These brunch recipes are tried-and-true, quick and easy and best of all both dietitian-approved and kid-loved! Perfect for a holiday brunch or feeding a big crowd, everyone will rave about these delicious and nutritious brunch dishes (even your picky eater!).
My love for breakfast and brunch runs deep, so naturally, many of the recipes that I create fit into this category. As a Registered Dietitian with over 17 years of experience (and a mom of 3) I’ve got quite a few! But I’ve hand-picked my faves and can’t wait for you to try them.
I’ve included a nice variety of sweet, savoury, gluten-free-friendly, dairy-free-friendly and vegan-friendly options so that there’s something for everyone. These recipes are perfect for feeding a crowd, and many of them you can make ahead. They’re super easy to throw together too, which makes it easy to get your kiddos involved in the kitchen.
Without further ado, here are my top 20+ kid-approved brunch recipes, perfect for feeding a crowd:
This make-ahead version of oatmeal is the perfect combination of nutritious and delicious. Naturally sweetened with ripe banana, and higher in protein than regular oatmeal, this will be your family’s new go-to weekday breakfast!
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Easy cinnamon buns? Oh, yes! These overnight pull apart cinnamon buns are so easy to make, yet it looks so fancy. Your kids will love pulling it apart.
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High in fibre and protein, these one bowl banana barley breakfast cookies have staying power to keep you satiated and are a nutritious and balanced way to start the day.
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You won’t believe how easy this caramel apple puff pastry is to make! Your family will adore these delightful, (nearly) mess-free treats.
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Love chia pudding but hate the overnight (or hours) wait? Wait no more, my friends! This instant chia pudding is ready in around 20 minutes.
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If your crew gets sick of the same old breakfast options (you can only have so much cereal and toast, right?!), this is one that you must try. One of the best parts of this breakfast taquito recipe is that it makes a great big batch, so that you can freeze the leftovers and easily reheat them on busy mornings.
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Think tater-tots, but with cauliflower! Kids will love dipping these in their favorite sauce.
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This easy egg burrito bake makes a great Sunday brunch for a crowd. Pair it with salsa, sour cream and guacamole and your guests won’t be able to get enough.
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The most satiating, delectable and kid-approved pumpkin spice breakfast cookie has arrived! High in protein, fibre, healthy fats and fall flavours, they are a nutritious and balanced start to your day.
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Moist, delicious, fluffy, healthy and most importantly… easy! Who doesn’t love a good muffin?! Amiright?! These one-bowl whole grain banana chocolate chip muffins are a recipe you’ll keep coming back to.
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Need a make-ahead Easter brunch idea? Look no further than my carrot cake overnight French toast.
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These muffin-tin egg bites make for an easy, nutritious protein-packed breakfast, lunch or dinner for the whole family.
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Your whole family will love these nutrient-packed, delicious muffins! These healthy chocolate zucchini blender muffins are low sugar, gluten free and school safe.
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These dietitian-approved carrot cake pancakes are not only delicious (and kid-approved) but also super nutritious, filling and perfect for toastable leftovers!
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This delicious and nutritious granola is not only kid-friendly, but also SUPER easy to make! When serving a crowd, make a DIY yogurt parfait bar with fresh fruit, yogurt of your choice and complete it with this granola.
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You will not believe that these fully, delicious muffins do not contain flour and are gluten free!
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This bread was the only bread my grandmother consumed, and she made it every week! This homemade bread recipe is made with Red River cereal (yes, it’s back!). This dietitian mom loves it, and so do my three kids!
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These pumpkin spice waffles are sure to please any crowd! They come together for a quick and nutritious breakfast that kids love.
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These flourless lentil protein muffins are just as delicious as they are nutritious. They’re soft, fluffy and chocolatey, yet boast nutritional powerhouse ingredients like lentils, eggs, and bananas.
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Cooking for a crowd last-minute? That’s where my pasta, ham and veggie frittata comes to the rescue! It’s totally customizable as you can substitute various ingredients in if you don’t have everything.
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