"Does your Easter morning include going on egg hunts, searching for Easter baskets, heading to church or brunching over mimosas (or maybe all four)? Whatever your plans, you’re going to need to eat. So we wanted to help with some ideas for kid-friendly Easter brunch recipes.
Maybe your family loves savory egg dishes or prefers sweet pancakes and tarts. We have plenty of options to choose from. Plus, much of the preparation can involve the kiddos—if you want their help—in measuring out ingredients or taste-testing. Below are 35 easy, kid-friendly recipes for Easter morning and brunch.
Sweet Easter Brunch Recipes
1. Lemon Lover’s Lemon Blueberry Sweet rolls
Lemon and blueberries all rolled up into a sweet roll? This is the perfect combo for an Easter brunch, and it’s a spring time meal that is definitely kid-friendly.
2. Yogurt Sheet Pan Pancakes with Mixed Berries
Easter brunch can mean that the whole family is coming over to celebrate. Don’t miss out on the family fun, and pop this easy sheet pan pancake recipe in the oven right before everyone starts to arrive.
3. Stuffed Strawberry French Toast
This stuffed french toast makes for a delicious sweet treat to kick off the day, as it’s a super fun breakfast that feels perfect for the start of spring.
4. Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast? Absolutely. These carrot cake cookies are obviously a perfect fit for the occasion and are easy to take on-the-go.
5. Bunny Tail Cookie Dip
Cute and festive, this bunny-inspired cream cheese and coconut flake cookie dip is sure to be a hit with littles and adults alike.
6. Bunny Pancakes
While this technically isn’t a recipe, these yummy pancakes can be made out of any pancake mix you have at home and plated in an adorable bunny shape. Add berries, banana slices, whipped cream or butter, and use a little creative cutting for the ears.
7. Breakfast Fruit and Yogurt Pizza
Give this super fun recipe a go by making an Easter morning activity out of prepping the crust and decorating with any fruit toppings your heart desires!
8. Coffee Cake Cinnamon Rolls
No brunch is complete without a fresh batch of cinnamon rolls dripping with icing. What makes these extra mouthwatering is that they’re topped with a buttery brown sugar streusel.
9. Fluffy Easter Waffles
Topping these delicious waffles with a handful of candy eggs takes this crowd favorite breakfast up a notch and gets everyone in the Easter spirit.
10. Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
We had to make sure something delightful and chocolatey made it onto this list. Rest assured that tucked into this heavenly double chocolate bread is a generous serving of veggies (including zucchini!) too.
11. Two-Ingredient Crepes
Making crepes may seem a bit daunting if you’ve never done it before, but this simple, easy-to-follow recipe will be an absolute hit at Easter brunch.
12. Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
This baked oatmeal dish is definitely the way to go for something sweet, Easter-friendly (carrots, duh), and hassle free to make for groups of any size.
13. Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins
These muffins are a bright apple treat with an easy batter that can be popped into the oven in under a half hour. Every mouthful is a blend of juicy apples, cinnamon, and buttery cake. For an extra dose of indulgence, you can top them with the included creamy vanilla icing recipe too.
14. Carrot Cake Smoothies
If you’re trying to keep your Easter brunch totally family-friendly, why not try a pitcher of carrot cake smoothies instead of passing around a pitcher of cocktails?
15. Air Fryer Donuts
What kid doesn’t love donuts for breakfast? Start off the holiday right by having these tasty donuts for breakfast—making and kneading the dough from scratch can be a super fun cooking activity for everyone, too!
16. Lemon Ricotta Poppy Seed Pancakes
Here’s an amazing option for an Easter brunch dish that cures a little one’s sweet tooth, but is still something that everyone at the table will love.
17. Banana Bread Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping
Using simple ingredients, fluffy, and ideal for something quick to start the day, these whole grain muffins are definitely a must-try recipe.
18. Croffles (Croissant Waffles)
You’ll never need to wonder whether to go with waffles or croissants for a treat ever again, because now you can have both. This ridiculously easy recipe is a unique spin on two classic breakfast options that kids will be obsessed with.
19. Oatmeal Pancakes
You can’t go wrong with a classic pancake stack, and this recipe is filled with whole grains for a nutritious yet delicious start to Easter Sunday.
20. Vegan Bananas Foster French Toast Bake
Try out this to-die-for vegan recipe that will make your kiddos feel like they’re getting the treat of dessert for breakfast.
Savory Easter Brunch Recipes
21. Fried Egg Breakfast Sandwich
This beautiful brunch time sandwich only has six ingredients. With its toasted bread, crispy bacon, basil vinaigrette, and fried egg, this mouthwatering dish can become a brunch favorite. Not only is it tasty, but it can be ready in just 20 minutes!
22. Eggs in a Basket
There’s truly no better day to eat eggs in a basket than on Easter, right? It’s simple, fun, and easy way to get into the spirit!
23. Breakfast Egg Cups Three Ways
These protein-packed egg cups make meal prepping and eating on-the-go exciting with three different and tasty flavors: chipotle sweet potato, verde, and fajita!
24. Make-Ahead Breakfast Biscuit Sandwiches
A hearty and classic breakfast sandwich that you can make ahead of time so that you can spend more of the day on happy Easter activities and festivities? Say no more!
25. Breakfast Pizza
If you’ve got a lot of mouths to feed, or are looking for a yummy dish that’s storage-worthy for leftovers, this flavorful and yummy breakfast pizza is your answer.
26. Stuffed Bagel Balls
Stuffed anything—cupcakes, crusts, doughnuts—don’t usually disappoint, and these cheesy stuffed bagel balls are a scrumptious yet relatively neutral item to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.
27. Cucumber Sandwiches
Refreshing and crisp, these dainty cucumber sandwiches can add a dash of elegance to your Easter bunch, while remaining simple enough to tempt kids into giving them a try.
28. Easy Cajun Eggs Benedict
If you’re looking for something a little more savory that’s fit for a more formal Easter brunch, try out this spicy take on the classic eggs Benedict!
29. Salsa Verde Breakfast Frittata
Ideal for if you’re feeding a bigger crowd, this yummy frittata is great for some easy prepping and convenient serving.
30. Vegan Quiche
An egg-based dish that’s completely vegan? You may feel a bit skeptical, but this recipe is absolutely delicious and is a great option if you’re looking for a breakfast on the healthier, savory side.
31. Baked Eggs in Cheesy Hash Brown Bowl
If you or your kiddos are huge savory breakfast fans, look no further—a cheesy hash brown egg bowl is the meal of your dreams, and it’ll keep you nice and full for whatever activities are ahead for the day.
32. Bacon & Gruyere Egg Bites
If you and your family are fans of the famous Starbucks egg bites (if you’ve never tried them, they’re an absolute must-have), try a delicious homemade version for a savory dish perfect for Easter brunch.
33. Sausage Egg Bake
This super simple breakfast bake is perfect for prepping the night before and warming up for a quick and tasty bite to eat before a day of egg hunts and other festivities.
34. Ultimate Spring Brunch Board
Set up the ultimate brunch board for the whole family to fill their plate up with. From bacon to fruit to naan bread, everyone can find something to fill their brunch appetite.
35. Homemade Easter Bunny Rolls
Who doesn’t love a soft and buttery roll alongside all the other brunch goodies they’ve piled on their plate? Especially when it’s shaped like a charming little Easter bunny! Hoppy Easter, Everymoms!
Kathy Sisson, Senior Editor
Kathy Sisson has been a key contributor in the editorial parenting space for eight years, not only as a full-time editor at The Everymom but previously as a freelance writer for top parenting sites, including Scary Mommy, Motherly, Parent Co., and more. As an editor at The Everymom, she has produced hundreds of articles on a range of parenting topics, reviewed dozens of family-focused products, interviewed leading experts in the children and parenting world, and created viral parenting social media content. A mom of two, she is committed to sharing the honest, helpful, and often humorous stories of motherhood.
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