Mother’s Day Recipes + a Giveaway!

A group of my favorite recipes that will be perfect for Mother's Day - brunch recipes, group recipes, seasonal recipes and dessert!

Coconut Mango Muffins

Mother’s Day is this weekend! That sure came up quick! In case you need some recipe inspiration, here are a few of my favorites that I think would be perfect for the occasion. Plus, see below for an extra special giveaway 🙂

For brunch:

I love these lightly sweet Coconut Mango Muffins. I often keep them in my freezer for a weekday breakfast or snack. To make them brunch-able, serve with the mini frittatas below:

Mini Tomato Frittatas with Dill

These little Mini Tomato Frittatas with Dill are as cute as they are delicious. I absolutely love the combo of dill and eggs. These little guys are also filled with kale, feta, scallions, and tomatoes.

Blueberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal

This Blueberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal might be my favorite brunch recipe ever. It’s a sweet breakfast that’s filled with so many good-for-you things like oats, almonds, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, strawberries, and bananas.

Shakshuka with Spinach and Harissa

This Shakshuka with Spinach and Harissa is a reader favorite and one of my favorites too. I just love these baked eggs in spicy tomato sauce. Serve with avocado slices and toast for dipping – yum yum!

Cinnamon Sugar Baked French Toast

This one just makes me drool. The Cinnamon Sugar Baked French Toast is a slightly more indulgent sweet breakfast than the baked oatmeal above and it’s a crowd pleaser, because who doesn’t love french toast! I originally made this using pomegranates in the winter, but now that it’s spring, I would use fresh berries instead.

Fennel & Clementine Chopped Salad

Farmers Market Inspired Recipes:

This Fennel & Clementine Chopped Salad is so pretty! It’s a crunchy slaw-like salad that’s tossed with a ginger-miso dressing and topped with clementines, avocado, and fresh mint.

Chickpea Salad Wraps with Avocado Dill Sauce

Chickpea Salad Wraps with Avocado Dill Sauce. If you love tuna salad, but not actual tuna, give these chickpea salad wraps a go! I love to eat these for lunch, but they’d also be a great springy brunch appetizer.

Farmers Market Asparagus Potato Pizza

I’ve never actually had pizza on Mother’s Day, but this super springy Farmers Market Asparagus Potato Pizza is so elegant and fresh with those pretty asparagus ribbons that I’m sure it would be a big hit.

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

Dinner for a group:

You can’t go wrong with a big pan of lasagna and this Roasted Vegetable Lasagna will please vegetarians and meat-eaters alike!

Strawberry Coconut Cream Tart

For Dessert:

This Strawberry Coconut Cream Tart has a delectable almond flour crust. This is a lightly sweet, very fresh, grain-free dessert that everyone’s going to love.

Love & Lemons Mother's Day Giveaway

And a special Mother’s Day Giveaway! One lucky winner will receive:

– Our new meal planner: the Love & Lemons Meal Record & Market List
(oh and this makes a great gift, click here to order one that will arrive on time for Mother’s Day!)

– A $100 ALDI gift card – because you’ll need some groceries after you plan your meals 🙂

– A special treat to pamper yourself: These Osmia Organics skincare products: Coffee Mint Soap, Adzuki Nourishing Mask, and Pumpkin Facial Soap. I’ve been personally using and loving these items for the past few months! Their products are made with all natural, non-toxic ingredients… they feel wonderful on your skin and smell amazing, all with no fragrances – just wonderful essential oils.

To Enter: Leave a comment below and tell me what your favorite brunch food is!

The giveaway will close on Friday at 11pm CDT. A winner will be chosen at random. Because I’m shipping this one out personally, US addresses only please!

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  1. Stacy
    05.09.2018

    I always go for the cinnamon rolls, extra frosting 🙂

  2. Ananda
    05.09.2018

    I love all things brunch! Maybe waffles? I know my moms favorite thing about brunch are the Bloody Mary’s.

  3. Angelica
    05.09.2018

    For brunch I love vegan cinnamon rolls with sticky walnut topping. I also love fruit salad for brunch.

  4. Victoria Packer
    05.09.2018

    Ps not the ratatouille on top of the berries and syrup, either or………

  5. Victoria Packer
    05.09.2018

    I love fried polenta with maple syrup topped with lots of fresh blueberries and strawberries!
    It’s delicious as a base for ratatouille with a little cheese on top.

  6. Miranda
    05.09.2018

    I love making jams and marmalade! My favorite brunch item is toasted ciabatta with tangerine/vanilla bean/cinnamon stick marmalade. (Paired with good coffee, great company, and a sweet dog resting at our feet.) 💕🍋

  7. Merrilee Larsen
    05.09.2018

    Oh Tofu Rancheros for sure … sounds awful I know but with crispy tofu and black beans fresh salsa, pickled carrots .. simply heaven
    Just decided what to have on Mother’s Day- boom

  8. Amber
    05.09.2018

    Roasted potatoes

    Yes—very simple and basic. I can’t get enough potatoes.

  9. Amber Henry
    05.09.2018

    My above all else favorite is fried chicken and cachapas from a Venezuelan restaurant. To die for!

  10. Sharon
    05.09.2018

    Omelet, cheese grits, and bloody marys.

  11. kathi
    05.09.2018

    My favorite brunch recipe is yeasted waffles with a choice of blueberry sauce and whipped cream or real maple syrup and butter.

  12. Lindsey
    05.09.2018

    My favorite would have to be waffles!

  13. Rachael
    05.09.2018

    Pancakes and grits 😊😊

  14. Melissa
    05.09.2018

    Challah French Toast souffle with strawberries

  15. Tomi Wilson-Keiser
    05.09.2018

    My favorite brunch food is pancakes!!! I love them with lots of fresh berries placed in the batter after going on the griddle. That way I can load each one up. Lots of real maple syrup, and butter.

    One of my other favorites is poached eggs on toast with fresh avocado and a small green vegetable salad with balsamic vinegrette. Yum!

  16. Kim
    05.09.2018

    I love brunch!! Anything with eggs is always good. But I think the classic fluffy pancakes with blueberries are always a hit!

  17. P.J. Ringer
    05.09.2018

    My favorite brunch food is crab Benedict

  18. Rhonna
    05.09.2018

    Home fries or just any form of potato thanks 🤤

  19. Cynthia
    05.09.2018

    Mimosas! Those count right? 🙂

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