausage, pastries, pancakes, waffles, etc. Beyond your standard list of brunch-favorite food and drinks, are there any specials or deals you can include?

What makes the perfect brunch? ›

Brunching in Style

Start with lighter items like a fresh fruit salad or a creamy yogurt parfait. Follow it up with your main dishes, like a slow cooker casserole or a breakfast pizza topped with scrambled eggs and Italian sausage. Finally, end on a sweet note with fluffy pancakes or a delicious carrot cake.

What is brinner? ›

Noun. brinner (countable and uncountable, plural brinners) (humorous slang) An evening meal consisting of breakfast food; breakfast for dinner.

How to throw a Christmas brunch? ›

A typical brunch menu consists of an egg dish, meat like bacon or sausage, and pancakes or waffles. Brunch is also served with a mimosa, orange juice, or coffee. It's also nice to have a seasonal fruit platter on the table. For example, for your french toast, maybe it's eggnog french toast with cranberry syrup.

How many dishes should you serve for brunch? ›

We recommend choosing an egg dish, something hearty or savory, something sweet, something fresh, and something for dessert. Coffee, tea, and a signature co*cktail or mocktail complete the brunch spread.

What is a good hour for brunch? ›

Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch, but it generally occurs at a set time. If you are planning a brunch or attending one, the timeline will fall between 11 am to 3 pm for the event to be considered brunch.

What is typically served at brunch? ›

Savory Delights

For those with savory cravings, brunch menus often feature a range of mouthwatering options. This includes sizzling bacon, breakfast sausages, and ham. Some establishments offer heartier dishes like steak and eggs, fried chicken and waffles, and creamy shrimp and grits.

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