Fresh and Healthy Easter Brunch Menus

April 08, 2009
Becky Luigart-Stayner; Leigh Ann Ross
Celebrate Easter morning with lightened brunch menus featuring traditional classics and seasonal produce.
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Easter Brunch

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
Easter Brunch Menu
Sit down to delicate spring fare with this festive meal. It's simple to prepare, thanks to our make-ahead plan.
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Easter Brunch Buffet

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr
Easter Brunch Buffet Menu
From appetizer to dessert, this menu features the first hints of spring. Plus, it serves up to 12 people so gather the family to feast on ham, lamb, roasted veggies, homemade bread, and cookies.

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Brunch for Six

Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Brunch for Six Menu
Because egg whites take the place of some of the whole eggs, and it's packed with fresh veggies such as spinach, leeks, and potatoes, this hearty frittata has only 7 grams of fat and 185 calories per serving.
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Easter with Ease

Easter with Ease Menu
Two of spring's freshest and most nutritious stars, strawberries and asparagus, make their debut in this simple and stunning menu. Make both the strawberry salad and the asparagus strata the night before to cut down on extra time spent in the kitchen.

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Sunday Brunch Buffet

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke
Sunday Brunch Buffet Menu
Cheesy grits casserole is the star of this morning meal boasting less than 300 calories per serving. Pair with nutrient- and fiber-rich whole wheat muffins, nutty granola, or fruit salad for a sweet side.

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Easter Brunch

Easter Brunch Menu
For a meatless springtime brunch menu, try savory zucchini frittata, sweet stuffed French toast and two veggie-packed salads. Add a side of lean turkey bacon or sausage for extra protein.
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Alfresco Brunch

Tina Cornett
Alfresco Brunch Menu
Set up an impressive outdoor brunch that is low in calories and combines the sweet flavors of the season with traditional mid-morning fare like breakfast casserole, grits, and salad.

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Make-Ahead Breakfast

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Leigh Ann Ross
Make-Ahead Breakfast Menu
For a stress-free Easter morning, assemble the casserole the night before and allow it to refrigerate for up to 8 hours. While the casserole bakes, make the low-fat turkey sausage and assemble a platter of Vitamin C-rich berries and melon.
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