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 I originally made this using pomegranates in the winter, but now that it’s spring, I would use fresh berries instead.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. Adele
    05.09.2018

    Banana French Toast

  2. Donna F.
    05.09.2018

    Mushroom and spinach omelette with a mimosa, of course.

  3. Kristina M
    05.09.2018

    i love making dutch babies for my husband and i on weekends. so easy and delicious!

  4. Brenda Haines
    05.09.2018

    Eggs Benedict with a west coast spin. Got to through some avocado on there.

  5. Mandy Crosby
    05.09.2018

    I never get tired of a crustless zucchini quiche I made with my son when he was younger. I let him put some dried basil in the mix and he heavy handed it about 3 times the amount the recipe called for. It came out delicious and I’ve made it the same way ever since!!

  6. Heather from love%20and%20lemons
    05.09.2018

    Leftover enchiladas (or tamales) with a fried egg on top and avocado. Don’t forget the queso fresco!

  7. coral sayer
    05.09.2018

    savory always with some sort of salad and a pancake or waffle to share, best of both worlds!

  8. celeste
    05.09.2018

    My favorite was my grandfather’s biscuits and gravy. Also his fried okra. He started out with the railroad as a fireman and was also the cook. That man could cook!

  9. Ashley
    05.09.2018

    A tofu scramble with sautéed greens, maybe with a side of toast and coconut bacon!🥥

  10. bhec from rebhecca.com
    05.09.2018

    Soooooo the coconut strawberry tart! a vegan indulgent! Thank you!

  11. Alicia
    05.09.2018

    My favorite brunch is muffins or scones with a mixed fruit salad and yogurt.
    Your pictures are so beautiful and the recipes that I have tried have been delicious. Thank you for all the wonderful recipes.

  12. So fun! Love the giveaway 🙂 My favorite brunch item is a build-your-own Belgian waffle! I love topping mine with berries, nuts and coconut whipped cream with just a drizzle of maple syrup! YUM!!!

  13. Lauren
    05.09.2018

    Green eggs (scrambled with finely chopped kale and a bit of garlic) are always a hit in our house!

  14. jan
    05.09.2018

    Brunch is my favorite! I especially love a good french toast casserole.

  15. jberry
    05.09.2018

    A perfectly poached egg served over just about anything, w/o dill.

  16. Elizabeth
    05.09.2018

    What a fun giveaway! Thanks for hosting! I love french toast and since I don’t make it at home often, I love to order it when we’re at a restaurant, along with a glass of fresh juice (got to keep it healthy!) 🙂

  17. Jeri
    05.09.2018

    Eggs Benedict and Bloody Marys.

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