The Best Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas (50+ Recipes!)
Are you looking for some Mother’s Day recipe ideas? Check out some of my very favorite spring time recipes for brunch in this Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas list. These delicious breakfast recipes are all approved by this mom of 4 (me!), so they are sure to be a hit!
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Mother’s Day Morning
In a perfect world, the Mother’s Day gift every mom I know wants is to have a day off for their big day.
Brunch is a great way to celebrate the mom in your life! Help them out by planning a special brunch in their honor. And don’t forget to take care of all the shopping, planning, prep, and cleanup, too!
Happy almost Mother’s Day! I hope all my mom readers out there have a wonderful Mother’s Day this year.
I can’t wait until Mother’s Day.
Not because I’m anxious for my family to celebrate me, but because in Colorado we get a long of back and forth between Winter and Spring during March and April.
Mother’s Day is the “unofficial” start of spring here.
Once Mother’s Day hits, you can start to count on the nice weather sticking around. Though this year we have been really lucky to have a lot of great weather before Mother’s Day!
All of the plants in the backyard that have been dormant for winter start to come alive again. The grass is green. And you can plant flowers without the risk of snow coming again (usually)!
I am so ready for more springtime weather and I’m already enjoying the way that the days are staying lighter longer and longer.
Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas
For anyone who is planning a Mother’s Day Brunch for the mom in their life and looking for some inspiration, look no further!
Or maybe, like me, you are just looking to celebrate Spring! Either way, I have a great collection of some of our Favorite Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas.
Really, I had a hard time narrowing it down and the list quickly grew to over 50 delicious brunch recipes from drinks and condiments to savory recipes, crispy bacon, and of course plenty of sweet breakfast treats and Mother’s Day desserts for those with a sweet tooth!
What to Make for Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother's Day is just around the corner! It is always a fun opportunity to host a springtime brunch gathering with family. Here are some of our favorite brunch and seasonal recipes to inspire your Mother's Day brunch menu.
Drink Recipes for Mother's Day Brunch
Nothing says spring like an ice cold glass of Fresh Strawberry Lemonade! This refreshing Mother's Day Brunch drink is so easy to make and the perfect way to use ripe strawberries during strawberry season, plus it makes a pretty, naturally colored pink lemonade.
Drink it just like it is, or use it as the base for your favorite adult cocktail (maybe Mother's Day brunch mimosas!).
A refreshing springtime lemonade made with a flavorful rhubarb-raspberry simple syrup mixed with sparkling water and served over ice.
This Raspberry Hibiscus Soda is a refreshing spring beverage for any social gathering. Raspberries not available? Strawberries, pomegranate arils, or orange slices also taste great!
This Mango Raspberry Sangria made with Rosé wine is perfect for spring and summer! This is a fun Mother's Day Brunch Cocktail to offer. You can switch up the fruit choices depending on what you prefer and what is available.
Condiments for Mother's Day Brunch
This fresh strawberry sauce is another great recipe to serve alongside waffles, pancakes, yogurt and granola, ice cream, or cheesecake.
A sweet, peach-y syrup with a touch of cinnamon that is perfect for spooning onto pancakes, waffles, French toast, ice cream, or just about anything!
A lovely red curd that's slightly tangy - perfect for spreading on scones or toast!
Orange Curd is a delicious way to use up extra oranges! Serve it with muffins, scones, toast, or yogurt and granola.
Grapefruit curd is the perfect thing to make when you need to use up leftover egg yolks.
This recipe for Coconut Lemon Curd is perfect for spring and any Mother's Day brunch!
Savory Recipes for Mother's Day Brunch
Learn how to make a slow cooker ham with this delicious recipe for Slow Cooker Ham with Honey Marmalade Mustard Glaze. The ham slow cooks during your busy day and comes out with great flavor thanks to the tasty glaze. Leftovers make great ham sandwiches!
Bacon is one of the quintessential weekend breakfast foods. Learn baking bacon will yield perfectly crispy, mess-free bacon with your Sunday morning breakfast.
Learn all about Norwegian Salmon and how to prepare this traditional recipe for Norwegian Salmon Gravlax.
This Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad is the perfect chicken salad for a spring brunch. Serve it along side mixed greens or with your favorite rolls or croissants for a yummy spring sandwich.
Thinly sliced, cool cucumbers are layered with mashed avocado and cream cheese spread on whole grain bread to make this satisfying Cucumber and Avocado Sandwich. Perfect for a Mother's Day Brunch Menu!!
These cucumber watercress sandwiches are the perfect finger food recipe for a springtime brunch. This tea sandwich recipe couldn’t be easier to make!
Egg Recipes for Mother's Day Brunch
Quiche is always a favorite springtime recipe. This recipe features the addition of chard, bacon, and gouda for plenty of flavor. Serve it at your Mother's Day brunch gathering and wow your guests!
Mini quiches that are perfect for on-the-go, and healthier than the average quiche. Even your kids will love this!
These Baked Eggs with Kale and Sausage are delicious enough to add them to your Mother's Day menu, but they are easy enough to enjoy them for a weekday breakfast as well. This simple to prepare dish will make a big impact on your menu without much effort. If desired, you can swap spinach for kale or change up the meat (bacon or ham work well, too).
These particular eggs are baked in a bed of fresh arugula with a bit of olive oil to soften it. Topped them with parmesan and fresh chives. Arugula and chives should be abundant during spring - you may even find them in your local farmer's market.
Soft and fluffy scrambled eggs are easy to make so long as you use the right method. In this post, I’ll explain how to cook scrambled eggs perfectly every time, whether it’s better to use milk or water in your eggs (or neither!), what to serve with scrambled eggs, and so much more!
Quiche Lorraine is a perfect springtime egg dish. I love the combination of leeks and bacon. Quick is a great savory side dish for any brunch. Serve it alongside a green or fruit salad and something sweet.
Artichoke Potato Frittata is a great dish for a spring menu. I love artichokes and they pair well with potatoes in this tasty savory brunch dish. Frozen or canned both work, but if you can look for frozen - that is what I prefer in this recipe.
Salad Recipes for Mother's Day Brunch
Nothing says spring quite like Asparagus! Asparagus Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette is a quick and easy salad made with fresh asparagus and quinoa tossed with a flavorful tarragon-mustard vinaigrette. A great, fresh and savory side to balance out the baked sweets on your brunch menu!
The sweet and juicy fresh citrus in this salad is complimented by tanginess of this homemade Poppy Seed Dressing. The nuts add both protein and crunch, making this Citrus Salad a really flavorful dish to add to any healthy menu this year.
Summer Potlucks don’t seem complete without a big bowl of this Classic Potato Salad. Creamy mayo, celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, and of course plenty of potatoes make up this recipe.In our family’s opinion, it is simply the best potato salad!
This salad features a mix of arugula, radicchio and baby kale is tossed with a simple lemon Dijon vinaigrette and topped with crispy prosciutto and fresh shaved parmesan.
These Balsamic Berry Salad Lettuce Cups are a tasty light salad for warmer months. Serve as is for a vegetarian option, or add some grilled chicken strips if you'd like to incorporate protein to the recipe.
Coffee Cake Recipes for Mother's Day Brunch
This blueberry lemon curd coffee cake is perfect for a spring time brunch!
This Rhubarb Crumb Coffee Cake is a delicious, seasonal spring coffee cake that would be perfect for any brunch gathering. If you like, add some strawberries to the rhubarb mixture for that classic spring strawberry rhubarb flavor.
Bread Recipes for Mother's Day
Classic Banana Bread just got a makeover with some coconut oil, shredded coconut, lemon juice and lemon zest. This version of Banana Bread is perfect for spring time.
This lemon blueberry bread is studded with juicy blueberries and topped with a simple lemon drizzle. This is such a simple quick bread recipe!
Thanks to its bright, fruity flavors, Coconut Lime Banana Bread is perfect for spring baking. Serve this bread up for snacking, for dessert with some fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, or for your next spring brunch.
Scone Recipes for Mother's Day Brunch
The scone recipe itself is a pretty simple recipe that features hints of lemon and coconut, but toasted almonds and coconut combine to make an incredible topping to these scones.
This recipe for Blueberry Lemon Scones is a simple scone recipe that features hints of lemon juice and fresh blueberries to a traditional flakey scone. They have a yummy, sweet lemon glaze.
With fresh strawberries and a bag of Meyer lemons added to my grocery cart, these Strawberry Scones with Meyer Lemon were practically begging to be made.
Buttermilk Poppy Seed Citrus Scones make a tasty springtime scone. Use your favorite citrus zest in this recipe: grapefruit, lemon, or lime. Or, if you can find them, Meyer Lemons are perfect for springtime!
Muffin Recipes for Mother's Day Brunch
This recipe for Orange Chocolate Chip muffins is super simple to bake! These muffins get their tangy orange flavor from plenty of fresh orange zest and fresh orange juice! Throw in some mini dark chocolate chips for an extra sweet treat.
The natural sweetness of the coconut paired with the tangy lemon is one of my favorite flavor combinations. I really enjoyed the texture that the shredded coconut combined with the poppy seeds offered.
Studded with fresh blueberries and cubes of cream cheese, these blueberry cream cheese muffins turn out perfectly moist and flavorful every time!
With dark chocolate and dark chocolate cocoa powder, these muffins are rich without being overly sweet. They are delicious on their own, but they pair quite well with a cherry jam too.
One of the very best ways to enjoy this strawberries this spring is in the form of these Whole Grain Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins. When baked into a muffin, the strawberries become jammy, and gooey, and perfectly delicious!
Other Sweet Treat Recipes for Mother's Day Brunch
For a spring take on the classic cinnamon roll, try this recipe for Meyer Lemon Sticky Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze. Their sweet and tangy taste is perfect for this time of year! These are one of my absolute favorite springtime treats!
These best ever homemade waffles will be a hit with your family for Saturday morning breakfasts!
These baked cinnamon sugar doughnuts are given a nutritional lift with the addition of whole wheat flour.
Quick and easy donuts that are baked, not fried, and taste like an Almond Joy Candy Bar! They're gluten-free, and much healthier than a traditional donut.
Make this Pear and Pecan French Toast for a warm breakfast treat this weekend! You’ll love how classic french toast is taken up a notch with a caramelized pear and pecan topping.
Mother's Day Brunch Dessert Recipes
This Lemon Curd Pavlova is topped with fresh raspberries. You can make lots of mini pavlovas and serve them individually, or make one large pavlova as a dessert centerpiece.
These Chocolate Sour Cream Cupcakes are topped with a bright and delicious Raspberry Cheesecake Buttercream.
No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Pots are the perfect summertime dessert recipe. Delicious berries. Cold dessert. No turning on the oven. I love the individual serving sizes because it makes for such a pretty presentation.
If you are crunched for time like we were, this is just as tasty without the lemon curd and even easier to prepare. But if you have a little bit of extra time the lemon curd takes it just that much better.
Strawberry Fool is an easy fruit dessert recipe made with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies get a make over with white chocolate, coconut, macadamia nuts, and lemon. These White Chocolate Lemon Coconut Cookies are the perfect spring and summer cookie with a little tropical twist
Classic chocolate chip cookies get a make over.
These White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies feature cream cheese in the batter, bits of raspberry jammy goodness, and melty chunks of white chocolate. They’re the perfect spring cookie!
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