Homemade Mother’s Day Menu
When I was a kid, my siblings and I used to bring mom breakfast in bed every Mother’s Day. Most years it was a bowl of cereal and a glass of juice — but hey, it was the thought that counts (plus, we weren’t allowed near the stove). These days, I prep my mom a homemade brunch filled with love, thoughtfulness and, of course, yummy food. Plus, it’s much cheaper to cook at home when you’re celebrating with a family of 16!
In that spirit, here is our homemade Mother’s Day menu you might want to try.
Start Smooth
Wake mom up with a refreshing vitamin C-packed smoothie. Bananas add potassium, which helps your muscles — especially the heart. A good tip: use frozen strawberries to get a frothier texture.
The Perfect Main
Mom deserves nothing but the best on her special day, right? Eggs are considered a perfect protein since they contain all the needed amino acids, the building blocks of protein. This beautiful frittata is dressed with goat cheese, red peppers and scallions. With fewer than 2 eggs per serving, it’s a portion that mom can enjoy worry-free.
On the Side
Complement the frittata with a simple Mediterranean-style chopped salad. The extra-virgin olive oil and olives contain loads of vitamin E, an antioxidant tied to anti-aging benefits (what mom wouldn’t love that?).
Serve Up Some Love
If mom’s not an egg person, consider pancakes instead. These whole-wheat, heart-shaped pancakes are drizzled with a freshly made strawberry sauce (red is the color of love!). Get the kids involved in prepping, too — they’ll love the fun shapes.
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