Can we tell you a secret? You ready? Brunch is so much better at home. Yes, we love going out for eggs and an unlimited mimosa bar as much as the next girl, but when it comes to Mother’s Day, the best restaurant in town is in your house. You can customize the menu of your dreams and hang out with your family, while never getting out of your pajamas. No line, no reservations and all of your favorite treats (yup, unlimited mimosas can happen at your house too). Get into the Mother’s Day spirit and give one of our top 20 Mother’s Day brunch recipes a spin.
1. Rosemary and Lavender Baked Donuts with White Chocolate Glaze: Donuts get sophisticated with lovely herbal infusions and a thick, glossy white-chocolate glaze. And they’re baked, not fried, so they’ll satisfy your sweet tooth while being almost totally guilt free. It’s a Mother’s Day miracle! (via Gourmantine)
2. Rye Waffles with Blackberry Compote: It’s berry season, and we want to put them on absolutely everything. Rye waffles, a fun nutty twist on a classic breakfast staple, are even more delicious when they’re draped in warm blackberry compote. (via A Cozy Kitchen)
3. Piperade Breakfast Pizzas with Crispy Prosciutto: Yes, moms adore pretty, dainty brunch stuff, but let’s be honest: We all love pizza, all day, every day, especially when it gets a brunch makeover with eggs and crispy bits of prosciutto. (via Feed Me Phoebe)
4. Sour Cherry and Cream Cheese Coffeecake: Sour cherries. Cream cheese. Crunchy streudel topping. It’s the coffee cake of dreams. (via Crepes of Wrath)
5. Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Pancakes with Roasted Blueberry Honey Syrup: Brunch is the perfect time for sweet and savory treats, like these spicy jalapeño cheddar pancakes with a sweet honey-laced blueberry syrup. (via Half Baked Harvest)
6. Minty Grapefruit Brûlée: Dress up your breakfast grapefruit! Our fave citrus gets the crunchy sweet brûlée treatment, with a lot of fresh mint added in to make it even more refreshing. (via Cooking on the Weekends)
7. Pistachio, Dark Chocolate and Orange Cinnamon Rolls: Cinnamon rolls? Classic. Cinnamon rolls chock full of fancy add-ins like pistachios, dark chocolate and oranges? Genius. (via Joy the Baker)
8. Baked Hash Brown Potato Nests with Asparagus Scrambled Eggs: So dainty, so spring-y, so cute! All of your favorite brunch foods join forces in these perfect little bites. (via Always Order Dessert)
9. Maple and Coconut Oil Roasted Granola with Apricots and Figs: Homemade granola is one of life’s little luxuries. Make it even more luxurious, and festive, with yummy additions like apricots, figs and coconut oil. (via Petite Kitchen)
10. Ginger Grapefruit Curd: Forget about lemon curd, this is where it’s at. Create some unforgettable toast by bringing a jar of your own homemade spicy sweet ginger grapefruit curd. (via 101 Cookbooks)
11. Sweet Potato, Goat Cheese and Egg Skillet: Important brunch rule: Everything is more delicious in a skillet. Second important brunch rule: Everything is even more delicious when it’s covered in goat cheese. We’ve got a winner! (via Naturally Ella)
12. Homemade Coffee Syrups: It’s not brunch without some fancy coffee drinks! These also make an adorable DIY Mother’s Day gift. (via A Beautiful Mess)
13. Gruyere, Rosemary and Honey Monkey Bread: Monkey bread is always a crowd pleaser, and this sophisticated savory sweet version is a stunner. Who needs a table centerpiece when you have a glossy ring of warm bread? (via Saveur)
14. Sugar Plum Crepes with Ricotta and Honey: Light and lovely crepes are even more magical when they’re peppered with sweet sugar plums. Ricotta and honey make the perfect plum pairings. (via Smitten Kitchen)
15. Gluten Free Raspberry Oat Scones: Just because you’re skipping gluten doesn’t mean you don’t deserve some delectable scones! These raspberry oat scones are the perfect treat for gluten-free mamas. (via Canelle et Vanille)
16. Blueberry and Almond Buttered French Toast With Peaches: Here it is, a colorful, playful brunch dish that celebrates the season with fresh blueberries and sliced peaches. Almond butter gives this bready treat a protein punch. (via The First Mess)
17. Maple Candied Bacon: It’s bacon (get it? rhymes with makin’!) moms crazy. (via The Clever Carrot)
18. Raspberry Chia Jam: Add a pretty, healthy raspberry kick to your Mother’s Day festivities with a jar of homemade chia seed jam. We love the vibrant color and the rich flavor and texture. (via A House in the Hills)
19. Goat Cheese Stuffed Fig, Prosciutto and Melon Salad: Turn that classic appetizer — prosciutto-wrapped melon — into the perfect salad. A fig addition makes this sweet salty combo even better. (via Foodie Crush)
20. Vanilla Berry Lemonade: We’re seriously embracing berry season. A pitcher of this delicate vanilla and berry spiked lemonade is the perfect brunch beverage. (via Baking Bree)
What’s your favorite brunch recipe? Will you be making it for Mother’s Day? Let us know in the comments!
Claire Moshenberg
Claire is a freelance writer on the hunt for great recipes, DIYs, and cheese. She writes about her baking adventures and travels at A Sound That Quakes.
