30 Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes That Will Make Mom Happy

If you are looking for delicious ways to celebrate the mother in your life this year, then we’ve got you covered. Sharing a collection of healthy, Mediterranean diet inspired Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes that will make anyone feel special.

Celebrating Mom

It’s no secret that moms do a lot. Aside from all the major daily tasks like raising children, working, organizing schedules, etc there are a ton of behind the scene chores happening on a daily basis. Things that just seem to magically get done (making sure toilet paper is stocked, laundry is done, hair is brushed nice on picture day, birthday cards to in-laws go out on time) are just one of the many super powers of mothers.

If you are looking for a heartfelt way to celebrate the mother figure in your life this year, may we suggest showing your affection through the delicious gift of food.

A Mother’s Day brunch perhaps? Breakfast is bed? Or maybe just a special meal that mom will love and she won’t have to lift a finger to help. Keep reading to find the recipes that you think you mom would love best!

If you are looking for the perfect gift for the food loving mama in your life, The Mediterranean Diet Made Easy cookbook makes the perfect present.

Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

There is just something about brunch that we find so refreshing. The mix of sweet and savory dishes, the fact that there are typically cocktails involved, the slower pace of the meal…it just hits differently.

We are no strangers to brunch, as we’ve previously shared these 26 Mediterranean Diet Brunch Ideas. However, we thought a post full of healthy Mother’s Day recipes deserved it’s own place to shine.

Our goal with these Mother’s Day Brunch recipes was to keep it –

• delicious
• simple
• fresh ingredients
• seasonal produce
• lots of variety
• dishes you could also use for a breakfast, lunch or dinner

Mother’s Day Cocktail Recipes

Toast the mother in your life with a little libation. Some of our favorites include –

• Salty Dog Cocktail
• Bloody Mary
• Blackberry Moscow Mule
• Baja Inspired Margarita

If alcohol isn’t your thing, check out these refreshing collection of Mocktail Recipes.

Small Bites for Mother’s Day Brunch

One of the best parts about brunch is that you can just serve a bunch of small plates and call it a day. Some of favorites for grazing include –

• Vegetarian Wonton Cups
• Summer Strawberry Toast
• Mini Poke Bowls
• Whipped Feta Cheese Dip
• Toasted Crostini with this Easy Olive Tapenade
• Garlic, Lemon and Herb Baked Sardines
• Cantaloupe and Prosciutto Bites

Mediterranean Diet Inspired Mother’s Day Breakfast Recipes

If a more breakfast themed brunch is more your mom’s style, check out these delicious recipes –

• Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bowls
• Nordic Breakfast Toast
• Spicy Breakfast Tacos
• Vegetarian Frittata
• 9 Mediterranean Breakfast Recipes
• Tomato and Spinach Egg Muffins

Drool Worthy Salad for Mothers’ Day

A colorful, flavor packed salad is always a big hit with the brunch crowd. Choosing produce that’s in season is a sure way to ensure the ripest product.

• Vibrant Raspberry Walnut Salad
• White Bean & Artichoke Antipasto Salad
• Spicy Chopped Salad
• Watermelon Panzanella Salad
• Cucumber and Cantaloupe Salad with Za’atar
• Summer Peach Salad with Couscous & Pistachios

Light and Refreshing Brunch Entree Ideas

If you are looking for something a bit more filling but still on the lighter side, check out these recipes –

• Mediterranean Sautéed Shrimp with Chermoula Sauce
• Deconstructed Eggplant Parmesan Pasta
• Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad
• Crispy Salmon with Pickled Cucumber Relish
• Fish Taco Wraps
• Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Basil Pasta
• The Ultimate Green Veggie Sandwich with Hummus

Sweet Treats your Mother Will Love

Every celebration meal deserves a sweet treat! These are some of our favorite, simple to make sweets –

• Mini Angel Food Cake
• Fresh Fruit Pizza
• 2 Ingredient Mini Key Lime Bites
• Grilled Peaches with Honey and Thyme
• Grilled Pineapple with Yogurt, Honey and Mint

We also love this quick idea for a sweet treat – a little platter of assorted fresh fruit with some homemade whipped cream. Simple but so satisfying.

Shower your Mom with Food and Love

Whenever we host a brunch, we like to keep the decor simple and let the food shine. Loving these 33 Mother’s Day Brunch Decor Ideas from Brit + Co, a great mix of DIY decor and gift ideas for mom.

Whatever your plans may be, we hope that you all feel loved not only on mothers’ day but every day of the year.