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T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies

Who doesn’t love brunch? From sweet to savory and everything in between, mix and match Easter brunch recipes like Carrot Cake Oatmeal Pancakes, Three Bean Salad with Roasted Potatoes, and decadent Chocolate Doughnuts for a meal that is sure to please everyone. A whole food, plant-based Easter menu filled with so much flavor, you won’t want to wait until your next special occasion to serve them again! After building up an appetite with your morning activities, enjoy a healthy and mouth-watering spread of oil-free plant-based dishes that are colorful and nourishing. These recipes can be shared served at the table or enjoyed on a picnic so that you can appreciate the beautiful spring weather.

Easter Recipe Round-up

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Pancakes

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Pancakes

These pancakes are healthy, hearty, and delicious: the perfect combination to get you going in the morning and keep you going. It’s like having carrot cake for breakfast!
Blueberry Overnight Oats

Blueberry Overnight Oats

This easy breakfast recipe is perfect for quick mornings. These overnight oats are sugar-free and high in fiber.
Mushroom-Stuffed Hash Browns

Mushroom-Stuffed Hash Browns

This recipe of perfectly golden and crispy hash browns wrapped around delicious mushroom filling is a healthy twist to a traditional Spanish potato omelet.
Savory Oats With Veggies

Savory Oats With Veggies

This flavorful spin on an oatmeal bowl is loaded with healthy vegetables and golden turmeric to start your day right.
Cherry & Poppy Seed Muffins

Cherry & Poppy Seed Muffins

These soft and moist muffins are a real delight!
Three Bean Salad With Roasted Potatoes

Three Bean Salad With Roasted Potatoes

With a variety of beans; bright, crisp, fresh vegetables; and hearty roasted potatoes, this filling, festive salad will be a hit at your next picnic, barbecue, or potluck.
Macaroni and No Cheese

Macaroni and No Cheese

This cheese-alternative sauce is butternut squash and cashew based, which gives it a slightly sweet flavor and makes it a kid-friendly recipe.
Vegan “Fish” Tacos With Creamy Corn Salsa

Vegan “Fish” Tacos With Creamy Corn Salsa

Crispy, chewy tofu “fish” topped with a fresh corn salsa with creamy zucchini dressing is a must for your next occasion.
Vegan Eggplant “Parmesan”

Vegan Eggplant “Parmesan”

Oven baked to perfection, this healthy, oil-free vegan eggplant parmesan is brimming with flavor. The whole family will want to gobble it down!
Savory Chickpea Omelets

Savory Chickpea Omelets

Here’s another recipe for the savory breakfast fans: While we use the word “omelet” creatively here, the addition of ground chia seeds in the batter really helps give an “eggy” consistency to this recipe.
Easy Pasta Primavera

Easy Pasta Primavera

Prepare this delicious plant-based pasta primavera tossed in a creamy, “cheesy” sauce in less than 20 minutes. It’s an easy meal packed with nutrition that the entire family will love.
Sweet and Savory Breakfast Salad

Sweet and Savory Breakfast Salad

Enjoy sweet and savory in this simple breakfast salad packed with protein and whole foods — perfect for a fun and flavorful light breakfast for those months where we want to start eating a little lighter.
Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake

This traditional moist carrot cake has no added oils and plenty of healthy carrots, applesauce, walnuts, and raisins. Top it with fresh fruit or soy yogurt, and now you have a delicious treat that would be the perfect end to any nice meal.
Raspberry Oat Crumble Bars

Raspberry Oat Crumble Bars

These easy raspberry oat crumble bars made with just 6 whole-food ingredients! They’re perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert.
Chocolate Doughnuts

Chocolate Doughnuts

These doughnuts are not only whole grain but also free of oil and processed sugar, so you can include them on the list of healthy breakfast foods you serve to your family, especially when you want something a little extra special.

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