Mother's Day 2024: Surprise your mom with these easy breakfast-in-bed recipes

Mother's Day 2024 breakfast recipes: Light, fluffy, and utterly delicious, the Classic Pancakes with berries are elevated with a vibrant burst of mixed berries (Image: Canva)

We've curated five simple yet scrumptious recipes that will make her morning extra special. From fluffy pancakes to decadent French toast, these dishes are sure to put a smile on her face and warmth in her heart.

Classic Pancakes with Berries

There's nothing quite like the aroma of freshly cooked pancakes to start the day. Light, fluffy, and utterly delicious, these classic pancakes are elevated with a vibrant burst of mixed berries.

Ingredients:

• All-purpose flour, 1 cup
• Sugar, 2 tablespoons
• Baking powder, 1 teaspoon
• Baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt, 1/4 teaspoon
• Buttermilk, 1 cup
• Egg, 1 large
• Unsalted butter, melted, 2 tablespoons
• Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) for topping

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
• Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
• Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
• Serve hot with a generous topping of mixed berries.

Mother's Day 2024 recipe: Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs (Image: Canva)

Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs

For a trendy and nutritious breakfast option, try avocado toast topped with perfectly poached eggs. Creamy avocado pairs beautifully with runny yolks, creating a heavenly combination.

Ingredients:

• Whole grain bread, 2 slices
• Ripe avocado, 1
• Eggs, 2
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, chilli flakes

• Toast the bread until golden brown.
• Mash the avocado with a fork and spread it evenly onto the toast.
• Poach the eggs until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
• Carefully place the poached eggs on top of the avocado toast.
• Season with salt and pepper, and add any optional toppings of your choice.

Overnight oats are a lifesaver for busy mornings, and this blueberry almond version is both nutritious and delicious. Simply prepare it the night before, and wake up to a satisfying breakfast ready to be served.

Ingredients:

• Rolled oats, 1/2 cup
• Almond milk, 1/2 cup
• Greek yoghurt, 1/4 cup
• Honey, 1 tablespoon
• Almond extract, 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh blueberries, 1/4 cup
• Sliced almonds for topping

• In a jar or container, combine the rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey, and almond extract.
• Stir in the fresh blueberries.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• In the morning, give the oats a good stir and top with sliced almonds before serving.

Mother's Day 2024 recipe: Banana Nutella Crepes (Image: Canva)

Banana Nutella Crepes

Treat your mum to a taste of Paris with these indulgent Banana Nutella Crepes. Thin pancakes filled with creamy Nutella and sliced bananas are sure to delight her taste buds.

Ingredients:

• All-purpose flour, 1 cup
• Eggs, 2
• Milk, 1/2 cup
• Water, 1/2 cup
• Melted butter, 2 tablespoons
• Nutella
• Sliced bananas

• In a blender, combine the flour, eggs, milk, water, and melted butter. Blend until smooth.
• Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
• Pour a small amount of batter into the pan, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
• Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the edges start to lift. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
• Spread Nutella onto one half of the crepe, then add sliced bananas on top.
• Fold the crepe in half and serve warm.

For a touch of elegance, serve up smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels. This classic combination is perfect for a leisurely breakfast in bed, complete with all the trimmings.

Ingredients:

• Bagels, sliced and toasted, 2
• Cream cheese
• Smoked salmon
• Red onion, thinly sliced
• Capers
• Fresh dill

• Spread a generous amount of cream cheese onto each toasted bagel half.
• Top with slices of smoked salmon, red onion, and capers.
• Garnish with fresh dill before serving.