They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but guess what? Women appreciate a great meal, too! This Mother’s Day, whether we're celebrating our spouse, our mom, our sister, best friend, ourselves or any other mother figure in our lives, start the day off with a treat of breakfast in bed. We happen to know that meals taste better when eaten in a cozy bed (just watch those crumbs!), so making Mom breakfast for Mother’s Day is a surefire way to win her heart.
Here are 15 recipes she’ll definitely love. Whether she’s #TeamSweetBreakfast or #TeamSavoryBreakfast, we’ve got it covered. We’ve even gathered some keto-friendly breakfast options, vegetarian breakfast options, a smoothie recipe for juicing moms, vegan options, and traditional breakfast recipes that will knock her out (in the best of ways!). Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 9 in 2021, so there's time to prepare.
Whichever dish we decide to prepare, breakfast in bed for Mother’s Day is an awesome way to show Mom how much we appreciate all she does.
Orange Raspberry Scones
Knock Mom’s morning slippers off with this decadent orange raspberry scone recipe from Chocolate For Basil blogger Jerrelle. Her recipe features a fresh reminder that spring is coming with “sunlit raspberries and lots of citrusy orange zest." Don’t be intimidated by thinking these scones are too hard to make, because the website for the recipe features step-by-step photos (she’s a photographer, too!)
Easy Madeleines
Serve up these fancy madeleines with this easy recipe from blog, Entertaining With Beth. These buttery, light, and slightly sweet French cookies are reminiscent of a small sponge-like cake. Luckily madeleines are small because it’s hard to eat just one. For variations on the recipe that’s usually infused with lemon zest, add vanilla extract or orange zest. Traditionally served with afternoon tea or coffee, for Mother’s Day breakfast in bed, serve them as part of a breakfast spread with a side of eggs, yogurt, and fruit.
Egg & Crispy Potato Breakfast Sheet Pan
Sheet pan meals are all the rage because the entire meal is made, well, on a sheet pan. They can also be made in a cast iron pan. For this recipe, cook the veggies in the oven first so the potatoes get good and crispy, then towards the end of the cook time, crack a few eggs on the sheet pan. Blogger Emily of Layers of Happiness says to add cheese, sour cream, and herbs to finish off this delicious breakfast dish for Mom.
Mixed Berry French Toast Bake
Here's a sweet recipe from Taste of Home that’s fuss-free to make, but Mom will surely make a fuss out of how delicious it tastes. Assemble this mixed berry French toast bake the night before serving, and once it’s in the oven the next morning, the house will smell amazing. Add one kind of berry or mixed berries, it’s Mom’s choice, of course!
Keto-Friendly Low-Carb Breakfast Egg Muffins
Blogger Kelly shares this recipe on her website, Life Made Keto, and they’re perfect for breakfasts on-the-go, but also a nice breakfast in bed choice for Mom on Mother’s Day. There are nine variations with different veggie additions, so try a few for a special Mother’s Day breakfast in bed. Have a side of avocado, and fruit like honeydew melon, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries (all keto-friendly!).
Vegetarian Lemony Cream Cheese Pancakes With Blueberries
This recipe by Emily Nunn featured on Food52 is the Best Pancakes contest winner, so we’re pretty sure they’ll be a hit for Mother’s Day breakfast in bed. Emily says this pancake is equally good without the lemon or blueberries, but why not go for it all? FYI: The real magic of this recipe comes from those dollops of cream cheese in the batter — and don’t forget the maple syrup!
Whole Wheat Vegan Waffles
A squeeze of lemon gives these whole wheat vegan waffles a lovely buttermilk flavor and light texture. These vegan waffles by Love and Lemons bloggers Jeanine and Jack are soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, and best with maple syrup and tons of fruit. They also use almond milk, so it’s a great healthy breakfast!
Crispy Hash Brown Haystacks
This recipe from the Minimalist Baker is anything but basic. Loaded with flavor and packed into muffin tins, these hash browns cook up in 30 minutes and they’re crispy, savory, and perfect. As an unexpected twist, these haystacks feature corn and fresh parsley. Mom will adore these!
Chicken & Waffle Sliders
Blogger Jocelyn from Grandbaby Cakes specializes in baking and soul food, so she’s the perfect chef to follow for this recipe. Chicken and waffles are Southern comfort at its finest! The chicken is spiced up with a Tabasco chipotle marinade and then fried until golden brown. The fluffy cornmeal waffles are topped with a maple-spiced butter. Mom will say “Yum!”
Eggs in Clouds
Presentation is everything, and if it's possible to pull this one off, Mom will certainly be impressed. This recipe from Rachael Ray only requires four ingredients (in addition to salt and pepper), so it’s really all about following the directions. If Rachael is into this, it must be good!
Tequila Sunrise Orange Mocktail
All of these scrumptious breakfast recipes deserve a special drink accompaniment — enter the tequila sunrise orange mocktail from April, blogger at Whisk It Real Gud. This delicious nonalcoholic drink features four ingredients including peach and orange flavored juices. It’s not only easy to make, but also gorgeous! It can be easily adapted to suit Mom's taste preference. Of course, tequila can be added, but it’s not necessary for a fabulous drink.
Egg & Avocado Toast
Avocado toast reached its peak trending in 2017, so most people are over it, but it’s still a good breakfast. This avocado toast twist, another one from Rachael Ray, adds eggs and feels fresh, new and yes, something that needs to be made right now. Whether hard-boiled, over easy, scrambled or poached, make sure to cook the eggs the way Mom likes them.
The Best Green Smoothie
For moms who like to pack in the nutrients and start the day off right, serve a green smoothie in bed. This one from Minimalist Baker contains all the good stuff: fruit, peanut butter, almond milk, and spinach. This one's so easy, even younger kids could help make it.
Easy Cheesy Spinach Frittata
Mom will love this flavorful frittata that’s easy for anyone to make. Food Heaven bloggers and BFF’s — Jess and Wendy — are also registered dieticians so they know their way around the kitchen and healthy meals. This frittata recipe features leeks, garlic, spinach, paprika, and Mom’s favorite: cheese! The result is creamy, melty, and satisfying.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
If Mom is a chocolate lover, this recipe will be her favorite Mother’s Day breakfast treat. Natasha, blogger at Natasha’s Kitchen, delivers this wonderfully moist bread loaded with ripe bananas and melty morsels of chocolate chips. Natasha says the chocolate chips stay gooey and moist long after the bread comes out of the oven. Yes, please!