It’s almost Mother’s Day, and what better way to show Mom some love than with a delicious brunch? Whether she’s a pancake enthusiast, frittata fiend, or obsessed with any sort of pastry, we’ve gathered our favorite plant-based sweet & savory brunch ideas (and a few drinks, too) to make for her! Scroll through to get inspired and find some new mom-worthy dishes!
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Sweet
Easy Peach Scones (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Flaky, buttery gluten-free scones studded with ripe summer peaches! Perfectly sweet, easy to make, and just 10 ingredients required!
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Blueberry Gluten-Free Scones
Gluten-free scones that are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, flaky, and infused with wild blueberries! Just 10 ingredients and simple methods required!
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Fluffy Millet Breakfast Cake with Stone Fruit
A fluffy, wholesome, naturally sweetened cake baked with seasonal fruit. Perfect for brunch, breakfast, snacking, and beyond! Just 1 bowl and simple ingredients required.
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Easy Vegan French Toast (10 Minutes!)
Vegan French toast that’s quick and easy, custardy, eggy, vanilla- and cinnamon-infused, and SO delicious! Ready in 10 minutes with simple methods.
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1-Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Waffles
These vegan, gluten-free waffles have the crispy texture and sweet flavor of banana bread studded with chocolate chips. Plus, just 1 bowl and 30 minutes required! Enjoy as a lazy weekend treat, or make a batch ahead of time to enjoy throughout the week.
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The Best Vegan Gluten-Free Waffles
THE BEST Vegan Gluten-Free Waffles made with 10 ingredients in 30 minutes. Fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, perfectly sweet and delicious! Top with maple syrup and fruit for the ultimate cozy breakfast.
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1-Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Baked Oatmeal
Hearty, banana-infused baked oatmeal that’s naturally sweetened, satisfying, and requires just 1 bowl and 10 ingredients to prepare. The perfect cozy, comforting breakfast.
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Vegan Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls
Amazing fluffy and tender vegan, gluten-free cinnamon rolls! Just 10 ingredients and simple methods required for these insanely flavorful and delicious rolls!
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1-Bowl Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Fluffy, tender, insanely delicious Chocolate Zucchini Bread! Made in just 1 bowl, naturally sweetened, SO delicious!
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1 Bowl Nutella Banana Bread (Vegan + GF)
1 Bowl NUTELLA Banana Bread that’s super moist, easy to make, and so flavorful. The vegan Nutella swirl makes it! The perfect vegan, gluten-free snack, breakfast, or dessert.
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Life-Changing Banana Walnut Pancakes (GF)
Tender, wholesome banana walnut pancakes made in less than 30 minutes. Naturally sweetened, vegan and gluten-free, and insanely delicious.
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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pancakes (GF)
Fluffy chocolate chocolate chip pancakes made in 20 minutes with wholesome ingredients. The perfect vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened breakfast!
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1-Bowl Vegan Coffee Cake (GF, Oil-Free)
Fluffy, tender coffee cake with a perfect crumb that’s easy to make (1 bowl!), naturally sweetened, vegan, and gluten-free. Laced with cinnamon sugar and topped with cinnamon pecan crumble!
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Savory
Easy Vegan Sausage Links
Actually miraculous vegan sausages that form links, taste delicious, and are wholesome and incredibly versatile! Perfect for grilling, breakfast, and beyond! Just 10 ingredients required.
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The BEST Crispy Hash Browns (Restaurant-Style!)
A step-by-step guide to making the BEST hash browns every time! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, buttery, salty, and just 4 ingredients required. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, and beyond!
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Perfect Roasted Potatoes
Perfect roasted potatoes every time! No boiling required, 1 pan, 30 minutes, perfectly crisp edges, and tender inside. The ultimate brunch side!
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Easy Baked Beans on Toast (British-Inspired)
Flavorful, British-inspired baked beans on toast! An easy, versatile, and delicious plant-based meal. Just 1 pot and 30 minutes required!
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Cheesy Broccoli Hashbrown Bake (Oil-Free)
Incredibly comforting cheesy broccoli hash brown bake with a vegan cheese sauce! The perfect carb-heavy comfort side dish with breakfast or dinner!
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Fluffy Vegan Scrambled Eggs
Fluffy vegan eggs made with mung beans! A delicious egg alternative made with 9 real, wholesome ingredients. Perfect for scrambles, omelets, frittatas, and more!
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Easy Egg-Free Frittata
Easy vegan frittata made egg-free with split mung beans! Simple ingredients, vibrant color, fluffy texture, and perfect for brunch, breakfast, and beyond!
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1-Pot Chickpea Shakshuka
Savory, flavorful shakshuka with chickpeas made in 1 pot in 30 minutes! A hearty yet healthy dish suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
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Roasted Sweet Potato & Kale Breakfast Hash
A hearty, 10-ingredient breakfast hash with roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, kale, and tandoori masala-spiced tofu! A protein- and fiber-packed plant-based meal.
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Vegan Biscuits and Gravy
Flaky vegan biscuits with thick, peppery mushroom gravy! A flavorful, healthy, satisfying 30-minute vegan breakfast.
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Drinks
Golden Matcha Latte (2 Ways!)
All the best things about golden milk and matcha in one mug! A creamy, subtly sweet, spice-infused drink with just 1 blender, 7 ingredients, and 10 minutes required!
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3-Ingredient Instant Hot Chocolate (Dairy-Free!)
Creamy, chocolaty, perfectly sweet hot chocolate that comes together in 5 minutes with just 3 ingredients! Comforting, classic, and perfect for the holiday season and beyond!
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Easy Masala Chai Recipe
A delicious and easy dairy-free chai recipe made with whole spices. It’s spicy, comforting, naturally sweetened, and made in just 1 pot with 8 ingredients!
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Red Velvet Cake Smoothie
Incredibly rich, creamy smoothie infused with the flavors of red velvet cake. Bananas, beets, and cacao powder combine to create this secretly wholesome yet indulgent treat. Just 6 simple ingredients required.
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Creamy Cold Brew Coffee Smoothie
Creamy cold brew coffee smoothie made with 5 simple ingredients! Naturally sweetened, creamy, chocolaty, customizable, and decaf-optional!
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Easy Traditional White Sangria
An easy, 8-ingredient (1-pitcher!) recipe for traditional white wine sangria. Brandy and wine recommendations included, and seasonally adaptable!
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Easy Traditional Red Sangria
Simple, traditional Red Spanish Sangria made with simple methods and just 6 ingredients. The perfect fruity summer beverage that’s adaptable and delicious!
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Rhubarb Strawberry Margaritas
6-ingredient rhubarb strawberry margaritas with silver tequila, lime juice, and a homemade rhubarb-strawberry syrup. Tart-sweet, easy to make, and perfect for spring!
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Blackberry Basil Mojito
This 7-ingredient Blackberry Basil Mojito is refreshing, simple to make, and a lovely balance of tart and sweet. Perfect for happy hours, entertaining, and making the most of all that beautiful summer produce.
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