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6 Fancy Mother's Day Breakfasts So Easy Dad & the Kids Can Make Them

April 19, 2018
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Berry Banana Smoothie Bowls

Credit: Aaron Kirk

A riot of color and flavor, these fruit-filled smoothie bowls are a wholesome and delicious start to Mother’s Day. They’re also perfect if you’re not comfortable in the kitchen—simply shop for the right ingredients, then blend and serve!

To make these smoothie bowls extra cute for mom, pick up some small cookie cutters and let the kids punch out fun shapes from kiwi or large strawberries to garnish with. Chia seeds add extra fiber; if you can’t find them at the grocery store, feel free to leave them out.

View recipe: Extra Fancy Berry-Banana Smoothie Bowls

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Breakfast Tacos

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If you can scramble eggs, you can throw together this Mother’s Day breakfast-in-bed fiesta. All mom’s favorite Mexican flavors—lime, cumin, pico de gallo, sour cream, avocado, and cheese—come together in this filling and tasty build-your-own taco bar.

Call on the kids to stir together the simple yogurt sauce, and to pick out the perfect bowls for serving all of the taco toppings. If you’re lucky enough to have a Mexican grocery store nearby, shop there for the best fresh corn tortillas.

View recipe: Delicious Easy Breakfast Tacos

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Personal Size Breakfast Pizzas

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These adorable pizzas aren’t just perfect for Mother’s Day—they’ll be a hit for the whole family any day of the year. If you’ve never worked with store-bought pizza dough, here’s a tip—let it come to room temperature before rolling it out. If it still shrinks back when you start to work with it, let it rest for another 10 minutes, and then try again. Pre-chopped veggies are a great shortcut. Give them a pat dry with a paper towel before topping the pizzas.

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Overnight Streusel-Topped French Toast Casserole

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Since there’s no chopping involved, this is a great recipe for recruiting your kids to help out—there are lots of opportunities for stirring, and even a chance to use their hands to crumble together the streusel topping. Thin out the glaze with a little extra milk and spoon it over for a casual presentation, or put it in a Ziploc, snip off the corner, and let the kids drizzle their own special designs.

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Tangy Mascarpone Crêpes and Honeyed Berries

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The secret to winning Mother’s Day breakfast is delivering maximum wow factor with minimal kitchen mayhem, and these easy crêpes are just the ticket. Store-bought crêpes are a super-smart shortcut—look for them in the produce section of your grocery store. Mascarpone cheese makes an indulgent creamy filling, especially when stirred together with mom’s favorite fruits. To make this dish even easier to serve on Mother’s Day morning, you can prepare the fruit mixture the night before—just be sure to serve right after assembling, so the crêpes don’t get soggy.

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Mini Asparagus, Leek, and Gruyère Quiches With Potato Crust

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f the mom in your life likes her breakfast on the savory side, these adorable mini quiches are the perfect choice. Thinly sliced potatoes make an excellent gluten-free crust—the tops get potato-chip crispy, while the bottoms stay perfectly tender. We love the rich and nutty Gruyère cheese, but regular Swiss cheese or even cheddar would work just fine in this recipe. Serve these with a simple green salad studded with orange segments or fresh berries for a hint of sweetness.

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