10 Healthy Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes

By Candace Braun Zafirellis
Published 5/7/2025
10 Healthy Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
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This year, skip the busy restaurants with overpriced menus and make one of these 10 healthy Mother’s Day brunch recipes for Mom instead. Our chefs have created this list of Mother’s Day meals made with budget-friendly ingredients and healthy, satisfying flavors that Mom will love.

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate Mom and everything she does for us, but it often turns into a big family get together that’s not so easy on the wallet. Whether it was a motivational snack during final exams or our favorite comfort food after a breakup, Mom has cooked us plenty of meals over the years that have fed our hearts and souls. So this year, why not make Mom a homecooked, heart healthy meal that she’ll love. 

Take the guesswork out of meal planning for the big day and make one of these light and flavorful healthy recipes that will celebrate Mom and give her a spring in her step.

Easy Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

Whether Mom enjoys hearty casseroles, fresh citrusy salads, delectable bites or sweet fruity desserts, these Mother’s Day brunch recipes are the perfect way to say thanks, Mom:

  1. Heart Healthy Peach Blueberry Crisp
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    30 mins

    If Mom has a sweet tooth, this fruity dessert recipe is perfect for her. Made with juicy peaches, sweet blueberries, crunchy walnuts and honey nut cereal, it’s low in both calories and fat. This healthy recipe is made with only 8 budget-friendly ingredients and it’s ready to serve in just half an hour.

  2. Potato Egg Casserole
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    75 mins

    This heart healthy casserole combines fluffy eggs, crispy roasted hash browns, and colorful vegetables for a filling and satisfying brunch dish. Low in saturated fat and high in protein, it’s the perfect make-ahead recipe to serve for Mother’s Day brunch.

  3. Heart Healthy Peach, Tomato and Olive Salad
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    20 mins

    Does Mom like a meal that’s light and sweet? Then she’ll love this refreshing salad that blends sweet peaches, juicy heirloom tomatoes, and briny olives with a light citrus vinaigrette. Full of healthy fats and antioxidants, this no-cook meal is ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes.

  4. Heart Healthy Egg Muffin Cups
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    35 mins

    Packed with spinach, bell peppers, sweet turkey sausage and low fat cheddar cheese, these high protein egg muffins are low calorie and the perfect make-ahead dish for Mother’s Day brunch.

  5. Heart Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits
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    30 mins

    Made with 6 simple ingredients, this decadent dessert uses fresh strawberries, vanilla yogurt and angel food cake for a low calorie treat that Mom is sure to love. This easy brunch recipe is ready to enjoy in a few short minutes but she’ll think it took you hours to prepare.

  6. Heart Healthy French Toast Casserole
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    110 mins

    This breakfast casserole is made with gluten-free raisin bread, almond milk, pecans and fresh berries for a sweet brunch dish that’s low fat and low cholesterol. You can meal prep this gluten free dish the night before for a special Mother’s Day surprise for Mom.

  7. Heart Healthy Blue Cheese and Bacon Brussels Sprouts
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    30 mins

    For the mom with superb tastes, make these roasted Brussels sprouts topped with crumbled blue cheese and turkey bacon. Made with 4 simple ingredients, this healthy appetizer is only 56 calories for 4 bites.

  8. Heart Healthy Berry Fruit Salad
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    30 mins

    If Mom is a fan of fruit then she’ll love this colorful fruit salad made with berries, grapes and kiwi, then topped with a fresh mint and lime dressing that adds flavor without added sugar. This easy brunch recipe is full of vitamin C and antioxidants to keep Mom healthy and happy.

  9. Heart Healthy Carrot Nut Muffins
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    45 mins

    These naturally sweet muffins are made with bananas, dates, carrots and walnuts to give Mom plenty of fiber, potassium and heart healthy fats. These gluten free treats are the perfect budget-friendly brunch food you can make the day before for a quick meal to enjoy Mother’s Day morning.

  10. Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Casserole
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    40 mins

    This high fiber breakfast casserole is made with fiber-rich oats and chia seeds, then flavored with fresh and delicious bananas and blueberries. With 6 grams of fiber and protein per serving, this naturally sweet brunch recipe can be made in advance and popped in the oven on Mother’s Day for an energizing brunch.

Celebrate Mom with These Heart Healthy Brunch Ideas

It’s always nice to thank Mom with a bouquet of flowers or a thoughtful card, but the best way to show your love on Mother’s Day is to make Mom a heartfelt meal that’s simple, delicious and good for her heart.

Enjoy one of these healthy Mother’s Day recipes, or check out one these healthy meal ideas for Mom:

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