Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas (Vegetarian)
These Mother’s Day brunch ideas make it easy to build a vegetarian menu with a mix of make-ahead dishes, fresh sides, and something sweet. Skip the restaurant crowds and keep it simple with a relaxed, low-fuss brunch at home around the kitchen table.
Quick planning tip: Build your brunch with 1 make-ahead main, 1 fresh/light dish, and 1 sweet option – done. Browse the ideas below to mix and match.
What to expect
All of these Mother’s Day brunch recipes are vegetarian, flexible, and easy to make -many can be prepared ahead, in whole or in part. Several come together in under 30 minutes.
You’ll find a mix of fresh, light dishes and a few that look a little indulgent but are surprisingly simple (like a Dutch pancake). Perfect for a relaxed brunch that still feels special.
Make-Ahead Brunch Recipes
Breakfast Strata (with great fillings)
The essence of a breakfast strata is eggs, milk, cheese and bread. The personality comes from great fillings – choose the ones Mom likes. Assemble the night before. Pop the casserole in the oven on Mother's day for a great comfort food dish.
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Low Carb Breakfast Casserole (or Muffin Format)
Breakfast egg bake is a great low carb brunch dish, packed with veggies and flexible to whatever veggies Mom loves.
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Carrot Cake Oatmeal (Baked)
A dollop of yogurt and drizzle of maple syrup make this baked carrot cake oatmeal crazy good. Satisfying, nutritious and easy to make ahead for Mother's Day.
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Vegetable Strudel in Puff Pastry
If mom loves savory food, try this medley of sweet potatoes, onion, red peppers, apple, spinach & goat cheese wrapped in a flaky buttery puff pastry. It's an easy, elegant, make-ahead delicious brunch recipe for a special occasion.
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Sweet Brunch Ideas
Simple Dutch Pancake Recipe
This pancake is puffy, not fluffy. Enjoy the ooh's and ah's from Mom for this impressive Dutch pancake topped with fresh berries or a delicious berry sauce. She won't realize how simple it is.Â
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Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes are a match made in heaven. Zesty lemon, plump bursting fresh blueberries and fluffy pancakes. All smothered in butter and maple syrup or mom's favorite toppings.
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Banana Blueberry Muffins (Moist and Fluffy)
Soft, super moist, fluffy blueberry muffins with deep banana flavor and a burst of sweet-tart berries. Banana muffins with blueberries are perfect for a brunch or a take-home treat for mom. Ready in about 30 minutes.
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Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe (10 min prep!)
Sinfully delicious and only 10 minutes of hands-on time (with a shortcut), these easy cinnamon buns are a huge treat for any occasion. Make them the night before and pop them in the oven on Mother's Day.
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Easy Tiramisu (Individual Cups)
A light, creamy tiramisu in individual cups made with mascarpone, whipped cream, coffee and ladyfingers. Simple to make, elegant to serve.
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Moist Lemon Blueberry Loaf
Moist, lemony and bursting with blueberries, this lemon blueberry loaf is perfect for a Mother's Day brunch. My mom loved anything with lemon and this lemon cake is a treasure.
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Mini Apple Pies With Puff Pastry (No Peeling)
These simple mini apple pies feature a classic cinnamon apple filling wrapped in a flaky puff pastry. Delicious little single-serving desserts made in a muffin pan with just 5 ingredients. A great little brunch item.
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Apple French Toast (Make Ahead Casserole)
Make this apple french toast casserole the night before, then pop it in the oven the next morning. Serve with yogurt and maple syrup. Delish.
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Simple Berry Cake Recipe
Buttery cake tops a pile of juicy berries in this easy, rustic, cozy dessert. Just add ice cream. It’s made with a mix of fresh or frozen berries, an orange-scented batter, and (if you like) a quick berry compote on top.
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Savory Brunch Dishes
Gordon Ramsay Scrambled Eggs
Gordon Ramsay scrambled eggs are creamy, silky, custardy and perfectly cooked in just a few minutes – every time. Once you try this easy technique, you'll never turn back.
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Sous Vide Poached Eggs (with easy Hollandaise)
Sous vide poached eggs are simply little miracles, every time. No swirling in vinegar water. No standing over the stove worrying about over cooking. Top them with an easy sous vide hollandaise if Mom is a fan.
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Classic Egg Salad Recipe
Nothing fancy, but infinitely versatile in what you add to it and how you serve it. Stick to 3 ingredients. Or jazz it up. It's up to you.
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Potato Skillet Breakfast (with ham and eggs)
Vegetarians will need to skip the ham of course or use a plant based meat. This potato breakfast skillet is a perfect way to serve comfort food if that's what your Mom loves.
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Tomato Tart with Puff Pastry
This casual, rustic tomato tart with puff pastry would make a lovely brunch addition. The tart works beautifully even when tomatoes are not at their peak due to the vinaigrette dressing that brightens them with fresh herbs, garlic and capers.
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Light & Fresh Options
All the salads, except for the crusted goat cheese salad, are vegan recipes.
Mandarin Orange Salad
A fresh, colorful mandarin orange salad with juicy mandarins, pomegranate, creamy avocado and goat cheese, and crunchy nuts, tossed in a bright mandarin vinaigrette.
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Best Citrus Salad With Greens
Sweet oranges and tangy grapefruit tossed in vinaigrette over salad greens make this delicious citrus salad a lovely all-season salad. Quick, refreshing and pretty!
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Warm Crusted Goat Cheese Salad
This simple goat cheese salad stars a round of goat cheese, breaded and fried to a golden brown, then nestled on some dressed greens. Pretty, creamy, tangy and crunchy.
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Arugula Salad With Peaches and Walnut Dressing
This beautiful arugula salad with peaches and walnut dressing puts those juicy summer peaches in the spotlight and is easy to prep ahead. Just add the deliciously rich, nutty walnut dressing before serving.
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Easy Tropical Fruit Salad
Make this vibrant tropical fruit salad as a gorgeous, refreshing ending to a meal or as a fresh fruit appetizer served in mini cups. Just 15 minutes prep time.
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Pretty Orange and Beet Salad (12 Minutes)
Fresh, bright and pretty. This beet, orange and goat cheese salad is easy to put together and looks beautiful on the table.
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Brunch Breads & Bakery
Easy Homemade English Muffins
You'll be happy to know that perfect homemade English muffins are easy to make with good instructions and no special equipment. We show 4 ways to use them for this special occasion. (This is a vegan version with no eggs).
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Best Montreal Bagel Recipe (Step-by-Step, 1 hour)
Feast on homemade soft, warm, slightly sweet and chewy bagels covered in seeds. Montreal bagels are, hands down, the best bagels anywhere (IMHO) and authentic except for the wood oven part.
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Moist Banana Bread Recipe (No Mixer)
Our most popular recipe. Wickedly good. We've gathered all the tips and variations (like adding chocolate chips) you'll need to ensure success and adapt the recipe to Mom's tastes and preferences.
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How To Make Crispy Biscotti (No Mixer Needed)
Sink your teeth into this unique twist on traditional biscotti, featuring a crispy and airy texture that sets it apart from the dense, dry classic version. Still perfect for dunking though!
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Looking for more ideas? Explore our full collection of vegetarian recipes or more breakfast/brunch dishes for inspiration on our site.
Wishing all the moms a very special day for this special time of year!
Wonderful line up and loved the post.
Thanks Kathy! Hope you find something you like in the line up.