What to Serve at a Mother’s Day Brunch?
Easy Recipes Everyone Will Love
Wondering what to serve at a Mother’s Day brunch without spending the whole morning in the kitchen? Choose easy brunch recipes that still feel a little special. Think fluffy frittatas, golden pancakes, fresh fruit and warm pastries, simple dishes that come together quickly yet look beautifully brunch-worthy. Whether you’re celebrating a mum, a mother figure, or gathering loved ones around the table, these easy recipes make it effortless to serve up something truly egg-cellent.
A Stack Worth Waking Up For
Rich, chocolatey pancakes that feel indulgent but fuel your day properly.
Ingredients: 2 eggs, 5 tbsp cottage cheese, 4 tbsp plain flour, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, Pinch salt
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to the Blast & Go Blender.
- Blend until smooth and glossy.
- Cook small pancakes in a lightly greased pan over low–medium heat.
- Serve with a light almond butter drizzle if desired.
You Had Me at Halloumi
Golden halloumi, creamy avocado and crisp sourdough stack up for a brunch toast that’s simple, satisfying and seriously hard to resist.
Ingredients: 2 slices sourdough bread, 1 ripe avocado, 150g halloumi, sliced, 1 tbsp olive oIL, juice of ½ lemon, chilli flakes (optional), Salt and black pepper
Instructions:
- Place the sourdough slices into one drawer of the Cuisinart TriZone Air Fryer and cook at 180°C for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Add the halloumi slices to the second drawer, drizzle with olive oil and cook at 180°C for 6 to 7 minutes until golden at the edges.
- While the halloumi cooks, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Spread the avocado over the toasted sourdough.
- Top with the warm halloumi slices and finish with chilli flakes and black pepper.
You’re Berry Welcome
A vibrant blueberry smoothie bowl blended with warming spices and topped with crunchy goodness for a breakfast that feels as good as it tastes.
- Ingredients: 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1 large frozen banana, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1 tsp allspice, /2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 cup raw pecans, 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey, 1 tsp chia seeds
Toppings: Oats, Nuts, Pumpkin seeds, Drizzle of pumpkin purée, Honey
Instructions:
- Add all base ingredients to the Blast and Go blender cup.
- Secure the lid and select the Smoothie setting.
- Pour into a bowl and decorate with your favourite toppings.
Easy as Pie
Golden puff pastry layered with lemony ricotta, fresh asparagus and pea shoots, a light, spring-ready slice perfect for sharing with someone special.
- Ingredients: 1 ready‑rolled puff pastry sheet, 200g ricotta, Zest of 1 lemon, 1 tbsp olive oil, Salt & black pepper, 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed to fit lengthways, 1 egg, beaten (egg wash), Handful pea shoots
- Optional: parmesan for grating
Instructions:
- Trim the pastry into a neat rectangle and score a 1cm border (without cutting through).
- Mix ricotta, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread inside the border.
- Arrange asparagus spears lengthways on top.
- Brush the border with egg wash and add a light grating of parmesan if using.
- Air fry at 180°C for 14–16 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Finish with pea shoots, black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Slice to serve.
Bananas About This French Toast
Golden cinnamon French toast topped with warm caramelised bananas, a sweet brunch treat worth lingering over.
Ingredients: 4 slices brioche or thick-cut bread, 2 eggs, 120ml milk, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp butter, 1 ripe banana, sliced, 1 tbsp maple syrup (plus extra to serve)
Icing sugar (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Cuisinart Deep Fill Sandwich Maker and lightly grease the plates with butter.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla.
- Toss the banana slices with maple syrup.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture until lightly coated.
- Place two slices into the sandwich maker, top with the banana mixture, then add the remaining bread.
- Close the lid and cook for 3–4 minutes until the outside is golden and crisp.
- Carefully remove, dust with icing sugar and serve warm with extra maple syrup if you like.
Egg-cellent Brunch in a Bite
Fluffy eggs, earthy mushrooms and fresh spinach come together for a golden frittata that makes brunch effortlessly satisfying.
Ingredients: 6 eggs, 60ml milk, 80g mushrooms, sliced, 1 handful fresh spinach, 40g grated cheddar or feta, 1 tbsp olive oil, Salt and black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat the Trizone Air Fryer to 180°C.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
- Toss the sliced mushrooms with olive oil and place them in a small oven-safe dish or tin that fits inside the air fryer basket. Cook for 3–4 minutes to soften.
- Add the spinach to the mushrooms and stir until just wilted.
- Pour over the egg mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
- Cook in the air fryer for 10–12 minutes until the frittata is set and lightly golden on top.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.
