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Spoil Mom with Breakfast in Bed this Mother’s Day

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This coming Sunday is Mother’s Day and with it comes the need to have some ideas to celebrate the special Mom in your life. If your partner or kids need a little nudge this year, then share these fabulous recipes with them for a little breakfast in bed for Mom on Sunday!

Spoil Mom with Breakfast in Bed this Mother's Day

The brand sent me over some Viki’s Granola, Gaea, and Carrington Farms supplies to help facilitate the recreation of these recipes. Sadly, I was unable to get my own photos in time due to sickness running our household for a week now, boo! I didn’t want to keep you all from having breakfast in bed ideas though, so without further adieu here are three yummy recipes to make Mom feel special:

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Mother's Day ~Breakfast in Bed~ Recipes

Maple Cranberry Granola Pancakes

Why pancakes? Well because they are easy enough for the kids to whip up and don’t take too long to make. The perfect way to sneak down into the kitchen and make a special breakfast without much work.

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • Maple syrup for topping
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, blend flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using a whisk or hand held mixer, whisk in buttermilk and egg until well combined and smooth. Stir in the melted butter. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Using a ¼ cup measure, pour pancake mix to cook. When pancake is golden brown, flip and cook other side. Keep warm in a 275° oven. To serve stack a few pancakes and top with maple syrup and Viki’s Cranberry Maple Granola.
Mother's Day ~Breakfast in Bed~ Recipes
Ghee French Toast
Another semi-easy recipe to whip up for that special Mom on Sunday, Ghee French Toast. This surely will be a hit with that special lady because french toast is simply delish!
Ingredients:
  • 5 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1/3 cup 1% milk
  • 3 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 6 slices of brioche bread (cut into ½ inch slices)
Directions:
  1. Whisk eggs, sugar, milk, ghee and cinnamon for 30 seconds.
  2. Dip both sides of bread in mixture until saturated
  3. Put 1 tbsp of ghee in pan and turn heat on low for 20 seconds to let the ghee melt.
  4. Place 3 slices of bread in pan at a time and keep on medium heat.
  5. Cook slices until browned on both sides.
  6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the last 3 pieces.

Mother's Day ~Breakfast in Bed~ Recipes

Feta and Olive Oil Cakes

Now this is a bit more difficult and will certainly take a little bit of time to create, but well worth it. Have that Mom in your life feel all fancy with this feta and olive oil cakes recipe on Mother’s Day for breakfast in bed.

Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F. Process the cheese with the sugar and honey in a mixer until smooth. Add olive oil. Combine flour with the ground almonds and baking powder and add to bowl while mixing. Divide batter among 6 greased one-use individual cake molds and top each with half an olive. Sprinkle top of batter with brown sugar and bake for about 25 minutes.

Happy Mother’s Day

Last, but not least, Happy Mother’s Day to all of you Mama’s out there! May you have a relaxing, family filled weekend full of love.