This year for Mother’s Day, brunch at a restaurant is pretty much out, so treat Mom instead to these homemade brunch or breakfast-in-bed ideas. They’re simple enough for the kids to make (okay, maybe with some adult supervsion).
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RecipeChocolate Dutch Baby with Raspberries and Whipped Cream
A few tweaks are all it takes to get Dutch babies dressed up for Mother's Day. You can use almost any fruit, but the macerated raspberries here pair especially nicely with the rich chocolate pancake. -
RecipeSteel-Cut Oatmeal with Caramelized Apples
Making oatmeal in a multicooker—a multipurpose electric pressure cooker—lets you keep it warm without overcooking it, perfect for letting Mom sleep in. -
RecipeOvernight French Toast Muffins
A true crowd pleaser, this dish offers the best of two breakfast favorites: the classic flavor of French toast packaged in the easy grab-and-go shape of muffins. Since the preparation can be done the night before, all you need to do in the morning is pop the muffin tin in the oven. -
RecipeHash-Brown Breakfast Casserole
The bell peppers, onion, ham, and cheese in this dish call to mind a Denver omelet. But instead of serving the hash browns on the side, they’re combined with the egg for an easy, hearty breakfast bake. -
RecipeStrawberry and Ricotta Bruschetta
Mint is a subtle but refreshing addition to the honey-laced ricotta and tangy strawberries on this sweet bruschetta.
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RecipeSour Cream Coffee Cake with Brown Sugar Streusel
Start breakfast by making this quick cake. After your eggs and bacon, cut still-warm pieces and serve them with coffee (and maybe a second glass of Champagne).
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RecipeMigas (Scrambled Eggs with Corn Tortillas)
This Tex-Mex scramble of corn tortillas, cheese, vegetables and eggs is a full brunch in one dish. -
RecipeClassic Buttermilk Pancakes
You can add fresh berries, thinly sliced fruit, or even crumbled crisp bacon to this batter for an extra hit of flavor. Or substitute 1/2 cup wheat germ, cornmeal, or whole-wheat flour for 1/2 cup of the all-purpose flour. -
RecipePeach French Toast Bake
When you want a hot, homey breakfast that’s special enough for Mom but without the morning fuss, this French toast bake is the answer. You pull it together the night before and while you sleep the eggy goodness seeps into the bread and all the flavors meld together. In the morning you just need to pop it in the oven. -
RecipeBlueberry-Muffin Cake
This cake is really muffin batter baked in a cake pan. It’s a perfect summertime breakfast treat, especially when served still warm from the oven.
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RecipeGreen Power Smoothie
This classic green smoothie balances the power of spinach and chia seeds with the sweetness of grapes and apples. If your grapes aren’t frozen when you add them, add three or four more ice cubes for a thicker texture. -
RecipeCream Scones
While most scones are made with cream, the secret to this version is whipping the cream to soft peaks before folding it with the dry ingredients. The air trapped in the cream helps the scones rise, making them extra soft and light.
