If you’re looking for recipe inspiration this Mother’s Day, you’ve come to the right place. This collection of 30 Mother’s Day recipes is full of beautiful, flavour-packed dishes that are perfect for celebrating the special women in your life. Plus they are all dairy free with some gluten free options!
I’ll be honest. Living far away from my mum means I can’t always be there to celebrate with her in person, and that’s something I feel deeply on days like Mother’s Day.
But one thing I’ve learnt is that whether it’s through a familiar recipe she taught me to cook, or a dish that reminds me of home, food as a way of making her feel close even when she’s far away.
That’s why I’ve put together this collection of Mother’s Day recipes. It’s full of beautiful brunch ideas, delicious desserts, and a couple of lunch or dinner options depending on how you celebrate.
Whether you’re cooking for your mum, hosting a Mother’s Day gathering, or simply making something delicious in her honour from across the miles, there is something here for you. Save this post and let these recipes help you celebrate the mums who mean everything, no matter how near or far they are.
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30 Mother’s Day Recipes to Celebrate the Mum You Love
1. 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.
2. 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!
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Smashed Avocado on Toast
I am sharing all my tips to construct the ultimate brunch dish that is not only easy and tastes amazing, but will rival the quality of your favourite café, all without the expensive price tag.
7. Coffee and 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.
8. Gluten Free Lemon Cupcakes
You’ll love these simple gluten free lemon cupcakes! Made from scratch, they are also dairy free making them a great treat for anyone with intolerances or allergies. These cupcakes are soft and light with a delicious lemon flavour through the cupcake and the sweet lemon buttercream frosting.
9. 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.
10. Smoked Salmon Bagels
These smoked salmon bagels combine a homemade herby cream cheese with smoked salmon, avocado and a fried egg to create the ultimate savoury breakfast or brunch. Enjoy them on a slow morning at home and skip the expensive café.
11. 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.
12. Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
These soft and delicious vegan cinnamon rolls are the ultimate sweet treat – I guarantee no one will even know they are vegan! Making just 6 rolls, this small batch recipe creates big, soft, fluffy rolls with a gooey cinnamon sugar filling and finished with a sweet, simple icing.
13. 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!
14. Dairy Free Quiche
This delicious dairy free quiche is easily made without milk, cream or cheese. A twist on a classic quiche lorraine, you’ll love this dairy free version made with oat milk, smoky bacon and sauteed onions, in a flaky pastry crust. Serve it hot or cold alongside a simple green salad for an easy brunch, lunch or light dinner.
15. 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!
16. 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!
17. 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!
18. 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!
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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!
22. 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.
23. Scones with Jam and Cream
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!
24. Easy 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!
25. Mum’s Pumpkin Soup
This is a classic, creamy dairy free 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.
26. 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.
27. Golden Syrup Cake
This simple golden syrup cake is the perfect addition to any morning tea. Made using just one bowl and pantry staple ingredients, you’ll love just how easy this cake is to make. Plus it tastes even better the next day!
28. Sausage and Egg Smash Tacos
These sausage and egg smash tacos are the most delicious and easy savoury breakfast. Made with beef sausages, soft scrambled eggs and a quick smashed avocado, these breakfast tacos are the perfect way to start the morning.
29. Smoked Salmon Crostini
These easy and delicious smoked salmon crostini are a simple appetiser or snack perfect to share with friends and family. With the classic combination of salmon and cream cheese, elevated with fresh herbs and the delicious crunch of the toasts. They are also made dairy-free and come together in less than 20 minutes!
30. Vegan Daisy Cake
This simple vegan daisy cake makes the perfect 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.
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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