Planning a brunch gets a nuisance when you do not know what to add to the menu. Taking account of everyone’s preference but making sure the food is good. Our list of items to serve may fall short when you want to add healthy food items, but that’s not it.
A healthy brunch is just as fun to attend as the one which serves unhealthy food. But how do we plan and prepare for a brunch when we do not even know the options we have? We are here to help with that.
What to Include in Your Brunch?
When it comes to choosing an item to include in your brunch, the first thing to see is if the food item is light on the stomach or not. Many times, people will add food items that make you feel stuffed to your brim. Now, eating a meal at the start of the day which fills you up is essential, but something which fills you till you cannot breathe is not the item to eat in a brunch. Moreover, it will make you feel sluggish.
Incorporate Breakfast
When it comes to serving food at your brunch, you have two options, either add in breakfast items, lunch items or add them both and let people enjoy what they eat.
If you want to add in breakfast-only delicacies, make sure what you add is light on the stomach. You can include:
Avocado Toast
Avocado toast is a savory breakfast item. It is light on the stomach but tastes splend
Homemade Granola Bars
Homemade granola bars are also a healthy brunch option. The granola bars would give you the energy which you require to stay awake in the morning.
Waffles
Waffles are also another option for a healthy brunch. They’re light and fluffy, and eating one or two waffles will not stuff your stomach, so you will have room to enjoy other food as well.
Poached Eggs
Poached eggs are a great way to start up any day. They are fluffy and rich in iron and vitamins that will make you feel active and refreshed.
Lunch Items
Now, if you want to include food items from lunch, then the options aren’t limited. You can include:
Breakfast Wrap
For people who eat a heavy breakfast, breakfast wraps are the ones for them. Include veggies like an iceberg, bell pepper, and onions. For protein, opt for grilled chicken, wrap all this up and serve.
Club Sandwiches
Club sandwiches are the go-to for brunches. They’re light on the stomach and taste good too.
Avocado and Chicken Salad
Everyone enjoys a healthy salad. Make an Avocado and chicken salad, add in your favorite veggies, season it up, and you're good to go.
Hummus
Hummus is preferred by everyone, and it is also pretty healthy. Set up a bowl of hummus and cut up some pita bread so people can dip in and enjoy the goodness.
Yogurt and Fruit Shots
What can go wrong with fruits and yogurt? Nothing. Yogurt and fruit shots will refresh you all while tasting amazing.
Add-In Something Sweet
What brunch is complete without having something sweet. No, you may worry that by including sugary items, we are rushing out of the healthy zone. That is not it, and there are some healthy sweet dishes that you can incorporate into your brunch.
Some of them are:
● Syrup topped French-toast
● Oatmeal cookies
● Banana bread bars
● Apple pie
● Lemon tart
For drinks, go for ice tea, lemonade, and fresh fruit juices, which will make you feel refreshed and active.
What to Avoid in Brunch?
We know what to eat during brunch but, what food items should we avoid? The answer is anything that is processed, extremely sugary, and high in carbs. Avoid fatty and fried foods since they can make you feel sluggish. You can avoid foods like:
● Fried items
● Pasta
● Canned food
● Store bought juices
● Pizza
● Burgers
These foods will make you feel stuffed till your last breath and make it hard to appear refreshed and active afterward.
Conclusion
Planning a brunch may be difficult when you don’t know what to add. This guide will make it easy to schedule and enjoy your brunches to the fullest.
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