Mother’s Day is coming up and what better way to celebrate then by cooking a delicious brunch for the mums in your life. There’s plenty to choose from, from savoury numbers like egg dishes and fritters to sweet recipes like almond flour pancakes and crepes. Whatever your mood is, there is something for everyone. Most of these recipes are dairy-free or dairy optional as well as being gluten-free. I haven’t included any oats recipes as they aren’t technically gf.
Perfect brunch ingredients
Below are some go-to healthy gluten free ingredients to use for breakfast or brunch recipes.
Protein
- sausage – cook them up on the barbecue or in the oven for an easy protein add.
- smoked salmon – goes perfectly with vegetable fritters of any kind and a dollop of Greek yoghurt and sour cream.
- chickpeas – I love adding these into a shakshuka!
- bacon or turkey bacon – I try to buy nitrate free where I can to make it more gut friendly.
- eggs – eggs are probably the most obvious breakfast protein, whether you’re using them to mix up some pancake batter or you’re making my Spice It Up Baked Eggs with Vegetables, they are so versatile.
Carbohydrates
- vegetables – of any kind! Add baby spinach to a frittata, use sweet potato in these sweet potato and broccoli fritters. The potatoes in these burrito bowls are next level!
- seasonal fruit – adding seasonal fruit like berries, kiwi fruit or banana add complex carbohydrates that help to keep you fuller for longer.
- bread – choose a good quality, wholemeal or wholegrain gluten free bread, gluten free muffins or gluten free bagels.
- wholegrains – if you can’t have oats or oat flour then try buckwheat groats or buckwheat flour as a gluten free alternative.
Healthy fats
- nuts and seeds
- nut and seed butters – tahini, almond butter, peanut butter and cashew butter are all delicious used to top chia puddings, pancakes or smoothies and add healthy fats and protein.
- toasted coconut
- almond flour
Tips for creating the perfect brunch spread
- provide some savoury and sweet options – your main dish might be fritters with smoked salmon and cream cheese, for example, but how about serving alongside some yoghurt and berries for a healthy brunch dessert?
- serve your favorite toppings – if you’re serving pancakes, chia pudding, yoghurt or smoothies, add your favourite toppings (like nuts, seeds and toasted coconut) to seperate bowls with serving spoons for your guests to choose from.
- don’t forget the drinks – place jugs of fresh juice or mocktails on the table so guests can help themselves throughout the meal.
Now let’s get into the recipes!!
Almond Milk French Toast
Looking for the perfect brunch recipe? My easy almond milk French toast is so delicious, simple to make and the perfect brekkie for slow mornings. Made using almond milk and gluten free bread, this recipe is both dairy free and gluten free.
Almond Flour Crepes
This almond flour crepe recipe is gluten free, refined sugar free and dairy free. These healthy gluten free crepes are soft, and flexible (nobody wants crepes that break!).
Fluffy Almond Flour Pumpkin Pancakes
These Almond Flour Pumpkin Pancakes are soft and fluffy and so delicious, you would never know that they are gluten and dairy free! The combination of pumpkin and almond flour make the most delicious, wholesome pancakes that are filled with healthy fats and fibre.
Healthy Carrot Cake Pancakes
Delicious and wholesome, healthy carrot cake pancakes. Perfect for a special occasion brunch like Easter or an any day breakfast, these heavenly pancakes are a delicious way of sneaking extra vegetables into your diet.
Banana Buckwheat Pancakes
A delicious gluten free, dairy free, nut free and refined sugar free banana pancake recipe. This recipe uses buckwheat flour and can be made for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Easy Gluten Free Vegan Waffles
These vegan waffles are egg free, gluten free and refined sugar free. Serve with your favourite toppings like coconut yoghurt and berries.
Vanilla Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes
These vegan buckwheat pancakes are a sinch to make and only take five or so minutes to get the batter prepared. Being egg free, these pancakes are kindy/daycare centre/school lunchbox friendly.
Low FODMAP Pancakes
These low FODMAP pancakes are so light and fluffy, while being gluten free, dairy and lactose free and refined sugar free. Serve with berries and pure maple syrup for a decadent yet gut friendly breakfast that the whole family will love.
Gluten Free Bread and Butter Pudding
A delicious and healthy dessert, this gluten free bread and butter pudding is made using healthy and wholesome ingredients.
Summer Strawberry and Blueberry Salad
This is the perfect Summer Berry Salad to serve at brunch alongside pancakes, bacon and eggs and yogurt or for a healthy dessert over yogurt or ice cream.
Savoury
Vegan Corn Fritters
These Vegan Corn Fritters are not only and egg and dairy free but gluten free as well. Based on simple ingredients, these egg free sweetcorn fritters make for a satisfying breakfast and are a delicious and healthy addition to any lunchbox.
Vegan Zucchini Fritters
This egg free fritter recipe is also gluten free, dairy free and nut free. These fritters make a deliciously healthy breakfast, a quick on-the-go snack or a healthy addition to the school lunchbox.
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Broccoli Sweet Potato Fritters
A crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, veggie filled fritter recipe that makes for a delicious healthy snack, light lunch or breakfast.
Crispy Fried Potato Fritters
Crispy fried potato fritters make for a delicious appetiser, snack, side dish or breakfast! These gluten free potato fritters are so crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Butternut Squash Fritters
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, these Butternut Squash Fritters are my new favourite way of eating this delicious vegetable! Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, light meal or anytime snack!
Easy Corn and Potato Fritters
A delicious mix of grated potato, corn kernels and spring onions, mixed into a batter and fried until golden brown. These Corn and Potato Fritters are the perfect healthy breakfast for when you feel like something savoury and completely satisfying.
Quick and Easy Cabbage Fritters
Whether you’re looking for a snack, an appetizer or a healthy breakfast then look no further because these cabbage fritters are just what you need. Made with finely shredded green cabbage and fried until crispy and golden brown, these fritters are a delicious way of loading up on vegetables.
Feta, Chive and Carrot Savoury Muffins
These Feta, Chive & Carrot Savoury Muffins are the perfect breakfast muffin or healthy snack. Made with healthy ingredients like grated carrot, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, almond flour and eggs, they are filled with protein, fibre, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates – everything you need to start the day right!
Easy Dairy Free Frittata with Potato and Bacon
Thinly sliced cooked potato layered with caramelised bacon and onion, covered with a dairy free egg mixture and baked until golden. This frittata is the perfect easy breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Spice it Up Baked Eggs with Vegetables
These baked eggs and vegetables are a nourishing and balanced breakfast, providing healthy fats, protein, complex carbohydrates and fibre. Perfect to make for a brunch or prep ahead for 2 days of delicious and healthy breakfasts.
The Best Chickpea Shakshuka
This chickpea shakshuka has a delicious spiced-up tomato sauce with perfectly cooked eggs. It is the perfect high protein breakfast, lunch or dinner – easy enough for mid-week meals and fancy enough to feed to your friends.
Easy Breakfast Burrito Bowls
Looking for a high protein and high fibre breakfast to keep you full until lunch? Then look no further than these Easy Breakfast Burrito Bowls! With 23 grams of protein and 16 grams of fiber per bowl, these bowls are not only delicious but filling as well!
Healthy Baked Beans
A healthy baked beans recipe that is vegan, plant based, dairy free, gluten free and refined sugar free. This recipe is high in protein, complex carbohydrates and fibre, making it the perfect healthy breakfast recipe.
Easy Savoury Mince
A delicious and high protein breakfast, this savoury mince recipe is so easy to make and tastes SO good! Make ahead and store in the fridge ready to heat up for breakfast.
Drinks
Lemon Smoothie with Almond Milk
A dairy free, refined sugar free and plant based smoothie recipe with a hint of lemon. The smoothie is high in plant based protein and makes for a perfect breakfast.
Cucumber Spinach Smoothie
This green smoothie recipe is delicious, easy and full of nutrients like magnesium, healthy fats, protein and complex carbohydrates. A delicious breakfast or mid-morning snack.
Chia Puddings & Sides
Raspberry Chia Pudding
Quick and easy Raspberry Chia Pudding made without the need for a blender! This chia pudding recipe is dairy free and gluten free.
Chia and Flaxseed Pudding with Peaches and Pistachios
If you’re getting sick of granola every morning and wanting a new healthy option for breakfast then you need to make this Chia and Flaxseed Pudding. Topped with macerated peaches and chopped pistachios, this is a breakfast that feels lux while only taking 15 minutes to prepare.
Passionfruit Chia Pudding
A delicious breakfast or snack, this passionfruit chia pudding is highly nutritious and extremely tasty. Filled with omega 3, protein and fibre, this passionfruit chia pudding will help you start you day right!
Easy Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding
Fall into Autumn and make this delicious Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding. I’ve turned your favourite flavours from the classic dessert into a healthy and nutritionally balanced breakfast or snack.
Easy & Healthy Flaxseed Pudding
Flaxseed pudding is a healthy and nutritious breakfast recipe that is similar to chia pudding. Perfect to meal prep, these flaxseed puddings are easy to make and delicious!
Best Banana Chia Pudding
Banana chia seed pudding is a healthy snack or breakfast. Chia puddings are filled with essential nutrients like omega 3, omega 6, protein and fibre.
Blueberry Chia Pudding
Blueberry chia seed pudding is a healthy dessert, breakfast or snack. Filled with protein, healthy fats and fibre, chia pudding will keep you feeling fuller for longer and help to reduce a blood sugar spike.
Coconut Chia Pudding
This creamy Coconut chia pudding is gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, nut free and egg free. Chia pudding makes for a delicious plant based, allergy friendly snack or breakfast. Coconut chia pudding is so easy to make and has a delicious coconut flavor, while being packed with nutrition!
Healthy Stewed Apples
Healthy stewed apples are a delicious addition to overnight oats, porridge, ice cream, custard and more.
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