Brunch recipes, desserts, waffles, and Sunday Brunch have a special place for me…
Because for years, I co-hosted group brunches at DC-area well-known places like Jose Andres restaurants, Le Dipomate, and Founding Farmers that have so much character and scrumptious plates!
And the funny part is that around those same years when I was not in restaurant chair pose 😊 sitting as a diner, I was BUSY doing the event planning at neighboring restaurants. That took most my waking hours.
So I was around FOOD A LOT and all day… and that makes a foodie happy!
These days, I’m inspired to be on the other side yet again.
This time around, I’m making brunch waffles and not just consuming them…
Here on my blog, you’ll find low-sugar, delicious and easy brunch recipes that consider using healthier ingredients.
Below are some of my favorite tasty home brunch desserts, waffles, recipes, and simple breakfast food pairings that are fast to whip up.
…And so fast that the waffle iron can toast a piece of bread quicker than on stove top.
That’s what I’m talking’ about for a lazy slow-start weekend morning where the food is tasty, quick, and easy! …Oh, and with healthier inspirations.
Frozen blueberry 🫐 is one of the anti-inflammatory foods that I can’t live without. The wild ones are always hanging out in my freezer. You too?
Blueberries substitute well in almost any sweet brunch recipe like a crumbly healthy buckwheat blueberry scone.
They’re also a no-brainer (and help to eliminate decision fatigue)… because you can’t go wrong with a bowl of wild blueberries. They’ll go sweetly with waffles any day!
And if you don’t have a waffle maker or waffle iron, I think you will not regret investing in one. They’re fairly low cost compared to other kitchen appliances.
It’s a time saver especially on weekends when you don’t want to turn on the cooktop and you want an easy brunch meal.
It heats up super fast… and voila! you have a sweet waffle AND waffle fries.
So I hope you enjoy!
[Btw, keep coming back as this brunch recipes page will be added to. 😋]
And for starters, you can make an easy brunch Bearnaise sauce with olive oil that goes with any savory brunch dish like easy poached eggs, potatoes, and pasta. One ‘lil tweak you can do with one eye open 😜 will give a the French Bistro vibe without leaving your kitchen…
Then you can save room for a low-sugar waffle pairing on your brunch desserts and savory food table. 💕 Ready?
Savory Waffle Brunch Recipes 🧇🧂
You can turn your simple mash potatoes into these fun and tasty waffles (aka the new healthy hash browns!) 🧇 You can make to order and freeze the ones you don’t eat.
Frozen waffles can be brought out about an hour in advance and eaten at room temperature or re-heated. They’re best straight from the waffle iron when they’re most crisp.
Potato waffles pair also well with a healthy and tasty yogurt dip. You can get protein, carb, and veg all on one plate. 🍽️
Healthy Cottage Cheese Dip – No Mayonnaise
Chicken-n-Waffles was a favorite on the menus in the dozens of foodie and fine-dining brunches I attended. This is a healthy home version that’s made off of Southern-style cooking vibes and you can make in minutes.
Baked Fish & Chips & Homemade Tartar Sauce
Sweet Waffle Brunch Recipes 🧇🍥
One-Bowl
Belgian Brunch Waffles – Gluten-Free
Easy Brunch Waffles In Minutes (Healthy Tips)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk per waffle
- 1 egg per waffle
- 1/2 cup combined flour (use more almond flour and some AP flour for healthier waffle batter)
- 1 tsp oil (can reduce oil of choice and use light EVOO for healthier version)
- Greek yogurt
- Berries (optional)
Instructions
- Add milk of choice to bowl or Pyrex measuring glass for easy measurement and one-”bowl” mixing.
- Add egg, flour of choice (combine almond flour and ap flour for healthy), oil.
- Pour in waffle iron maker and cook until golden-medium brown and is easy to remove in one piece with a fork.
- Let cool and dollop with Greek yogurt and fresh berrries.
No Egg Brunch Waffles 🧇
Oat Blueberry Waffles - No Egg
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp blueberries, frozen
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cup milk or plant-based milk for dairy-free
- 1 tbsp whole wheat flour, plain flour, or gluten free flour
- 1 tsp neutral oil
Instructions
- Mix ingredients and add to your medium hot waffle maker. This is a liquid-y batter. Add more oats to fill in if it becomes too liquid in spots. This is a very forgiving recipe and great for lazy weekends!
- Cook for about 3 minutes or until easy to pull in one piece off the waffle iron with a fork.
- Flip the bottom for the top as often that's better cooked.
- For healthy version, dust collagen powder on top instead of powdered sugar.
Marshmallow S'more Dessert Brunch Waffles
Ingredients
- flour
- neutral oil
- water
- mini marshmallows
- chocolate, chopped or mini morsels
Instructions
- Make two same-size waffles in your waffle iron (about 3 minutes on medium heat).
- On a plate, sandwich marshmallows and chocolate in between the two waffles while they are still hot. Use a plate to press down. Alternatively you can add the chocolates on top for a crunch.
Egg Waffle (Taco)
Egg Waffle (Egg Whites Only and Low-Sugar)
Eggs
Saffron Shrimp Egg White Omelet
Dessert Brunch Recipes 🍥
Blueberry Greek Yogurt Cheesecake
Silver Dollar Pancakes filled with Pineapple Creme Anglaise
Pair with beverage brunch recipes:
Fresh mango juice:
Fresh mango and orange juice steps
Light berry tea:
Mother’s Day Hibiscus Berry Tea Mocktail Recipe
Plant-based shake for all ages:
Peanut butter banana coffee avocado smoothie
You can also pair with other year-round favorite healthy beverages and smoothies.
Coffee milkshake with cold brew
Brunch Favorites
Homemade Neapolitan Style Pizza
(…and pizza crust tips from my pizza making shop days!)
