When two are becoming one, wedding showers offer a great way for close friends and family to come together and celebrate the couple getting married as a part of the prewedding events. Unlike with a bridal shower where only the bride to be is celebrated by her friends and family, a wedding shower is a more modern twist where the bride and groom are both celebrated as a whole in a more unified gathering.

A wedding shower brunch is the perfect alternative to evening parties, especially if you’re looking for a more affordable option. Plus, brunch food is a lot easier to prepare!

Today, I’m dedicating this post to talk about wedding shower brunch foods and what you’ll want to consider.

10+ Wedding Shower Brunch Food Ideas

Asparagus and Sun Dried Tomatoes with Eggs

What makes this one great for wedding brunches is the fact that it’s jam packed with nutrition, but also beautiful for the eye. They say we eat with our eyes first, so serving up a color plate of this brunch staple is sure to satisfy your guests palette and waistline.

Ingredients

1 cup Asparagus spears, chopped - 27 calories

1 Tbsp Tomatoes, sun-dried, oil packed - 17 calories

2 Egg, large - 144 calories

½ Avocado, small - 117 calories

¼ tsp Salt - 0 calories

¼ tsp Pepper, ground - 0 calories

Instructions

1. Spray a pan with an oil spray.

2. Cut off hard ends of asparagus.

3. Stir fry asparagus for ~5 minutes, until cooked through.

4. Add sun dried tomatoes at the end.

5. While veggies are cooking, spray a second pan with an oil spray.

6. Crack eggs in pan, fry until desired consistency.

7. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Egg Bites in Muffin Tin

One of the easiest brunch recipes you can whip up for large crowds are these egg bites prepared in a muffin tin. While it won’t work for vegan or vegetarian diets, it’s definitely a filling option for guests without those dietary restrictions.

Ingredients

2 Egg, large - 144 calories

⅓ cup Cheese, shredded, mozzarella - 112 calories

¼ tsp Everything bagel seasoning - 0 calories

Instructions

1. This recipe works best if you’re making 2 or 3 servings at once.

2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

3. Crack eggs in a bowl and whisk with a fork, add in cheese and seasoning.

4. Pour evenly in muffin tin. Silicone muffin tins work best. 

5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until eggs have set. 

6. No dairy? Use bacon.

2 Salmon Cream Cheese Toasts

Now this is such a delicious and elevated brunch idea for wedding showers. I love a smoked salmon in the morning. You can do this same recipe on toast, a bagel, or English muffin. And if you have guests needing a gluten free option, it’s as simple as picking up a gluten free bread at the market.

Ingredients

2 Bread, thin, whole wheat, slice - 140 calories

4 Tbsp Cream cheese, whipped (Tbsp) - 132 calories

4 oz Smoked salmon - 133 calories

Instructions

1. Toast bread

2. Top with cream cheese and smoked salmon

3. No dairy? Use sliced avocado

Bacon Bits Eggs Benedict

Imagine this served right next to the mimosa bar. It doesn’t scream brunch much more than this! Surprisingly eggs benedict is a simple dish to make, but you’ll score points with your guests not only with the flavor, but also with how impressive it will look on a plate.

Ingredients

1 English muffin, whole wheat - 120 calories

2 Uncured bacon, slice - 88 calories

2 Egg, large - 144 calories

1 tsp Hot sauce (tsp) - 0 calories

1 Tbsp Hollandaise sauce - 85 calories

¼ tsp Pepper, ground - 0 calories

Instructions

1. Slice English muffin in half and toast.

2. Cut bacon into small pieces. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until cooked through.

3. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Reduce to simmering. Crack in one egg at a time, cooking for 3 minutes. Scoop out with a ladle and add to English muffin.

4. Add bacon bits, two sauces, and pepper to English muffin.

5. No bacon? Use turkey or soy bacon. No dairy? Skip the hollandaise sauce (you will have extra calories you can add to somewhere else!).

Mini Pancake and PB Snacks

These cute little pancake bites make the perfect wedding shower brunch idea you can try. You can serve these with or without peanut butter, as some guests may prefer it without.

Ingredients

1 Pancakes, ~100-calorie serving, frozen or homemade - 100 calories

4 Tbsp Peanut butter, unsweetened (Tbsp) - 376 calories

1 cup Strawberries, fresh - 50 calories

Instructions

1. I’m using mini pancakes from Whole Foods – you can find similar ones at many grocery stores. Just choose a calorie-equivalent amount.

2. Bake pancakes as directed on package.

3. Once pancakes are cooked, spread peanut butter & make small stacks. Add 1/2 a strawberry on each stack.

4. You’ll likely have extra strawberries, eat them on the side!

5. Gluten free? Use gluten free pancakes.

Tabouli

Such a beautiful and healthy brunch option. Your guests will leave feeling energized and satisfied with this on their plate.

Ingredients

6 tsp Parsley, dried - 0 calories

½ cup Tomatoes, grape - 16 calories

½ Cucumber, medium - 21 calories

½ cup Quinoa, cooked - 111 calories

1 Tbsp Olive oil (Tbsp) - 119 calories

¼ tsp Salt - 0 calories

¼ tsp Pepper, ground - 0 calories

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa as described on package.

2. Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, and parsley.

3. Mix all ingredients.

4. Note: 6 tsp parsley = 2 Tbsp.

Avocado Toast

Ingredients

1 Bread, thick, whole wheat, slice - 120 calories

½ Avocado, small - 117 calories

¼ tsp Salt - 0 calories

¼ tsp Pepper, ground - 0 calories

Instructions

1. Toast bread

2. Slice avocado, add to bread. Season with salt & pepper or everything bagel seasoning if you have it!

3. Gluten free? Use gluten free bread.

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Now this sweet treat is a crowd pleasing option you definitely want to be sure to have at your shower. It’s a spin on two classics and it’s oh so delicious. You won’t regret adding this one to your menu for sure.

Ingredients

½ cup Oatmeal, dry oats (uncooked) - 150 calories

½ Carrots, whole, large - 13 calories

¼ cup Raisins - 130 calories

½ tsp Vanilla - 0 calories

1 tsp Butter (tsp) - 36 calories

¼ tsp Cinnamon - 0 calories

Instructions

1. Shred carrots with a grater.

2. Add carrots and oatmeal in a bowl, add at least ⅔ cup water.

3. Microwave to desired consistency.

4. Mix in vanilla and butter.

5. Top with raisins and cinnamon.

6. Serve immediately.

7. No dairy? Skip the butter or use coconut oil.

Breakfast Salmon Salad

The people watching their waistlines (and even those who aren’t) will surely appreciate the meat and vegetables options this breakfast salad is serving up. I love the bacon and avocado combination. It’s such a crowd pleasing dish your guests will love!

Ingredients

2 oz Salmon fillet - 100 calories

3 Uncured bacon, slice - 132 calories

½ Avocado, small - 117 calories

2 cups Leafy greens, raw - 16 calories

2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar - 28 calories

¼ tsp Salt - 0 calories

¼ tsp Pepper, ground - 0 calories

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with tin foil & spray it with an oil spray.

2. Bake bacon for 15 minutes.

3. Add in salmon, bake for another 15 minutes, or until flakes easily, and bacon has cooked through.

4. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

5. No bacon? Use turkey or soy bacon.

BLT Quesadilla

Ingredients

1 Tortilla, whole wheat or corn, large - 120 calories

1 Tbsp Pesto (Tbsp) - 60 calories

3 Uncured bacon, slice - 132 calories

1 Tomato, medium - 22 calories

3 cups Leafy greens, spinach, raw - 21 calories

2 tsp Red wine vinegar (tsp) - 2 calories

¼ tsp Salt - 0 calories

¼ tsp Pepper, ground - 0 calories

Instructions

1. Cut bacon into small pieces with kitchen shears. Add bacon to a pan. Cook bacon on stovetop, on lowest heat ~5 minutes, or until cooked through.

2. Slice tomato into slices.

3. Fill half of tortilla with 2/3 of the bacon, ½ the tomato, ½ cup of spinach, and pesto.

4. Fold tortilla over.

5. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute intervals, until your desired internal temperature of the quesadilla is reached.

6. Use the remaining ingredients to make a side salad (2 cups spinach, ⅓ bacon, ½ tomato, red wine vinegar and salt & pepper).

7. No bacon? Use turkey or soy bacon, or more pesto. No gluten? Use a gluten-free tortilla (e.g. corn). No dairy? Use dairy-free pesto (available at most stores)

Other trustworthy mentions:

• Muffins

• Donuts

• Chicken and waffles

• Shrimp and grits

• Sausage biscuits

• Grilled cheese sandwich

• Shrimp tacos

How To Plan A Wedding Shower Brunch Menu

Know the dietary preferences

Poll your guests list for any dietary restrictions that may be at large. Special diets you might want to consider accommodating will be gluten free, vegetarian/vegan, or other top 9 allergens. Be sure to have your guests submit their dietary restrictions as a part of the RSVP so you’ll have enough time to customize and prepare the menu.

Shop a variety of proteins

Protein comes in all sorts of options. Of course there are the traditional meats and eggs, but there are also nuts and seeds, hummus, protein enriched oats and pasta, as well as dairy for protein as well.

Consider an assortment of sweet treats

Some sweets might include muffins, donuts, etc. For guests with dietary restrictions, you might also consider fruit-centered desserts such as a vegan pumpkin pie, carmel apples, bacon wrapped dates, or italian ice.

Serve healthy options

In many cases, in the days leading up to a wedding, many guests want to be mindful about what they eat are are watching for certain foods that may trigger blemishes, bloating, or push them over on their calorie limits. For this reason, it’s always a good idea to include particularly healthier options like vegetables and fruits on the menu. The freshness will help offset any heavy options you might be serving, which your guests will appreciate.

Looking for more ideas? See these brunch bridal shower cakes or other fabulous bridal shower appetizers to try.

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