50+ Mother’s Day Breakfast Ideas

Delight your mother or the mother of your children with these great Mother’s Day Breakfast Ideas! For Dinner Ideas, see our 50+ Mother’s Day Dinner Ideas.

Mother's Day Breakfast Ideas

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and these are some great recipes you can make for the mothers in your life. They will love any of these delicious recipes, and as a bonus will also love that they didn’t have to make them!

To make it a little easier, here are over 50 of our favorite Mother’s Day breakfast ideas. You can mix it up with a little sweet, a little savory, some eggy, some fruity goodness, and even a delicious smoothie!

Muffin RECIPEs

These muffin recipes are easy to put together and you can even make them ahead of time so they are ready to go!

Breads & Muffins Jumbo Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
Learn the secret to making sky-high muffins with these jumbo banana chocolate chip muffins. You'll never want to make regular muffins again!
Total Time: 38 minutes
4.77 from 76 votes
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These Coffee Cake Muffins are sweet crumbly and delicious! All of the flavors in a traditional Coffee Cake in a sweet muffin package!
Breads & Muffins, Breakfast Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe
These Coffee Cake Muffins are sweet, crumbly and delicious! All of the flavors in a traditional Coffee Cake in a sweet muffin package!
Total Time: 45 minutes
5 from 2 votes
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Breads & Muffins Cranberry Orange Muffin Recipe
Vibrant Cranberry Orange muffins have the perfect balance of sweet + tart. They are perfect to serve any time of day! 
Total Time: 40 minutes
4.80 from 5 votes
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Blueberry Crumble Muffins | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Breads & Muffins Blueberry Crumble Muffins Recipe
These blueberry crumble muffins are sure to become a summer favorite! They're tender, fluffy, filled with juicy blueberries, and topped with a crumble.
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 4 votes
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Freshly baked banana nut muffins cooling in the muffin pan.
Bread Banana Nut Muffins Recipe
Make breakfast a little sweeter with these sky-high banana nut muffins. Tender, perfectly spiced, and loaded with chopped nuts.
Total Time: 50 minutes
5 from 8 votes
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French Toast Muffin Cups | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Breads & Muffins French Toast Muffin Cups Recipe
These french toast muffin cups are topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel. They're a cross between french toast, bread pudding and muffins!
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 3 votes
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A stack of muffins with berries.
Breakfast Healthy Bran Muffins Recipe
Experience the joy of healthy eating with our delectable Healthy Bran Muffins, the ideal on-the-go breakfast to fuel your busy mornings!
Total Time: 20 minutes
4.64 from 73 votes
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Perfect Chocolate Chip Muffins | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Breads & Muffins, Breakfast Perfect Chocolate Chip Muffins
Soft and fluffy bakery-style muffins. Your search for perfect chocolate chip muffins ends here! These chocolate studded muffins are divine!
Total Time: 45 minutes
4.91 from 11 votes
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If you are looking for more muffin ideas, we have more, checkout the full list of our muffin recipes here.

Sweet Roll RECIPEs

There are so many great sweet roll recipes here, it may be hard to choose! Just know that if you can’t decide, you can’t go wrong with my 1 Hour Cinnamon Rolls recipe!

A pan of freshly baked Cinnamon Rolls.
Bread, Breakfast 1 Hour Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Get ready to be wowed by these 1 Hour Cinnamon Rolls! Fluffy, easy, and irresistibly delicious – they're the perfect treat for any time craving.
Total Time: 1 hour
4.71 from 107 votes
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Orange cinnamon rolls topped with orange frosting.
Bread, Breakfast Orange Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Start your day on a bright note with these Orange Cinnamon Rolls, a delicious twist on a classic favorite, combining sweet, spicy, and citrusy flavors your family will love.
Total Time: 3 hours
5 from 4 votes
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Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls 1
Rolls Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls Recipe
Lemon Poppy Seed Sweet Rolls have a bright citrus flavor that is ideal for spring time! With a quick rise method, they're faster and easier to make.
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
4.75 from 8 votes
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Sweet and sticky maple pecan cinnamon rolls.
Breakfast Maple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
These maple pecan cinnamon rolls are soft, sweet and full of maple flavor. They’re loaded with toasted pecans and topped with silky icing.
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
4.86 from 7 votes
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Tropical Cinnamon Rolls | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Breakfast Tropical Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
These tropical cinnamon rolls are sweet and fluffy. They're just like traditional cinnamon rolls, but loaded with fruity flavor!
Total Time: 2 hours
4.50 from 4 votes
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Breakfast, Rolls Cinnamon Apple Rolls Recipe
Indulge in fluffy, cinnamon apple rolls filled with a spiced brown sugar and apple mixture, topped with a rich brown sugar frosting and optional toasted nuts for a scrumptious breakfast or dessert treat.
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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Mini Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting - only takes a few bites to devour one of these!
Breakfast Mini Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
These mini cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting are perfect for brunch or special occasions! They're gooey bite-size pieces of perfection!
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
4.67 from 12 votes
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Need a few more ideas to choose from, we have you covered, just check all the sweet roll recipes here.

Pancake RECIPEs

You can never go wrong on Mother’s Day with a delicious stack of pancakes. There are recipes from the standard buttermilk pancakes to peanut butter banana pancakes, so just pick her favorite!

Breakfast Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe
These light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes are full of that sweet buttermilk flavor. Pile 'em high and top them with butter and syrup!
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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Breakfast Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe
Holiday Inspired Gingerbread Pancakes May Become Your New Christmas Morning Tradition! Topped With Whipped Cream And Cinnamon Syrup, Our Fluffy Pancakes Will Be The Perfect Start To Your Day! 
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 3 votes
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Blueberry Peach Cornmeal Pancakes | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Breakfast Blueberry Peach Cornmeal Pancakes Recipe
Light, fluffy and fruity, these blueberry peach cornmeal pancakes are delicious twist on a classic. They’re a great way to use up ripe summer fruit!
Total Time: 15 minutes
4.80 from 5 votes
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Apple Pie Pancakes with Apple Spice Maple Syrup
Breakfast Apple Pie Pancakes Recipe
Wholesome light and fluffy apple pie pancakes drizzled with spiced maple syrup are perfect for fall mornings!
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 3 votes
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Breakfast German Pancakes Recipe
Simple & Sweet German Pancakes are so quick and easy to prepare. They’re sure to become a new favorite in your home!
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 2 votes
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Strawberry Yogurt Pancakes | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Breakfast Strawberry Yogurt Pancakes Recipe
You're going fall in love with these strawberry yogurt pancakes. They're thick, fluffy, and studded with sweet strawberries.
Total Time: 12 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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Buttermilk Banana Bread Pancakes
Breakfast Banana Bread Pancakes Recipe
These sweet, fluffy banana bread pancakes are the perfect way to start your day! Top 'em with maple syrup, peanut butter or even Nutella- you can't go wrong!
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 6 votes
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Fluffy Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes
Breakfast Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes Recipe
These light and fluffy whole wheat banana pancakes take breakfast to a whole new level! You'd never guess that they are healthy! 100% whole wheat, no butter, low sugar and a little added protein.
5 from 1 vote
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Breakfast Oatmeal Pancake Recipe
Oatmeal pancakes are tender, hearty, and delicious! These fluffy stacks are sure to hit the breakfast spot.
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 4 votes
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Consider this homemade buttermilk syrup recipe to pour over your pancakes for a delicious new taste!

Breakfast, Dips, Dressings & Sauces Buttermilk Syrup Recipe
Homemade buttermilk syrup really takes breakfast up a notch. You will be surprised at how easily it comes together!
5 from 1 vote
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Waffle RECIPEs

Another sweet option is a delicious, fluffy waffle to add to your menu. Here are some of my favorites!

The BEST Buttermilk Waffles
Breakfast The BEST Buttermilk Waffles Recipe
I've got a few tips and tricks (along with a secret ingredient) that makes these the BEST buttermilk waffles you'll ever eat!
Total Time: 14 minutes
5 from 2 votes
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Breakfast Gingerbread Waffles
These Gingerbread Waffles Are The Perfect Combination Of Sugar And Spice! Topped With Powdered Sugar, Whipped Cream Or Maple Syrup, These Waffles Are A Favorite Autumn And Holiday Breakfast!
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 2 votes
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A stack of hot pumpkin spice waffles.
Breakfast Pumpkin Waffles Recipe
Nothing says fall like these light and crispy pumpkin waffles. Simple, easy, and perfect with a pat of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup!
Total Time: 20 minutes
4.78 from 9 votes
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French Toast Recipes

If you are looking for something a bit more fun and creative to surprise mom with this Mother’s Day then you have to try out any of these delicious French Toast recipes!

Chocolate Banana Stuffed French Toast | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Breakfast Chocolate Banana Stuffed French Toast Recipe
You're going to fall in love with this Chocolate Banana Stuffed French Toast! It's thick, gooey and topped with strawberries, bananas and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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Pumpkin French Toast Sticks | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Breakfast Pumpkin French Toast Sticks Recipe
These pumpkin french toast sticks are a fun twist on a family favorite. They're ready to go in just 15 minutes are perfect for little fingers to dunk!
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 4 votes
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Sausage Stuffed French Toast Roll Ups | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Breakfast Sausage Stuffed French Toast Roll Ups Recipe
These sausage stuffed french toast roll ups are perfect for breakfast or brunch! They're drizzled in maple syrup and dusted with powdered sugar.
Total Time: 18 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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Egg Recipes

When it comes to breakfast, my mom loves something savory and if the mom in your life is the same, any of these eggy recipes would be perfect to serve up!

Hash brown cups on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Breakfast Hash Brown Egg Cups Recipe
Start your morning right with these delightful Hash Brown Egg Cups, baked in a muffin tin. They're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast for any day of the week!
Total Time: 45 minutes
4.59 from 103 votes
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Overnight Sausage, Egg and Croissant Breakfast Bake | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Breakfast Overnight Sausage, Egg and Croissant Breakfast Bake Recipe
This overnight sausage, egg and croissant breakfast bake is the perfect way to start the day! It's delicious, filling and easy to prep!
Total Time: 55 minutes
4.63 from 82 votes
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Asparagus Bacon Potato Frittata
Breakfast Asparagus Bacon Potato Frittata Recipe
Jump into spring with this asparagus bacon potato frittata! Loaded with seasonal vegetables, it's a light and delicious way to pack in the protein and the veggies!
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 6 votes
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The best way to start your morning is with this Breakfast Quesadilla! Its filled with eggs, cheese, protein all wrapped together inside a crispy tortilla.
Breakfast Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe
The best way to start your morning is with this Breakfast Quesadilla! It's filled with eggs, cheese, protein all wrapped together inside a crispy tortilla.
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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Breakfast Spinach Quiche Recipe
This breakfast spinach quiche is creamy, cheesy and savory and I love the flakey pie crust that holds it all together!
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
4.80 from 15 votes
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Breakfast Homemade Eggs Benedict Recipe
Eggs Benedict-the breakfast classic made at home! You will love our creamy and tangy hollandaise sauce over top of your poached eggs, crisp Canadian bacon and toasted English muffin!
Total Time: 45 minutes
5 from 6 votes
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Breakfast Egg Muffins Recipe
Cheesy and savory egg muffins are simple, portable, and customizable. They make for filling grab-and-go breakfast bites!
Total Time: 32 minutes
5 from 4 votes
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Spicy Zucchini Frittata
Breakfast, Main Dishes Spicy Zucchini Frittata Recipe
Spice up summer with this Spicy Zucchini Frittata! A light and delicious way to pack in the protein and the veggies!
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 2 votes
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Fruity Goodness

If you want to add a little fruity goodness, you can add in any of these delicious fruity recipes.

Breakfast Healthy Fruit Breakfast Pizza Recipe
Make breakfast or brunch extra special with this healthy breakfast fruit pizza! It's topped with fresh fruit, and loaded with protein and wholesome ingredients.
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 2 votes
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Berries & Cream Blender Crepes with freshly whipped cream.
Breakfast How to Make Crepes Recipe
Homemade berries and cream blender crepes are easy to whip up, and are perfect for special occasions or brunch!
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 5 votes
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Berry, Peach and Coconut Smoothie Bowl | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Breakfast Berry, Peach, and Coconut Smoothie Bowl Recipe
This berry, peach and coconut smoothie bowl is packed full of fruit, fiber and protein! It's a simple and easy way to turn a healthy smoothie into a filling meal!
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 4 votes
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Rainbow Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Breakfast Rainbow Fruit and Yogurt Parfait Recipe
Rise and shine! Dig in to a rainbow fruit and yogurt parfait. It's a healthy, wholesome way to eat the rainbow!
Total Time: 8 minutes
5 from 4 votes
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Drinks

Sweeten up her morning with one of these yummy smoothie recipes you can whip up in a jiffy!

Breakfast, Snack Mango Pineapple Smoothie Recipe
Fall in love with the tropical taste of this refreshingly delicious Mango Pineapple Smoothie. It whips up with frozen fruit in minutes!!
Total Time: 8 minutes
4.34 from 3 votes
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Breakfast Mixed Berry Smoothie Recipe
Fresh or frozen berries blended with banana and yogurt make this thick and sweet berry patch smoothie irresistible!
Total Time: 8 minutes
5 from 5 votes
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Glowing Skin Smoothie | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Drinks Glowing Skin Smoothie Recipe
You've gotta try this nutrient-packed glowing skin smoothie. It's easy to make and good for your skin!
Total Time: 5 minutes
4.75 from 4 votes
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Drinks Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipe
Who says you can't have chocolate for breakfast?! This chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie is full of healthy ingredients- it's the perfect way to start your day!
Total Time: 3 minutes
5 from 4 votes
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Drinks Green Monster Smoothie Recipe
A combination of fruits and veggies give this fresh and healthy green monster smoothie its tropical taste!
Total Time: 5 minutes
5 from 4 votes
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Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Drinks Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe
Packed full of vitamin C, this orange creamsicle smoothie is the perfect way start to your day! Within a matter of minutes you've got yourself a creamy, refreshing and healthy drink!
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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Almond Joy Smoothie | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Drinks Almond Coconut Smoothie Recipe
You're going to love this thick & creamy dairy-free almond coconut smoothie! It's packed full of protein and is naturally sweetened!
Total Time: 4 minutes
4.50 from 2 votes
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skinny smashed pumpkin smoothie
Drinks Skinny Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe
One of my favorite fall drinks made at home! This skinny pumpkin smoothie is light, creamy and perfectly spiced. Pumpkin has never tasted so good!
Total Time: 3 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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