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10 Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas You Should Treat Your Mom To

What better way to show that special woman in your life how much you love her than to prepare your own Mother’s Day Brunch?

I personally believe that blood doesn’t make a family. Not everyone’s biological mother can or should be celebrated. The sad reality is that having a good relationship with your parents is actually just as common as winning lottery tickets.

No matter your relationship with your mother, everyone’s got at least 1 person in their life who deserves a good old Mother’s Day brunch! I’m not against Mother’s Day. In fact, I believe EVERYONE should be able to celebrate it by honouring that special person in their life. It should be normal to honour WHOEVER has been the maternal figure in your life.

Is it your grandmother? Your aunt? Your friend? Your in-law? Your boss? Your father? Whoever it is.

Everyone has a special person in their life who looks out for you. Your maternal figure doesn’t necessarily have to be a woman, and it doesn’t have to be someone who raised you either. It’s someone you look up to. Someone who takes care of you. It’s exhausting to constantly look after others, and I believe it’s really healthy to celebrate and appreciate that person in our lives. Regardless of blood.

Whoever it is you look up to, that person sure as hell deserves a Mother’s Day Brunch.

I decided to gather my top 10 Mother’s Day Brunch ideas and I hope you enjoy it!

1. Savoury Herb Crepes with Hollandaise

Here’s what you need: unsalted butter, eggs & egg yolks, lemon juice, water, paprika, salt & pepper, flour, milk, mixed herbs (parsley, thyme, oregano, tarragon), and optional fillings such as ham, cheese, and arugula.

Got it? Then check the recipe at Cooking and Beer!


2. Caprese Quiche

Here’s what you need: egg, egg whites, milk, shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced basil, garlic salt, pepper, and sliced Roma tomatoes.

Got it? Then check the recipe at Lemon Tree Dwelling!

3. Green Eggs and Ham Sandwiches

Here’s what you need: hard-cooked eggs, pesto, mayonnaise, black pepper, croissants, ham, and arugula.

Got it? Then check the recipe at Good Housekeeping!

4. Jam Parfaits with Grilled Peaches

Here’s what you need: lemon juice, strawberry/raspberry jam, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, olive oil, heavy cream, and Greek yogurt.

Got it? Then check the recipe at Good Housekeeping!


5. Nutella Crepe

Here’s what you need: eggs, salt, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, milk, butter/oil, Nutella (or any other Chocolate spread), and Toasted Almond Flakes.

Got it? Then check the recipe at Let The Baking Begin!

6. Hot Chocolate French Toast

Here’s what you need: canned coconut milk/whole milk, hot cocoa mix, eggs, vanilla extract, coconut extract (optional), salt, butter, french toast bread, semi-sweet chocolate, instant espresso powder, whipped cream, marshmallows, and coconut.

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Got it? Then check the recipe at Half Baked Harvest!

7. Wafflecake

Here’s what you need: all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and whole milk.

Got it? Then check the recipe at Woman’s Day!


8. Lemonade Mimosa with Blood Orange

Here’s what you need: lemon juice, sugar (or a sugar substitute), water, blood orange juice, champagne/prosecco, and blood orange slices.

Got it? Then check the recipe at Sugar and Charm!

9. Tequila Sunrise Mimosa

Here’s what you need: tequila, prosecco/champagne, orange juice, and grenadine.

Got it? Then check the recipe at Just Putzing Around The Kitchen!

10. Summer Mimosa Float

Here’s what you need: champagne/prosecco, sherbet, a cookie sheet, and cookie dough scoop.

Got it? Then check the recipe at That’s What Che Said!

Have you tried any of these Mother’s Day Brunch recipes? Let me know in the comments!

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Laura Faria

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