50 Delicious Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes (Dairy-Free)

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Mother’s Day is almost here, friends! And what better way to celebrate than with a DELICIOUS brunch spread? To bring you some inspiration, we’ve gathered sweet and savory recipes (plus a few drinks) that will make mom feel special!

From fluffy pancakes, crispy waffles, and tender coffee cake to easy biscuits, restaurant-quality hash browns, and more, find some new favorites to celebrate the day!

(Note: Dietary symbols listed throughout for easy navigation!)

Sweet

Plate of gluten-free dairy-free crepes topped with fresh berries
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Easy Gluten-Free Crepes (Dairy-Free, Naturally Sweetened)
Easy, CLASSIC, gluten-free crepes made with just 7 ingredients! Dairy-free, naturally sweetened, and perfectly thin with crisp edges. Just 1 bowl required!
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Two gluten-free vegan blueberry muffins on a plate
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1-Bowl Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins (Vegan)
Undetectably gluten-free and vegan blueberry muffins made with simple ingredients and just 1 bowl! Fluffy, moist, blueberry-full perfection!
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Cutting board with Coconut Yogurt Waffles topped with sliced banana and yogurt
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Coconut Yogurt Waffles (Vegan + GF)
Simple, 30-minute vegan, gluten-free yogurt waffles that are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
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Using a spoon to scoop up a bite of a delicious Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl topped with fresh fruit
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Creamy Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl
Creamy dragon fruit smoothie bowl ready in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients! Wholesome, creamy, nutrient-packed, and the perfect healthy breakfast or snack!
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Drizzling maple syrup on slices of vegan French toast with strawberries
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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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Plate of homemade Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Pop-Tarts drizzled with pink glaze
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Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Pop-Tarts
7-ingredient vegan pop tarts made with whole grain pastry and strawberry-rhubarb compote. Simple, fast, and perfect for using up spring and summer fruit.
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Stack of Banana Oat Pancakes with a slice removed
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1-Bowl Vegan Banana Oat Pancakes
Vegan banana pancakes made in 1 bowl with wholesome ingredients! Easy, fluffy, tender, naturally sweetened, and the perfect healthier breakfast or dessert!
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Close up shot of two stacked cinnamon swirl muffins
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Fluffy Cinnamon Swirl Muffins (Vegan + GF)
Fluffy and tender cinnamon swirl muffins, like perfect little coffee cakes! Undetectably gluten-free and vegan, with just 10 ingredients required!
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Stack of Blender Banana Pancakes topped with nut butter and fresh fruit
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Blender Banana Pancakes (Gluten-Free!)
Fluffy, EASY-to-make blender banana pancakes! Naturally sweetened, dairy-free, and gluten-free. They’re the perfect weekend / weekday breakfast treat!
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Plate with a stack of Blueberry Gluten Free Scones
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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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Fresh Papaya Boats loaded with toppings for a healthy summer breakfast
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Tropical Papaya Boats
Tropical papaya boats with loads of topping options! Load your fruit with coconut yogurt or banana ice cream and go to town with fruit, seeds, and nuts! A healthy, plant-based breakfast or snack.
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Tray with Banana Chocolate Muffins beside a spoonful of tahini and bowl of cocoa powder
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1-Bowl Fudgy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Vegan/GF)
The fudgiest plant-based, gluten-free chocolate muffins on the block, made in 1 bowl with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, flaxseed, cocoa powder, bananas, and more!
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Slice and platter of millet breakfast cake with stone fruit
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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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Adding strawberry compote over a creamy matcha chia pudding
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Strawberry Matcha Chia Pudding
Thick, creamy matcha chia pudding with an easy strawberry compote. A gorgeous snack perfect for sharing with friends or prepping and enjoying throughout the week. Just 7 ingredients and 15 minutes active time required!
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Pan of the World's Easiest homemade Cinnamon Rolls drizzled with icing
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The World’s Easiest Cinnamon Rolls
Easy cinnamon rolls with just 7 ingredients and no complicated steps. Just proof, roll out, and bake! Plus, they’re vegan and SO delicious, fluffy, and gooey!
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Covering a batch of Vegan Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls with icing
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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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Plate with two Raw Banana Splits topped with nut butter, raspberries, and more
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5-Minute Raw Banana Splits
Easy-to-make banana splits with coconut yogurt, nut butter, hemp seeds, rawnola, coconut flakes, and berries! Just 5 minutes and 7 ingredients required!
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Drizzling syrup onto a stack of Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pancakes topped with sliced banana
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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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Wood bowl of our Dark Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl topped with fresh fruit
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Dark Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Simple, 7-ingredient dark chocolate quinoa breakfast bowl naturally sweetened with maple syrup and infused with rich cocoa powder! A healthy, hearty plant-based breakfast or snack.
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Plate with a slice of gluten-free coffee cake
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The BEST Gluten-Free Coffee Cake (1 Bowl!)
The BEST gluten-free, dairy-free coffee cake is here! Perfectly sweet, fluffy, packed with cinnamon, and SO delicious. Just 1 bowl required!
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Slices of gluten free vegan coffee cake with glaze
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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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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Waffles topped with sliced bananas and chocolate chips
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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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Jar of peaches n cream overnight oats topped with fresh peaches
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Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats
Dreamy Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats made with wholesome ingredients, just 5 minutes hands-on time required! The ultimate plant-based, gluten-free breakfast or snack!
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Savory

Hand lifting half of a gluten-free everything bagel to show the inner texture
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The Ultimate Gluten-Free Bagels (Vegan)
Undetectably gluten-free bagels that are wholesome yet tender, and perfectly chewy! Perfect for breakfast sandwiches or schmears of cream cheese. Just 9 ingredients required!
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Gold knife resting on the edge of a bowl of our vegan cream cheese recipe
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The BEST Vegan Cream Cheese
Creamy, tangy, spreadable vegan cream cheese made with recognizable ingredients! Just 1 blender, 8 ingredients, and 30 minutes required!
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Overhead shot of a partially sliced quiche with veggies
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Mediterranean-Inspired Quiche with Potato Crust (GF)
Mediterranean-inspired quiche with vibrant veggies, kalamata olives, and an easy potato crust. Dairy-free, gluten-free, and entirely delicious. Made with just 10 ingredients!
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Partially sliced tofu quiche in a pie pan
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Simple Tofu Quiche
The simplest tofu quiche on the block with just 10 basic ingredients and no fancy methods required. A hash brown crust keeps this dish gluten-free as well as vegan! Perfect for lunch, brunch, and even brinner.
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Plate with Vegan Eggs Benedict
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Vegan “Eggs” Benedict (30 Minutes!)
Easy vegan "Eggs" Benedict with toasted English muffins, sautéed tomatoes, ripe avocado, and a decadent hollandaise sauce. A fresh, flavorful, and filling plant-based brunch! Just 30 minutes required.
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Close up shot of a skillet of our easy shakshuka recipe
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Easy Shakshuka (with Fresh or Canned Tomatoes)
Savory, saucy, flavorful shakshuka made with fresh (or canned) tomatoes! A satisfying, comforting, subtly spicy 1-pot meal suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Spoon resting in a skillet of Vegan Shakshuka with fresh cilantro
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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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Cast iron skillet of Spring Vegetable Frittata made with asparagus
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Spring Frittata with Leeks, Asparagus, and Sweet Potato
An easy, flavorful, and dairy-free frittata made with vibrant spring produce! Very versatile and only 9 ingredients required.
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Pizza cutter resting on a skillet of our Vegan Frittata recipe
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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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Baking sheet with six freshly baked Vegan Biscuits
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The Best Damn Vegan Biscuits
Fluffy, buttery vegan biscuits that require just 30 minutes, 7 ingredients, and 1 bowl! Perfect for breakfast as is or smothered with jam!
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Spoonful of jam, slab of vegan butter, and stack of Vegan Gluten-Free Biscuits
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Fluffy Vegan Gluten-Free Biscuits
Fluffy vegan biscuits made with the perfect blend of gluten-free flours for the ultimate tender, buttery biscuit! Just 30 minutes and 1 bowl required!
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The best homemade hash browns topped with parsley and with a side of ketchup
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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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Flipping a vegan sausage link cooking in a cast iron skillet
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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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Cooking a Vegan Scrambled Egg in a cast-iron skillet
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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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Crispy vegan Portobello Bacon on a wire rack over a parchment-lined baking sheet
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Crispy Portobello Mushroom “Bacon”
Vegan Portobello Mushroom “Bacon” baked to crispy perfection! Just 10 ingredients required, BIG flavor, and perfect for adding to scrambles, omelets, sandwiches, salads, and more! 
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Cast iron skillet filled with Tofu Chilaquiles
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Chipotle Tofu Chilaquiles
30-minute Vegan Chilaquiles with 5-ingredient chipotle sauce, DIY baked chips, and a hearty tofu scramble on top! Flavorful, fast, and seriously satisfying.
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Big plate of our Sweet Potato Kale Breakfast Scramble made with roasted vegetables
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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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Bowl of Crispy Vegan Breakfast Potatoes
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Best Ever Vegan Breakfast Potatoes
Simple, 3-step vegan breakfast potatoes with the crispiest brown edges ever! Just 5 ingredients and less than 30 minutes required.
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Large plate with two Vegan biscuits sliced open and topped with gravy
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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

Tall overflowing glass of our Caramel Frappuccino recipe
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Cold Brew Caramel Frappuccino
Creamy, caffeine-packed caramel frappuccino made with just 3 ingredients and naturally sweetened with date caramel. The perfect dairy-free morning pick-me-up.
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Hands holding a glass of our iced matcha latte topped with fresh mint leaves
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Minty Iced Matcha Latte
A creamy, iced matcha latte infused with fresh mint! The perfect balance of sweetness, mint, and earthy matcha. Just 5 minutes, 5 simple ingredients, and a blender required!
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Dusting a glass of our red velvet cake smoothie with cacao powder
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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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Tall mug of our Banana Split Smoothie topped with coconut whip, cacao nibs, and a cherry
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Banana Split Smoothie
Decadent but healthy 9-ingredient banana split smoothie with frozen banana, cacao powder, and almond butter! Creamy, rich, so satisfying.
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PB&J Smoothies topped with homemade strawberry compote
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Next-Level PB&J Smoothie
Creamy PB&J smoothie with ALL the flavor of a classic PB&J. DIY strawberry-chia jam takes the flavor to the next level. Just 7 whole food ingredients required!
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Two glasses of our Strawberry Rhubarb Margarita recipe
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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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Using a wooden spoon to stir fresh fruit for making White Sangria
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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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Fresh orange wedge on the rim of a jar of Traditional Red Sangria
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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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If you try any of these Mother’s Day brunch recipes, let us know! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Happy Mother’s Day, friends!

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