
13 Best Vegan Mothers Day Brunch Recipes
Make your mom a delicious brunch this year with plant-based recipes for everything from pancakes to croissants.
This Mother’s Day, show your mom how much she means to you by making her a homemade brunch fit for a queen. Not only are these dishes decadent and delicious, but they’re also vegan—so can you can effectively show compassion for all mothers, human and non-human, this May 14.
1. Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Wake your mom up with the sweet cinnamon-y scent of Hot For Food’s sticky pecan cinnamon rolls for a decadent breakfast in bed.
Make these bright and springy scones—bursting with fresh berries—to show your mom how much she means to you. For bonus points, slather the scones with Miyoko’s artisanal butter.
3. Sundried Tomato, Mushroom, and Spinach Quiche
Go the savory route with Oh She Glows’ rustic quiche, proving in the process that eggs are not needed to craft a delicious breakfast.
4. Peanut Butter + Jelly Pancakes
Reminisce with your mom over Blissful Basil’s pancakes inspired by the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, synonymous with childhood.
5. Tofu Benedict Fillo Pockets
Put in just a bit more time and effort to whip up Vegan Yack Attack’s impressive take on the classic brunch benedict.
6. Chai Spiced Scones with Cinnamon Glaze
These delicately spiced scones—paired with a steaming cup of earl grey tea—will make for the perfect slow morning at the kitchen table as you catch up with mom.
7. Buckwheat Chocolate Waffles with Maple Nut Butter
The Simple Veganista’s waffles are pure decadence, making them the perfect way to show your mom how much you care on her special day.
8. Vegan Cherry Cheese Waffles
Pair sweet and savory with The Alchemist Chef’s waffles drizzled with a coconut bacon sauce—the makings of a truly indulgent brunch feast.
9. Chocolate Croissants with Raspberries
A simplified take on the classic French pastry, made vegan, and stuffed with rich dairy-free chocolate and fresh raspberries, will make for the ultimate brunch.
10. Coffee Cake
Slice up this absolutely delicious coffee cake made with freshly-brewed coffee, a sugar crumb topping, and a vanilla drizzle—because Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to eat cake for breakfast.
This healthy take on pancakes results in an absolutely delicious breakfast, packed with the flavor of coconut, thanks to the inclusion of toasted coconut, coconut milk, and coconut sugar.
12. Chocolate and Banana Crepes
If you’re looking for something healthy that still tastes decadent, try Nude Bite’s crepes that also happen to be gluten-free. The crepes are stuffed with a homemade chocolate spread made from just peanut flour, cacao powder, maple syrup, and water.
13. Vegan Chickpea Flour + Mushrooms Frittata
This take on the classic frittata uses chickpea flour and is stuffed with King Oyster mushrooms and fresh herbs making for an indulgent savory dish perfect for brunch.
Sarah McLaughlin is an Editorial Assistant for VegNews who plans on making her mom an extra special brunch this Mother’s Day.
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