25 easy brunch recipes for your weekend get-together

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Tired of the same old pancakes and eggs for brunch? This collection has 25 fun and easy recipes to turn your weekend get-together into a delicious celebration. These crowd-pleasing dishes are perfect for showing off your cooking skills without spending hours in the kitchen.

Image shows Cherry Chip Scones on a baking sheet with the sun coming in from the back.
Cherry Chip Scones. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Strawberry Donuts

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Strawberry Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Skip the artificial flavors and colors. These donuts get their vibrant hue and sweet strawberry taste from real freeze-dried strawberries. A fun twist on a classic, perfect for all ages.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Donuts

Monkey Bread

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Monkey Bread. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Ditch the rising dough! Monkey bread in a flash using canned biscuits or rolls. Gooey, sweet, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next brunch.
Get the Recipe: Monkey Bread

Crescent Roll Danishes

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Crescent Roll Danishes. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Fancy danishes made easy. Use crescent roll dough for the base and fill them with anything you like – sweet or savory. A delicious and customizable dish.
Get the Recipe: Crescent Roll Danishes

Egg Muffins

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Egg Muffins. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Protein-packed and ready in minutes, these egg muffins are perfect for a quick and easy brunch. Customize them with your favorite ingredients – veggies, cheese, sausage, herbs – the possibilities are endless. Whip up a batch and enjoy them all week long.
Get the Recipe: Egg Muffins

Blueberry Sour Cream Muffins

Sliced blueberry sour cream muffin with pat of butter.
Blueberry Sour Cream Muffins. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Fresh blueberries burst through these moist and delicious muffins. Tangy sour cream adds a touch of zip. Perfect for on-the-go mornings or afternoon coffee breaks.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Sour Cream Muffins

Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes

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Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Leftovers get a delicious upgrade! Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, these mashed potato pancakes are a great way to use up leftovers and create a satisfying savory brunch dish.
Get the Recipe: Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes

Fresh Peach Scones

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Fresh Peach Scones. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Bursting with juicy summer flavor, these fresh peach scones are the perfect way to elevate your brunch. Enjoy them alongside a cup of coffee or tea.
Get the Recipe: Fresh Peach Scones

Spinach Souffle

This photo shows and overhead shot of a spinach souffle in a round white casserole dish.
Spinach Souffle. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Don’t let the fancy name fool you! This souffle is surprisingly easy to make. Light and fluffy, it’s a great way to impress your family on a lazy weekend morning.
Get the Recipe: Spinach Souffle

Peach Kuchen Muffins

Peach kuchen muffins in a muffin tin.
Peach Kuchen Muffins. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

A taste of summer in every bite! These muffins capture the flavors of warm peach pie in a portable form. Juicy peaches, cinnamon, and nutmeg come together for a delightful brunch option.
Get the Recipe: Peach Kuchen Muffins

Blueberry Streusel Coffeecake

Image shows a slice of Blueberry Streusel Coffeecake on a small plate.
Blueberry Streusel Coffeecake. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Craving something sweet? This coffeecake is loaded with blueberries and topped with a crunchy streusel. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and feeding a crowd.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Streusel Coffeecake

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Image shows Baked cinnamon sugar donuts on a wooden table.
Cinnamon Sugar Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

The warm and comforting flavors of homemade donuts are hard to resist. These tender treats are perfect for a relaxing weekend brunch with your family.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Cherry Chip Scones

Image shows Cherry Chip Scones on a baking sheet with the sun coming in from the back.
Cherry Chip Scones. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Short on time? These scones come together in about 30 minutes. They’re lightly sweet with pops of tart cherry and have a perfectly flaky texture.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Chip Scones

Caramelized Apple Oatmeal

Image shows Caramelized Apple Oatmeal in a green bowl topped with chopped apples and cinnamon.
Caramelized Apple Oatmeal. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

A cozy and nourishing way to start your day. Tender oats and caramelized apples create a delicious and filling breakfast, perfect for a relaxed weekend brunch.
Get the Recipe: Caramelized Apple Oatmeal

Double Chocolate Muffins

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Double Chocolate Muffins. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Calling all chocoholics! These muffins are packed with double the chocolate goodness, making them rich, moist, and irresistible. The perfect way to satisfy your chocolate cravings for a decadent weekend brunch.
Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Muffins

Chai Scones

Image shows a Chai Scone on a white plate sitting on a wooden table.
Chai Scones. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Spice up your tea time with these flavorful chai scones. Infused with aromatic spices like cardamom and ginger, they’re the perfect accompaniment to a warm cup of chai tea.
Get the Recipe: Chai Scones

Cinnamon Apple Crepes

Image shows a close up of Cinnamon Apple Crepes with apples on top of a crepe folded into quarters.
Cinnamon Apple Crepes. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Feel like you’re at a fancy cafe with these cinnamon apple crepes. Delicate crepes filled with spiced apple slices for a delightful and flavorful breakfast that’s sure to impress.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Apple Crepes

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

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Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Don’t be fooled by the zucchini! It keeps these decadent muffins moist and light, making them a surprisingly delightful way to start your day.
Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Mocha Scones

Image shows Chocolate drizzled mocha scones on a cutting board.
Mocha Scones. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Rich coffee and chocolate flavors come together in these decadent mocha scones. The coffee glaze adds a touch of sophistication, while the chocolate chips throughout provide bursts of sweetness. Perfect for a relaxing weekend brunch or afternoon tea.
Get the Recipe: Mocha Scones

Apple Puff Pancake

Image shows an overhead shot of an Apple Puff Pancake in a cast iron skillet.
Apple Puff Pancake. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Light and airy, this pancake is filled with tender apple slices and dusted with powdered sugar. A beautiful and easy brunch dish for a special weekend morning.
Get the Recipe: Apple Puff Pancake

Chocolate Frosted Donuts

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Chocolate Frosted Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Chocolate lovers rejoice! Homemade donuts glazed in rich chocolate and topped with fun sprinkles. A surefire hit with the kids or a delightful treat for yourself.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Frosted Donuts

Mocha Donuts

Image shows Mocha donuts on a wooden board with one missing a bite.
Mocha Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Indulge in the rich flavors of coffee and chocolate with these decadent donuts. The coffee glaze adds a touch of sophistication, perfect for a grown-up brunch or a relaxing weekend morning with a cup of tea.
Get the Recipe: Mocha Donuts

Sourdough Pancakes

Image shows an overhead shot of Sourdough Pancakes on a plate with strawberry syrup dousing them.
Sourdough Pancakes. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Add a tangy twist to your breakfast with these sourdough pancakes. The subtle sourdough flavor takes your meal to a new level of deliciousness. Perfect for using up leftover starter and enjoying with butter and maple syrup.
Get the Recipe: Sourdough Pancakes

Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

Image shows Strawberry Stuffed French Toast on a white plate with syrup around it.
Strawberry Stuffed French Toast. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Elevate your French toast with this decadent recipe. Thick slices of bread are filled with a creamy strawberry mixture, then dipped in batter and cooked to perfection. Impressive enough for a special occasion, yet easy enough for a lazy weekend morning.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Image shows an overhead view of Cinnamon Raisin Bread with part of the loaf sliced.
Cinnamon Raisin Bread. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Warm and fragrant flavors of cinnamon and raisins fill this homemade bread. Enjoy it toasted with butter for a simple and satisfying brunch, or use it to make delicious French toast for a more decadent treat.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Raisin Bread

No-Yeast Cinnamon Rolls

Image shows a cinnamon roll on a plate with a fork holding a bite and the full pan behind it.
No-Yeast Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Warm and delicious cinnamon rolls in under an hour? Yes, please! No yeast is needed for these soft and fluffy rolls, perfect for a quick and easy brunch on a lazy weekend day.
Get the Recipe: No-Yeast Cinnamon Rolls

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