20 Easy Dairy-Free Mother's Day Recipes for a Special Breakfast

by Handy Chef June 21, 2024, 1:04 am 1.3k Views

Nothing brightens a person’s day more than waking up to a good meal that was made with love. That’s why moms really appreciate it when you go the extra mile, and whip up something special that they don’t get to enjoy everyday. But that doesn’t mean it needs to be difficult! These easy dairy-free mother’s day recipes are simple enough for almost any home cook. Despite being free of milk, butter, and cream, they are filled with indulgence. But don’t worry, most of these goodies are quite nutritious, too! And we have options for vegan, gluten-free, and food allergic moms.

20 Easy Dairy-Free Mother’s Day Recipes to Make Breakfast Special

Forget the possibly catastrophe of breakfast in bed. Coax mom out of bed by wafting the scent of freshly brewed coffee. When she arrives in the kitchen, have breakfast set out for both of you (or the whole family). She’ll love a leisurely morning and the good company. A recent survey found that only 5% of moms like their breakfast in bed. The rest would rather rise at their own pace and enjoy their mother’s day breakfast with you!

Wild Blueberry Scones (Panera Copycat)

These perfect pastries never fail to impress. They’re dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, and vegan, and pair marvelously with a cup of coffee or tea and fresh fruit.

Blended Banana Iced Coffee

Call it a coffee smoothie, a banana café frappe, or even a dairy-free frappuccino! No matter the name, this cool drink is a delicious option for coffee-loving moms. It’s made with fresh banana, instead of syrups, and optionally garnished with chocolate shavings (mom is worth it!).

Maple Pecan Overnight Oatmeal

This may sound like a wintry flavor combination, but trust me, maple pecan never goes out of season. Especially when it comes in the form of this beloved oatmeal recipe. It’s got that extra something that will make mom swoon. This breakfast does contain nuts, but it’s vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free.

Almost Classic Eggs Benedict

This milk-less, butter-less version of this breakfast classic takes a touch more work than some of the other dairy-free Mother’s Day recipes on this list, but it’s not as difficult as you might think! The dairy-free hollandaise sauce is quickly made in your blender, the English muffins are toasted, and the eggs are briefly poached.

Triple Berry Crisp Smoothie Parfaits

Layer it on thick with these fresh smoothie parfaits. You can use store-bought crunchy granola or go the extra mile with homemade. Either way, serve it with a spoon and give her a unique smoothie bowl experience. The recipe is easily vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly.

Cream Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

This from-scratch recipe is much easier than you might think! The recipe is gluten-free, allergy-friendly, and even includes a vegan option. If you don’t need gluten-free, feel free to swap in all-purpose flour for the flour blend, starch, and xanthan gum.

Mini Matcha Latte Muffins

Every mom knows that smaller muffins means you get to eat more of them! Let her enjoy three (or six!) with a matching mug of green tea. The icing is optional, but we think she deserves it. Plus, this recipe is whole grain and plant-based.

Perfect Scrambled Eggs

Impress her with how well you can make dairy-free scrambled eggs. There are some tricks to making it butterless, creamless, and milkless! But the method is naturally free of dairy, nuts, and soy, and the eggs can be served with bacon and sauteed vegetables.

Oprah’s Scrambled Tofu

If she isn’t an egg fan, go with tofu! Personally, I prefer a good tofu scramble, and this healthy, full meal recipe really delivers.

Cinnamon Bun Bread

This decadent treat doesn’t require any rising time, so you can bake it just before mom gets up. It includes options for vegan, gluten-free, and even low sugar.

Creamy Butterscotch Oatmeal

Yes, oatmeal can make a very special breakfast, especially when it is wonderfully creamy and has a sweet butterscotch flavor, like this recipe.

Baked Cake Donuts

These cake donuts are baked and slightly wholesome. But thanks to the dairy-free ingredients and method, they taste pretty darn close to the guilty originals. And they have a quick, mix and bake recipe. For a fun seasonal version, you can whip up these Strawberry Shortcake Donuts.

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

I don’t think mom would argue chocolate for breakfast. And you don’t need to tell her this pretty plate of cakes is healthy and plant-based. Why ruin the overly-indulgent moment? If you’d prefer a classic stack with eggs, make my Fluffy Dairy-Free Pancakes Recipe.

Instant Banana Cashew Yogurt

For gut health mamas, this prebiotic-probiotic speedy “yogurt” is the perfect blend. Just remember to soak the cashews in advance and check for the ingredients – the rest is just minutes of work! The recipe is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free.

Crumb Coffee Cake (Entenmann’s Copycat)

This dairy-free version of a beloved coffeecake brand is a simple mix and bake recipe. The batter and sugary crumb topping are simply layered to create all of the sweet nooks and crannies.

Apple Rhubarb Turnovers

Homemade pastry? Don’t worry, it wouldn’t be on our list of easy dairy-free Mother’s Day recipes if it wasn’t relatively simple. The secret if puff pastry, which is sold at the store and often dairy free!

Spinach Quiche

This savory breakfast includes a quick push-in pie crust, but you can use a dairy-free store bought pie crust to make this recipe even faster.

Breakfast Brownies

What mom could possibly say “no” to brownies for breakfast? These treats are perfect with coffee or tea, and are naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and grain-free. They’re made with bananas, peanut butter (or almond butter), and almond flour to earn their morning rights.

The Ultimate Breakfast Toast (with Cherry Chia Jam)

Unleash your inner-artist with dairy-free toast! This version is topped with an easy homemade chia jam for that personal touch, and topped with loads of nutritious, but delicious goodies.

Vanilla Chia Pudding

This light and creamy breakfast is the perfect way to showcase beautiful fresh fruit. The pudding can even be made the night before, if you’re planning ahead.

Whole Wheat Weekend Waffles

These deliciously simple waffles are a little wholesome, but still a special sweet that you can top with maple-blueberry sauce and homemade coconut whip, if you’re feeling just a little ambitious! For more of a classic version, see my Fluffy Dairy-Free Waffles Recipe.