6 Easy-Peasy Mother’s Day Recipes for Kids

They are our personal heroes. They work hard to keep us happy and healthy. Their contributions go underestimated until their special day arrives: Mother’s Day! Large parts of the world celebrate this special day on this coming Sunday. But, to be honest, any day of the year is good to surprise your Mom (or your kids’ Mom) and make her feel appreciated and loved.

We've selected some recipes to give the Mom in your life a day to remember. Most of them are so easy that they can be tackled by children, prepared ahead, or made with minimum supervision. Happy Mother’s Day!

3:25 h

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Overnight oats with three toppings

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It may seem a bit excessive to prepare three varieties of oats—but Mom deserves choice when you surprise her with breakfast in bed. As she clearly won’t be able to eat them all by herself, hop back into bed and share them among your family members. You can prepare them the day before.

20 min

vegetarian

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Hole in the bread eggs

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If Mom prefers somethings savory for breakfast or brunch, this is the perfect recipe. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to make this dish extra special for her. There isn’t a better way to say “I love you” than with eggs!

1 h

vegetarian

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Lemon-lavender yogurt loaf

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Another great prepare-ahead project for a stress-free Mother’s Day! It’s perfect to personalize for Mom and fun to decorate with sprinkles and icing. Even the smallest members of the family can help to make this cake a culinary artwork. 

1:50 h

9.8k

Chocolate truffles

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If you’re looking for an edible gift for your Mom, these truffles are elegant and surprisingly easy to make. They will keep for a few days, so they’ll surely fit into your schedule to prepare for her.

35 min

vegetarian

70.7k

Raspberry molten chocolate cupcakes

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Great for afternoon tea or as a decadent dessert, these cupcakes are a sin worth committing on Mother’s Day. Just put everything in a bowl, whisk it up, into the oven—done! So very simple and speedy, you’ll make them again and again.

40 min

vegetarian

7.8k

Sweet potato pizza

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Because Mom is the sweetest, finish off her special day with this special sweet potato pizza. Prepared in 15 minutes and with just a handful of ingredients, Mom can put her feet up, relax, and enjoy being Mom.