Whether you’ve already got something planned to make mum (and the mum’s in your life) feel special this Mother’s Day or are looking for a last minute addition to really make her day, these recipes are sure to add a special touch.
If you’re planning brunch, lunch, or dessert this mother’s day, this collection of recipes will have something sure to suit every mum! We’ve got plenty of vegan and vegetarian options and as always, all recipes are dairy-free.
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Earl Grey Lavender Cupcakes
These dairy free earl grey lavender cupcakes are perfectly soft vanilla cupcakes infused with the subtle flavour of bergamot and citrus thanks to the earl grey tea, topped with a fresh and floral lavender buttercream. These pretty cupcakes are sure to impress for your next special occasion.
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Almond and Raspberry Cake
This almond and raspberry cake is super simple to make and is the perfect cake for brunch or afternoon tea. With a light and airy, gluten free cake with a topping of fresh raspberries and crunchy almonds, it’s finished off with a sweet amaretto glaze. It’s seriously delicious!
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Cheddar and Chive Savoury Waffles
These cheddar and chive savoury waffles make the perfect breakfast, brunch or dinner. Crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, these waffles are packed with the savoury flavour of a sharp, aged cheddar and fresh chives. Serve topped with a poached egg and some avocado for a delicious meal.
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Vegan Lemon and Raspberry Loaf Cake
This vegan lemon and raspberry loaf cake is bursting with vibrant, fresh flavours and is perfect for morning tea. The lemon cake is studded with pockets of juicy, fresh raspberries and is made with mostly pantry staples. This easy loaf cake is also completely dairy free and vegan.
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Dairy Free Blueberry Pancakes
These dairy free blueberry pancakes are light and fluffy ‘buttermilk’ pancakes loaded with fresh blueberries, just like you're favourite café – maybe better! This recipe uses an at home substitute for buttermilk and taste just as good as the real thing. They are best served stacked sky high with a very generous drizzle of pure maple syrup.
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Coffee & Walnut Loaf Cake
This easy coffee and walnut loaf is packed with freshly brewed coffee, cinnamon and chopped walnuts and topped with a dairy-free coffee buttercream.
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Vegan Lemon Cupcakes
Simple vegan lemon cupcakes with a tangy lemon buttercream are soft and light and full of lemon flavour. These cupcakes are perfect for all occasions, are really easy to make, and are dairy-free, egg free and vegan.
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Blueberry Almond Cake
This blueberry almond cake is bursting with fresh blueberries and topped with a crunchy and sweet brown sugar and flaked almond crumb. This light and moist cake is perfect with your morning cup of tea or coffee and works for any occasion! Plus it’s made both dairy free and gluten free.
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Pistachio Cardamom and Lemon Loaf Cake
An easy lemon and pistachio loaf cake with the addition of cardamon spice and finished off with a tangy lemon drizzle.
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Poffertjes (Mini Dutch Pancakes)
Poffertjes or mini dutch pancakes are easy to make at home for breakfast or dessert! These popular market snacks are made with just a few ingredients and best enjoyed warm with a dusting of icing sugar and drizzle of maple syrup!
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Vegan Coconut Cake
This vegan coconut cake recipe is so easy, coming together in just one bowl! The light and fluffy cake is packed full of coconut flavour and topped with a creamy vegan buttercream frosting. This is the perfect cake for all celebrations!
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Chicken Salad Sandwich
An easy chicken salad made using store bought rotisserie chicken makes the ultimate chicken salad sandwiches perfect for lunches, picnics or any gatherings. A classic chicken sandwich is always a favourite, and this one is creamy, crunchy and just super delicious – everyone will love them!
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Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
This vegan lemon poppy seed cake is so quick and easy to make, coming together in just one bowl. With vibrant, fresh lemon flavours and that iconic nutty crunch from the poppy seeds, you’ll never guess this loaf cake is dairy free and egg free!
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Vegan Chocolate Pancakes
These rich and indulgent vegan chocolate pancakes are the perfect way to enjoy dessert for breakfast! Made simply without dairy or eggs, these pancakes are then topped with plant-based whipped cream, sliced bananas and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Make these for the chocolate lover in your life – they are sure to impress!
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Lemon and Garlic Chicken Tray Bake
This garlic and lemon chicken tray bake is the perfect weeknight meal with just 10 minutes hands on prep time – it couldn’t be easier to make! Made with just a few everyday ingredients, everyone is going to love this recipe.
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Vegan Coffee Cake
This vegan coffee cake is a soft and light vanilla cake with a cinnamon sugar filling and a crunchy sweet crumb topping finished off with a simple glaze for that little bit extra. It’s completely dairy free, egg free and vegan and uses simple pantry ingredients.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
These classic lemon poppy seed muffins are so easy to make and are wonderfully soft, sweet and tangy with that essential poppy seed crunch, topped with a simple lemon glaze. These muffins are dairy-free and make the perfect breakfast, morning tea or snack that everyone will enjoy!
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Passionfruit Sponge Cake
This passionfruit sponge cake is two layers of a light, vanilla sponge cake, filled with an easy passionfruit and lemon curd and whipped coconut cream. This classic sponge cake is easy to make and the perfect not too sweet cake for afternoon tea or dessert. Plus this version is made completely dairy free!
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Scones with Jam and Cream (Dairy Free)
This recipe for scones with jam and cream are the buttery, flaky classic scones you know made dairy free. Topped with strawberry jam and whipped coconut cream these are the ultimate accompaniment for afternoon tea. Serve open-faced or as sandwiches, but always with jam first!
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Cinnamon Tea Cake
This wonderfully soft, buttery cinnamon tea cake comes together in just one bowl and is such an easy, never fail treat perfect for morning tea. This recipe uses basic pantry ingredients, and will be ready to eat in just 30 minutes!
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Mum’s Pumpkin Soup
This is a classic, creamy pumpkin soup that is easy to make using fresh pumpkin and a handful of other simple ingredients. This is the perfect healthy comfort food for a weeknight lunch or dinner.
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Dairy Free Blueberry Muffins
These dairy free blueberry muffins are super soft and sweet, bursting with pockets of tangy, juicy blueberries. This low fuss recipe is so easy yet produces a delicious café-style muffin every single time.
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Vegan Daisy Cake
This simple vegan daisy cake makes the perfect birthday cake or centrepiece for Mother’s Day. This 6 inch layer cake is made with a zesty lemon cake and finished with a floral lavender buttercream making it the ideal dairy free cake for spring or to simply bring those warm spring vibes to your event.
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A big thank you to all the mums who do so much, we appreciate you and I hope you enjoy this day of recognition. And a big shout out to my mum as well for supporting and encouraging me every day! What would we do without you!
Sally x
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