Mother’s Day is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a moment to honor the women who nurture, inspire, and uplift us every day. Whether it’s your mom, grandma or mother-in-law, one of the most heartfelt ways to say thank you is with a homemade meal.
Skip the crowded restaurants and celebrate with a beautiful, home-cooked Mother’s Day brunch. We’ve gathered a few simple, delicious recipes that strike the perfect balance between impressive and easy—so you can spend less time cooking and more time connecting.
👩🍳6 Easy Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas She’ll Love
This Mother’s Day, treat the special women in your life to something homemade and heartfelt. We’ve put together 6 easy brunch recipes that are simple to make and sure to impress. From sweet donuts to savory quiche, these dishes are perfect for celebrating moms, grandmas, and all the mother figures you love.
Sourdough Discard Quiche
This sourdough discard quiche is the easiest, most nutritious breakfast you can make with your sourdough discard! This is packed with protein, or whatever you like with your eggs in the morning and so simple to make.
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Lemon Poppyseed Scones
These lemon poppy seeds scones are the perfect summer treat! They are easy to throw together for a brunch or BBQ and will definitely be a crowd pleaser. And if you have never made a homemade scone before, let this be a sign to try because they are never dry and always special.
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Stawberry Sour Cream Donuts
These strawberry sour cream cake donuts are tender, moist, delicious and SO easy to make. They are stuffed with fresh strawberries, topped with a strawberry lemon glaze and are an absolute must make for the spring/ summer!
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Sourdough Discard Blueberry Bagels
These are the simplest bagels you will ever make! They are made with just a few ingredients, including your sourdough discard. Once you have tried these, it's hard to imagine buying store bought bagels ever again.
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Orange Creamsicle Sourdough Loaf
This sweet and creamy sourdough loaf is unlike anything you have ever tasted before. This is full of unique flavor because of the combination of orange juice and sourdough, then stuffed with cream cheese. An orange creamsicle loaf will wow all of your summer guests and bring a whole new meaning to a sourdough summer!
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Cinnamon Roll Focaccia
This cinnamon roll focaccia keeps all of the classic, delicious flavors of a cinnamon roll, but without all the fuss of rolling and cutting. A cinnamon sugar glaze is baked right on top of a soft and supple focaccia dough until crispy, perfect for serving your family or friends and gives you the sweet and simple morning you deserve!
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❤️Mother’s Day is about more than gifts—it’s about showing up with intention. Whether you’re preparing a full spread or just her favorite muffin and coffee, the thoughtfulness behind homemade food is what makes it meaningful.
So, light a candle, set the table with flowers, and pour a warm cup of coffee. Because sometimes, the best way to say I love you is through something fresh from the oven.
Happy Mother’s Day,
xo- Courtney
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