25 Mother’s Day Recipes to Make With (or For!) Mom

Mother’s Day recipes are at their best when they feel special without requiring a culinary school degree to pull off. Whether you’re handing the kitchen over to the kids, hosting a full brunch spread, or cooking a dinner worth celebrating, every recipe here is designed to be doable for any skill level.

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My favorite Mother’s Day moment is when my kids show up with a tray before I’ve even gotten out of bed. Some years it’s Avocado Toast piled with toppings, other years it’s Berry Heart Parfaits they’ve assembled themselves. I’ve organized everything below by intention so you can find exactly what you need. And if you’re the mom reading this, feel free to forward it along with zero subtlety.

Mother’s Day Recipes Kids Can Make

These are the recipes simple enough for kids to pull off mostly on their own. Think breakfast in bed, tray-ready bites, and no-cook assembly. The effort is the point.

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Avocado Toast

Simple, special, and completely kid-friendly. Set out a spread of toppings and let them go wild.

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Berry Heart Parfaits

Strawberries cut into hearts, layered with yogurt and granola. The recipe I'd hand to a child first if they want to do something special on their own.

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Waffle French Toast

A classic breakfast that older kids can tackle with a little supervision. Top with whipped cream and fresh berries and it looks gorgeous on a tray.

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Mexican Egg & Cheese Quesadilla

Savory, satisfying, and easy enough for older kids to make mostly on their own.

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Green Breakfast Smoothie

A great lighter option for the breakfast tray, and genuinely energizing. Older kids can blend this one start to finish.

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Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Completely addictive, and dipping and decorating is half the fun. One of the best kitchen projects to do with kids.

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Frozen Yogurt Bark 3 Ways

Fresh fruit and yogurt frozen into a bark. Can be made the night before and kids love helping with every step.

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Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

For when you want to go all out. These are the showstoppers, the make-ahead options, and the recipes that make a brunch table feel genuinely special.

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Caprese Quiche

A total showstopper that's much easier than it looks. The dish that has everyone asking for the recipe.

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Ham and Asparagus Quiche

My mom made quiche for every special occasion growing up in Kentucky, so this one feels right for Mother's Day. Serve it warm or at room temperature, which makes the brunch timeline completely relaxed.

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Shakshuka

Eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce, served straight from the pan. It looks like you spent hours and takes about 30 minutes.

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Veggie Filled Frittata

Endlessly adaptable, easy to make ahead, and slices beautifully for a brunch spread. A recipe I come back to again and again.

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Puff Pastry Breakfast Pies

Individual little breakfast tarts that everyone can customize with their own fillings. They look fancy and feel extra special.

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Blackberry Tea Cake

Not too sweet, which means it works just as well on the brunch table as it does for dessert. Fresh blackberries baked right into a tender, lemony cake, and it disappears fast.

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Cottage Cheese Pancakes

The most tender, protein-packed pancakes I've ever made. Top with maple syrup and fresh berries and they're everything a Mother's Day breakfast should be.

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Strawberries and Cream Baked Oatmeal

Assemble it the night before and bake it in the morning. Warm, creamy, and perfectly seasonal for May.

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Baked Blueberry Doughnuts

Fresh baked doughnuts on Mother's Day morning. Worth every minute.

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Mother’s Day Dinner and Desserts

For whoever is cooking that day. These are the recipes that make a regular Sunday feel like a real celebration.

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Pasta Mama

I mean… this one has “mama” in the name! It might be a must make for Mother's Day. Pasta Mama is an easy, vegetarian dish that can be made in under 20 minutes.

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Sweet and Spiced Chicken

Full of flavor and completely approachable. Pair with the Sugar Snap Pea and Asparagus Sauté below for an easy spring dinner.

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Stir-Fried Chicken in Lettuce Wraps

Light, fresh, and fun to eat. Everyone assembles their own wraps, dinner is interactive, and cleanup is minimal.

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Salmon with Fennel, Citrus and Olives

Golden salmon with so much flavor all on one pan. It looks impressive and leaves whoever is cooking more time at the table.

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Hemp Seed Pesto Pasta

A quick homemade pesto pasta that tastes like more effort than it is. Nut-free, so it works for more families.

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Summer Garden Salad

Light, seasonal, and gorgeous on the table. The kind of salad that makes people excited about eating their vegetables.

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Sugar Snap Pea and Asparagus Saute

A simple, fresh side dish that's perfectly seasonal for May and ready in minutes.

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Skillet Mexican Brownie

Serve it warm from the skillet with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enough said.

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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sometimes the most meaningful thing is a plate of perfect chocolate chip cookies made just for you.

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However you celebrate, I hope there’s good food involved. If you make any of these recipes, tag me on Instagram. I love seeing your kitchen moments. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there!

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