Mother's Day Recipe Roundup! 15 Favorites to Celebrate Mom + FREE Cheatsheet
I love celebrating Mother’s Day, because I’m one of the lucky ones who has a mom as her best friend!
My mom is selfless, generous, and incredibly supportive- and she happens to be the best cook I know 😉
So in honor of my mom and her amazing cooking, I’ve rounded up my favorite Mother’s Day recipes that you can make for breakfast, brunch, a luncheon, a special dinner, or even dessert!
Why these recipes?
· Can be whipped up quickly
· Not many ingredients
· Many can be made in advance
· Saves you stress and gives you more time with your mom on Mother’s Day
What special thing will you make for your mom this Mother’s Day?
1. Mom’s Cranberry Orange Bread
I “healthified” my mom’s original Cranberry Orange Bread by reducing the sugar and using whole wheat pastry flour (my secret ingredient in almost all of my baking).
And if you love making recipes healthier with a few simple tweaks, then you’re going to love this FREE cheatsheet I made for you!
I’ll show you 25 Ways to Make Any Recipe Healthier!
Enjoy for breakfast or brunch, or gift wrap and give to your mom :)
2. Flourless Carrot Cake Muffins
These gluten-free, dairy-free muffins are incredibly moist and tender. Perfect for Mother’s Day brunch!
These low-sugar vegan muffins are perfect for breakfast when mom doesn’t love sugar-laden baked goods. You can replace with your mom’s favorite berry, too- blueberries and lemon zest would be great!
4. Apple and Pear Breakfast Crisp
My mom loves fruit for dessert, so why not treat her with dessert for breakfast!
The perfect little sandwich for a Mother’s Day tea or luncheon- and so easy to make :)
6. Apple Brie and Arugula Open Sandwich
I definitely get my love of brie cheese from my mom! This open-faced sandwich looks and tastes like something out of a French cafe.
7. Sweet and Spicy Carrot Ginger Soup
A light and nourishing soup with a vibrant orange color- your mom will be impressed!
You can make this no-cook soup in a blender in 5 minutes! You’re welcome ;)
A delicious soup that is quick and easy, but elegant enough to impress mom? Try this one!
10. Grilled Plum Salad with Walnuts and Aged Balsamic
Your mom will love that you took the extra step to grill fruit for her salad! Video included for how to make this recipe :)
11. Pear and Gorgonzola Salad with a Dijon Vinaigrette
Does your mom love a classic? Mine does too! Pears and blue cheese go together like PB and J :)
12. Tricolored Beet and Avocado Salad with a Spicy Honey Dressing
This raw salad looks complicated, but it couldn’t be easier! And it’s one of those salads that feels very special to eat.
13. Strawberry Quinoa Salad with Fresh Mint, Goat Cheese, and Walnuts
Perfect spring ingredients, perfect for Mother’s Day! She’ll love the pops of pink from the strawberries.
14. Tomatillo Chicken in a Pot
When I was 5, I asked my mom “How are we having our chicken tonight?”
Yes, we loved our chicken! I put a spin on my mom’s Chicken in a Pot recipe, using tomatillos and limes in place of carrots and tomatoes (but you can make it like my mom does, too!)
And who could forget dessert? These truffles are made with superfood ingredients, like nuts, seeds, cacao, and citrus!
What recipe will you make first?