Explore our brilliant brunch ideas for a delicious, relaxed start to the day. We've inventive sweet and savoury brunch recipes for all tastes and dietary needs, from indulgent egg dishes to perfect pancake stacks. If you're after breakfast recipes, we've plenty of inspiration, plus check out our easy lunch ideas for tasty midday eats.
This DIY bagel board is an easy idea for a laid-back brunch with friends
Classic American pancakes are piled high and best served with a drizzle of maple syrup – you could also add crispy bacon and blueberries, if you like. This easy fluffy pancake recipe ticks all the boxes - perfect for Pancake Day, a satisfying breakfast or a weekend brunch treat. Roll up your sleeves and learn how to make American-style pancakes like a pro!
This salmon tart is perfect for a relaxed weekend brunch or light lunch. Puff pastry is topped with tzatziki, pickled radishes, avocado and smoked salmon. And the secret finishing touch? A drizzle of honey to offset the smoky salmon – delicious!
Bite-sized, starring two fry-up favourites and puffed up like mini toad-in-the-holes, these delicious popovers are sure to fly off your breakfast table
Inspired by sweet pancakes with bacon and maple syrup, is this decadent French toast twist that's the ultimate festive brunch. The finishing touch is the zesty berry compote and it's all ready in just half an hour.
Turn your morning oats into a fun apple pie-inspired breakfast bake. This loaf is sweetened with apple sauce which also adds a little tartness. Mix with raisins, cinnamon and a little brown sugar for a delicious breakfast that's bursting with autumnal flavours.
Serve up this omelette with a handful of rocket leaves for a touch of freshness, this recipe is sure to become your go-to breakfast favourite.
Roasting this distinctly colourful broccoli gives it a nutty and earthy flavour which works perfectly with a light dressing and crunchy sourdough
Unlike regular pancakes, this Dutch baby is oven cooked. We likes ours topped with smoked salmon, slices of avocado and fried eggs. Finish with a drizzle of hot sauce and a squeeze of lime juice. This brekky is sure to make those lazy weekend mornings even better.
Beans on toast but make it fresh! This zingy, flavour-packed dish makes a lovely healthy brunch or light lunch. Frozen soya beans are boiled until tender and smashed with lemon, kefir yogurt and fresh dill. We've topped ours with smoked salmon and toasted pumpkin seeds for crunch, but you could easily omit the smoked salmon to create a veggie dish.
Our festive eggs Benedict makes a delicious addition to Boxing Day brunch spread. Plus they're a great way to use up Christmas leftovers. Use whatever cheese you have in the fridge to make an easy hollandaise sauce and pour over gammon and toasted English muffins.
We've given shakshuka a festive glow-up by using seasonal veg. Butternut squash and kale are cooked in a harissa-spiced tomato sauce and topped with an egg - perfect for a Boxing Day brunch.
Jazz up leftover croissants with a luxe filling of pistachio frangipane and dark chocolate then bake until crisp, golden and gooey. Serve for breakfast for the ultimate indulgence or for dessert. It's the treat you didn't know you needed.
Breakfast made easy: these savoury overnight oat buns are packed with flavour and fibre, perfect for busy mornings. Prep them the night before and enjoy all week long.
Up your protein at breakfast with this chickpea granola recipe. Packed with flax, chia and pumpkin seeds and warming spices like cardamom and cinnamon, it's simple, delicious and high in plant-based protein. Make ahead and keep for up to a week.
If you love crumpets with savoury toppings, you'll love this English breakfast-inspired crumpet bake with all your favourite cooked breakfast ingredients. It's ideal if you're looking for something different for a weekend brunch that's also quick and easy. It's so delicious, you might want it for dinner too!
Get your green goodness with this delightful breakfast or brunch dish, featuring seasonal baby spinach and everyone's favourite – egg and beans on toast. Providing 2 of your 5-a-day and high in fibre, this is nutritious and delicious!
This recipe is simple to make and can be served as a breakfast, brunch or even a side dish, perfect for any time of the day. Try it today and enjoy the delicious and nutritious taste of sprouts in a crispy hash brown form.
Make your own bread with this delicious Pirojki recipe, which has the added bonus of a gorgeous feta filling. The sesame seeds add a moreish light crunch. Perfect for a picnic or as part of a lunch.
Raise your baked bean game with these sweet and smoky cannellini beans drizzled with a quick and easy sriracha hot honey. Providing 3 of your 5-a-day, this is a weekend breakfast or brunch with a difference!
Jenny Tschiesche is a nutritionist and author of The Unprocessed Air Fryer. Here she shares her simple, vegan air-fryer granola recipe with us. "Ginger and cinnamon add warming spice and maple syrup makes this granola feel luxurious", explains Jenny. We agree! This is a nutritious and totally delicious breakfast or snack idea.
Perfect for a picnic or hearty breakfast, these rich and fruity muffins are totally delicious and completely dairy and egg-free
These wholemeal breadrolls with a muesli twist make a delicious snack or lunch accompaniment. Raisins are kneaded into enriched bread dough, then, after baking, the rolls are topped with crunchy sesame seeds and rolled oats.
Bring home the sunshine with these hot-off-the-grill tropical burgers. Succulent pork and juicy pineapple, topped with slaw, makes this summer's tastiest meal between two buns.
Hot smoked salmon and cream cheese is a marriage made in brunch heaven. Rustle up this gorgeous frittata in less than half an hour for a healthy, hearty dish that is as perfect for lazy weekend mornings as it is for breakfast on the go.
These healthy, savoury muffins will make a great snack for the whole famil
Scones don't always have to be served with jam and cream. This teatime treat brings out the flavour of another classic British favourite, Cheddar, and once baked and served warm with a smear of butter these savoury cheese and herb scones will be hard to resist.
Oily fish like salmon and mackerel are rich in omega-3 oils, which help protect the heart
Your little ones will never know these tasty muffins are packed with fruit and veg! They're a great snack option and delicious served with yogurt or nut butter.
Dietitian Catherine Rabess's chia pudding is a great way to up your fibre intake. Let the pudding set in the fridge overnight to allow it to thicken, then top with homemade berry compote and flaked almonds in the morning for extra fibre. This is a great healthy make-ahead breakfast to help get you through busy mornings.
This healthy breakfast crumble is a great way to start the day off right. You can batch it up for the freezer to make busy mornings easier, and kids will love having 'pudding' for breakfast.
Here's an exciting overnight oats recipe to try all year round. The sweet apple, chia seeds, warm spices and nutty tahini are a perfect balance of flavours and textures. If you don't have any maple syrup to hand, you can always use honey. This is a nutritious start to the day that feels like a treat!
These roasted cherries with whipped mascarpone are super-versatile. Perfect on pancakes for brunch or served with shortbread biscuits for dessert, the choice is yours! And remember you can freeze the roasted cherries for a taste of summer all year round.