Healthy Holiday & Occasion Recipes More Healthy Holiday Recipes Healthy Mother's Day Recipes Mother's Day Breakfast and Brunch Recipes 22 Egg Recipes Perfect for Mother's Day Brunch By Alex Loh Alex Loh Alex Loh is EatingWell's associate food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 3, 2020 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Instagram Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, has been with EatingWell for three years and works as the associate nutrition editor for the brand. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos While your Mother's Day celebration might be different this year, you can still treat mom to a delicious brunch with these egg recipes. Eggs are affordable and easy to cook, which means the kids can help make breakfast. Whether you make them scrambled or in a quiche, mom will appreciate the effort and the meal. Recipes like Egg-in-a-Hole with Spinach & Bacon and Quiche Lorraine are filling, tasty and the perfect way to celebrate mom! 01 of 22 Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Kale View Recipe You can make these three-ingredient tomato-simmered eggs with things you probably already have on hand in your freezer and pantry. To make these baked eggs more like eggs in purgatory, look for a spicy tomato sauce and don't forget some whole-wheat bread for dipping. Source: EatingWell.com, April 2018 02 of 22 Ham & Cheese Quiche with Cauliflower Crust View Recipe Cauliflower rice makes up the crust of this low-carb quiche recipe. Smoked Gouda imparts a delicious smoky flavor that complements the ham in the quiche filling. If you can't find smoked Gouda, substitute smoked Cheddar. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2018 03 of 22 Greek Muffin-Tin Omelets with Feta & Peppers View Recipe These Greek-inspired baked mini omelets are the perfect breakfasts on the go. Mix the batter the night before, and they'll be ready to bake in the morning. Once they're baked, you can keep these tasty omelet muffins in your fridge or freezer for future meals. Double score! Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019 04 of 22 Rainbow Frittata View Recipe This delicious frittata is loaded with heart-healthy, omega-3 enriched eggs and a medley of colorful vegetables. Start cooking the vegetables on the stove and finish them up in the oven with the egg mixture. To serve, top with avocado slices, grape tomatoes and a touch of sriracha. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 05 of 22 Egg-in-a-Hole with Spinach & Bacon View Recipe When you make this cute breakfast-for-dinner recipe, also known as toad-in-a-hole or a one-eyed jack, you can vary it by using kale or even Swiss chard in place of the spinach. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2015 06 of 22 Egg, Hash Brown & Bacon Breakfast Skillet View Recipe This breakfast skillet is reminiscent of the hashbrown bowl at Waffle House. It's filling and tastes decadent, but is still a pretty low-calorie breakfast. Be sure to use a large skillet because although it may seem too big for the amount of ingredients, you need the surface area to get your potatoes crispy (overcrowding your skillet will just steam them). Source: EatingWell.com, October 2019 07 of 22 Spanakopita Scrambled Egg Pitas View Recipe This meatless dinner comes together in only 15 minutes, thanks to the convenience of frozen chopped spinach and crumbled feta. We've added a flavorful burst of sun-dried tomato tapenade to spread over the whole-wheat pita before nestling the scrambled eggs inside. If you can't find it, basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto also work well. Source: EatingWell.com, August 2018 08 of 22 Sheet-Pan Eggs with Spinach & Ham View Recipe Making a big batch of eggs has never been easier with this one-pan oven-baked eggs recipe. Whether you are making brunch for a crowd or just want to meal-prep healthy breakfasts for the week, you'll have 12 servings ready in just 45 minutes. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018 09 of 22 Quiche Lorraine View Recipe Quiche Lorraine is a classic French dish that makes for a hearty breakfast, lunch or dinner. Source: EatingWell Magazine, April 2020 10 of 22 Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries View Recipe Jen Causey This quick egg scramble with hearty bread is one of the best breakfasts for weight loss. It combines weight-loss power foods, eggs and raspberries, with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-packed spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and the whole meal clocks in at just under 300 calories. Source: EatingWell.com, December 2018 11 of 22 Easy Loaded Baked Omelet Muffins View Recipe Protein-packed omelet muffins, or baked mini omelets, are a perfect breakfast for busy mornings. Make a batch ahead and freeze for the days when you don't have time for your typical bowl of oatmeal. You can also serve these fresh with fruit salad for a simple weekend brunch. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2018 12 of 22 Avocado-Egg Toast View Recipe Try it once and we think you'll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2018 13 of 22 Parmesan Cloud Eggs View Recipe These light and fluffy eggs are loaded with Parmesan and scallions for tons of flavor, plus there's a luscious runny yolk on top. And don't worry, this impressive brunch recipe is easy enough for anyone to master. Source: EatingWell.com, August 2017 14 of 22 Muffin-Tin Spinach & Mushroom Mini Quiches View Recipe Switch up your morning routine with these easy vegetarian mini quiches. Earthy mushrooms and spinach pair nicely with rich and creamy Gruyère cheese. Serve them on a platter with a fresh fruit salad for a simple weekend brunch. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2020 15 of 22 Bacon & Spinach Quiche with Hash Brown Crust View Recipe Hash browns meet quiche in this healthy recipe. Shredded potatoes create a gluten-free crust for this bacon and spinach-studded quiche that's sure to be a crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2018 16 of 22 "Egg in a Hole" Peppers with Avocado Salsa View Recipe Colorful bell pepper rings stand in for bread in this healthy version of egg in a hole. Cook an egg inside the peppers and top with a vibrant avocado salsa for a cheerful breakfast. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2019 17 of 22 Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs View Recipe Make a big batch of this healthy scrambled egg recipe and serve it with bagels for a fun brunch. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2018 18 of 22 Baked Asparagus & Cheese Frittata View Recipe Antonis Achilleos Perfect for a spring brunch or light supper, this Italian omelet is baked so it is easy to serve to a group. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 1997 19 of 22 Vegetarian Spring Egg Casserole View Recipe This easy egg casserole is filled with spring green vegetables and rustic whole-grain bread. It's perfect for a healthy vegetarian dinner or a springtime brunch. You can assemble it the night before and bake it in the morning when you're ready. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020 20 of 22 Avocado & Smoked Salmon Omelet View Recipe Stay full until lunch when you add avocado and smoked salmon to your morning routine. Their healthy fat helps quash hunger, and the avocado's fiber helps you feel full longer. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2017 21 of 22 Spinach & Cheese Breakfast Skillet View Recipe Eating a big healthy breakfast' like this 700-calorie hash-and-egg recipe' may help lower your levels of ghrelin, a hormone that signals hunger, and reduce snack cravings later in the day. Plus, research shows eating the bulk of your daily calories earlier in the day could help you lose weight. If you're looking for a lighter breakfast, this recipe can serve two. 22 of 22 Muffin-Tin Omelets with Broccoli, Ham & Cheddar View Recipe Let your muffin tin help you meal-prep a week's worth of protein-rich muffin-tin eggs with the classic combo of ham, Cheddar cheese and broccoli to stash in the fridge or freezer for those extra-busy mornings. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2020 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit