Healthy Recipes Mealtimes Breakfast & Brunch Our 22 Best Recipes to Bake for Your Next Brunch By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 26, 2024 Close If you’re looking for some inspiration on what to make for brunch this weekend, these recipes might be the answer! These delicious brunch recipes have won over the hearts of our readers, earning 4- and 5-star reviews. You’ll want to try options like our Cheesy Zucchini Quiche and High-Protein Peanut Butter Baked Oats to make your next brunch a tasty success! 01 of 22 Ham & Asparagus Quiche Victor Protasio This spring ham-and-asparagus quiche is perfect for brunch or dinner with a green salad on the side. If you've got leftover ham, let it shine paired with tender asparagus in this crustless quiche. Emmenthal cheese adds a rich, sharp flavor, but Swiss cheese is an excellent alternative. View Recipe 02 of 22 Cheesy Zucchini Quiche This cheesy crustless zucchini quiche has plenty of leeks and zucchini enveloped in a light custard. Feta and fontina cheeses add a rich depth of flavor. Serve it for brunch or anytime you have extra zucchini on hand. View Recipe 03 of 22 Strawberry-Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless These baked strawberry-oatmeal bars combine sweet summer strawberries with nutty, fiber-rich oats for a perfect snack or breakfast on the go. Or enjoy them with a dollop of yogurt or vanilla ice cream for dessert. Old-fashioned rolled oats are preferable here, as they absorb just the right amount of liquid while baking. View Recipe 04 of 22 High-Protein Peanut Butter Baked Oats Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless This brownie-baked oatmeal is a protein powerhouse, made with a blend of peanut butter, strained yogurt and chocolate pudding mix. Pudding mix adds moisture to the oats, making them less dense and chewy, and it adds a sweeter, richer chocolate flavor. View Recipe 05 of 22 High-Protein Peach Muffins Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling These peach muffins feature one of summer's finest fruits. A sprinkle of sugar adds a delightful crunch on top, while strained yogurt keeps the muffins moist inside. Combined with almond butter, the yogurt also adds protein, making these muffins the perfect choice for a satisfying breakfast. View Recipe 06 of 22 Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Kale Ali Redmond You can make these three-ingredient tomato-simmered eggs with things you probably already have on hand in your freezer and pantry. To make these baked eggs more like eggs in purgatory, look for a spicy tomato sauce and don't forget some whole-wheat bread for dipping. View Recipe 07 of 22 High-Protein Lemon-Blueberry Muffins Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle, Food Stylist: Julia Levy These lemon-blueberry muffins are so good, you'll think they came straight from a bakery. A sprinkle of sugar creates a nice crunch on the outside, while strained yogurt ensures the muffins stay moist with a boost of satisfying protein. View Recipe 08 of 22 Carrot Cake-Inspired Loaf Bread Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Protein in this carrot cake–inspired loaf comes from cashew butter and Greek-style yogurt, which also helps keep it moist and tender. Carrots, nuts and raisins provide texture and flavor, while applesauce adds a subtle sweetness. Use regular or golden raisins or any combination of small or chopped dried fruit. Pecans or even chopped hazelnuts can be used in place of the walnuts. View Recipe 09 of 22 Easy Sheet-Pan Eggs with Mushrooms & Spinach Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly Make these easy sheet-pan eggs the next time you're serving a crowd for breakfast or brunch. Mushrooms add texture and flavor, while spinach adds a pop of color. You can also make these eggs for a meal-prep-friendly breakfast. View Recipe 10 of 22 Breakfast Lemon-Blueberry Oatmeal Cakes Alexandra Shytsman A cross between muffins and baked oatmeal, these cakes are perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack. You can also make a double batch and enjoy one during the week and store the other batch in the freezer to savor later. View Recipe 11 of 22 Maple-Cinnamon Sweet Potato Bread Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf This comforting sweet potato bread is perfect with a cup of coffee or tea for breakfast or served with a dollop of maple ice cream or sweetened whipped cream for a light dessert. Be sure not to overcook the sweet potato in the microwave—a dry sweet potato will make the bread less moist. View Recipe 12 of 22 Baked Apple Oatmeal Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Just like apple pie, the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla combine in this baked apple oatmeal. Baked apple oatmeal is the perfect breakfast for busy fall mornings—you can make a batch ahead of time and enjoy it throughout the week. View Recipe 13 of 22 3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Requiring just three main ingredients—bell peppers, eggs and shredded cheese—these portable baked eggs are simple to assemble and perfect for meal prep. View Recipe 14 of 22 Cinnamon Streusel Banana Bread Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser This cinnamon banana bread is perfect for a special breakfast, a delightful snack or even a thoughtful homemade gift. The streusel filling makes each slice satisfying, with a lovely texture contrast between the moist bread and the crunchy, flavorful filling. View Recipe 15 of 22 Bacon, Cheddar & Spinach Strata Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster This protein-packed breakfast casserole is the perfect recipe for when you have a crowd to feed. The egg mixture needs plenty of time to soak into the bread before baking, so you can prepare it the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning. View Recipe 16 of 22 Oatmeal-Raisin Breakfast Bars Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser Enjoy dessert for breakfast with these delicious oatmeal-raisin bars! Made from common pantry essentials, these breakfast bars offer a subtle sweetness and can be enjoyed warm from the oven or stored for several days, providing a hassle-free grab-and-go breakfast option. View Recipe 17 of 22 Spinach, Feta & Sausage Galette Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell This impressive galette is packed with spinach, feta and sausage for the ultimate savory breakfast. To prevent the eggs from slipping, make sure to create wells in the bed of cooked veggies. We love set whites and a slightly runny egg yolk. Cook the galette a minute or two longer if you want your egg yolks set. View Recipe 18 of 22 Peanut Butter-Banana French Toast Casserole Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster This French toast casserole is sweetened with banana and a touch of maple syrup. The drizzle on top adds nutty peanut butter flavor to every bite. If your peanut butter is lumpy, blend the custard filling in a blender to smooth it out. You can add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra flavor if you prefer. View Recipe 19 of 22 Crustless Caprese Quiche Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell This light and fluffy crustless quiche is dotted with tomatoes, little bites of melty mozzarella and savory pesto. And the best part—it’s mixed, assembled and baked in a pie plate for easy cleanup. Enjoy as an easy breakfast or brunch option or serve for lunch or dinner with a mixed green salad on the side. View Recipe 20 of 22 Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Tater Tot Casserole Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell This egg-based dinner casserole is assembled and baked in a single baking dish, making prep (and cleanup!) a breeze. Potato tots nestled on top add a crispy, golden crust. View Recipe 21 of 22 Tiramisu-Inspired Baked Oatmeal Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf This baked oatmeal takes inspiration from tiramisu, with espresso-flavored oats and a creamy yogurt-based topping. Be sure to let the oats cool for at least 30 minutes before adding the yogurt layer to prevent it from melting off the top. View Recipe 22 of 22 Bacon & Brussels Sprouts Quiche Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless This crustless quiche is perfect for brunch or dinner served with a green salad on the side. You can shred Brussels sprouts yourself with a sharp knife, or look for pre-shredded sprouts with other prepared vegetables in your local grocery store. We love the smoky flavor of bacon, but pancetta is an easy substitute. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit