The ultimate guide to Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes! Whether you want sweet, savory, or drinks we’ve got you covered!
What is a good meal to make for mother’s day?
Brunch! Whether it’s breakfast in bed or a big brunch spread at the table, there’s nothing like a hearty and delicious brunch to start your mom’s special day off right!
When my sister and I were younger, we loved making my mom a big meal for Mother’s Day…except sometimes we would bite off slightly more than we could chew with overly complicated recipes…it’s the thought that counts, right? 😉
With that in mind, I want to give you guys Mother’s Day recipes that are ultra-delicious BUT also super easy!
Sweet brunch recipes
These Sweet Mother’s day brunch recipes are perfect for all the mothers with a sweet tooth!
Brown Butter Banana Coffee Cake
Brown Butter Banana Coffee Cake is a moist banana bread that's layered with a crunchy, cinnamon-sugar streusel, and topped with a gooey maple icing.
Orange Muffins
These Orange Muffins are ultra tender and bursting with citrus flavor. They're topped with a crunchy crumb and drizzled with a sweet orange glaze.
Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
These double chocolate bananas muffins are ridiculously easy to make . . . and even easier to eat. Full of ripe bananas, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and dark chocolate chunks! Socially acceptable for breakfast, but decadent enough for dessert. 😉
How to Make Canned Cinnamon Rolls Better
How to Make Canned Cinnamon Rolls Better: a few simple ways to make your store-bought cinnamon rolls taste homemade. They're ultra ooey-gooey and topped with a semi-homemade cream cheese frosting.
Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
This Lemon Poppyseed Muffin Recipe is bursting with tart lemon flavor. These muffins are sweet, but not too sweet and are extremely easy to make thanks to cake mix!
Vegan Blueberry Muffins
These ultra fluffy and moist vegan blueberry muffins are loaded with coconut milk, lemon juice, agave, coconut oil, vanilla, bananas, cinnamon, blueberries, and more! Quick, easy, and of course, delicious!
Cake Mix Coffee Cake
This Cake Mix Coffee Cake is layered with a crunchy pecan streusel and drizzled with an ooey-gooey glaze. This breakfast is quick, easy, and makes enough to feed a crowd!
Easy Zucchini Muffins
These Easy Zucchini Muffins really are the BEST! They're moist, fluffy, and loaded with optional chocolate chips and pecans! They're perfect for breakfast, snacks, and bonus: they freeze great!
Acai Bowls
These Acai Bowls take just 5 minutes to whip up and are absolutely packed with nutrition and flavor. Frozen acai blended with mixed berries and banana and finished off with all your favorite toppings.
How to Make Boxed Pancakes Better
How to Make Boxed Pancakes Better: a few simple ways to create flavorful and fluffy pancakes with store-bought mix!
Crockpot French Toast
A slow cooker version of a classic breakfast, this Crockpot French Toast is an easy and delicious family favorite!
Waffle Recipe
This Waffle Recipe is quick, easy, and makes ultra fluffy and crisp Belgian style waffles! Serve immediately or make-ahead for freezer friendly breakfasts.
Pro tip
Savory brunch recipes
Sweet dishes aren’t quite as sweet without a few savory dishes to round out the brunch spread. These recipes are so easy to make but taste like they aren’t. 😉 Serve any of these with a side of brunch staples: roasted breakfast potatoes, bacon and eggs!
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel Breakfast Casserole
This Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel Breakfast Casserole is the best way to start your day! A quick and comforting bake loaded with chewy bagels, crispy bacon, and tons of gooey cheese.
Egg Muffins
These Egg Muffins are packed with protein-rich eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and your choice of mix-ins, making them the best grab-and-go breakfast that's delicious, nutritious, and meal prep-friendly.
Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
Start your day off right with this hearty Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole! It's the perfect blend of savory sausage, fresh veggies, and an irresistible cheesiness.
Breakfast Enchiladas
Start your day strong with these Breakfast Enchiladas, a delicious blend of sausage, eggs, and veggies wrapped in a soft tortilla and smothered in a creamy sauce and gooey cheese.
Breakfast Sliders
Breakfasts on-the-go just got better with these Breakfast Sliders! Hawaiian rolls are layered with gooey cheese, savory sausage, soft scrambled eggs, and drizzled in a sweet maple butter topping.
Quiche
This Quiche Recipe has a sausage, veggie, cheese, and creamy egg filling with a golden-brown, buttery pie crust. Only 10 minutes to prep!
Sausage Gravy
This Sausage Gravy is a classic Southern American comfort-food that requires just 15 minutes of prep. Breakfast sausage is simmered in a flavorful gravy then baked with Bisquick biscuits!
Frittata
This Frittata is so fluffy, creamy, and packed with veggies, bacon, and THREE kinds of cheese! Only 15 minutes of prep required.
Breakfast Pizza
Breakfast pizza done right! Pillsbury pizza crust topped with creamy eggs, bell peppers, onion, spicy sausage, and two types of cheese!
Crustless Quiche Lorraine Recipe
This Crustless Quiche Lorraine is ultra fluffy, creamy, and full of crispy bacon, smoky gruyere cheese, and eggs. Perfect for an easy, filling breakfast or brunch!
Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole Recipe is packed with fluffy eggs, potatoes, ham, and plenty of cheese! This quick and easy recipe is perfect for brunch.
Pro tip
See all savory breakfast recipes!
Drinks
Start your mom off with a giant cup of coffee and maybe a smoothie or mimosa!
Mimosa
This Mimosa recipe is as easy as it gets. Two ingredients and two minutes for the perfect bubbly brunch cocktail!
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
This Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is ultra creamy and packed with peanut butter and chocolate. This healthy smoothie tastes like a chocolate peanut butter milkshake!
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
This Strawberry Banana Smoothie takes just 5 minutes and 4 ingredients to make. It's fresh, fruity, creamy, and oh-so-yummy!
Tropical Smoothie
This Tropical Smoothie Recipe tastes like paradise! Creamy coconut milk is blended with mango, pineapple, and banana to create a nutrient packed and delicious drink!
– Jennifer
Pro tip
Looking for more? Check out my Mother’s Day Recipes post for recipes for breakfast in bed, brunch, dinner, dessert, drinks, and recipes for the kids to help with!