{"id":6941,"date":"2018-01-13T12:37:53","date_gmt":"2018-01-13T17:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/?p=6941"},"modified":"2026-04-11T14:02:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T18:02:04","slug":"light-post-holiday-brunch-pajamas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/light-post-holiday-brunch-pajamas\/","title":{"rendered":"Lighten Up with These Post-Holiday Brunch Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

From Thanksgiving to New Year\u2019s we stuffed ourselves with savory indulgences and sweet treats. January is a time when we like to \u201cget back to basics\u201d and offset the decadence of the holiday season with healthier options.<\/span><\/p>\n

Healthier, lighter choices are challenging to make in the middle of winter. It\u2019s easier to follow your self-imposed restrictions during the workweek, when you\u2019re distracted and far from your refrigerator. However, the weekends don\u2019t lend themselves to salads. <\/span><\/p>\n

When it\u2019s blistering cold outside and you\u2019re cozy and warm in your <\/span>flannel pajamas<\/span><\/a> on a Saturday morning, you want nothing more than a steaming hot cup of coffee and a heavy, hearty brunch. <\/span><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to forgo your leisurely weekend meals in your jammies. Simply swap out your signature French toast casserole for one of these delicious options that are heavy on flavor and light on guilt.<\/span><\/p>\n

10 Light Brunch Ideas for the New Year<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Butternut Squash-Kale Hash from <\/span>Health.com<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

This sweet and savory <\/span>Butternut Squash-Kale Hash<\/span> is ready to enjoy in just over thirty minutes. The mix of superfoods with the low-carb satisfaction of butternut squash is sure to warm you up in the morning. Finishing the dish with a crispy fried egg, with its gooey soft center, also satisfies our craving for a cheesy topping.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe<\/span> on <\/span>health.com<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

2. Mixed Berry Vanilla Baked Oatmeal from <\/span>Julie\u2019s Eats & Treats<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

The French toast casserole we mentioned earlier? Swap it out for the sweet taste of fresh berries and fragrant vanilla in this <\/span>Mixed Berry Vanilla Baked Oatmeal<\/span><\/a>. This is a warm, comforting dish that you can feel good about, with your feet up on the couch in your favorite <\/span>footie pajamas<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe<\/span><\/a> on <\/span>julieseatsandtreats.com<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

3. Light & Spicy Turkey Sausage Breakfast Burrito from <\/span>The Creative Bite<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

This is an absolute favorite! Not only is this <\/span>Light & Spicy Turkey Sausage Breakfast Burrito<\/span><\/a> a satisfying addition to a weekend brunch, this recipe can be made ahead and frozen for an on-the-go meal during the week. It\u2019s easy to throw together and contains a fraction of the fat of pork sausage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe<\/span><\/a> on <\/span>thecreativebite.com<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

4. End-of-Summer Zucchini Mushroom Frittata from <\/span>Life is But a Dish<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

Remind yourself of warmer days with this lightened up <\/span>End-of-Summer Zucchini Mushroom Frittata<\/span><\/a>. Ok\u2026 stay with us\u2026 we are well aware that we are <\/span>far<\/span><\/i> from the \u201cend of summer,\u201d but if we\u2019re being honest, all of these veggies are available — and inexpensive! — in your grocery store throughout the year. Topped with salty, savory feta, this frittata will satisfy your deepest darkest brunch cravings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe<\/span><\/a> on <\/span>lifeisbutadish.com<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

5. Crustless Vegetable Quiche from <\/span>Recipe Runner<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

Everyone loves a good quiche. If you are torn between \u201cbrunching out\u201d or \u201cbrunching in\u201d and sticking to your New Year\u2019s resolution, this <\/span>Crustless Vegetable Quiche<\/span><\/a> is the recipe for you. You could easily swap out the spring veggies for vegetables that are more readily available. Regardless of what veggies you choose, ditching the crust means you save yourself countless calories. Calories that can be better spent enjoying a mimosa in your <\/span>bathrobe<\/span><\/a>…<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe<\/span><\/a> on <\/span>reciperunner.com<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

6. Sweet Potato, Bacon, and Apple Hash from <\/span>Worth Cooking<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

Sometimes you can\u2019t skip the bacon. Subbing traditional russet potatoes for sweet potatoes means you are going to get more nutritional bang for your buck — which <\/span>totally <\/span><\/i>cancels out the bacon (we\u2019re basically nutritionists\u2026 not). Incorporating apples and sweet potato in this <\/span>Sweet Potato, Bacon, and Apple Hash<\/span> definitely does take the edge of the guilt. In the end, isn\u2019t that all that really matters? <\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe<\/span> on <\/span>worthcooking.net<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\"Light<\/a>

‘Italian Eggs’ from Cook the Story<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

7. Italian Eggs (aka \u2018Eggs in Purgatory\u2019) from <\/span>Cook the Story<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

This recipe for <\/span>Italian Eggs<\/span><\/a>, better known traditionally as \u2018Eggs in Purgatory,\u2019 is light on calories but packed with the robust flavors we crave when we think of Italian cooking. The dish consists of eggs simmered to perfection in a hearty tomato sauce, then sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. The red pepper flakes give the dish a spicy kick that will warm you up on a cold January morning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>cookthestory.com<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

8. Avocado Toast with Turkey and Egg from <\/span>The Lemon Bowl<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

You can\u2019t brunch without avocado toast, or so we\u2019re told. This <\/span>Avocado Toast with Turkey and Egg<\/span><\/a> is a deeply satisfying healthy breakfast-lunch-or-dinner dish. Hearty multigrain toast, topped with creamy avocado and a decadent runny fried egg will keep your fatty breakfast cravings under control. Additionally, the extra-lean protein punch of sliced turkey will keep your hunger in check until your next meal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>thelemonbowl.com<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\"Fuzzy

Did someone say fuzzy slippers? ‘Duck Slippers’ by Aroma Home.<\/p><\/div>\n

9. Bacon and Asparagus Frittata from <\/span>The Roasted Root<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

Put on your warmest, <\/span>fuzziest slippers<\/span> because this <\/span>Bacon and Asparagus Frittata<\/span><\/a> is classic lightened-up comfort food. With only four ingredients (!!!) you can prep this dish in just ten minutes. Ideal for a lazy Saturday morning. This recipe calls for four slices of thick cut bacon, which infuse each of the frittata\u2019s 6+ servings with the savory bacon goodness you\u2019re craving. Top with avocado, because why not?<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe from <\/span>theroastedroot.com<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

10. Whipped Yogurt with Spiced Berry Compote from <\/span>The Worktop<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve rounded out this brunch list with a sweet finish in the form of a <\/span>Whipped Yogurt with Spiced Berry Compote<\/span><\/a>. A yogurt parfait is something that we think of during the summer months, but the cinnamon, anise, and vanilla of this spiced berry compote warm up this sweet dish with the flavors of winter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the recipe<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>theworktop.com<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

For more ideas on how to live your best life in the New Year, visit The Pajama Company on our <\/span><\/i>blog<\/span><\/i><\/a> or check us out on <\/span><\/i>Facebook<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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