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Raise your hand if you A) ate too many holiday cookies to count B) enjoyed one too many cups of spiked punch C) were a total couch potato or D) all of the above the past six weeks. Even if you were an angel during the holiday season (bravo!), starting the new year with your best foot forward is a smart idea. Enlist your friends and family to do the same with these fun and tasty brunch ideas:
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Take a Hike
Pack your brunch to go and hit the trails with your loved ones - even your furry friend! Enjoy a hike and brunch picnic for a great combination of hydration, exercise and satisfying food. Pack Pumpkin and Millet Muffins opens in a new tab, jerky and fresh fruit to share.
A Smooth Start
Invite six friends over, and challenge each to bring their favorite smoothie recipe to share. My picks for a fresh start are the Double Green Smoothie opens in a new tab, Sunny Citrus Smoothie opens in a new taband the Mango-Mint Green Smoothie opens in a new tab.
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Better-for-you Hair of the Dog
Toast the new year and new resolutions with a veggie-tastic take on the classic mimosa with Cardamom Carrot Sparkling Cocktails opens in a new tab. Then, pair it with Tofu Breakfast Tacos opens in a new tab or A Better Breakfast Pita Pocket opens in a new tab.
Time for a New Resolution
If time management is your resolution this year, make New Year’s Day a cinch with a make-ahead brunch. Set your coffee maker timer the night before and whip up Apple-Cranberry Muesli Crisp opens in a new tab and Pumpkin, Brown Sugar and Cashew Biscotti opens in a new taba day in advance for a delicious, simple start to the day.
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Picture Perfect Start
Gather your friends and family around big bowls of Fruit and Hemp Seed Muesli opens in a new taband Mango, Raspberry and Cashew Cream Parfaits opens in a new tab and snap a photo of the group. Then, everyone decorate a picture mat with your resolutions for the year. Hang the photo someplace you can see to be motivated throughout the year and reminded of those who can help keep you accountable!
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? What’s on your list this year, and how do you plan to keep it?
