20 Mother’s Day Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Mother’s Day is more than just flowers and cards — it’s a time to slow down, celebrate love, and say thank you to the amazing women who make life brighter. And what better way to show your appreciation than with a homemade breakfast or brunch, served with a little extra love? ❤️

Whether she loves something sweet like strawberry crepes or prefers a savory dish like baked frittata, these 20 Mother’s Day Breakfast and Brunch Recipes are sure to make her smile. Each recipe is simple enough to prepare at home but elegant enough to feel like a celebration.

So, brew her favorite coffee, set the table with flowers, and get ready to make her morning unforgettable.

🥞 1. Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¾ cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• Butter for cooking

Instructions:

1. Whisk ricotta, eggs, milk, and lemon zest.
2. In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking powder.
3. Combine and stir until smooth.
4. Cook on a buttered skillet until golden on both sides.
5. Serve with honey and berries.

🥐 2. Baked Croissant French Toast Casserole

Ingredients:

• 5 croissants, torn into pieces
• 2 cups milk
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup cream
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Arrange croissant pieces in a greased baking dish.
2. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
3. Pour over croissants and let soak for 10 minutes.
4. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes until golden.

🍓 3. Strawberry Cream Cheese Crepes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup flour
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• ½ cup cream cheese
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Blend milk, eggs, flour, and butter until smooth.
2. Cook thin crepes on a non-stick pan.
3. Mix cream cheese and sugar; spread inside crepes.
4. Add strawberries and fold; dust with sugar.

🍳 4. Spinach and Feta Frittata

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• 1 cup spinach, chopped
• ½ cup feta cheese
• ½ cup milk
• 1 small onion, diced
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Sauté onions and spinach.
2. Whisk eggs, milk, and seasoning.
3. Pour mixture into a skillet and sprinkle feta on top.
4. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20 minutes.

🧇 5. Classic Belgian Waffles

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 1½ cups milk
• ½ cup melted butter

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients; whisk wet ingredients separately.
2. Combine and stir until smooth.
3. Cook in a waffle iron until golden.
4. Serve with maple syrup and fruit.

🍯 6. Honey-Glazed Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

• 1 can puff pastry
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar
• 2 tbsp honey

Instructions:

1. Spread butter and cinnamon sugar over pastry.
2. Roll, slice, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes.
3. Drizzle with honey when warm.

🥑 7. Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs

Ingredients:

• 2 slices sourdough bread
• 1 avocado, mashed
• 2 eggs
• Salt, pepper, chili flakes

Instructions:

1. Toast bread and spread avocado.
2. Poach eggs for 3 minutes and place on top.
3. Season and serve.

🍓 8. Fresh Berry Parfait

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Greek yogurt
• 1 cup mixed berries
• ½ cup granola
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions:

1. Layer yogurt, berries, and granola in a glass.
2. Drizzle with honey.

🥓 9. Savory Breakfast Sandwich

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 2 slices mozzarella
• 2 slices bacon
• 2 English muffins

Instructions:

1. Cook bacon and fry eggs.
2. Toast muffins, add cheese, bacon, and egg.

🍞 10. Banana Nut Bread

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas
• 2 cups flour
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup butter
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup walnuts
• 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions:

1. Mash bananas; mix with butter and sugar.
2. Add eggs, flour, baking soda, and nuts.
3. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 50 minutes.

🍳 11. Baked Eggs in Tomato Cups

Ingredients:

• 4 large tomatoes
• 4 eggs
• Salt, pepper, herbs

Instructions:

1. Cut off tomato tops and scoop out seeds.
2. Crack an egg inside each tomato.
3. Season and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20 minutes.

🧁 12. Mini Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ cup blueberries

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients and fold in blueberries.
2. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18 minutes.

🍋 13. Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds
• 1 lemon zest
• 1 cup cream
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients; stir in cream.
2. Shape dough and cut triangles.
3. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15 minutes.

🍾 14. Mimosa Pitcher

Ingredients:

• 3 cups orange juice
• 2 cups sparkling water or champagne

Instructions:

1. Combine chilled orange juice and sparkling drink.
2. Serve in champagne flutes with orange slices.

🥗 15. Fresh Tomato & Avocado Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 tomatoes
• 1 avocado
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ lemon juice
• Salt, pepper

Instructions:

1. Chop tomatoes and avocado.
2. Drizzle with oil and lemon juice; toss.

🍯 16. Greek Yogurt Honey Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp honey
• ¼ cup mixed nuts
• Fresh fruit

Instructions:

1. Scoop yogurt into a bowl, top with nuts, fruit, and honey.

🍓 17. Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup ice
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions:

1. Blend everything until smooth.
2. Serve cold.

🍳 18. Mozzarella Breakfast Burger

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken patty
• 1 mozzarella slice
• 1 fried egg
• 1 burger bun

Instructions:

1. Cook chicken patty; add mozzarella.
2. Assemble with egg and lettuce in bun.

🧇 19. Chocolate Chip Waffle Sticks

Ingredients:

• 2 cups waffle batter
• ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Mix chips into batter.
2. Cook in waffle iron and slice into sticks.

🍰 20. No-Bake Cheesecake Cups

Ingredients:

• 1 cup crushed biscuits
• 1 cup cream cheese
• ½ cup whipped cream
• 2 tbsp sugar
• Fresh berries

Instructions:

1- Top with berries and chill for 1 hour.
2- Mix cream cheese, sugar, and whipped cream.
3- Layer crushed biscuits and filling in cups.