It's almost New Year's Day! We love the reset that the new year brings. No matter what happened last year, 2022 is full of opportunity and hope. The start of a new year is also a good time to treat yourself—or treat yourself well—and there's no better way to do that than with an elegant, delicious, easy (and possibly even healthy) New Year's brunch menu!
Becky Luigart-Stayner
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Griddled Banana Bread with Sorghum Syrup
Looking for elegance without effort? Banana bread, made ahead, seared on a griddle, drizzled with syrup and dusted with flaky salt is the ultimate late-morning treat.
Treat yourself and the family to a decadent-but-light brunch by whipping this batter on New Year's Eve, and storing it in the fridge until the morning.
This simple fruit medley gets a lot of flavor from being sautéed in butter with vanilla and thyme. Swirl it into yogurt for a simple brunch, or use it to top the waffles above.
Fresh rhubarb may be hard to find in January, but frozen works just as well here. Poached in maple syrup, it makes a delicious and elegant topping for your favorite breakfast yogurt.
What better way to greet the start of a new day and a new year than with a big stack of flapjacks? Add chocolate chips, berries, or bananas to this delicious—and nutritious—recipe.
Want a ready-made brunch dish for New Year's morning? This easy plan-ahead loaf can be baked up a day or two in advance, and then each slice can simply be warmed in the toaster or oven.
