Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so now is a good time to start thinking of ways to spoil her! Treating mum to breakfast in bed is a tried-and-true way to show her you care and appreciate everything she does. Here, we’ve rounded up 15 of the best Mother’s Day breakfast ideas, from eggs on toast to delicious pancakes.
While breakfast in bed is always a thoughtful gesture, your mum will probably appreciate a sleep-in. Take care not to wake her before she’s ready! And don’t forget to leave the kitchen cleaner than you found it, because any brownie points you earn making breakfast will quickly be lost if she wakes up to a mess in the kitchen!
And, of course, you’ll still need to get her a gift! Make sure to check out our Mother’s Day gift ideas that Mum will actually want. For now though, take a look at the recipes down below, and sort out what you’ll need for her big day:
Mother’s Day breakfast recipes she’ll actually love
1. Make her favourite treat on toast
You can’t go wrong with a simple classic like eggs on toast. Before you head to the stove though, make sure you check how mum likes her eggs. Does she prefer: scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, poached eggs, fried eggs, boiled eggs or a classic, folded omelette? To elevate this dish to cafe-level standards, nip out early to buy a fresh loaf of sourdough bread.
Fig piperade with garlic rye toasts and poached eggs
There’s something quietly luxurious about a breakfast that feels both thoughtful and a little unexpected, and this fig piperade with garlic rye toasts and poached eggs delivers just that. It feels special without being fussy. Served on crisp rye toast, it’s easy to assemble and looks beautiful on the tray. It’s sure to give Mum a slow, flavourful start to a day that’s all about her.
If you want something a little playful to make for Mother’s Day, this rhubarb “croissant” toast is a winner. Flaky, buttery layers get topped with tangy-sweet rhubarb, creating that perfect mix of comfort and a bit of wow-factor. It’s simple to pull together but feels like a treat you’d order at a café. It’s a sweet way to start the day.
This is French toast at its best – golden and just the right amount of indulgent. Thick slices of bread soak up a vanilla-scented egg mixture before being pan-fried until crisp on the outside and soft in the middle. Perfect for Mother’s Day brekkie in bed, it’s warm, comforting, and easy to dress up with fresh berries, maple syrup, or a dusting of sugar. It’s the kind of recipe that turns a slow morning into something a little more special, without any fuss.
This omelette toastie is the ultimate no-fuss comfort breakfast with a clever twist. It’s quick to make but feels properly satisfying, especially when you add a little cheese, herbs, or whatever Mum loves most. It’s warm, easy to eat, and neatly handheld – no cutlery required. Simple ingredients, big payoff, and just enough indulgence to make her morning start right.
Keep things indulgent without the gluten. It’s simple, comforting, and just as satisfying as the classic. Perfect for Mother’s Day brekkie in bed, it feels a little special without any extra effort. Just top with fresh berries, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dusting of icing sugar. Warm, sweet, and easy to love, it’s a breakfast that everyone can enjoy.
Now this is a breakfast to kick the day off in the best way possible. Our Baileys French toast is indulgent, boozy, and perfect for a celebratory breakfast. It feels like a café-style treat made at home and is easy to dress up with berries, cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
These scrambled eggs with avocado, spinach and basil pesto are a fresh, feel-good way to start Mother’s Day. It’s simple, nourishing, and still feels a little special thanks to those bright, herby notes.
This Eggs Benedict with cheat’s hollandaise is all about getting that brunch classic on the table without the stress. It’s exactly what you want for a Mother’s Day brekkie where every bite hits that balance of creamy, savoury, and buttery goodness. It’s simple enough to pull off while half asleep in the kitchen and is a proper treat without the fuss.
2. Breakfast treats she’ll want again and again
Create a gourmet version of the fast-food breaky favourite at home, breakfast muffins. The success of these recipes lies in the simplicity of flavours and simple to follow instructions.
This slow-cooked sausage casserole is chock full of nutrient-dense zucchini and kale. The best part about this meal is that once you’ve spent 10 minutes putting the ingredients into the tray, you can slide it into the oven and let it do all the work.
These yummy breakfast bundles are super easy to make using good-quality pork sausages – get the kids to squeeze them out of their skins!
These gluten and dairy-free muffins are perfect for breakfast in bed to spoil your mum with their fruity punch and fluffy texture.
3. Pancakes or pikelets
If you wake up to the smell of fresh pancakes, you know it’s going to be a good day. Ensure mum wakes up on the right side of the bed with a stack of traditional pancakes or pikelets. Alternatively, you could whip up an extra special batch of coconut pancakes served with homemade raspberry sauce.
The perfect pancake is fluffy, has even golden colouring on the outside, and is loaded with maple syrup and in-season fruit. This recipe ticks all the boxes and will be on rotation for every Mother’s Day.
Bake your way to pancake brilliance with these easy banana and mixed berry pancakes with a twist! Switching these frying-pan faves to a tray bake – it makes whipping up brekkie for your fam a breeze. Perfect for a quick 30 minute breakfast she’ll love.
Whether you make this for brekkie in bed or at the table, mum will love the way the tiny air pockets of these sweetly spiced puffy pancakes absorb every drop of the pear syrup.
Give mum a little taste of nostalgia and a trip down memory lane with a batch of golden, fluffy pikelets. These old-fashioned delights are the perfect addition to your morning tea. They’re also easy to make. In just 15 minutes, you’ll have a stack of pikelets ready to serve warm.
Sometimes simple is best. With only a hint of lemon, these fluffy pancakes aren’t too sweet making them a great breakfast to surprise mum.
4. Indulgent recipes to impress
If it’s a cold morning and you’re confident in the kitchen, you can’t go wrong with a heart-warming breakfast shakshuka. The eggs take about 12-minutes to bake in the oven, so make sure you use this time wisely to stack the dishwasher and wipe down the kitchen. Don’t forget to crumble a generous helping of Persian feta over the dish before serving!
So there’s baked beans on toast, and then there’s gourmet baked beans on toast. Turn an ordinary can of navy beans into a delicious meal for mum by pairing it with tinned tomatoes and chorizo.
Is mum more of a muesli gal? Take her go-to breakfast from drab to fab by creating a granola bowl infused with black coffee.
Featuring a mix of chopped macadamias, slivered almonds, fresh blueberries, vanilla-infused dates and a healthy dollop of Greek yoghurt, this is the kind of breakfast your mum will look forward to year after year.
Tomato, bacon and egg breakfast casserole
Ed has a casserole recipe that ticks all the boxes. It has breakfast staples like bacon and egg, along with loads of vegetables and even some sweetness with buttermilk bread. Being a casserole, you make it in advance and keep it in the fridge so all you’ll have to do on the day is re-heat and tuck in!
Choc-hazelnut chia pudding
It might technically be a dessert, but this choc-hazelnut chia pudding by Karen Martini is packed with so many nutritious superfoods it can safely pass as a sweet, nourishing Mother’s Day breakfast.
Once set, the chia seeds will take on a mousse-like consistency, perfect for topping with toasted hazelnuts, fresh raspberries and edible flowers. This recipe is also great for those who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet.
Left things ‘till the last minute? A breakfast pizza made with flatbread or store-bought pizza bases topped with salty ham and sliced vegetables is a great, no-fuss Mother’s Day breakfast.
In the last couple of years, no breakfast dish has captured the world’s imagination quite like Korea’s tornado omelette. Well, according to Tik-Tok anyway. There are many variations on this viral idea, but Fast Ed’s definitely a fan of the softer and silkier formulas that can be draped gently.
You can never go wrong with zucchini fritters. Infused with mint, each bite packs a light and zesty zing of flavour.
Put this porridge on to cook just before you go to sleep and wake up to brekkie done. If your mum is a porridge lover, then this recipe will elevate her usual to new heights.
Last but not least, pair mum’s big brekkie with her favourite morning beverage, whether it’s a pot of freshly brewed tea, a low GI green smoothie, a cup of takeaway coffee from her favourite cafe or a grapefruit, pineapple and margarita mocktail.
