11 Easy Mother’s Day Breakfasts Ideas That Mom Will Love

Every mom is different, but on Mother’s Day we bet they’ve almost all got one thing in common: They don’t want to cook. We rounded up 11 of our favorite sweet and savory Mother’s Day breakfast ideas to help you serve a breakfast in bed that Mom’s sure to love—as long as you wash the dishes too.

Cara Cara Ricotta Pancakes

Say “see ya” to boring pancakes. With a decadent Cara Cara orange sauce, ricotta-whipped cream, and a ricotta-orange batter, these pancakes bring the luxury this Mother’s Day. 

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Apple-Cheddar Scones

For the mom that can never decide between sweet and savory, we recommend these scones with flecks of sharp cheddar and fresh, tart apple—because Mom deserves both.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Give the fam’ an excuse to eat cake for breakfast—and yes, it’s essentially an oversized lemon poppy seed muffin. This one gets an extra dose of brightness in the form of a citrusy glaze.

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Raspberry-Rosemary Scones

These zingy, herby scones get a double dose of creaminess from ricotta and heavy cream, making for the perfect high tea at home this Mother’s Day.

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Cinnamon Rolls

Every day is a good day for cinnamon rolls, but these warm, sugar-glazed treats are sure to make any mom feel special when they’re made just for them. 

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4-Ingredient Donut Holes

Want to take this Mother’s Day brunch to a hole ‘nother level? (Pun intended.) These easy homemade donut holes serve up a classic donut shop taste, and make for a delicious base for Mom’s favorite flavors. We recommend topping them with cinnamon-cardamom sugar, chocolate glaze or rainbow sprinkles.

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Apple Fritters with Maple Glaze

These sweet and sticky apple fritters bring that fresh-from-the-bakery taste to your own kitchen. Serve these crowd-pleasing donuts while they’re still warm, they’re sure to pair perfectly with Mom’s favorite cup of coffee or tea.

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Eggs Benedict

Bring the flavors and menu favorites from the hottest brunch spot to your kitchen—without even getting out of your PJs. We’ve got the recipe, you bring the homemade Mother’s Day cards.

Get the recipe for Eggs Benny

Egg Wraps

For the mom who likes a little heat, this easy egg roll-up recipe features chili crisp as a punchy substitute for cooking oil. And by griddling your crumbled feta and eggs in it, you’ll end up with more evenly distributed flavor. 

Get the recipe Arugula Egg Wrap with Chili Crisp

Chocolate-Tahini Overnight Oats

These aren’t your regular overnight oats. With good-for-you chia seeds, nutrient-packed tahini, and sweet, decadent chocolate for good measure, you can set yourself up for success by prepping this simply scrumptious breakfast the night before.

Get the recipe for Decadent Chocolate-Tahini Overnight Oats

PB&J Chia Parfaits

Make Mom a breakfast that comes together overnight. Mix together chia seeds, a drop of maple syrup, and oat milk from B-corp Minor Figures, then just layer with peanut butter and preserves, or any fixings you have on hand. 

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