These simple recipes are delicious and easy to prepare for two or a group. Includes recipes for an easy breakfast in bed as well as main dishes and side dishes for a spring brunch for the whole crowd. Many make ahead recipes too.
My kids and husband make me breakfast in bed every Mother's Day without fail. My younger daughter especially looks forward to it.
Whether you are planning ahead for breakfast in bed or planning ahead for a big Mother's Day brunch for the whole family before or after church on Sunday morning, I have found a couple dozen recipes for you to consider. Every single one is delicious and will delight everyone at your table.
Surprise Mom with One of These 6 Easy Breakfast in Bed Recipes
The key to breakfast in bed (besides a big tray with legs) is that the food is contained and easy to eat. You don't want pancakes with drippy syrup in bed. Likewise, you don't want a big, crispy pastry with lots of pieces to flake off and get ground into the bed.
Eggs, English muffins, and even donuts can be good choices because they won't make a big mess in the bed.
Make ahead meals are also really nice if you're planning breakfast in bed because you won't have to wake up so early to beat mom out of bed. The breakfast pizza below can mostly be made the night before, as can the donuts, the egg muffins, the breakfast burritos, and of course, the overnight oats. Making ahead is required for most of them!
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Easy Breakfast Pizza
This simple and quick breakfast pizza is based on an old Taste of Home recipe that made a large pizza, but this one makes individual servings. It's perfect to serve Mom breakfast in bed on Mother's Day.
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Baked Double Chocolate Donuts
Double chocolate donuts are decadent and rich - and baked not fried! The moist cake donuts are topped with a chocolate ganache frosting & sprinkles. Could you run out and get donuts from a shop? Of course you could, but these are just as delicious and much healthier for calorie-conscious moms. Plus, what Mom wouldn't love a homemade meal?
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Zucchini Sausage Egg Muffins
These quick and easy sausage egg muffins are gluten free, low carb, and keto. They make a perfect healthy make-ahead meal for Mom's breakfast in bed.
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Sun-dried Tomato, Basil, Bacon, and Feta Omelet
This recipe uses sun-dried tomatoes, bacon, basil, and feta cheese to make a mouthwatering omelet that is sure to delight your mom in bed or at the family brunch!
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Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
I know spring isn't exactly prime pumpkin season, but if your mom loves pumpkin spice the way I do, she's going to love this overnight oats recipe. You prep everything the night before (by dumping it in a jar and mixing it up), and then take it out of the fridge and serve in the morning. It couldn't be easier, and it is SOOOOO good. Don't forget the pecans for a bit of crunch.
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Homemade Breakfast Burritos
This is another super easy breakfast in bed solution for Mom. The simple and easy breakfast burrito recipe makes a healthy make ahead meal for quick meal prep anytime, but works especially well for waking up early to surprise your mom.
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Mother's Day Brunch Ideas - 14 Main Dish Recipes
I love brunch because I love food, but I try to eat a low carb diet. I have included my 7 favorite brunch-y carb-based comfort foods first and then 7 more higher protein, low carb, and gluten-free dishes second. The high protein meals are still comfort food, don't get me wrong, but they don't have the pancake/French toast element that the first ones have.
Easy Bananas Foster Pancakes
Bananas foster is usually served over ice cream but have you tried it with pancakes? Made with fluffy buttermilk pancakes & a rich, buttery, caramel vanilla rum sauce. Ready in minutes!
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Baked Apple Pecan Pancake
This is the best simple and easy brunch pancake recipe. Cooked in the oven with fresh apples and chopped nuts, this recipe is great for a large family meal.
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German Pancake Recipe (AKA Dutch Baby Pancake)
This quick 15 minute breakfast is easy and has light and slightly sweet flavors. Don't forget to top it with mounds of fresh fruit and real whipped cream!
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Apple Ring Pancakes
These tasty apple ring pancakes are simple, easy, and make light and fluffy pancakes. Such a healthy, delicious recipe with fresh fruit and cinnamon.
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Sweet Potato Pancakes
This quick and easy sweet potato pancakes recipe uses whole wheat flour to take the healthy factor up a notch. Top with cream cheese maple syrup for a delicious, sweet and rich brunch.
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Banana Pancakes with Chocolate Chips
This simple and easy recipe uses only 3 ingredients to make light and fluffy pancakes that are healthy and filled with banana flavor. Top with banana slices and chopped pecans for a rich, delicious crunch.
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Carrot Cake Pancakes
This easy carrot cake pancakes recipe is healthy and delicious! With walnuts or pecans and white raisins, it has all the flavors of your favorite sweet cake in a savory meal. Serve with cream cheese maple syrup.
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Stuffed French Toast
Inspired by a diner at the beach, this easy French toast sandwich is stuffed with a sweet cream cheese filling that your mom won't be able to resist!
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Crab Cakes with No Filler
These crab cakes are so good and will be so impressive to your mom, especially if she's a bariatric patient, gluten-free, or eats a low carb diet. There are virtually zero carbs because there is no filler at all, just the crab and the binder to hold them together. They're delicious!
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Crustless Zucchini Quiche (Gluten-Free)
If your mom eats any kind of low carb or gluten-free diet, this this crustless zucchini quiche recipe is a must for Mother's Day brunch. It uses eggs and lots of veggies (including zucchini and yellow squash) and cheese, and she is going to love it!
This one also travels really well and would work for breakfast in bed, too.
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This one also travels really well and would work for breakfast in bed, too.
Ham and Cheese Omelet Roll Up
This Pampered Chef omelet roll up is baked in the oven and rolled up with cheese and ham. Gluten free, low carb, paleo, keto, and healthy. Simple and easy, a cheap and delicious meal for families. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, this is a great alternative to a breakfast casserole. I really wan…
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Sausage and Cheese Omelet Roll with Broccoli and Mushrooms
A different variation of the ham and cheese omelet roll up, this sausage omelet roll is baked in the oven and rolled up with sausage, broccoli, mushrooms, and lots of cheese. It's another super healthy, high protein, low carb and gluten free brunch option. Simple and easy, this is a cheap and delicious meal for Mother's Day brunch.
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Cheese & Green Chile Frittata
This is my favorite frittata recipe with onions, green chiles, and lots of cheese. It's slightly spicy but not spicy like jalapeños, more like a sweet spice from the green chiles.
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Torta Rustica (Savory Cheese & Onion Pie)
The first time I saw this recipe, some Italian immigrants were making it on the Today show when I was in college. I was intrigued and made it, and it is heaven. My version uses a refrigerated pie crust to make the process easier. The finished pie is almost like a cheese and onion quiche but much thicker and richer. It will be a huge hit with your whole family!
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Spicy Oven Omelet with Spinach
Because it’s made from chopped veggies, eggs, and cheese, an oven omelet is extremely versatile and healthy. This one uses onion, bok choy, & spinach to make a spicy, flavorful, and super healthy meal. This one is low carb and gluten free, with just eggs, veggies, and cheese.
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Mother's Day Brunch Ideas - 10 Side Dish Recipes
Cracker Barrel Copycat Fried Apples
If you are serving any kind of pancakes or waffles and/or baked ham, you MUST make fried apples. Think apple pie filling but with less sugar. These are thick and saucy and soooooooo delicious. Add a squirt of whipped cream if you're using fried apples to top pancakes or waffles.
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Asparagus Mimosa Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing
Roasted asparagus, tossed with chopped hard boiled eggs and a tangy mimosa vinaigrette made with orange juice, garlic, and Dijon mustard make the perfect side dish for Mother's Day.
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Garlic Parmesan Asparagus
This amazing roasted asparagus recipe is the best you’ll ever eat! Baked on a sheet pan in the oven, it is simple, easy, super healthy, and super delicious.
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Classic Deviled Eggs
This classic deviled eggs recipe is made with simple ingredients: mayo or Miracle Whip, mustard, Worcestershire, and seasoning to taste. Even if you're serving other egg dishes, deviled eggs are always a bit hit!
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Baked Pineapple Casserole
Baked pineapple casserole is a simple and easy southern recipe that can be a side dish or a dessert. It’s sweet, creamy, and delicious. Made with eggs but no flour, crackers, or cheese.
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Bacon & Leek Tart
This recipe uses prepared pie crust to make a quick and easy tart. Mom will think you spent hours making crust, but really, you'll whip this up in a few minutes.
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Carrot Soufflé
This simple & easy carrot soufflé is healthy and low carb and gluten-free. It is sweet and light and makes a perfect side dish for brunch.
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Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
This cheesy hash brown casserole is creamy, rich, and gluten-free. The addition of diced ham would make it a full meal all by itself, though you could add a veggies from this list as a side dish.
Without ham, this is a cheesy and delicious side to any protein-based brunch.
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Without ham, this is a cheesy and delicious side to any protein-based brunch.
Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs
If classic deviled eggs are good, bacon cheddar deviled eggs are amazing! These are especially at home for brunch when the salty bacon flavor will be a big hit.
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Tangy Home Fried Potatoes
Crispy home fries are a go-to side dish for breakfast, but this unique variation makes them great for brunch, too. Nothing says comfort food like the savory home cooked goodness of pan fried potatoes!
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A Special Mother's Day Drink
Sparkling Pink Lemonade with Berries and Mint
Sparkling Pink Lemonade with berries and mint is refreshing and delicious. You’ll love the sweet mixed berries, tart lemons, and sparkling water stirred together with simple syrup! As written, this lemonade is great for kids, but it’s easy and delicious to add a shot of vodka for a hard adults only drink. It makes almost a whole gallon, so it's super easy to split into 2 pitchers - one for the kids and one for the grown ups.
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Mother's Day Brunch Ideas - 11 Dessert Recipes
What is a holiday meal without dessert? It's just another day!
I've included all sorts of desserts here, from the very simple (fresh raspberry sauce over ice cream or cake) to a multi-layer cheesecake. At the very end of the list are 2 different desserts that take minutes to prepare (one has to bake after prep, but it's only 5 minutes of hands-on time).
Fresh Raspberry Sauce
A light brunch dessert starts with this delightful raspberry sauce. Simple spoon it over a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a shortcake shell (or poundcake or angel food cake) and top with whipped cream. Voilà, instant dessert!
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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
This cheesecake has a rich orange flavor with a thick layer of chocolate ganache on top. It's not a light dessert by any means, but it is fabulous and decadent which is exactly what dessert should be.
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Cherry Clafoutis (Cherry Pudding Cake)
This simple and easy pudding cake recipe uses sweet black or red cherries (fresh or canned) with a homemade, made from scratch vanilla almond cake. It is amazing with ice cream and real whipped cream!
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Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler
This simple old fashioned recipe uses fresh or frozen blueberries to make a homemade cobbler with a quick from scratch crumble topping.
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Fresh Berry Tart
Yes, this is presented as a red, white, and blue dessert. However, there is absolutely no need to restrict it to the 4th of July. It is as impressive and delicious for brunch as at a summer picnic.
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Cherry Almond Cake
Cherry and almond is one of my most favorite flavor combinations, and this cake does not disappoint. It's naturally gluten free and moist and dense and so delicious. If your mom likes cherry pie, she's going to love this cake.
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German Apple Fritters
This 1910 recipe makes floured apple rings that are so good your mom will want a half dozen! Delicious served with a scoop of ice cream on top.
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Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
If your mom loves apple pie, she is going to flip over this rich and decadent caramel apple cake. It's sweet and moist and so so good.
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Pineapple Upside Down Cake
I have so many favorite desserts, and this one is definitely high on the list. It starts with butter and brown sugar melted in a very large skillet, and then you pour in the cake batter and bake it right in the same skillet. It is rich and moist and almost caramel-y. Mom's mouth will be watering at the very sight of this delicious cake.
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The Easiest Cherry Pie
Cheesecake and clafoutis are beautiful and delicious, but if you want a tasty dessert with a 5 minute prep, this is your recipe.
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Easy Fruit Trifle
This is another 5-minute dessert. For this one, you start with a pound cake or angel food cake from the bakery, then you layer with a cream cheese whipped cream filling and fresh fruit. It takes less than 15 minutes to put together and tastes like you worked all day!
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