The Best Mother's Day Breakfast Recipes

Mother's Day brunch can be a fun and special way to celebrate all of the moms in your life. But what if you decided to cook mom an incredible breakfast at home this year instead of battling the crowds for a reservation on one of the busiest brunch days of the year? 

Fear not, for we've got you covered with 14 appetizing recipes that will certainly show your mom how much you care — and maybe even impress the rest of the family while you're at it. You don't have to have much experience in the kitchen to create most of these recipes. As a matter of fact, the beauty of many of the recipes is that they look good enough to be served at a little bistro, but require very little effort to make.

We've got French-inspired recipes that include a seasonal asparagus and gruyere puff pastry tart, quiche Lorraine, easy crepes, and even a cherry clafoutis. Maybe you're leaning towards some freshly baked treats, in which case you'll definitely want to check out the tasty muffins on our list. Finally, you can whip up an all-American breakfast for mom with fluffy diner-style waffles, banana pancakes, and an easy egg casserole stuffed with breakfast sausage and veggies. Put a pot of coffee on and let's get cooking!

Quiche is the satisfying breakfast pie that can be as simple or ornate as you want it to be. When it comes to mix-ins, a quiche is infinitely flexible and can be prepared in advance to enjoy whenever you're ready for it. This Mother's Day, consider making the classic quiche Lorraine as a nice breakfast for mom, either as the centerpiece of the meal or as part of a larger brunch spread.

This quiche is baked in a 9-inch pie shell that can either be handmade or store-bought. The inclusion of heavy cream and extra egg yolks in the recipe makes for a traditionally creamy and rich pie, setting this special occasion treat apart from lighter cousins. It's baked with crispy bacon and shredded gruyere, then topped with chopped chives to bring it all together. If you're not an early bird, this quiche can be baked ahead of time and reheats perfectly when you're ready to serve it.

Breakfast enthusiasts will tell you that a Belgian waffle iron is worth its weight in waffle batter if you like making incredible breakfasts at home. If you're looking for a recipe to whip up irresistible diner-style waffles at home this Mother's Day, look no further than this easy Belgian waffle recipe. With no unusual or difficult-to-find ingredients, you can quickly mix this recipe together in the time it takes for a pot of coffee to brew.

While the waffles bake on the iron, you can gather any toppings you'd like to include, from fresh fruit to Greek yogurt and honey. There are even some savory variations to try, if you don't have much of a sweet tooth. This recipe makes four waffles, so everyone in the house will be in for a treat. Don't be surprised if your family starts requesting Belgian waffles for lunch and dinner too.

Cooking up eggs for breakfast seems simple enough, assuming it's just for a couple of people. But when you've got a whole crew of hungry mouths to feed, it's far more convenient to make those breakfast eggs in one large batch. Luckily, baking your eggs a dozen at a time gives you the perfect opportunity to add in delicious and healthy veggies, cheese, and other ingredients that may not be so easy with an egg or two. This healthy egg casserole is packed with tasty nutritional goodness, including spinach, cherry tomatoes, onion, and crumbled feta cheese. 

This straightforward recipe requires very little hands-on work. In under an hour you'll have it mixed, baked, and on the table. If you're making this dish for Mother's Day, you can use the 30 minutes that it's in the oven to make a nice pot of coffee or tea for mom and, while you're at it, quickly cook up a side of bacon or toast to compliment your casserole. If there's any casserole left, it can be kept refrigerated for up to four days.

Crepes can seem intimidating to a lot of cooks. But in reality, they're just as simple as making pancakes, if not easier. This crepe recipe is as simple as it gets. Designed to be used for sweet or savory applications, the crepe batter employs just five ingredients that you very likely have on hand already. You gently mix eggs, milk, flour, melted butter, and salt together for the batter. One crepe at a time, you'll pour the batter into a warm pan and swirl to create the evenly thin crepe. If this is your first time making crepes, it may take one or two tries to get the hang of it, but it's a skill that's learned quickly.

Once your crepes are lightly browned on each side, they get folded with whatever you're excited to stuff them with. Popular fillings include Nutella and berries, lemon curd, vanilla custard with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, or a fruit jam. If you're looking to make a savory breakfast crepe, feel free to fill your crepe with eggs, bacon, cheese, and veggies.

These banana pancakes are the ultimate breakfast comfort food as far as we're concerned. So, this Mother's Day, think about treating mom to a cozy morning at home while you make a batch of these pancakes with serious banana flavor. You'll be mashing and folding ripe bananas into the batter instead of just studding pieces into the pancakes while cooking. 

Not only does this recipe provide us with a comforting and lightly-spiced banana pancake recipe, but it also provides a handful of healthy swaps for people who may want to make vegan pancakes or use alternative ingredients, like dairy-free kinds of milk. The sweet smell of bananas and baking spices wafting from the kitchen will be just the thing to show your mom some love at the beginning of this Mother's Day.

Quiche is great and crepes are impressive, sure. But if you really want to wow an audience with your French pastry prowess, it's the perfect time to whip up a traditional French cherry clafoutis. This dessert features fresh cherries suspended in a creamy baked custard that sits in a delicious spot between pudding and cake. This recipe comes together in under an hour and will seriously awe your family and friends. Don't be surprised if they start asking you to make this dessert more regularly, or even to try out some other beautiful French desserts.

If cherries aren't available, that's alright. You can make the same custard and substitute the cherries with other fruits or berries. The only caveat is that it is no longer considered a "clafoutis", but instead, it's called a "flaugnarde" which may sound less attractive but tastes just as fantastic. Try it with berries, peaches, plums, apricots, apples, or even roasted rhubarb and strawberries for a springtime twist.

Sure, banana bread is fantastic, but it's not quite as convenient as these individual serving banana muffins, which are a little fluffier but still with all the flavor you've come to love from classic banana bread. So instead of waiting for a loaf of banana bread to bake for an hour, consider stirring together a batch of these muffins that are in and out of the oven in just 30 minutes.

No special equipment is needed to bring this recipe together, so don't sweat it if you don't have a stand or hand mixer. Just make sure your butter is soft and your ingredients are at room temperature. After that, you'll simply stir everything together before dividing the batter into a dozen muffins. We really love that this recipe can handle add-ins like chopped dark chocolate, toasted walnuts or pecans, or even an additional streusel or toasted coconut topping for extra flavor and texture.