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Mother's Day brunch recipes and ideas

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Brunch is a Mother ' s Day tradition, but do you need ideas to make it unforgettable? These matcha coconut oat waffles aren ' t only delicious and nutrient-dense, they ' re also vegan and gluten-free. Bonus: The caffeinated kick from the matcha might save mom from having to reach for that third cup of coffee before noon. If not, you could also try one of these other brunch recipes that moms are sure to love.
Brunch is a Mother's Day tradition, but do you need ideas to make it unforgettable? These matcha coconut oat waffles aren't only delicious and nutrient-dense, they're also vegan and gluten-free. Bonus: The caffeinated kick from the matcha might save mom from having to reach for that third cup of coffee before noon. If not, you could also try one of these other brunch recipes that moms are sure to love.
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Yes, avocado toast is the big thing right now , but English pea toast is on the rise and this recipe serves it up with lemon almond ricotta spread as well. It ' s a wildly successful combination of flavors that make eyes pop and taste buds sing. Don ' t knock it ' til you try it.
Yes, avocado toast is the big thing right now, but English pea toast is on the rise and this recipe serves it up with lemon almond ricotta spread as well. It's a wildly successful combination of flavors that make eyes pop and taste buds sing. Don't knock it 'til you try it.
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You know what ' s better than bacon? This truffle bacon recipe . It ' s like a fancier version of the typical breakfast food and it ' s surprisingly easy to make. Make your mom bacon fit for a Queen -- and whip up a couple batches because it ' ll go fast.
You know what's better than bacon? This truffle bacon recipe. It's like a fancier version of the typical breakfast food and it's surprisingly easy to make. Make your mom bacon fit for a Queen -- and whip up a couple batches because it'll go fast.
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Vegan French toast? You probably just did a double take. It almost seems impossible, given that eggs make up the bulk of a traditional French toast recipe. But alas, we ' ve discovered a vegan French toast recipe that doesn ' t taste vegan at all.
Vegan French toast? You probably just did a double take. It almost seems impossible, given that eggs make up the bulk of a traditional French toast recipe. But alas, we've discovered a vegan French toast recipe that doesn't taste vegan at all.
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Kombucha is huge right now, but did you know you can also put it in your food? The tea is a key ingredient for our strawberry basil kombucha waffles , which are delicious for brunch and packed with a nutrient punch.
Kombucha is huge right now, but did you know you can also put it in your food? The tea is a key ingredient for our strawberry basil kombucha waffles, which are delicious for brunch and packed with a nutrient punch.
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Yes, a strawberry and champagne grilled cheese might sound like a strange combo, but trust us, this sweet and savory recipe on brioche bread is Mother ' s Day perfection. Even better, you can serve it is a meal or cut it up into rectangle bites for an appetizer. Doesn ' t get much better than that.
Yes, a strawberry and champagne grilled cheese might sound like a strange combo, but trust us, this sweet and savory recipe on brioche bread is Mother's Day perfection. Even better, you can serve it is a meal or cut it up into rectangle bites for an appetizer. Doesn't get much better than that.
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If your or your mom gave up carb-laden baked goods for a paleo or low-carb diet, your taste buds are probably craving some bread right about now. Good news! You can satisfy those cravings with this no-grain keto-friendly cauliflower bread recipe . You ' re welcome in advance.
If your or your mom gave up carb-laden baked goods for a paleo or low-carb diet, your taste buds are probably craving some bread right about now. Good news! You can satisfy those cravings with this no-grain keto-friendly cauliflower bread recipe. You're welcome in advance.
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If you ' re mom has a sweet tooth, this chocolate cheesecake custard is the dessert she needs. It ’ s creamy. It ’ s rich and most important, it ’ s keto friendly! The whole family will go crazy for it and they ' ll have no idea it ’ s low carb.
If you're mom has a sweet tooth, this chocolate cheesecake custard is the dessert she needs. It’s creamy. It’s rich and most important, it’s keto friendly! The whole family will go crazy for it and they'll have no idea it’s low carb.
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Donuts are fantastic, but just not big enough. A few delicious bites are usually all you get. Not so with this giant donut cake . You ’ ll have donut-y goodness for at least a few servings (unless you keep it all to yourself, which we totally understand).
Donuts are fantastic, but just not big enough. A few delicious bites are usually all you get. Not so with this giant donut cake. You’ll have donut-y goodness for at least a few servings (unless you keep it all to yourself, which we totally understand).
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You know what ' s better than Dole Whip? Sangria Dole Whip. Because you can drink your wine and eat it too. Made with a bold cabernet, this adult version of Disney ' s famous Dole Whip is guaranteed to be a huge hit.
You know what's better than Dole Whip? Sangria Dole Whip. Because you can drink your wine and eat it too. Made with a bold cabernet, this adult version of Disney's famous Dole Whip is guaranteed to be a huge hit.
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Being a mom is stressful and if there ' s any day she deserves to just chill out , it ' s Mother ' s Day. Enter the CBD-infused Bellini . It ' s full of zen vibes so any mom can stay calm and drink on.
Being a mom is stressful and if there's any day she deserves to just chill out, it's Mother's Day. Enter the CBD-infused Bellini. It's full of zen vibes so any mom can stay calm and drink on.
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BONUS IDEA: Why make just any charcuture board when you make a customized Mother ' s Day charcuterie board that will seriously impress? All the ingredients are sourced from Whole Foods and Trader Joe ' s so your foodie mama can get her fancy carb and dairy fix.
BONUS IDEA: Why make just any charcuture board when you make a customized Mother's Day charcuterie board that will seriously impress? All the ingredients are sourced from Whole Foods and Trader Joe's so your foodie mama can get her fancy carb and dairy fix.
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