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Mother's Day Brunch Ideas

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Celebrate Mom with these Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas featuring easy, crowd-pleasing recipes perfect for a relaxed morning at home. From sweet to savory, these dishes make it simple to plan a delicious, stress-free brunch for a small gathering or a crowd.

Need more ideas? Check out my What to Cook for Mother’s Day hub for breakfast, dinner, and dessert recipes all in one place.

Easy Mother’s Day brunch recipes collage with sweet and savory dishes, casseroles, waffles, fruit parfait, and drinks.

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Here’s What’s Included

Easy brunch recipes: Simple, reliable dishes that come together without stress.

Sweet and savory options: A balanced mix of breakfast favorites and hearty choices.

Ideas for small or large groups: Flexible recipes that work for family gatherings or a crowd.

Make-ahead friendly dishes: Prep in advance to save time on Mother’s Day morning.

Complete brunch inspiration: Recipes that help you plan a full, well-rounded meal in one place.

Looking for more Mother’s Day inspiration? Browse my breakfast ideas for even more brunch recipes, or try my Flower Pretzel Bites and no-bake dessert recipes for easy treats to serve after your meal.

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Planning a Mother’s Day breakfast or brunch? I created a collection of 11 easy recipes to help you put together a simple, stress-free meal she’ll love.

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Easy Tips for Hosting Brunch

Plan your menu ahead of time: Choose your recipes, drinks, and serving style a few days in advance so you can shop and prep without feeling rushed.

Prep make-ahead dishes: Save time on Mother’s Day morning by preparing recipes like Overnight French Toast Casserole, Overnight Cinnamon Rolls, and fresh fruit or green salads in advance.

Offer a mix of sweet and savory: Balance your menu with options like fruit, pastries, and egg-based dishes so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Keep drinks simple: Serve a combination of coffee, juice, and a refreshing option like infused lemonade. Add a non-alcoholic beverage or two so everyone has something to sip.

Set up a self-serve buffet: Arrange food and drinks so guests can help themselves, making it easier to host and more relaxed for everyone.

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What Time Should You Host a Mother’s Day Brunch?

  • Brunch is typically served between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., making it the perfect option for a relaxed morning that doesn’t feel rushed or too early.
  • For Mother’s Day, many hosts choose a start time between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., which gives you enough time to prepare and allows guests to enjoy a leisurely meal.
  • Ultimately, the best time depends on your schedule, your guests’ availability, and how you plan to serve your menu.
Mother’s Day brunch ideas collage featuring pancakes, quiche, cinnamon rolls, muffins, and brunch drinks.

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Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas at Home

Celebrate Mom with these easy Mother’s Day brunch ideas at home featuring a mix of sweet and savory recipes perfect for a relaxed and memorable meal.

Spinach, Cheese and Bacon Quiche-Cover image.
Spinach Cheese and Bacon Quiche
A savory, flavorful quiche filled with spinach, cheese, and bacon that’s perfect as a main dish for brunch.
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Crescent Roll Breakfast Wreath
A beautiful and easy centerpiece made with crescent rolls, eggs, and savory fillings that’s perfect for sharing.
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Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet Ideas for a Crowd

Planning a buffet makes it easy to serve a variety of dishes so guests can mix and match their favorites.

Sausage Apple Breakfast Casserole
Sausage Apple Breakfast Casserole
A hearty casserole with a delicious balance of sweet apples and savory sausage.
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Egg Casserole
A classic baked egg dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd.
VIEW RECIPE HERE
Texas Toast French Toast Bake.
French Toast Casserole
A make-ahead favorite with soft, custardy bread and a sweet topping everyone will love.
VIEW RECIPE HERE

Sweet Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

These sweet brunch recipes are perfect for treating Mom to something special and indulgent.

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Heart Shaped Pancakes for Breakfast
Fun and festive pancakes that add a special touch to your Mother’s Day breakfast.
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Bursting-with-flavor Blueberry Pancakes
Bursting-with-flavor Blueberry Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes packed with juicy blueberries for a classic brunch favorite.
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Homemade Fluffy Waffles
Light and crispy waffles that are perfect for topping with fruit or syrup.
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Easy Homemade Crepes Recipe.
Easy Crepes Recipe for Beginners
Thin, delicate crepes that can be filled with sweet or savory ingredients.
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TIkTok Cinnamon Rolls.
Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream
Soft, gooey cinnamon rolls baked with cream for an extra rich and delicious treat.
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Bakery Favorites for a Mother’s Day Brunch

Add a bakery-style touch to your brunch table with these muffins and cakes that are easy to serve.

Jumbo Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins
Jumbo Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins
Large, fluffy muffins bursting with blueberry flavor just like your favorite bakery.
VIEW RECIPE HERE
Triple Berry Muffins
Triple Berry Muffins
A mix of berries makes these muffins bright, fresh, and perfect for spring.
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A baking dish of monkey bread with a glaze being drizzled on top.
Peach Crumb Cake with Yellow Cake Mix
A simple crumb cake with sweet peaches and a buttery topping that’s easy to make.
VIEW RECIPE HERE
Greek Yogurt Parfait
Greek Yogurt Parfait
Layers of yogurt, fruit, and granola make this a fresh and easy addition to your brunch spread.
VIEW RECIPE HERE

Build-Your-Own Pancake or Waffle Bar

Create a fun and interactive brunch experience with a pancake or waffle bar loaded with toppings.

Homemade Strawberry Sauce
A fresh, sweet topping made with real strawberries.
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Homemade Blueberry Sauce
A rich blueberry sauce that pairs perfectly with pancakes and waffles.
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Cherry Compote
A simple fruit topping that adds a pop of flavor and color.
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Caramel Simple Syrup
Caramel Simple Syrup
A sweet drizzle that takes your brunch spread to the next level.
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Mother’s Day Brunch Drink Ideas

Complete your brunch menu with a few refreshing drinks everyone can enjoy.

How to Make Iced Coffee
How to Make Iced Coffee
A simple guide to making smooth and refreshing iced coffee at home.
VIEW RECIPE HERE
Raspberry Iced Coffee
Raspberry Iced Coffee
A fruity twist on classic iced coffee that’s perfect for spring.
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Sunrise Mocktail
Sunrise Mocktail
A bright and colorful drink that looks just as good as it tastes.
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Infused Strawberry Lemonade
A refreshing, naturally sweet drink that’s perfect for brunch.
VIEW RECIPE HERE
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Easy Mother’s Day brunch ideas for a crowd with sweet and savory recipes including pancakes, casseroles, muffins, and brunch drinks.

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Originally from Queens, NY, Lois is the voice behind Walking on Sunshine Recipes, where she shares easy, family-friendly meals made with simple ingredients. She believes dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious and offers practical recipes, monthly meal plans, and free printables to help busy families cook with less stress and more joy. When she’s not in the kitchen, Lois enjoys time with her family, gardening and sharing inspiration from her home in rural Pennsylvania.

Comments

  1. Cynthia McCloud Woodman says

    Nice round-up Lois! I love how you did the flowers in wine glasses!

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  2. Marlys Folly says

    Great round up and thanks for including my salad.

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  3. mickeydownunder says

    G'day! Everything looks terrific Lois! Happy Pre Mother's Day! GREAT Round Up indeed!Cheers! Joanne

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  4. Joanne DiPalo says

    Lois this is a beautiful collection for Mother's Day. Thank you so much for including my pear tart among this wonderful collection. Happy Mother's Day!

    Joanne

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