28 Easy and Delicious Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes (2024)

13 Healthy Brunch Ideas to Step Up Midmorning Meals

Frico Fried Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches

This easy Mother’s Day breakfast is as simple as an egg sandwiched between cheese sandwiched between bread. Yum! All you need to make this recipe are eggs, cheese, English muffins, arugula, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Potato Cinnamon Rolls

Mashed potatoes are the secret ingredient to these homemade cinnamon rolls. They add even more ooey-gooey deliciousness than expected, and you can pause the bread-making process for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator. There are many ways to top these rolls—with vanilla icing, cream cheese icing, or a brown butter drizzle—and we have the recipes for all three!

Banana-Stuffed French Toast

This incredible French toast has a banana and whipped cream cheese sandwiched between thick-cut French bread. Mom will say “Merci!” for this delicious Mother’s Day breakfast recipe (and so will you because it bakes on a sheet pan in the oven)!

Sweet Potato-Black Bean Huevos Rancheros

Does your mom have a fully stamped passport? Transport her with our Sweet Potato Black Bean Huevos Rancheros—complete with protein-filled eggs and beans—for a satisfying start to Mother’s Day. The star of this hearty (but not heavy) breakfast is the caramelized sweet potatoes, but don’t forget to serve it with a side of salsa fresca or guac in a ceramic ramekin.

Crunchy Oat Squares

Think outside the (cereal) box with DIY oat squares served with milk in a bowl. Voila! It’s Mother’s Day breakfast in bed with a homemade touch. Bonus: These healthy breakfast treats can be made up to a week ahead.

Slow Cooker Caramel-Banana-Pecan Bread Casserole

Get Mother’s Day brunch started with a time-saving slow cooker recipe, like our Slow Cooker Caramel-Banana-Pecan Bread Casserole. It’s as easy as tossing ingredients into your slow cooker ($25, Target) the day before, then enjoying this yummy caramel dessert with Mom on her special day.

Brioche Bread Pudding Muffins with Maple Caramel

Give Mom a break from the kitchen and bake a batch of show-stopping muffins like these Brioche Bread Pudding Muffins with Maple Caramel. Surprisingly simple and decadent, thanks to a drizzle of maple caramel sauce, these French toast-like treats are a sweet show of appreciation.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pull Apart Rolls

This totally shareable breakfast dish features bacon and chicken baked inside biscuits with gooey cheddar cheese and ranch dressing. Simply layer the stuffed biscuit balls (with extra bacon and cheese) in a fluted tube or bundt pan and bake until golden brown for an irresistible start to the day. Plus, you’ll earn major Mom points on Mother’s Day when you wake her up to the delicious aroma of bacon and bread.

Lavender-Honey Lemon Tart

If your mom enjoys trying the latest food trends, she’ll love sampling intriguing ingredients in her breakfast (such as delightfully floral lavender). A hint of lavender-infused honey sweetens this citrusy tart, while candied lemon slices make it a unique and pretty Mother’s Day brunch idea. For an added touch, make a double batch of the lavender honey and gift her a jar so she can use it on her scones, toast, and oatmeal long after Mother’s Day has passed.

French Omelet

If your mom loves to revisit her recipe box, whip out one of the classics for this year’s Mother’s Day plans. Omelets are a breakfast favorite that can be made special for Mom with easy variations: Sub egg whites for whole eggs for a lower-cholesterol breakfast, or add green pepper, onion, and ham to make a Denver omelet.

Pork and Hot Pepper Hash

Turn up the heat for your Mother’s Day breakfast. Poblano and jalapeño peppers pack a punch in this meat-and-potatoes pleaser. The pork-and-pepper hash—perfect for the mom who likes her food hot—features sunny-side-up eggs on a bed of Yukon gold potatoes with a blend of spices.

Egg Baguette Bakes

Baguettes and breakfast: Mom’s new favorite pairing. This Mother’s Day, serve up a scrumptious brunch that’s as creative as it is mouthwatering. In this brunch recipe, Italian sausage, sweet peppers, and more are baked alongside egg and cheese.

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter and Fruit Quinoa

Need a gluten-free recipe for Mom? No fear! Versatile quinoa can be used in savory and sweet dishes alike. Here, we mix apple juice, peanut butter, and banana slices for a healthy Mother’s Day breakfast.

Oatmeal with Goat Cheese, Dates, Walnuts and Honey

No meat? No problem. Add a few special ingredients to Mom’s morning oatmeal for a vegetarian dish she’ll love. Dates and honey lend sweetness, while goat cheese makes the dish deliciously creamy. Choose from quick-cooking, regular rolled, or steel-cut oats.

Coffee Banana Bread

Give Mom a double dose of her daily cup of joe with a loaf of banana bread made with ground coffee beans. The caffeinated beverage is twice as nice in baked goods and perfect for Mother’s Day brunch. Grab a few bananas and a bread pan ($9, Target) and get baking!

Grilled Donuts

Make your mom the guest of honor at a Mother’s Day grill-out. Hot off the coals, these fun spring donuts are sure to put a smile on her face.

Bagel Bar

Another Mother’s Day brunch theme idea we love: Bagel bar. A pretty spread like this comes together easily thanks to fun toppers like lox and avocado. Arrange all the ingredients on a round serving tray for a beautiful brunch board just for Mom. See how it’s done!

Roasted Breakfast Pears

Prepare a breakfast that even mothers with the most advanced cooking skills will appreciate. Make this sweet fruit dish the night before, then top it with maple syrup-laced Greek yogurt and orange peel to serve.

Pear-Bacon Strata

Sweet pears and salty bacon make an undeniable duo in this easy Mother’s Day brunch strata. Best of all, your oven does most of the work for you. Just layer bread cubes, cooked bacon, pears, and cheese in a Dutch oven pan, bake, and finish with a drizzle of honey and some fresh thyme for a sweet and salty breakfast that everyone will gobble up.

Stuffed Waffles

Digging into a Mother’s Day brunch at home? Get out the waffle maker ($10, Target)! Nothing soothes the soul like a classic breakfast comfort food, but this recipe takes it a step further by layering cheese, bacon, tomatoes, and basil between spoonfuls of batter. Served with pepper jelly (for sweet heat), honey butter, or sour cream, there’s no wrong time to serve this dish.

Chia Pudding

Replace Mom’s usual overnight oats with this gorgeous chia pudding. Variations like Mexican chocolate, coconut, and tropical fruit let you personalize as you please.

Layered Blueberry (Pan)Cake

Out of all our Mother’s Day brunch ideas, this one takes the cake! Stack three blueberry pancakes atop creamy layers of frosting, then drizzle with maple syrup and blueberries for the most delicious mashup Mom has ever seen. Top with white chocolate squares to resemble butter.

Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs

Get brunch started with bites worth waking up for. Jalapeno popper deviled eggs have the breakfast flavors of egg and smoky bacon with the appetizer tinge of poppable spicy peppers.

Ham Souffle Roll

Prepared in a shallow baking pan, this souffle-meets-casserole combo can remain in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. Parsley sauce adds a pop of freshness, both in flavor and color.

Breakfast Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese for breakfast? You know it. Sandwich Mom’s breakfast favorites like cheesy eggs and bacon between frozen waffles, for a fun and easy Mother’s Day breakfast idea.

Breakfast Salad with Avocado and Eggs

This Mother’s Day breakfast idea has everything Mom could ask for—prosciutto, avocado, and all the garden-fresh fixings. The basil, parsley, and lemon-based dressing will surely put an extra pep in her step. You can even make this ahead of time by prepping the dressing and vegetables early and then assembling salad and cooking the eggs when it’s time to surprise Mom.

Chocolate Waffle Cake

The best brunches have the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Lean into the sweet with this decadent waffle cake made with layer upon layer of chocolaty goodness. Fresh berries top it all off.

The Porcupine

For the best brunch of the year, impress Mom with a pitcher of Porcupine. Prosecco and pale ale provide the bubbles for this pineapple-flavored punch. Rosemary sprigs and pineapple wedges are fresh and tasty garnishes in this pitcher co*cktail recipe.