Here's What Real Healthy People Actually Eat For Brunch

And no one's going to take that away from you.

But in case you ever want a weekend meal that is delicious and filling but not as rich as, say, a Bloody Mary with a bacon rim or a sandwich with doughnuts for buns (both of which sound delicious, BTW), we asked some nutritionists and healthy food bloggers to tell us what they eat for brunch. Even if these don't inspire you to cook on a Sunday morning, they'll at least give you some idea of what to order when you want something healthier but still awesome.

"Yes, they're whole wheat, and yes, they're delicious. These light waffles are a mouthwatering addition to the weekend brunch, and the fresh blueberries add the perfect dose of simple sweetness."

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—Wendy Lopez, MS, RD, and Jessica Jones, MS, RD of Food Heaven Made Easy

"It's a flavor explosion and the eggs and bacon are high in protein ... and the English muffin with organic all-fruit strawberry jam gives just the perfect comfort and fiber, and finishing the meal with the greens ... helps me feel unstoppable for the day ahead!"

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—Jeanette Jenkins, The Hollywood Trainer

"I love to make baked oatmeal on the weekends for a warm healthy treat. This apple walnut baked oatmeal is simple to throw together and takes 30 minutes in the oven. And it will make your house smell amazing!"

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—Kath Younger, RD, founder of Kath Eats Real Food

"I love this dish because it looks like you really made a fuss, but it's actually super easy to make! You just pile some greens onto a toasted slice of fresh sourdough, then top with poached eggs and a dollop or two of the creamy avocado sauce. Delicious, decadent, and done in minutes."

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—Danielle Omar, MS, RD, Integrative Dietitian at Food Confidence

"Brunch can't get any easier than this fool-proof frittata. It's savory, filling and made with yuca (also known as cassava) a delicious root vegetable similar to potato. Be ready to wow your guests next time they come over because this one's a winner."

Get the recipe here.

—Wendy Lopez, MS, RD, and Jessica Jones, MS, RD of Food Heaven Made Easy

"Creme brulee French toast feels unbelievably decadent, but it actually uses way less sugar than traditional French toast — and NO refined sugar at all. The crust is deliciously crispy... It's also super easy — no torch required! I top it with whatever fruit is in season, from strawberries to bananas to apples lightly-sautéed in some coconut oil and cinnamon."

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—Liz Moody, healthy food blogger and founder of Sprouted Routes

"In the south, we can't have brunch without a muffin, cornbread, or tart! I love these sweet potato tarts since they are simple to prepare and contain pantry-friendly swaps, making them only 100 calories each and and a great source of Vitamin A!"

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—Shelly Marie Redmond, RD, author of Eat Well and Be Fabulous

"...Although it seems like it takes a long time to make, in reality it only takes about 15 minutes to get it all done. My trick: I bake the tortilla shells instead of frying them and I used canned, no-salt added, black beans. Any home cook can easily make this great go-to weekend breakfast. Enjoy!"

Recipe here.

—Aaron Flores, RDN, California-based nutritionist specializing in intuitive eating and Health at Every Size (HAES)

"Savory breakfast made simple—for only 320 calories, you're getting 11 grams of filling fiber and 18 grams of satisfying protein. Why wait until lunch when you can get your fiber fix in at brunch?"

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Rachel Beller, MS, RDN, founder of Beller Nutritional Institute and author of Power Souping