Wondering what to make for Mother’s Day Brunch? Here are 27 easy, tasty, and healthy Mother’s Day brunch recipes to wow mom! As an added bonus, many of the recipes can be made in advance so you’ll have more time to spend with mom on her special day!
It’s that time of year again when we start to wrack our brains thinking about thoughtful ways to treat mom on Mother’s Day.
A nice thoughtful gift goes always goes a long way, but what better way to show mom how much you love her than whipping up a beautiful, healthy and delicious brunch?
Personally, as a mom and a foodie, a healthy and tasty breakfast is definitely the way to this mama’s heart.
We set out to find 27 tasty and healthy Mother’s Day brunch recipes to make your job a little easier!
Check out some of our top Mother’s Day brunch picks below!
Healthy Mother’s Day Breakfast Ideas
1. Oatmeal Waffles
Who doesn’t love a good waffle for breakfast? These oatmeal waffles are a tasty and healthy way to start the day!
2. Egg White Wraps
Who needs Starbucks when you can make your own egg white wrap for brunch? These wraps are super tasty, and with the addition of the smoked salmon, they’re a classier option too!
3. Healthy Chocolate Granola
Toss some of this chocolate granola on some yogurt with berries for a perfectly rich and filling parfait!
4. Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins with Applesauce
If mama loves muffins, these Greek yogurt banana muffins filled with crunchy walnuts are a delicious little treat.
They’re lower in sugar than your typical muffin and also contain Greek yogurt which increases the protein content and makes them super moist. You can’t go wrong with a batch of these muffins!
5. Crustless Asparagus Quiche with Feta
If you’re looking for more of a protein packed filling option to serve a larger group, this pesto asparagus crustless quiche is the way to go. The pesto and feta give it an amazing flavour, while the asparagus incorporates some Springtime veggies.
Once again you can make it the night before and simply warm it up in the morning. Easy peasy!
6. No Bake Apple Crumble
Can we just talk about how delicious this no-bake apple crumble is?! You can make it the night before and wake up to the taste of sugar cookies mixed with apple crumble. Almost too good to be true!
BUT the catch is, it’s totally healthy and packed full of fibre, vitamin C and heart-healthy fats. Sounds like my kind of brunch!
7. Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
Make up a batch of this peanut butter banana baked oatmeal for a super tasty brunch option. You can make it ahead of time so it’s all ready to go for Mother’s Day. Just dig in!
8. Healthy Oatmeal Muffins
These healthy oatmeal muffins are such a fun and delicious way to celebrate mom. Customize them with all your favourite toppings for an easy and creative make ahead breakfast!
9. Banana Protein Pancakes
Place a stack of these banana protein pancakes in front of mom and she’ll be one happy camper. As a bonus, each pancake contains 5 grams of protein for a filling and energy packed breakfast!
10. Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
You can never go wrong with chocolate and oatmeal. These rich and healthy oatmeal breakfast bars are the perfect way to treat mom on her special day!
11. Strawberry Mocktail Spritzer
You can’t have Mother’s day brunch without a refreshing beverage! This strawberry mocktail is not only mouthwatering, it’s super pretty too!
12. Healthy Chocolate Baked Donuts
Chocolate donuts for brunch? Isn’t that every mom’s dream come true?! These donuts are made with wholesome ingredients for a healthier splurge!
13. Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip
Serve up a fruit salad or rainbow fruit kabobs with this orange and honey Greek yogurt fruit dip! It’s so creamy and refreshing and requires only 5 ingredients. Bonus!
14. Healthy Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
This strawberry rhubarb crumble seriously tastes like dessert, but it’s packed full of nutrients like fibre, vitamin C, and heart-healthy fats!
Serve along with some vanilla Greek yogurt or whipped cream to add a touch of creaminess to the fruit and crumble mixture.
15. Healthy Lemon Coconut Bread
How pretty is this loaf?! It’s such a delicious and refreshing treat that’s packed with nutrients and free of refined sugar. Perfect served along with some tea for a Springtime Mother’s Day brunch!
16. Kodiak Cakes Protein Waffles
The kodiak cake mix makes whipping up Mother’s day brunch a breeze! Toss all of the ingredients for these kodiak protein waffles into a blender, pour in the waffle iron and top with all of mom’s favourite toppings for the ultimate satisfying breakfast!
17. Creamy Oatmeal with Almond Milk
This creamy oatmeal can be customized in so many ways! Top it up with sliced bananas, a drizzle of maple syrup and chocolate chips, or add some berries, honey and nuts. Such a delicious spin on oatmeal!
18. Healthy Carrot Pineapple Muffins
Carrots and pineapple are a match made in heaven. With the cream cheese frosting, these muffins taste just like carrot cake {with benefits}!
19. Healthy Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Think blueberries, oatmeal, almond butter, maple syrup and applesauce combined into one delicious bake. It tastes like blueberry oatmeal cake and can be made the night before!
20. Egg Bites {5 Ingredients}
These mini egg cups are too cute not to serve for Mother’s Day brunch. Plus, they smell AMAZING baking in the oven! Serve on a pretty plate or tray for a simple and mouthwatering brunch option.
21. Turmeric Latte with Almond Milk
Treat mom to a rich, warm and creamy turmeric latte. It’s the ultimate warming beverage that’s packed with antioxidants!
22. Banana Protein Muffins
These banana chocolate chip muffins are a good source of protein and all of the ingredients can be tossed into a blender before being baked into tasty muffins. Win win!
23. Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Nuts
Strawberries and chocolate for breakfast? Best brunch ever!
24. Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Whip up this egg and sausage casserole with veggies the night before for a tasty brunch in the morning! It pairs perfectly with some fresh fruit and muffins!
25. Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread
This banana zucchini bread is packed with flavour and moisture and is the perfect option for a Mother’s day brunch!
26. Berry Smoothie Bowl
How pretty is this smoothie bowl?! It’s almost too gorgeous to eat! If you’re really looking to impress mom this year, whip her up this pink smoothie bowl! It’s thick and creamy so it can be eaten with a spoon and can be customized with all of mom’s favourite toppings.
27. Kodiak Cakes Blueberry Muffins
The kodiak cake mix saves the day again with these kodiak blueberry muffins! Packed with whole grains, juicy blueberries, banana and protein, these muffins are sure to be a hit with mom…and the rest of the family too!
Did you make any of these Mother’s Day brunch recipes? Scroll down to leave a star rating and review!
Jessica Levinson says
Everything looks so delicious! Wonderful inspiration for Mother’s Day brunch!
Elysia Cartlidge says
Thanks Jessica! Glad you enjoyed the roundup!
Rachel says
Wow. These all look so awesome. I hope my husband makes some of them for me. :)
Elysia Cartlidge says
Thanks Rachel — send him the list! Haha
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
These all look so amazing!
Elysia Cartlidge says
Thanks so much Nicole!
Kelly says
Not only do these all look super tasty, they’re so pretty! They’d make a great spread!
Elysia Cartlidge says
Thank you Kelly! My favourite types of recipes are the ones that are delicious and pretty all at the same time!
Abbey Sharp says
So many delicious options for Mother’s Day! So hard to pick! Awesome roundup
Elysia Cartlidge says
Thanks so much Abbey! Moms deserve the best! ;)
Emily says
How am I supposed to choose?! Guess my mom is getting a feast 😜
Elysia Cartlidge says
Haha, well in that case, you’ve got one lucky mom!
rebecca says
OMG did you cut the bananas in your chia parfait into hearts! what a fun idea! these all look delicious, I have no idea which I need to try first
Elysia Cartlidge says
Thanks Rebecca! I wish I could take the credit for cutting all of those banana hearts, but that recipe is from Jillian Harris’ site. It was too pretty not to include in the roundup!
Katie Uhran says
I want ALL of these…Those sweet potato muffins look so so so good, but so do all of these recipes!!! DELICIOUS! xoxo
Elysia Cartlidge says
Thanks Katie! You really can’t go wrong with any of these recipes :)
Deborah @ Confessions of mother runner says
I guess I need to start working on a Mother’s Day brunch idea! That zucchini bread looks amazingly delish
Elysia Cartlidge says
Yes, Mother’s Day is just around the corner! I’m really happy with how the zucchini loaf turned out!
GiGi Eats says
WOW ALL OF THESE look so so so amazing!!! I am drooling! But I am SUPER OBSESSED with sweet potatoes these days so um, of course I went to check out THAT recipe! :)
Elysia Cartlidge says
Thanks Gigi! I’m totally with you on the sweet potatoes! If there’s sweet potatoes, I’m in!