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Celebrate mom with these delicious and easy Mother’s Day brunch recipes! From sweet treats to savory dishes, these recipes are sure to impress and make her feel extra special.
Mother’s Day is such a special time to celebrate all the amazing moms out there—including me! As a mom to two little ones, I know how much a homemade brunch can mean.
Whether you’re treating your mom to breakfast in bed or preparing a brunch spread for the whole family, I’ve pulled together all my favorite Mother’s Day brunch recipes to help make the day extra special. From sweet treats to savory dishes, there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there—you’re amazing and deserve to be celebrated!
What to Serve on Mother’s Day
I personally love serving light, refreshing recipes for Mother’s Day. And with any brunch, I always make sure there are a variety of flavors, textures and temperatures. You want to make sure you have something for everyone. This is what my typical brunch menu looks like:
- Savory: Egg-based dishes like my sweet potato frittata, dairy-free spinach quiche or a vegetarian hash brown breakfast casserole are always a hit for brunch. And the nice thing about making breakfast casseroles is that you can prep and bake them ahead of time and then just reheat the morning of.
- Sweet: I love serving something sweet for brunch like this lemon loaf, coffee cake baked oatmeal or other small dessert bites like coconut macaroons and almond flour cookies are great too.
- Greens: You know me… I’m always up for a salad! It’s always lovely to have a refreshing fruit salad or simple arugula salad as a brunch option… add some color and life to the table. 😉
- Drinks: Can’t have brunch without drinks! If you know me you know I love my cold brew coffee, but this protein coffee is a great option for all those mom’s who are looking for a protein-boost. If you’re serving adult beverages mimosas or bellinis are great brunch options.
Those are just a few of my favorite brunch recipes. See below for my favorite Mother’s Day brunch recipes.
Savory Egg Dishes
Eggs are a brunch staple, and for good reason—they’re versatile, satisfying, and perfect for feeding a crowd or just making a special dish for mom. Whether she’s craving a fluffy frittata, creamy scrambled eggs, or a hearty breakfast casserole, these dishes will add a little extra protein and flavor to your Mother’s Day spread.
- Cottage Cheese Quiche is creamy, cheesy and packed with tons of flavor. It’s the perfect high-protein option for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.
- Egg White Quiche made with cottage cheese, mixed vegetables, turkey bacon and cheese. It’s easy to make and the perfect breakfast recipe to meal prep.
- Dairy-Free Spinach Quiche is amazingly flavorful and creamy without any cheese, milk or meat. The best part? It can be served for breakfast, brunch or dinner.
- Kale and Feta Crustless Quiche is an easy low-carb dish that can be served for any meal. You’ll love the delicious combination of kale, onions, mushrooms and feta cheese.
- Egg White Frittata is light, fluffy & packed with veggies. It’s the perfect high-protein, low-calorie breakfast. Quick, easy & great for meal prep!
- Easy Frittata with Caramelized Onions & Goat Cheese comes together in under 30 minutes. It’s a quick, delicious meal perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
- Baked Egg Muffins are loaded with protein and veggies. Make them at the beginning of the week for a quick, on-the-go breakfast option for busy mornings.
- Egg White Bites with roasted red pepper are so easy to make in the oven! They’re creamy, cheesy and perfect for a protein-packed, low-calorie breakfast or snack on the go.
- Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs are a great way to switch up your morning breakfast! They’re super easy to make and result in fluffy, creamy eggs that are high in protein.
- Scrambled Egg Whites are packed with spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes for a quick and easy, high-protein, low-calorie breakfast recipe!
- Sausage Egg Casserole with Veggies is the perfect healthy dish to serve a crowd. It’s dairy-free and gluten-free, but still packs a ton of flavor!
- Healthy Breakfast Casserole is flavorful, cheesy and packed with veggies. It’s the perfect make ahead dish for brunch and great for serving a crowd!
- Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole is packed with turkey bacon, veggies and cheese. Prep it ahead of time for a quick and easy breakfast that serves a crowd!
- Sweet Potato Hash is made with brussels sprouts, spinach, breakfast sausage and eggs. It’s easy to make, loaded with flavor and great for breakfast or any time of the day!
The Best Oatmeal Recipes
Oatmeal is a comforting and versatile brunch option that’s perfect for Mother’s Day. From baked oatmeal to overnight oats, these easy and delicious recipes can be made ahead and customized to Mom’s favorite flavors—fruity, nutty, or even a little chocolatey.
- Coffee Cake Baked Oatmeal is packed with cinnamon goodness and has a delicious streusel topping. Gluten-free, vegan and perfect for meal prep.
- Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal is the perfect make ahead breakfast. Strawberry, banana and chocolate… what could be better?
- Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is studded with blueberries and naturally sweetened with bananas and pure maple syrup. It’s super easy to make and perfect for meal prep!
- Chai Baked Oatmeal is cozy and the perfect way to warm up on a cool morning. Vegan + gluten-free.
- Coffee Baked Oatmeal is made with cold brew and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Vegan, gluten-free + perfect for meal prep.
- Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is studded with walnuts and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. It tastes just like banana bread in oatmeal form and is perfect for meal prep.
- One Pan Baked Oatmeal requires 7 ingredients, comes together in one dish and has no added sugar!
- Chocolate Baked Oatmeal is loaded with healthy ingredients. Of course, it’s still absolutely delicious and so easy to whip up.
- Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Cups work great with fresh or frozen blueberries and they’re perfect for meal prep.
- Chai Baked Oatmeal Cups have all the cozy flavors of your favorite drink but in oatmeal form. They’re easy to make, great for meal prep and perfect for on-the-go.
- Easy Overnight Oats are the perfect healthy breakfast to meal prep for busy mornings. Here you’ll find my base overnight oats recipe and my favorite variations.
Delicious Muffins and Quick Breads
No brunch spread is complete without freshly baked muffins or a slice of tender banana bread. These baked goods add a slightly sweet touch to your Mother’s Day celebration. Whether mom loves something fruity, spiced, or chocolatey, there’s a recipe here she’s sure to love.
- Healthy Banana Bread is perfectly sweet, made with a blend of regular and whole wheat flour and has yogurt to keep it nice and moist.
- Vegan Blueberry Muffins are low-fat and oil free, but still perfectly moist, tender and really easy to make.
- Almond Flour Muffins are perfectly moist, have a nice light texture and are naturally sweetened with dates.
- Healthy Banana Muffins are made with whole wheat flour, greek yogurt and maple syrup. They’re moist, fluffy and ready in under 30 minutes!
- Morning Glory Muffins are hearty, filling and perfect way to start the day! Based on the original recipe from Nantucket.
- Strawberry Yogurt Muffins are made with Greek yogurt, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and studded with fresh strawberries. They’re super moist and fluffy and absolutely delicious.
- Coconut Flour Muffins are made with just 8 simple ingredients and come together in no time. They’re soft, perfectly moist and bursting with fresh blueberries! Gluten-free, grain-free + dairy-free.
- Strawberry Banana Bread is made with whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, Greek yogurt and studded with fresh, juicy strawberries. It’s moist, soft and absolutely delicious!
- Healthy Lemon Loaf is made with whole wheat flour, maple syrup, Greek yogurt and avocado oil. It’s soft, moist, bursting with lemon flavor and topped with a delicious lemon glaze. It’s even better than Starbucks!
- Tahini Banana Bread is made with a combo of oat and almond flour and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. It’s perfectly moist and absolutely delicious! Gluten-free + dairy-free.
- Chocolate Banana Bread is rich, tender, perfectly moist and packed with lots of chocolatey goodness. It’s easy to make and is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
- Almond Flour Banana Bread is super easy to make in one bowl with only 8 ingredients. It’s moist, fluffy, naturally sweetened, gluten-free and absolutely delicious!
- Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are made with almond and coconut flour and have a bright, lemony flavor. They’re delicious as is or topped with a lemon glaze!
- Oat Flour Banana Bread is the BEST gluten-free banana bread recipe! It’s moist, fluffy, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and comes together quickly.
- Chocolate Chip Coconut Flour Banana Bread is gluten-free, dairy-free, sweetened only with bananas and can be mixed together in one bowl with 10 simple ingredients.
- French Yogurt Cake is made with Greek yogurt, olive oil and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. It’s no-measure, takes just minutes to prep and has a moist, tender crumb!
Brunch-Worthy Pancakes and Waffles
You can’t go wrong with pancakes or waffles on Mother’s Day—they’re classic brunch favorites for a reason! You can keep things simple with a drizzle of maple syrup, or go big with a pancake or waffle brunch bar featuring mix-ins and toppings like fruit, chocolate chips, nut butter, and whipped cream. Either way, these recipes are guaranteed to be a hit.
- Greek Yogurt Pancakes are protein-packed and come together quickly right in your blender with only 7 simple ingredients. They’re perfectly fluffy and delicious!
- Coconut Flour Pancakes are golden in color and perfectly fluffy. Add your favorite mix-ins and toppings to make them your own. Gluten-free, paleo and keto-friendly.
- Almond Flour Pancakes are perfectly fluffy, naturally gluten-free and so easy to make. Stack them up and top with maple syrup and fresh berries for a delicious breakfast!
- Cottage Cheese Pancakes are packed with over 20 grams of protein per serving. Plus, they’re kid-approved and easy to make with only 7 simple ingredients.
- Overnight Oatmeal Pancakes are soft, fluffy, gluten-free and super easy to make. Top them with maple syrup, fresh berries and nut butter for a delicious breakfast the whole family will love!
- Protein Pancakes are made with 6 simple ingredients and packed with 40 grams of protein per serving. They’re fluffy, delicious and will keep you full all morning long.
- High Protein Waffles are fluffy on the inside, crisp on the outside, and packed with over 50 grams of protein in the full recipe. They’re so delicious you’ll never make waffles any other way again!
- Almond Flour Waffles are soft, fluffy, gluten-free and super easy to make. Top them with maple syrup, fresh berries and nut butter.
Sweet Brunch Treats
Every Mother’s Day brunch needs a little something sweet to make it extra special. Whether it’s a batch of warm cinnamon rolls, or a soft, fluffy strawberry cake, these sweet treats are perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth. From decadent to light and fruity, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea!
- Protein Cinnamon Rolls are made with Greek yogurt and protein powder and have no yeast. They’re still soft, fluffy and absolutely delicious!
- Vegan Coffee Cake is made with coconut milk yogurt, whole wheat flour and coconut sugar. It’s lightened up, but still absolutely delicious.
- Almond Cake is light, fluffy and perfectly moist. It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup, super easy to make and absolutely delicious served with coffee or tea.
- Strawberry Cake is made with cake flour, fresh strawberry puree and Greek yogurt. It’s light and fluffy and topped with a decadent homemade strawberry buttercream frosting.
- Mixed Berry Cake is soft, moist, and bursting with fresh berries! It’s healthy, delicious, and perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls are soft, gooey, and made with bread flour, which gives them the perfect fluffy texture. Overnight instructions included.
- Easy Overnight French Toast Bake is perfect for feeding a crowd. To lighten things up a bit this recipe uses a mixture of eggs and egg whites, almond milk and maple syrup for sweetness.
- Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls are sweet, soft and come together quickly. No stand mixer required! They’re the perfect addition to a holiday or weekend brunch.
- Almond Cookies are made with almond flour, almond extract and topped with sliced almonds. They’re buttery, soft and melt in your mouth delicious. Gluten-free + grain-free.
- Lemon Almond Flour Cookies are made with almond flour and are bursting with bright, citrus flavor in every bite. They’re soft and chewy and topped with the most delicious lemon glaze for the ultimate treat.
- Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are super easy to make with only 7 ingredients. They’re crisp on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside and loaded with gooey chocolate in every bite.
- Grandma Miller’s Pound Cake with classic ingredients like butter and flour, is a family recipe that we enjoy for special occasions. It’s a decadent dessert that’s loved by all!
- Healthy Blueberry Crumble Bars are made with fresh blueberries and have a delicious oat crumble crust and topping. They’re vegan, gluten-free and the perfect summer treat!
- Flourless Chocolate Cake is rich, fudgy and incredibly easy to make. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion and absolutely delicious when topped with fresh berries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
- Coconut Macaroons are crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. They’re vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened and only require 6 main ingredients!
- Healthy Blueberry Crumble can be made with fresh or frozen blueberries and is topped with an oatmeal pecan crumble. It’s naturally sweetened, gluten-free + vegan.
- Healthy Cheesecake is made with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. It’s easy to make, packed with protein and so smooth and creamy. No one will believe it’s made healthier!
- Chocolate Coconut Macaroons that you can whip up in under 30 minutes. The perfect recipe a healthy treat. Vegan and gluten-free.
Fresh and Light Sides
- Easy Fruit Salad combines ripe strawberries, blueberries, grapes, kiwi, pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges with a hint of lime.
- Sweet Kale Salad is loaded with spinach, fresh berries, candied walnuts and feta cheese all tossed in a light white balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
- Strawberry Kale Salad combines kale with fresh strawberries, grapes, chickpeas, pecans, feta and a creamy raspberry vinaigrette.
- Spring Quinoa Salad combines quinoa with roasted asparagus and radishes, fresh parsley and pistachios all tossed in a simple lemon dressing.
- Lemon Orzo Salad is loaded with fresh veggies and herbs and tossed in a simple lemon dressing. It comes together in 20 minutes and makes for the perfect side dish.
- Easy Kale Salad comes together in less than 10 minutes with simple ingredients. It makes for a great side salad or can be topped with protein for full meal.
- Mediterranean Orzo Salad is loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, olives and feta cheese. It’s fresh, easy and the perfect make-ahead recipe for a light meal.
- Strawberry Spinach Salad is insanely delicious with fresh strawberries avocado, goat cheese, pecans and creamy balsamic vinaigrette.
- Blueberry Breakfast Salad combines scrambled eggs with fresh blueberries and pistachios served over a bed of greens. It’s hearty, delicious and the perfect way to start your day!
- Arugula Salad comes together in less than 10 minutes for an easy side salad! It combines peppery arugula, parmesan and toasted almonds all tossed in a delicious lemon balsamic dressing.
- Asparagus Salad features tender asparagus spears combined with red onion and parsley tossed in a lemon feta dressing.
- Easy Spinach Salad is topped with dried cranberries, goat cheese, toasted walnuts and avocado all tossed in a creamy balsamic dressing.
- Summer Berry Salad is loaded with spinach, fresh berries, candied walnuts and feta cheese all tossed in a light white balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Coffee and Cocktail Drinks
Start Mother’s Day brunch with mom’s favorite morning drink. From iced coffee to refreshing cocktails, these drinks are perfect for celebrating!
- Cold Brew Coffee is smooth coffee that’s flavorful and less acidic than regular coffee.
- Creamy Iced Coffee is the perfect, refreshing drink to get your morning started.
- Protein Coffee comes together in just 5 minutes. It’s a delicious, creamy breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up that’s packed with over 20 grams of protein.
- White Wine Sangria is easy to whip up and even easier to drink! It’s crisp, refreshing and loaded with fresh fruit. Trust me, you’ll want to serve this at every party!
- Strawberry Frosé is made with 4 ingredients, no refined sugar and less than 200 calories per drink.
- Mimosas are the ultimate brunch cocktail made with just 2 ingredients! Plus, I’m sharing tips on how to make mimosas for a crowd and ideas for different flavor variations.
- Easy Bellini is the perfect brunch cocktail and made with just two simple ingredients: fresh peaches and Prosecco. Recipe yields 6 so it’s great for serving a crowd.
I hope all these recipes are helpful! I can’t wait to hear what Mother’s Day recipes you decide to make!
All of your recipes look and sound yummy! 🙂
hey girlie –
your recipe looks heavenly, and your pic with nanny is too adorable.
ps – how are ya? i’m excited about our lunch 🙂
did we decide on ipanema again?
-r
Haha, my brother-in-law’s mom makes that Watergate salad every year as part of a Thanksgiving tradition. I lurve me some pistachio pudding!
I’m sure I tried to leave a comment on this post yesterday but it wouldn’t let me! Time to try again. Thank you so much for giving the recipe a try–and so glad you liked it! 😀 And those muffins sound stellar. Your nanny is too cute! (well, both of you together, actually!) 😉
Your nanny looks like a super sweet lady! It makes me miss mine! I love quinoa. It’s amazing to me how many things you can do with it!