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8 Easy, Healthy Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on May 10, 2013
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Chocolate Mint Chobani Greek Yogurt
Chocolate Mint Chobani Greek Yogurt

This recipe by Carlene Thomas requires just four ingredients for a beautiful breakfast: some Chobani Greek yogurt, sliced strawberries, chopped walnuts, and chocolate mint leaves.
Photograph by Carlene Thomas

Tomato-Rosemary Scones
Tomato-Rosemary Scones

Put a savory twist on the typical scone with Danielle Omar’s tomato-rosemary scone recipe, which takes just 14 to 16 minutes. Photograph by Danielle Omar

Central American-Inspired Brunch
Central American-Inspired Brunch

Treat Mom to a colorful, delicious breakfast in bed with this Central American-inspired brunch by Judy Caplan. Photograph by Ali Eaves

French Toast With Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Topping
French Toast With Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Topping

Mom will want seconds of Anne Mauney’s French toast, with its whole-wheat bread, apples, cinnamon, and yogurt topping. Photograph by Anne Mauney

Gluten-Free Almond Pancakes
Gluten-Free Almond Pancakes

Betsy Ramirez deemed these the “best pancakes I ever made”—and Mom will never notice they’re gluten-free. Photograph by Betsy Ramirez

Oatmeal Mixed Berry Muffins
Oatmeal Mixed Berry Muffins

With just a hint of sweetness, this muffin recipe by Katie Heddleston will please the whole family. Photograph by Katie Heddleston

Sweet Green Juice
Sweet Green Juice

Mom can wash down her hearty brunch with a fresh glass of green juice. Nour Zibdeh’s recipe calls for pineapples, apples, cucumbers, bananas, and spinach. Photograph by Nour Zibdeh

Challah Egg Cups
Challah Egg Cups

Mom will love the creativity of Stacey Viera and Sam Lewandowski’s recipe. Bake the egg on a slice of bread in a muffin tin and you’re good to go. Photograph by Stacey Viera

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