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Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes

April 28, 2021 Updated: May 8, 2021 By Leanne 4 Comments

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Celebrate Mother’s Day at home with a special Mother’s Day Brunch! This collection of recipes will help you plan an easy brunch menu with plenty of breakfast recipes and brunch planning tips to help you host the perfect spring brunch!

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Essentials for a Mother’s Day brunch menu

Eggs: One of the star attractions of any brunch, there are so many delicious ways to prepare eggs. While scrambled, poached or fried eggs are all great options, when it comes to a brunch, those options can be a lot of work. Instead, prepare your eggs in the form of quiches, egg bakes or frittatas, which are less work to prepare and can usually be made ahead.

Meat: Another essential for brunch which can include bacon, turkey bacon, ham, sausage or smoked salmon. There’s no need to go over board with variety as 1-2 meat options is usually the norm for brunches.

Sweets: You need to balance out all the savoury with some sweets and with brunch there is so much variety. You can add breads, muffins, pastries, tarts, cakes or cookies, and they work as part of the main meal or as dessert.

Fruits and veggies: A platter of fruit or veggies, or a big bowl of salad, adds a light side option to an otherwise heavy meal. It also adds a pop of colour to your brunch table.

Beverages: Brunch usually involves a mix of hot and cold beverages like tea and coffee, orange juice and a simple cocktail like mimosas or wine spritzers.

Tips for hosting an easy Mother’s Day brunch

Keep things simple: While some brunch planning articles will tell you to offer lots of variety for your guests, I would argue the opposite. Don’t go overboard and potentially overwhelm yourself. (Remember, you want to enjoy the meal and conversation with your guests too!) Instead, focus on preparing 1-2 main dishes and a few side dishes. Once you factor in the beverages, a fruit or veggie tray and some sweets, that’s usually more than enough food for a group of people.

Prep as many recipes as you can the day before: Overnight casseroles like french toast are perfect for brunches as they need to be made the day before. The prep work for other recipes can be done in advance too, like cutting fruit and veggies for salads and trays, or making breads and muffins.

Bake and freeze ahead of time: Another way to prep in advance is to make recipes days or weeks in advance and store them in the freezer until the day before your brunch. I usually do this for breads, muffins and cakes as most can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months and easily thaw at room temperature.

Set your table the night before: This saves so much time. Even if you’re not elaborate with your table settings, it’s still a good idea to take time to set and organize your brunch table. You don’t want to be rushed getting out your dishes and putting on any final touches when your guests are coming through the door.

Keep your food warm: Even if you don’t over do it on brunch options, you still might have an overcrowded oven, which makes it difficult to cook multiple dishes and keep them warm. In these situations, you can keep some food warming in the oven at a low heat, but you can also use warming trays, a crockpot, microwave, toaster oven or even an air fryer. These counter top appliances can help cook your recipes and keep them warm.

Limit your beverage options: For evening gatherings, it’s customary to offer a range of beverages for your guests but for a brunch, it’s best to keep it simple and offer 2-3 options such as coffee/tea, juice and one type of cocktail. If children are on the guest list, you can always add a fourth option and offer a fun and healthy smoothie!

Have some food and drinks ready for when guests arrive: While you might be finishing up the last of your brunch dishes in the kitchen, make sure you have a fruit or veggie tray ready for your guests to snack on. You’ll also want to have the beverages ready to go so your guests have something to sip on while they wait and chat with others.

So, with those tips in mind, you can start planning your awesome Mother’s Day Brunch. Be sure to check out the collection of recipes below for some easy and delicious brunch and breakfast options to add to your Mother’s Day menu!

If you make any of the brunch recipes below, I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below!

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Mother's Day Brunch Recipes

Celebrate Mother's Day at home with a special Mother's Day Brunch! This collection of recipes will help you plan an easy brunch menu with plenty of breakfast recipes and brunch planning tips to help you host the perfect spring brunch!

1

Crustless Asparagus Quiche

Springtime and asparagus just go together and this crustless quiche is the perfect way to enjoy asparagus while it's still in season.

2

Air Fryer Turkey Bacon

Brunch just isn't complete without bacon. Keep it on the healthier side with this air fried turkey bacon. The recipe includes three ways to prepare it.

3

Sweet Potato Frittata with Turkey Bacon

Enjoy your turkey bacon in this sweet potato frittata. This skillet recipe is easy and filling with a spicy jalapeño kick. Just pair it with a side salad and you're all set.

4

Spring Salad with Asparagus and Peas

A fresh and crisp side salad is always a nice addition to brunch. This spring salad is a seasonal favourite with fresh asparagus, peas and radishes.

5

Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

Add some seasoned potatoes to your brunch menu with these air fryer baby potatoes. They're crispy like home fries and prepared without using your oven.

6

Spelt Flour Banana Bread

Treat your guests to a decadent slice of banana bread as part of brunch. This one is made with spelt flour and packed with chocolate chips and coconut.

7

Spelt Banana Muffins

If you prefer your banana baked goods in muffin form, no problem. These spelt banana muffins are soft, moist and naturally sweetened.

8

Avocado Banana Cookies

Cookies for breakfast are totally acceptable when they're filled with all the wholesome ingredients in these avocado banana cookies.

9

Coconut Mango Muffins

Add some tropical vibes to your brunch menu with these coconut mango muffins studded with dark chocolate chunks.

10

Mango Avocado Smoothie

For smaller brunches or the kids on your guest list, blend up a batch of tropical smoothies made with mango, avocado and oats. They're wholesome, filling and super tasty.

11

Mediterranean Quiche with Almond Crust

Enjoy the flavours of a greek salad in quiche form. This one is packed with salty feta, olives and sun-dried tomatoes layered on an almond flour crust!

12

Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Fizz

Instead of mimosas, treat the mom in your life to a strawberry rhubarb gin fizz. A delicious way to enjoy seasonal rhubarb. (And if you can't find it fresh, you can use frozen).

13

Raspberry Lemon Muffins

Juicy raspberries and tart lemon will add a pop of flavour to the muffin basket on your brunch table. These are made with buckwheat flour and naturally sweetened with maple syrup.

14

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Buckwheat Pancakes

For a smaller brunch, whip up a little something special with these strawberry chocolate chip pancakes. Top them with chopped fresh strawberries and extra chocolate chips!

15

Baked French Toast Casserole with Cherries

If you prefer make ahead brunch options and you can get your hands on fresh cherries, this overnight baked french toast casserole is the perfect addition to your Mother's Day brunch menu!

16

White Wine Spritzer with Fruit

Keep the cocktails simple with this white wine spritzer recipe. All you need is white wine, tonic water and the fruit of your choice.

17

Mini Fruit Tarts with Greek Yogurt

Add a touch of elegance to your brunch with these mini fruit tarts. The individual size is perfect for serving and it's a fun way to serve your guests fruit and yogurt.

18

Vegan Strawberry Custard Tart

For a full size tart, this strawberry custard tart is light, fresh and vegan. Change it up by substituting the berries of your choice.

19

Beet Hummus Asparagus Tart

If you like your tarts on the savoury side, try this asparagus tart with an almond flour crust and a beet hummus filling.

20

Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes

End your brunch with these decadent mini chocolate cakes. The individual serving plus the chocolate glaze and sprinkles make them an extra special treat.

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  1. Tasia ~ two sugar bugs says

    May 2, 2021 at 6:03 pm

    So many wonderful ideas for Mother’s Day brunch! I’ve got my eye on that Mediterranean tart and the strawberry custard tart!

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      May 8, 2021 at 11:21 pm

      Thanks Tasia! Hope you get a chance to make them!

      Reply
  2. Terry says

    April 28, 2021 at 10:38 am

    Wow this is a great collection of recipes..thanks for posting. Definitely some must try’s in here for sure for Mother’s Day.

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 29, 2021 at 8:18 pm

      Thanks so much Terry!

      Reply

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