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37 Delicious And Simple Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes When You’re Not Sure What To Make

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For all of us celebrating this year, Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to show your Mom some love with some delicious food. Whether she’s more of a sweet or savory girl or prefers lighter options, there’s a recipe for every Momma in town! We’ve hand-picked these Mother’s Day brunch recipes and guess what the best part is? They are super easy-to-follow, stunning to look at, and simply wonderful to eat! We’ve even included some vegan Mother’s Day brunch recipes for good measure!

Savory Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes

Without further ado, let’s get started with some of these savory Mother’s Day brunch recipes – fresh out the oven and onto your screen… If you’re looking for the full recipe, just click the link on the photo and it will take you to the yummy details!

1. Ham, Cheddar and Red Onion Bread Pudding

onion bake Mother's Day brunch recipes
Source: Good Housekeeping

Servings: 8

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Oil for the dish
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. whole milk
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 tsp. freshly grated or ground nutmeg 
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 12 oz. sourdough bread, cut into 2-in. pieces 
  • 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4 in.-thick wedges
  • 1 Gala apple, cored and thinly sliced
  • 4 oz. sliced ham, torn into 2-in. pieces
  • 3 oz. Cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 cup)

2. Crab Cakes With Mango-Avocado Relish

Source: Food Network

Servings: 4

Prep time: 1 hour

Cooking time: 2 hours

Ingredients:

  • Crab Cakes:
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise, plus more for brushing on the crab cakes
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/4 pounds blue crab meat, picked over
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 green onions, dark green and pale green parts, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 to 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 green plantain, peeled, sliced paper thin (ideally on a mandoline) and submerged in cold water until using
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Chile de arbol powder, as needed
  • Canola oil, for frying
  • Sour Orange Sauce:
  • 3 cups fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • Pinch of pure chile powder
  • Pinch of ground cumin
  • 1 head garlic, sliced in half crosswise
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon clover honey
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
  • Mango-Avocado Relish:
  • 1 Hass avocado, diced
  • 1 small mango, diced
  • 1/2 roasted red pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

3. Eggs Benedict Bake

Source: Port and Fin

Servings: 6

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 6 English muffins, halved and cut into cubes
  • 1½ cups ham, cubed
  • 10 eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1½ tsp grainy mustard
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
  • Hollandaise Sauce:
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp water
  • ¼ tsp sugar
  • 12 Tbsp unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ~2-3 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

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4. Egg and Bacon Bowls

Source: Jo Cooks

Servings: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 crusty round dinner rolls
  • 4 eggs
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled in pieces
  • 2 large bocconcini balls slices
  • 4 cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chives for garnish

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5. Smashed Avocado Toast With Egg

Source: Good Housekeeping

Servings: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: n/a

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 4 slices bread, toasted 
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
  • 1 bunch small multicolored radishes, thinly sliced
  • Chopped fresh chives and sesame seeds, for serving

6. Frittata with Sundried Tomatoes, Zucchini & Feta

Source: Delish

Servings: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 1/4 c. freshly chopped basil, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 c. red onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 c. crumbled feta, divided
  • 3/4 c. sun-dried tomatoes

7. Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs

Source: Food Network

Servings: 6-8

Prep time: 35 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 12 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled
  • 8 ounces grated sharp Cheddar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Creole mustard
  • 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
  • Dash hot sauce
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • One 4-ounce jar finely diced pimientos, drained
  • Thinly sliced green onion, for garnish
  • Paprika, for garnish
  • Crushed butter crackers, for garnish

8. Smoky Sweet Potato Hash

Source: Against All Grain

Servings: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 6 strips of bacon, chopped
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 large eggs

9. Crab, Mango and Cucumber Finger Sandwiches

Source: Not Quite Nigella

Servings: 12 mini sandwiches

Prep time: 25 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 spanner crabs around 400g/14ozs. each (or 400g pre-picked spanner crab meat)
  • 4-5 tablespoons mayonnaise (depending on how creamy you like it)
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated ginger
  • few drops sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber
  • butter
  • 6 slices fresh square-shaped bread

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10. Roasted Asparagus & Ricotta Tart

Source: Woman’s Day

Servings: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from a 17.3-oz pkg.), thawed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1c. ricotta cheese
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 lemon
  • 4 scallions, 2 finely chopped and 2 thinly sliced
  • 3/4 c. cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, 1⁄4 cup chopped
  • 1/4 c. fresh tarragon leaves, 1 tbsp. chopped
  • 12 oz. asparagus, halved
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 4 c. mixed greens

11. Spinach Pesto Baked Eggs

Source: Live In Kitchen

Servings: 1

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup spinach pesto
  • ½ cup fontina cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon heavy cream or half and half
  • coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

12. Chicken & Waffles

Source: Delish

Servings: 4

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 3 hours

Ingredients:

  • Fried chicken:
  • 1 qt. buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp. kosher salt
  • mix of bone-in chicken thighs, breasts, and drumsticks (about 2 lbs.)
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 c. all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. cayenne
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • Waffles:
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 1 c. milk
  • 6 tbsp. butter, melted, plus more for waffle iron
  • 3 large eggs, separated

13. Crustless Quiche Lorraine

quiche lorraine Mother's Day brunch recipes
Source: Well Plated

Servings: 4

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Quiche base:
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup half-and-half
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • pinch ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 2/3 cup grated Gruyère cheese or swap fontina, sharp cheddar, or smoked mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • Mix-ins:
  • cooked crumbled bacon
  • chopped and sautéed broccoli
  • caramelized onions
  • cubed leftover ham
  • roasted vegetables roughly chopped

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14. Apricot Apple Glazed Ham

apricot glazed ham
Source: Simply Delicious

Servings: 8

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 2 hours

Ingredients:

  • The ham:
  • 2kg 4lb boneless, smoked ham/gammon
  • 3 carrots roughly chopped
  • 2 apples halved
  • 2 onions quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups/500ml apple juice
  • 2 cups/500ml chicken stock
  • Apricot apple glaze:
  • ½ cup apricot preserves/jam
  • 1 cup/250ml apple juice
  • ¼ cup/50g brown sugar
  • ¼ cup/60ml white wine vinegar
  • ½ cup ham cooking stock
  • salt to taste

Convokins

convokins cotier brand
Source: Amazon/Cotier Brand

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Sweet Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes

Now, once you’re tired of the more savory brunch, it’s time to enjoy the sweeter things in life – such as these sweet (and utterly delicious!) Mother’s Day brunch recipes…

15. Nutella Berry Crepes

nutella crepes Mother's Day brunch recipes
Source: Jo Cooks

Servings: 8

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Crepes:
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp butter unsalted and melted
  • 2 tbsp butter for cooking the crepes
  • Toppings:
  • 2 cups strawberries chopped
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1/2 cup Nutella

16. Angel Berry Trifle

angel berry trifle
Source: Jo Cooks

Servings: 12

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: n/a

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz instant sugar-free vanilla pudding (1 package)
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 6 oz cream cheese I used whipped cream cheese
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 12 oz whipped cream
  • 1 angel food cake prepared and cut into cubes
  • 2 cups strawberries chopped
  • 2 cups raspberries
  • 1 cup blackberries

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17. Summer Fruit Salad with Lemon Dressing

summer fruit salad Mother's Day brunch recipes
Source: Jo Cooks

Servings: 8

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest from 1 lemon
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice from 1 lemon
  • red grapes sliced in half
  • green grapes sliced in half
  • blueberries
  • strawberries
  • fresh mint leaves

18. Earl Grey Crème Brûlée

creme brulee
Source: Country Living

Servings: 4

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 c. whole milk
  • 1/3 c. sugar, plus additional for sprinkling
  • 2 tbsp. loose Earl Grey tea
  • 4 large egg yolks

19. Banana Bread French Toast

babana bread french toast Mother's Day brunch recipes
Source: Delish

Servings: 4

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 c. whole milk
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • leftover banana bread
  • sliced banana, for serving
  • chocolate chips, for serving
  • maple syrup, for serving

20. Blueberry Muffins

blueberry muffins
Source: Foodie Crush

Servings: 12

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs 
  • 1/2 cup milk 
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 2 1/2 cups blueberries

21. Apple Pie Breakfast Cakes

apple pie cake
Source: How Sweet Eats

Servings: 2

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • a pinch each of nutmeg, ground ginger, & ground cardamom
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and diced into cubes

22. Lemon Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting

lemon cupcakes Mother's Day brunch recipes
Source: Taste Of Home

Servings: 24

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Cupcakes:
  • 1 package white cake mix (regular size)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Frosting:
  • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup crushed fresh strawberries
  • Additional fresh strawberries

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23. Glazed Cinnamon Rolls

cinnamon rolls
Source: Julie Blanner

Servings: 10

Prep time: 40 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 3 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package active quick rise yeast
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Icing:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream 

24. Lemon Meringue Tartlets

lemon meringue tartlets Mother's Day brunch recipes
Source: Food Network

Servings: 4 tartlets

Prep time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Cooking time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

  • For the crusts:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup blanched almonds
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for the pans
  • For the filling:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 large egg plus 3 egg yolks
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 3 tablespoons limoncello or other lemon-flavored liqueur
  • For the meringue:
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 7 tablespoons sugar

25. Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes

strawberry cheesecake pancakes
Source: Art From My Table

Servings: 6

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Strawberry Sauce:
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbs sugar
  • Pancakes:
  • 2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened

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26. Raspberry White Chocolate Scones

raspberry chocolate scones Mother's Day brunch recipes
Source: Rock Recipes

Servings: 18

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 6 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup very cold butter, cubed
  • 6 ounces good-quality chopped white chocolate
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries

27. Buttermilk Biscuits

buttermilks biscuits Mother's Day brunch recipes
Source: Sally’s Baking Addiction

Servings: 8-10 biscuits

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 and 1/2 cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons aluminum-free baking powder 
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed and very cold
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons (270ml) cold buttermilk, divided
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • optional honey butter topping: 2 tablespoons melted butter mixed with 1 tablespoon honey

Vegan Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes

This is where it gets interesting – and super creative! Many of us are trying to reduce our meat and dairy intake and there’s no better way to do this than to include some vegan Mother’s Day brunch recipes in your Mom’s foodie feast this year!

28. Spicy Peach And Avocado Salad

peach and avo salad
Source: Country Living

Servings: 8

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tsp. pure honey (or agave for non-honey vegans!)
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 fresno chilli, thinly sliced
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 ripe but firm peaches, cut into wedges
  • 2 avocados, pitted and cut into wedges
  • 1/2 c. fresh mint, torn if large, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 c. roasted pistachios, chopped

29. Roasted Butternut Salad

roast butternut salad
Source: Oh She Glows

Servings: 6

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Butternut Squash:
  • 1 large (3-pound/1.4 kg) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced into 1/2-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 mL) melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
  • fine sea salt, to taste
  • Salad:
  • 1 cup (200 g) uncooked quinoa
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • fresh lemon or lime juice, to taste
  • fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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30. Zucchini Fritters

zucchini fritters Mother's Day brunch recipes
Source: My Darling Vegan

Servings: 10

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups shredded zucchini, about 1 pound
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup Bari Butter Infused Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp. vegan parmesan, optional
  • 2 green onions, diced
  • 2 tbsp. oil, for cooking
  • salt and pepper, to taste

31. Spinach, Tomato And Tofu Quiche

tofu quiche
Source: Vegan Huggs

Servings: 6

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 9-inch vegan frozen pie shell (GF if preferred)
  • 1 14-oz block extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushroom, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¾ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon granulated onion
  • ½ teaspoon salt, more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour (or all-purpose)
  • 1-2 tablespoons non-dairy milk, unsweetened
  • ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half

32. Vegan Chicken Caesar Salad

vegan chicken caesar salad Mother's Day brunch recipes
Source: My Darling Vegan

Servings: 4

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Caesar Salad:
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2-4 tablespoons vegan parmesan
  • Croutons:
  • 2 cups bread, cut into 1/2″ cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • salt and pepper
  • Caesar Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 3-4 garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoon vegan parmesan, to taste
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoons capers
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • Soy Curls Chicken:
  • 1 cup soy curls
  • 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. dried sage
  • 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
  • salt to taste
  • pinch of white pepper

33. Banana Pancakes

banana pancakes vegan Mother's Day brunch recipes
Source: My Darling Vegan

Servings: 12 pancakes

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 extra-ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup soy milk
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp avocado or coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • cooking spray

34. Cherry & Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding

chia pudding
Source: Oh She Glows

Servings: 6

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Coconut Whipped Cream:
  • 2 (15-oz) cans full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
  • 2 tablespoons natural cane sugar, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla bean powder or 1 vanilla bean, seeded
  • Cherry Strawberry Chia Seed Jam:
  • 2 heaping cups of fresh or frozen strawberries (hulled if using fresh)
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen sweet cherries (pitted if using fresh)
  • 3-4 tablespoons pure maple syrup, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • pinch fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla bean powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon peeled and finely grated red beet
  • Optional Garnishes:
  • toasted sliced almonds
  • coconut flakes
  • lemon zest
  • fresh cherries

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35. Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Zest

olive oil cake with lemon zest
Source: My Darling Vegan

Servings: 12

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Olive Oil Cake:
  • 3/4 cup Bari’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk, I use soy
  • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • Toppings:
  • 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup fresh blackberries
  • a few sprigs of fresh mint

36. Strawberry Shortcake

strawberry shortcake Mother's Day brunch recipes
Source: My Darling Vegan

Servings: 6

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Coconut Cream Biscuits:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting the surface
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • non-dairy milk, for brushing
  • Strawberries:
  • 2 cup strawberries, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Coconut Whipped Cream:
  • 2 can full-fat coconut, solids only
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

37. Fruit Pizza

fruit pizza Mother's Day brunch recipes
Source: Vegan Blueberry

Servings: 12

Prep time: 33 minutes

Cooking time: 18 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Pizza Cookie Crust:
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • ¼ cup non-dairy milk
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • Vegan Cream Cheese Filling:
  • 1 8 oz Vegan Cream Cheese
  • 3 tbsp Maple Syrup, or Agave Nectar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Fruit Topping:
  • 2 cups fresh fruit or berries, sliced
  • Lemon Drizzle:
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp powdered sugar

So, there you have it, ladies! Whether you are a sister, daughter, aunt, or Mother, you’re guaranteed to have a lot of fun – and eat a whole lot of food this Mother’s Day! Let us know which is your favorite Mother’s Day brunch recipe and why below – we’d love to hear from you!

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Amber S.

Amber is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cotier Brand. A unique party supply company that creates games and activities that drive engagement and connection between guests! Her mission is to inspire more people to gather, connect and create memories for life's smallest and biggest moments.

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