Taking the time to express your love and appreciation for your mother on Mother's Day can be an extraordinary gesture. Whether you are looking to plan a surprise brunch or want to show Mom how much you care, there are endless creative ideas for showing her just how much she is loved.
From mornings spent sipping tea in the garden, indulging in delicious homemade brunch spreads on the patio, or curating activities that will bring plenty of laughter and joy - here are some inspiring ways to make this Mother's Day one she won't forget!
It is a family tradition in our house to make sure Mom enjoys her Mother's Day. Being able to take everyday tasks off her hands, such as making a meal, is a great way to show her how much you appreciate all that she does. We know your mom loves her slow cooker, but don't worry - none of these recipes require it! These Mother's Day brunch recipes are sure to put a smile on her face!
Delicious Fresh Fruit Smoothies
Smoothies are a perfect way to kick off a Mother's Day brunch. Made with fresh fruit and other good for you ingredients, your mother will be excited for everything to come!
Blueberry Smoothie
Fresh blueberriesBlueberry Honey
Peach Smoothie
The peaches and yogurt in this Peach Smoothie Recipe give it that perfect, creamy texture all smoothies should have. The vitamin C and calcium in peaches play an important role in strengthening bones - perfect for any mom who loves to move around!
Strawberry Smoothie
Any fresh berries are delicious, but bright red strawberries are the perfect late Spring/early Summer fruit! Lightly sweetened with honey, this Strawberry Smoothie Recipe tastes exactly like honeyed strawberries. If you want to get fancy, garnish your glasses with sliced strawberries!
Chocolate Almond Milk Smoothie
Don't be fooled by the name - this Chocolate Almond Milk Smoothie Recipe also comes with fresh blueberries and is an excellent starter for the festivities of the day! This smoothie makes for a filling breakfast, making it well-served in small portions to not ruin any appetites. You could also turn this smoothie into its own breakfast by mixing in homemade granola, sliced almonds, and even toasted coconut.
Are we thinking Boozy Brunch? Well, so are we!
Nothing wrong with getting mom a little tipsy on her day. After all, it is her day to unwind! We can rename the event Mom’s Boozy Brunch! You could approach the drinks in small elegant shot glasses to guests as they arrive as a signature drink.
Blossoms + Bourbon Cocktail
Our Citrus Collection inspired this Blossoms + Bourbon Cocktail Recipe. The line is fresh, clean, and bright with citrus and geranium bourbon. We though it would be a great idea to come up with a drink in its honor and created the Blossoms + Bourbon Cocktail.
Fruity Bee Collins Cocktail
Fruit-filled drinks are perfect in warm weather. They are refreshing and make a beautiful presentation! Our Fruity Bee Colins Cocktail Recipe is the perfect way to combat warm weather this Mother's Day! Inspired by the classic Tom Collins, this recipe includes lemon juice - which means lemon zest would make a great garnish!
Bee Inspired Moscow Mule
This Moscow Mule Recipe is our latest creation and will hit the spot for Mother's Day brunch. Replacing the sugar with honey in this recipe is what makes it really special. We use our Spring Honey to give it a sweet, sunny, floral flavor profile - perfect for the late Spring Mother's Day!
Prep Mother's Day Brunch Ahead of Time with Overnight Oats
Already have a bunch on your plate to prepare for on Mother's Day? Don't worry! Overnight oats are a perfect quick and easy way to get a dish ready for your mom. Plus, they tend to be healthier than other sweet breakfast foods.
Chocolate Overnight Oats
Our Chocolate Honey Overnight Oats Recipe is an easy and healthy meal that can be prepared ahead of time - and they keep well for a few days in the fridge, too! To make them a little less healthy (but still so good!), try serving them over french toast with powdered sugar on top.
Strawberry Overnight Oats
With fresh-picked strawberries in season, this may be the perfect venue for our Strawberry Overnight Oats Recipe. You could make these up overnight and serve them in small 2oz glass bowls with tiny spoons as an appetizer. Drizzle them with maple syrup or almond butter to add a little twist.
Breakfast Pastries: A Classic Breakfast Dish
You can pretty much never go wrong with a classic breakfast pastry. In the recipes listed below, we use honey to make them. Baking with honey can add more moisture to your pastries!
Strawberry Scones
Keep the theme going for Mother's Day brunch in high strawberry season. This Strawberry Scones Recipe is a delicious treat any time of year, but especially on Mother's Day! Try it with a lemon glaze to create Strawberry Lemonade Scones.
Nut and Seed Bread
This Nut and Seed Bread Recipe is made without any leavening agents and is one of my new favorites. Try it! You could also cook it in a muffin pan to create mini bite-sized versions of this bread. Serve with scrambled eggs, poached eggs, fried eggs, sunny side up eggs, eggs benedict - any kind of egg you can think of!
Honey Banana Bread
Banana breadcream cheese
Southern Cornbread
You can make her this Southern Cornbread Recipe - trust us, it's the best she'll ever eat in her whole life. The sour cream gives it a beautiful, soft texture. Complete with honey butter, this dish is best served with salty bacon, hash browns, breakfast sausage, and fresh brewed coffee.
Balance Your Meal with Salad
We have a few tried and true salads in our arsenal. Make your favorite one and serve it with this fantastic Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe made with olive oil. You can even quickly marinate fish or chicken with this same recipe! Imaging a delicious smoked salmon with sautéed spinach in this vinaigrette.
Kale Salad with Chickpeas
This Kale Salad Recipe is the best and most surprising salad we've ever made. Another recipe you can make the night before Mother's Day to be well-organized for the day ahead. Try these Honey Pickled Beets on this salad. Caramelized onions would also taste amazing on this salad.
Spinach Fruit Salad
This Spinach Fruit Salad Recipegoat cheese
Watermelon Feta Salad
Speaking of lovely and light salads, this Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe will both surprise and blow you away! Place it on top of buttery croissants for an elevated experience - it will look like you were food styling. Feta cheese, tomatoes, and fresh herbs don't seem like they should work with watermelon. Trust us though - they actually do!
Asian Noodle Salad
Our friend Karlen shared this Asian Chicken and Noodle Salad Recipe, and it's been a hit repeatedly in our family brunch spread. While it might not match the vibe of the french toast and cinnamon rolls, this salad is a much better option than a ham and cheese sandwich as a main course!
Treats for Mom
It’s time for dessert, and there are many different directions that you can take at this food festival, also known as Mother’s Day Brunch! You won't need any refrigerated pie crust for these brunch dessert recipes.
Sexy Brownie Sundae
You can never go wrong with chocolate, and this crazy Chocolate Brownie Sundae Recipe is definitely a crowd pleaser. Mom will want to lick every tender crumb off the plate! Serve it with her favorite ice cream and whipped cream on top.
Beetroot Brownies
If mom is on a health kick, you can serve up chocolate so that nobody has to know it's good for them with our Beetroot Brownie Recipe. With a crisp crust and chewy center, she will never be able to guess what is in these brownies! For a sweeter flavor and presentation, drizzle maple syrup on top.
Honey Cherry Cobbler
Another great way to finish this meal is with this lovely healthy Cherry Cobbler Recipe. You can use any combination of fruit in this recipe, so be creative, primarily if it supports a theme for the day!
A Wrap on Mother’s Day Brunch
So, what will you make for brunch this Mother's Day? There are so many delicious directions you can go - and with some planning, it doesn't have to be an all-day production. Why not try one of our Mother's Day brunch ideas and get creative in the kitchen?
Get ready for Mother's Day brunch by trying out even just one of these recipes! And don't forget to consider activities that will keep the party going into sunset. After all, Mom deserves a day filled with love, laughter...and great food!
