Guide to 7 Best Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes

Mother’s Day is one of the most beautiful holidays. There’s no one that lifts you up, holds you together, and gives you a warm hug quite like your mom. On this special day, why not whip up your mom an absolutely delectable brunch? It’s a thoughtful, kind, and delicious endeavor. Keep reading and take some time to peruse our best Mother’s Day brunch recipes. Delicious inspo, here you come! 

Sweet Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

There’s just something irresistible about a decadent dessert menu. Here’s some of our favorite ideas for Mother’s Day Brunch, sweets and treats edition.  

Coffee Cake

Coffee cake is full of cinnamon-goodness and surprisingly simple to make. Try it out this Mother’s Day and pair it with your mom’s favorite light, dark, or medium roast.  

Servings

12 

Prep Time

20 minutes 

Cook Time

45 minutes 

Cake Ingredients

1 stick butter, softened 
¾ cup sugar 
1 tsp vanilla 
1 egg 
2 cups flour 
2 teaspoons baking powder 
Pinch of salt 
¾ cup milk 

Filling Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, softened 
1 tablespoon cinnamon 
½ cup flour 
½ cup packed brown sugar 

Topping Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter, softened 
¾ cup flour 
½ cup packed brown sugar 
1 tablespoon cinnamon 

Cake Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9 baking pan 

2. Beat the butter and sugar until combined 

3. Mix in vanilla and egg 

4. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt 

5. Add one half of the flour mixture to the egg mixture and combine. Add milk. Once the milk is incorporated, add the rest of the flour mixture 

6. In a small bowl, pinch together the butter, flour, sugar, and cinnamon until crumbly 

7. Pulse the butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a food processor until crumbs form

8. Pour half of the batter into pan, sprinkle the filling over top, pour the other half of the batter over the filling, and lightly sprinkle the topping over the top 

9. Bake 45-50 minutes and enjoy!

Strawberry French Toast

Are you brunching it up? Strawberry French toast is the scrumptious item you’ve been waiting for—this is sure to be a fan favorite among the Mother’s Day gifts. 

Servings

4 

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes 

French Toast Ingredients

½ cup butter 
4 eggs & 4 egg yolks 
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 
3 tablespoons granulated sugar 
1 tablespoon brown sugar 
½ cup milk 
½ cup heavy cream 
2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
8 slices brioche bread 

Strawberry Sauce Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter 
¼ cup sugar 
¼ cup orange juice 
2 cups sliced strawberries 
1 tablespoon water 
1 tablespoon cornstarch 
 

Whipped Cream Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream, cold 
2 tablespoons powdered sugar 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

French Toast Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat 

2. In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg and egg yolks until well combined

3. Whisk in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugars until well combined

4. Whisk in the milk, heavy cream, and vanilla

5. Dip each slice of brioche in the egg mixture. Coat each side fully

6. Place brioche slices into the skillet until golden brown, about 3 minutes

7. Flip the slices and cook until the other side is golden brown

8. Serve warm with strawberry sauce and whipped cream! 

Strawberry Sauce Instructions
 

1. Melt butter in a small saucepan until golden brown 

2. Stir in the orange juice, sugar, and 1 cup of strawberries 

3. Cook over medium heat until strawberries have softened, and juice is thickened, about 10 minutes 

4. In a separate bowl, whisk the water and cornstarch until smooth 

5. Add the water and cornstarch mixture into the strawberry sauce 

6. Bring to a boil, stir constantly, and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes 

7. Add the rest of the strawberries, stir frequently, and cook for 5 more minutes 

8. Remove from heat and serve over French toast 

Whipped Cream Instructions

1. Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract 

2. Whip until stiff peaks form 

3. Add a dollop on top of the French toast and strawberry sauce! 

Find the perfect Mother’s Day brunch theme. Keep reading, then click here for some fantastic ideas! 

Carrot Cake

Looking for the perfect balance of sweet but not too sweet? Carrot cake will never fail you when it comes to Mother’s Day brunch ideas. 

Servings

10 – 12 

Prep Time

25 minutes 

Cook Time

30 minutes 

Ingredients

2 cups chopped pecans (optional) 
1 ½ cups packed dark brown sugar 
½ cup granulated sugar 
1 cup vegetable oil 
4 eggs 
¾ cup unsweetened applesauce 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 
2 teaspoons baking power 
1 teaspoon baking soda 
½ teaspoon salt 
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 
1 teaspoon ground ginger 
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 
¼ teaspoon ground cloves 
2 cups grated carrots 

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

16 oz block cream cheese, softened 
½ cup unsalted butter, softened 
4 cups powdered sugar 
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 
Pinch of salt 
 

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 300 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper 

2. Spread chopped pecans on the sheet and toast for 7-8 minutes 

3. Turn the oven to 350°F, grease 2 nine-inch cake pans, and line with parchment paper 

4. Whisk the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, apple sauce, and vanilla in a large bowl until combined

5. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves 

6. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and fold the ingredients together with a wooden spoon until just combined 

7. Fold in the carrots and 1 cup of the pecans 

8. Pour the batter evenly into the two cake pans 

9. Bake for 30-35 minutes 

10. Let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting 

Frosting Directions

1. Beat the cream cheese and butter on medium-high until smooth (about two minutes)

2. Add the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt and beat on low for about three minutes

Assembly

1. Once the cakes are completely cool, use a flat, serrated knife to layer off the top of the cakes

2. Evenly cover the top of each cake with frosting

3. Place one cake on top of the other and add frosting around the sides

4. Garnish with the remaining pecans

5. Refrigerate the cake for 20 minutes and then enjoy! 

If you live in a warm state, consider hosting Mother’s Day Brunch outside. Be sure to check out our article on outdoor home and design trends to get your creative juices flowing. 

Savory Mother’s Day Breakfast Ideas

It’s time to venture from sweet to savory! Read on for our most delicious savory breakfast ideas sure to make mom smile. Or, invite her into the kitchen and spend the day cooking up culinary masterpieces together. 

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Pastry Cups

Bite into goodness with these bacon, egg, and cheese pastry cups. 

Servings

12 cups 

Prep Time

15 minutes 

Cook Time  

30 minutes 

Ingredients

12 strips uncooked bacon 
All-purpose flour 
1 17.03 oz package frozen puff pastry 
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 
8 eggs 
¼ cup milk (or heavy cream) 
2 tablespoons chives, minced 

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F 

2. Cook the bacon in two large sauté pans over medium-low heat until almost fully cooked. Set aside 

3. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out each puff pastry sheet 

4. Cut each piece of puff pastry into 9 squares. Add a square into each muffin tin cup and press it firmly into the bottom and on the sides 

5. Place a piece of cooked bacon into each cup 

6. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and pinch of salt and pepper 

7. Divide the cheese into the muffin cups 

8. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese 

9. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until pastry is golden brown 

10. Once taken out, sprinkle each cup with chopped chives and serve immediately 

Looking for activities to do after the food’s been served? Check out some Mother’s Day inspiration here! 

Air Fryer Sausage Bacon Bites  

Try out these sausage bacon bites for a delectable bite-sized treat on this special day. This is a super easy and incredibly delicious Mother’s Day brunch recipe. 

Servings

3 ½ dozen 

Prep Time

20 minutes 

Cook Time

15 minutes 

Ingredients

¾ pound bacon strips (10-32 slices depending on thickness of slice) 
2 8 oz packages frozen, fully cooked sausage links, thawed 
½ cup + 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided 

Instructions

1. Cut bacon strips in half, widthwise 

2. Cut sausage links in half 

3. Wrap a piece of bacon around each sausage 

4. Place ½ cup brown sugar in a medium bowl and roll wrapped sausages in sugar 

5. Secure each bite with a toothpick 

6. Place in a large bowl and refrigerate overnight 

7. Preheat air fryer to 325°F 

8. Sprinkle wrapped sausages with 1 tablespoon brown sugar 

9. Grease tray of air fryer and place wrapped sausages evenly in basket 

10. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until bacon is crisp 

11. Sprinkle with last tablespoon brown sugar 

12. Serve warm! 

Refreshing Mother’s Day Drinks

The perfect complement to the delicious brunch recipes above is an ice-cold drink! From tart lemonades to bubbly Italian soda, you’re sure to spend quality time with mom sipping on these sparkling drinks. 

Blueberry Basil Lemonade  

This unique and refreshing drink tastes just like spring in a cup. Sip on the sweet taste of lemon and blueberry cut with a zing of basil and sparkling water for the perfect kick. 

Ingredients

2 cups water 
1 cup granulated sugar 
1 cup fresh blueberries 
20 fresh basil leaves 
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 
2 cups cold sparkling water 

Instructions

1. Place the water, sugar, and blueberries in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat 

2. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar has dissolved, and the blueberries burst, about 5 minutes 

3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the basil 

4. Cover with a lid and steep for 20 minutes 

5. Strain the syrup mixture through a fine mesh seine 

6. Add the blueberry syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling water to a pitcher and stir to combine 

7. Pour lemonade over ice and garnish with extra blueberries and basil. Sip and enjoy! 

Don’t forget the flowers! This is one classic Mother’s Day gift that will never go out of style. Discover how to brighten your home and lift your mood with flowers here. 

Blood Orange Italian Soda

Blood orange is a zesty and unique flavor that’s always sure to be a hit. Surprise your mom this May with a pitcher of sparkling blood orange Italian soda. 

Ingredients

5 blood oranges 
½ cup granulated sugar 
½ cup water 
1 teaspoon blood orange bitters 
1 teaspoon aromatic betters 
8 cans La Croix sparkling water, plain 

Instructions

1.  Zest and juice 4 oranges 

2. Combine orange zest, juice, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil 

3. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes 

4. Strain the orange mixture 

5. Stir in both bitters to mixture 

6. Cover and chill for 20 minutes 

7. Combine ¾ cup La Croix with 2 tablespoons blood orange mixture. Add more of mixture for a stronger taste or less for a lighter feel 

8. Garnish with orange slices and serve icy cold! 

Thanks for Reading and Happy Mother’s Day

We’re wishing a lovely Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there! We hope this blog inspired you to bake, cook, and create a sweet (or savory) treat for the special women in your life this May.