Create a Plant-Packed Brunch Table
Springtime is the perfect time to host a brunch! With so many beautiful pastel colors and the flowers starting to bloom, you can create a beautiful tablescape that will wow your guests. As you’re sharing plant-packed recipes with your family, there are ways to add something extra to the table - think edible plant-based centerpieces! The ideas can be as simple as using pineapple tops for a charcuterie board or even making a pineapple vase. Here are some delicious recipes you can incorporate into your brunch too!
Dole Sunrise Smoothie: Start off the morning with this fruity smoothie made from bananas, strawberries, pineapples, and protein rich Greek yogurt! This delicious and healthy smoothie is sure to wake up even the sleepiest of guests.
Banana Milk Iced Coffee: This easy twist on iced coffee takes the viral TikTok banana coffee to the next level! It’s creamy and refreshing while still being light enough to give energy without feeling too heavy before lunch.
Banana Breakfast Pudding with Pistachio Crumble: This is one of those dishes that looks more complicated than it really is. Using vanilla almond milk, ripe DOLE® bananas, chia seeds and honey makes for an easy chia pudding base. Topped with homemade crumble and fruit means it’s a light yet filling breakfast salad that everyone will love.
Pro tip: Save a few pineapple leaves to use as a garnish. It’ll also give a flavor cue to your guests too.
Berry Coconut Bread with Whipped Honey Butter: Make this berry bread for an extra special touch at your brunch table! It’s made from whole wheat flour and loaded with blueberries, raspberries and bananas for sweetness. Serve it with whipped honey butter for an added special touch!
Hosting a plant-packed brunch doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming - just start off with something simple like these delicious recipes mentioned above! Whether you choose to make edible centerpieces or go all out on decorations, make sure your brunch table has something special that will wow your guests. Have fun with it and enjoy the springtime festivities with friends and family!
Published May 1, 2023