Are you looking for some delicious vegan Mother’s Day ideas this year? Here are some great recipe recipes for brunch, baked goods, appetizers, beverages (both cocktails and mocktails), picnics, afternoon tea, and even some easy things that kids could make!
I don’t know about you, but I find restaurants are too crowded on Mother’s Day. I think it’s a great day to stay home and enjoy tasty, healthy food and even better company!
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I enjoy cooking with my daughter on Mother’s Day. A couple of years ago we had fun trying to recreate the “Pig in a Mud Bath” cake from “Nailed It”! Then we made sushi last year. This year. I hope to make samosas, naan, and spring rolls.
pig in a mud bath cake
Vegan Brunch Main Dishes
Here are some recipe ideas for a terrific brunch:
sweet potato kale hash
From Sarah Schlichter RD’s website Bucketlisttummy.com: Sweet Potato Kale Hash recipe is a creative, satisfying, and gluten-free dish.
My Favorite Pumpkin Spice Quinoa Waffles with Pecans
These waffles are a delightful and nutritious breakfast or brunch option. Made with quinoa, whole grains, and flavored with warm spices, these waffles have crunchy pecans for added flavor. Perfect for a cozy autumn morning or any time you crave a seasonal treat, they are easy to prepare and a budget-friendly recipe, too.
Then serve your waffles with coffee, tea, juice, plant-based milk, and plenty of fresh fruit options.
Vegan Baked Goods
These healthy vegan blueberry muffins from Running on Real Food are oil-free, refined sugar-free, and easy to make in one bowl.
Banana bread with dark chocolate chunks is a super quick bread for chocolate-loving moms (like me!). Ground flaxseeds are used instead of eggs. Cashew yogurt makes for a moist texture.
banana bread with dark chocolate chunks
Amazing Carrot Raisin Muffins
Enjoy these muffins with the flavor of carrot cake: packed with the natural sweetness of carrots and plump raisins. Moist, flavorful, and vegan-friendly, they're a perfect treat or quick breakfast option.
Try these easy muffins with fresh cranberries and orange zest for a delcious light breakfast or snack! Nutritious with oatmeal and reduced in fat and added sugar. Vegan recipe.
Eat the rainbow with these Vietnamese Spring Rolls from Profusioncurry.com. This nonfried, low-calorie recipe is full of fresh flavors and easy to customize. These would be fun to assemble on a rainy day, too.
Asian Cabbage Salad with Peanut-Lime Ginger Dressing
This crunchy salad with napa cabbage, red pepper, carrots, green onions, edamame, and roasted peanuts is topped with a fresh peanut-lime ginger dressing. An excellent side dish or light meal!
This vegan hummus layered dip is gluten-free: just serve it with gluten-free crackers and veggies!
Vegan Hummus Layered Dip
This easy snack elevates hummus to a new level with fresh, crunch veggies and Mediterranean flavors! You can increase the serving size for appetizers for a crowd, too!
These Hibiscus Tea Cocktails from delicious table.com are a healthier refreshing festive drink.
Try this fruity, antioxidant-rich Tropical Green Tea Sangria Mocktail from Amy Gorin RD Nutrition. It’s a great combination of green tea with fruit juices.
If you love the flavor mojitos (like me) but don’t want all of the rum, here is a terrific non-alcoholic mojito from Fabfood4all.com
Vegan Desserts for Mother’s Day
Homemade Vegan Oatmeal Date Cookies (Gluten-free)
These crave-worthy chewy cookies are a great snack or dessert (or even breakfast?). Plus chocolate chips! Enjoy childhood memories in a healthier recipe.
Delectable and satisfying – try this coffee cake fresh and warm from the oven. Made with fresh blueberries and light and fragrant Ceylon cinnamon. A delicious and lighter vegan treat!
There are lots of ways kids can help in the kitchen. A homemade treat will be a heartfelt Mother’s Day memory. Older kids can help choose a recipe, participate in making it, and clean up. Even toddlers can get involved with easy things, like washing vegetables, tearing lettuce, and making place cards. Here are some simple vegan Mother’s Day recipes that kids can help make (with a grown-up for safety).
Tastegalaxy.com has shared an easy Panzanella Salad recipe that would be fun for kids to assemble.
Here are no-bake oatmeal cookies from Liz Weiss MS RD: a super simple guilt-free breakfast cookie!
Fresh Cantaloupe Berry Nice Cream
Light and delicious dairy-free, no added sugar recipe without needing an ice cream maker! Perfect for a hot summer day.
Triple Berry Nectarine Crisp (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
This triple berry nectarine crisp is a juicy and sweet fresh summer dessert. It's very simple to make and a great recipe for kids to help with. in addition to being vegan and gluten-free, it has less added sugar and fat than typical fruit crisp recipes.
Gifts for the kitchen may be a big hit if your mom enjoys cooking. I just bought new non-stick pans, and they are a delight! Special mugs, hand-painted glasses, unusual spices, aprons, or cloth napkins, and kitchen towels may all be welcome.
Check my Bookshop page for ideas for vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, nutrition books, and more!
Consider a subscription to Thrive Market to help your mom find all kinds of healthy ingredients year-round.
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