The Easter holiday is traditionally associated with copious amounts of candy delivered by a giant, furry bunny. But it doesn’t have to be this way. You can still get a sugar rush, but in the natural way, with fruit-based treats instead.

The following are some twists on my favorite brunch recipes that would be a welcome addition to any Easter brunch.

5 Fruity Brunch Recipes

1. Melon Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups watermelon
• 2 cups honeydew melon
• 2 cups cantaloupe
• ½ cup chopped white onion
• ½ cup chopped tomato
• 3 Tbsp lime juice
• 2 Tbsp cilantro
• 1 tsp lime zest
• ½ tsp salt
• *optional ½ tsp chili powder

Directions:

1. Cut watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melons into bite-sized pieces. (A melon baller works great for this.)
2. Add melon to remaining ingredients and toss to combine.
3. Allow flavors to marry for roughly 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.
4. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:
Yields 6 servings

• Calories: 68
• Carbohydrates: 17 g
• Protein: 1.4 g
• Fat: 0 g
• Fiber: 1.6 g

2. Black Forest Parfaits

Ingredients:

• 2 cups strawberries
• 2 cups Greek yogurt
• 4 chocolate wafer cookies, crumbled

Directions:

1. Slice strawberries and rinse off. If you want, you could heat them in the microwave for about 20 seconds and mash them slightly—not crushed, but slightly soften.
2. Layer strawberries, Greek yogurt, and chocolate wafer crumbles in your glass/cup/dish (preferably see-through glass).
3. Enjoy!

Chef Note: Yes, I know. Traditionally black forest is made with cherries, but I wanted to use strawberries instead, and trust me when I say this swap did not disappoint. Feel free to use whatever your favorite fruit is, and you can even change up the cookie bits as well. Have fun with it!

Chef Note: Use whatever your favorite brand of “healthy” chocolate wafers are, or you could even whip up your own. A little goes a long way when it comes to cookie crumbles.

Nutrition Facts:
Yields 4 servings

• Calories: 191
• Carbohydrates: 16 g
• Protein: 6 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Fiber: 2 g

3. Fruit Basket

Ingredients:

• 1 watermelon
• 1 – 2 cups blueberries
• 1 – 2 cups raspberries
• 1 – 2 cups blackberries
• 1 lemon
• 1 lime

Directions:

1. Begin by slicing watermelon into a basket. (I promise this is easier than it sounds.)
2. Toss all berries into a bowl with the juice of one lemon and one lime.
3. Add berries to basket.
4. Voila.

Nutrition Facts:
Yields 6 servings

• Calories: 56
• Carbohydrates: 14 g
• Protein: 1 g
• Fat: .5 g

4. Broiled Grapefruit

Ingredients:

• 2 large ruby red grapefruit, halved
• 2 Tbsp crystallized ginger, finely shredded
• 2 Tbsp Swerve sugar substitute
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• ¼ tsp vanilla

Directions:

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Place grapefruit halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
3. Sprinkle evenly with sugar alternative and ginger.
4. Broil 8 minutes or until grapefruit begins to char.
5. Using a whisk or immersion blender, beat heavy whipping cream.
6. Add syrup and vanilla to whipped cream.
7. Top grapefruit halves with whipped mixture.
8. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:
Yields 4 servings

• Calories: 106
• Carbohydrates: 20 g
• Protein: 1 g
• Fat: 5.6 g
• Fiber: 1.4 g

5. Lemon Bars

Crust Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups almond flour
• ¼ cup monk fruit (or your favorite sweetener)
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• 1 egg
• ½ tsp vanilla

Filling Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup monk fruit
• ¼ cup almond flour
• 4 eggs
• ¾ cup lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper. (Trust me on this one!)
3. To make the crust, combine almond flour, sweetener, and salt in a large bowl.
4. Stir in melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla.
5. Press dough into the lined pan.
6. Bake for about 13 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
7. While crust is baking, make filling.
8. In a medium bowl, stir together almond flour and sweetener.
9. Whisk in eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Set aside.
10. Remove crust from oven, and immediately pour the filling over the crust.
11. Return to oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until filling is set but still soft.
12. Allow to cool, then dust with powdered sugar (Swerve substitute).
13. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:
Yields 12 servings

• Calories: 222
• Carbohydrates: 9 g
• Protein: 8 g
• Fat: 19.5 g
• Fiber: 3 g

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