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Ingredients for Rainbow Donuts

• Plain glazed donuts
• Rainbow sprinkles
• Donut icing
• Shredded coconut

Directions for Rainbow Donuts

1. Cut your donuts in half using a sharp, serrated knife.
2. Set your icing in a shallow dish. Dip the tops of each donut half into the icing.
3. Starting with your pink (or red) sprinkles, line the outside edge of the donut, creating the first "arc" of the rainbow.
4. Continue adding sprinkles in rainbow order until the whole donut is covered.
5. Add a little more icing to the top of the donut ends and place a pinch of shredded coconut on top for the "clouds"!

Try to choose donuts that have a very round shape, so the rainbows turn out with more of an arc.

Be careful not to leave your donuts sitting for too long after you’ve iced them. You’ll need the icing to still be wet/tacky when you add the sprinkles so they stay on securely. Plus, you want 'em to look flawless for all the Instagram pics! 

Avoid making your rows of sprinkles overly thick or else you won’t be able to fit in all of the colors of the rainbow. We need the full spectrum!

🎶 Somewhere over the rainbow… there are rainbow donuts! 🎶 These rainbow donuts will be a fun recipe to make with everyone in the family since you can use pre-made donuts – no oven required.

We don’t know about you, but we’re all set for St. Paddy’s Day now! If you're in search of more fun St. Patrick's Day recipes, check out our list of lucky green cocktails, festive green pasta recipes, and try your hand at these delicious dessert shots!

Delicious Easter Brunch Recipes To Try This Year

So, it's the day before (or day of, we won't judge), and you're hosting an Easter brunch. We have you covered with foolproof last-minute Easter brunch recipes you can make in 30 minutes or less. And the best part? None of these dishes look rushed or last-minute, so your friends and family will think you've been slaving away since Palm Sunday, when really you started cooking 20 minutes ago.

Yogurt Toast

Make a delicious custard with yogurt and egg and a bit of honey and cinnamon and you have an easy brunch items for all to enjoy. Make a fruit-filled toast bar out of it! (via Cabot Creamery)

Twice-Baked Sweet Potato Egg Boat Easter Brunch Idea

Microwave a potato for roughly 8 minutes, then crack an egg inside and finish the dish in the oven. Mix and match the fillings according to preference or just use the ingredients you have on hand. (via Brit + Co)

The Ultimate Spring Brunch Board

Set and stage the best Easter brunch by laying every treat out on a board, charcuterie-style. Everyone can pick what they want for themselves. Dig in! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Asparagus Frittata

You can’t go wrong with a frittata, even when you're pressed for time. This recipe is so quick to whip up, you can have this dish ready before anyone says they’re hungry. Grill it over a fire pit, or simply cook it over your stovetop. (via Brit + Co.)

Chocolate-Stuffed French Toast

Chocolate French Toast

Chocolate lovers unite! Pockets of warm chocolate tucked inside french bread is an Easter brunch win in our book. (via Cabot Creamery)

Maple Bacon Carrots

Vegan Chicken and Waffles

Vegan chicken makes fluffy, flavorful waffles stand out in this easy brunch recipe. This meal is always the perfect balance of sweet and savory, which leaves us wanting more! (via The Edgy Veg)

Hashbrown Egg Nests

We're kind of in love with these bites. And the best part may just be those hash browns. Top these eggs cups with hot sauce and diced avocado, if you know what's good for you. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Grilled Cheese Egg in a Hole

A few minutes is all it takes to throw together these epic sandwiches. Give them an Italian twist with prosciutto, mozzarella, and pesto and you'll be thinking about them long after they're gone! (via Brit + Co.)

Strawberry Hand Pies

These delicious pies with a vanilla glaze and sweet strawberry filling make for a kid-friendly brunch/dessert. (via Cabot Creamery)

No Easter Brunch is Complete Without These Easy Recipes

Strawberry Buttermilk Biscuits

Once you dig into these heavenly biscuits, you won't be able to stop. They're drenched in sweet buttermilk and spotted with fresh berries to deliver a satisfying Easter brunch bite. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)

Pancake Fruit Tarts

If you want to show your family that you’re a well-rounded adult, make them fancy and nutritious pancake fruit tarts. You could even use frozen waffles for a more turn-key solution. (via Brit + Co.)

Pancake Spaghetti

This is such a fun twist on a classic brunch meal -- kids will enjoy eating it while you'll have fun making the swirls. Just add squeeze bottle. (via Cabot Creamery)

Sheet Pan Eggs

This delicious dish (full of cheese and veggies) will take you just 25 minutes. Enjoy a well deserved mimosa; you’re going to pull of Easter on the fly after all. (via Brit + Co.)

Avocado Toasts

Easter brunch is more than just pastries and breakfast foods. Try these springy toasts, drizzled with plenty of sweet balsamic glaze, for a quick savory lunch option. You can even opt to top it with a spring veg like pea shoots or sunflower sprouts. (via Brit + Co.)

Cheeseburger Sliders

Cheeseburgers might not be the most festive item on this list, but they're sure to be loved by everyone! Spice them up by using food coloring on the buns or seeing how many colorful veggies you can add on top of the patty. (via Brit + Co. /The Complete Book for Teen Chefs)

Lemon Poppy Seed Sourdough Pancakes

Citrusy lemon just screams springtime, so why not whip these bad boys up for Easter brunch? They're sweet, but partner with a tart flavor element, so each bite is unforgettable. (via Barley & Sage)

Ham & Egg Cups

Cinnamon Bun Palmiers

Store-bought puff pastry is a freezer staple that can help you out in a multitude of situations, even if you buy it as a backup plan for Easter morning. This dish is certain to please the whole crowd. Who doesn't love cinnamon buns?! (via Brit + Co.)

Watermelon Radish Salad

The best way to save time while making a dish is to skip the oven altogether — and that’s where salad comes in. Especially if that salad is as colorful as this one! The most difficult part of this beautiful recipe is using a microplane to slice all the root veg. (via Brit + Co.)

You're Going To Want To Make These Irresistible Brunch Recipes For Eastertime

Irresistible Easter Brunch Recipes

Lemon-Elderflower Waffles

Dust off that waffle maker. The kids *and* adults will love this recipe, which also makes for an amazing addition to Mother's Day or Valentine's Day. (via Brit + Co.)

Cornmeal Drop Biscuits

These drop biscuits are almost like cornbread and have the added bonus of cheddar, chives and jalapeños mixed into the batter. Spread a bit of butter or experiment with spicy and sweet flavors by adding some jam instead. (via Brit + Co.)

Ingredients For Strawberry Rose Donuts:

For the Donuts

• 2 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup softened, salted butter (like the salted Minerva Dairy butter)
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp rose water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cup freeze dried strawberries

For the Strawberry Glaze

• 2 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp pureed strawberries

Instructions:

For the Donuts

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. First start by creaming 1/2 cup of softened, salted butter and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar together in a medium sized bowl.
3. Then add in 2 eggs, 1 tsp of vanilla and 1/4 tsp of rose water and combine.
4. Mix in 1/2 cup of sour cream and 1/2 cup of milk. Set aside.
5. In a small bowl mix 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1/4 tsp of baking soda, 1 tsp of baking powder and 1/4 tsp of salt together.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients a little at a time until all is incorporated together.
7. Grind 1 1/2 cups of freeze-dried strawberries. Sift them into the batter and mix until all is combined.
8. Transfer the donut batter into a piping bag fitted with a large tip. Pipe the batter into a greased donut pan, 3/4 of the way full. Bake the donuts at 350 degrees for 11-13 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
9. Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes and then transfer them to a cooling rack to completely cool.

For the Strawberry Glaze

1. While they are cooling make the icing by pureeing a few strawberries, enough to make 2-3 tbsp of puree.
2. Add 2 cups of powdered sugar in a bowl and add 2 tbsp of the strawberry puree. Mix until all the powdered sugar is dissolved. If it is too dry add a little bit more of the strawberry puree. It should be a very thick icing.
3. Dip each donut in the glaze. Sprinkle each donut with crushed freeze-dried strawberries if you desire. Let the glaze set and then serve!

Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus

Nothing says spring like asparagus, and we are always down to cover any and every vegetable in cheese. This savory and cheesy combination takes about 20 minutes in the oven. (via Brit + Co.)

Eggs In a Blanket on Cauliflower Crust

Everyone has that friend or family member who always seems to be on a diet. This particular recipe fits the bill for gluten-free, keto, and low-carb diets, and yet it's full of flavor. What more could they want? (viaCali'Flour Kitchen by Amy Lacey / Brit + Co.)

Vegan Lemon Scones

These fluffy and flavorful scones will also make your kitchen smell amazing, and they take less than 30 minutes to bake. Pair with a cup of tea or your go-to iced coffee recipe. (via Brit + Co.)

Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake

Blood oranges bring forth deep flavor notes in this loaf recipe. The best part is the orangey glaze that coats a super moist cake layer.(via Cozy Cravings)

Sweet and Spicy Candied Bacon

What's brunch without bacon? Coconut sugar, espresso powder, and pumpkin spice turn it into something truly magical. (via Brit + Co.)

Bacon and Cheese Egg Clouds

These little puffs make portioning for a crowd easy-peasy. Plus, adding some cheese on top might be the secret to getting picky eaters to chow down. (via Brit + Co.)

Sweet Potato Toast Crows' Nest

Add more spring color to your plate with sweet potato toast. Dress up yours however you like; we love the idea of an egg cracked into the center, then pan-seared until the whites set. It's a great low-carb egg-in-a-hole alternative! (via Brit + Co.)

Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs

It isn’t Easter without a plate full of deviled eggs. These look fancy AF, but they only take minutes to assemble. Not a fan of smoked salmon? Just sprinkle on some paprika instead. (via Brit + Co.)

Green Goddess Salad

Boost your meal with a healthy salad full of greens. This recipe doesn't have to be *too* healthy, however, so feel free to sprinkle on some extra Parmesan cheese ;). (via Brit + Co.)

Cocktails and Drinks For Easter Brunch

Frozen Brunch Punch

The first thing you want to do at Easter brunch is have a fresh, cold sip waiting for you. Pair this frozen punch with your waffles for the best time! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Bloody Mary Bar

Party-goers will sip and snack happily with a fully loaded drink, complete with pickled veg, bacon, and more noshable goodies. Hot sauce optional but encouraged. (via Brit + Co.)

Strawberry and Rhubard Bellinis

We're all about strawberry recipes once the weather starts warming up, and this fruity drink is one of our faves. It'll take you under 10 minutes to whip up, and then you can go back to prepping that Easter ham. (via Brit + Co.)

Screwdriver

This cocktail is as simple as mixing vodka and orange juice together. You could reach for the store-bought juice, but we recommend squeezing your own, like in this recipe. (via Give Recipe)

Best Mimosa Recipe

Just revel in that drink presentation! With just OJ and sparkling wine, you've got yourself a friendly sipper. (via Two Spoons)

Peach Bellinis

An iconic trio of peaches, triple sec, and champagne assemble to create the sweetest Easter cocktail you've ever had. The fresh fruit really embraces the spring season, so find the best peaches you can! (via Barley & Sage)

Carrot Smoothie with Ginger Citrus

If you're looking for a health boost this holiday, this smoothie is the perfect addition to your Easter brunch. It's creamy, has tons of nutrients, and even recalls Easter by using carrots. (via Live Eat Learn)

A Court of Thrones And Roses Series

A Court Of Thrones And Roses

If you've been on BookTok at all in the past few years, you've definitely heard of A Court of Thorns And Roses. It's Maas' most popular book and it's the first novel in what's become known as the "ACOTAR" series. The story follows a nineteen-year-old named Feyre who hunts a creature in the forbidden Fae lands and unknowingly kills a powerful being. Shen then gets taken to the magical realm of Prythian, where she becomes a pawn in a deadly exchange to save her loved ones and break a curse.

A Court Of Mist And Fury

Upon finishing A Court of Thrones & Roses, you'll find yourself desperate to learn more about the fantastical worlds that Maas has crafted. Luckily, there is plenty more to enjoy! A Court of Mist & Fury is the sequel to the novel and has Feyre struggling to find peace under suffocating control. As she tries to navigate that, a looming war forces her to confront her true feelings and fight for a future she had never imagined wanting.

A Court Of Wings And Ruin

The third book in the series, A Court of Wings & Ruin, does not disappoint! In it, Feyre has returned to the Spring Court in order to get information about a king who threatens to bring Prythian down. The stakes are high and one wrong move could mean doom for Feyre and her entire world. Throughout it all, Feyre must figure out who her allies are and who is ready to stab her in the back.

A Court of Frost And Starlight

A Court Of Silver Flames

Crescent City Series

House Of Earth And Blood

The Crescent City series is another one of TikTok's favorites! It has many twists and turns that become even more enjoyable to read about when you're aware of the events of A Court of Thorns and Roses. The first in the series, House of Earth and Blood, follows a half-fae named Bryce who is seeking revenge for her murdered friends. She teams up with a brooding fallen angel to uncover a dark power and finds herself in a sizzling romance along the way.

House Of Sky And Breath

House Of Flame And Shadow

A House of Flame and Shadow has particularly wow-ed TikTok and for good reason! It has Bryce stranded in a strange world after a shocking revelation and racing to find her way home. During her journey, she finds herself confronting the tyrannical Asteri and facing a destiny she never envisioned.

Throne of Glass Series

Thorne Of Glass

Crown Of Midnight

Heir Of Fire

Heir of Fire has Celaena on yet another mission. This one has her uncovering the truth about her heritage and the magic she has come to know. At the same time, a ruthless witch is faced with learning about her destiny as she defies some of her coven's most longstanding and brutal traditions.

Queen Of Shadows

Empire Of Storms

Tower Of Dawn

The second to last book in the series, Tower of Dawn, is a complete page-turner. A new character named Chaol Westfall becomes the focus of this book, and the character is best defined by his loyalty, strength, and role as Captain of the Guard. His world is changed, though, when his glass castle is shattered and his men are slaughtered, leaving him hurt and broken in ways he couldn't have imagined.

Kingdom Of Ash

The Assassin's Blade

If you're a reader who likes to get their hands on everything in a series, you'll want to pick up a copy of The Assassins of Blood as well. It is the prequel to the Throne of Glass series and is a collection of five stories set before the events of the series. It gives you a better look into the early years of one of the main characters and is a worth-while read!