40+ Wonderful Vegan Mother’s Day Recipes to Treat Her

Make these impressive and super tasty Vegan Mother’s Day Recipes this May to celebrate and treat the most special lady: your Mom. 🙂

 

Vegan Mother’s Day Recipes

 

Brunch

1. Oat Flour Banana Pancakes

Can pancakes be good for you? Yes, yes they can. Whole grain and bananas are a healthy and sweet spin on traditional pancakes in this terrific oat flour and banana pancake recipe.

 

2. Buffalo Chickpea Salad Pinwheels

These vegan buffalo chickpea salad pinwheels roll up to look like little flowers once they’re plated up. A perfect Mother’s Day appetizer or brunch offering that is both plant-based and elegant.

 

3. Strawberry Love Muffins

Hearts can be a little gimmicky, but these strawberry love muffins are really adorable. These whip up quickly and the recipe allows for frozen strawberries if the fresh ones aren’t quite ready. They can be made with your choice of dairy-free milk so if almond isn’t for you, you can use what suits you.

 

4. Club Sandwich

A classic club sandwich is something that’s out of reach for vegans — until now. This triple-decker sandwich is crispy where it needs to be and savory all over. And seriously, “Eggplant Bacon” might be my new favorite phrase.

 

5. Vegan Egg Muffins

Mom is going to flip for these protein and vegetable-packed muffins. This is the perfect savory breakfast treat to start the day with wholesome goodness. And, they are gluten-free!

 

6. Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

These lemon poppy seed scones are so pretty and so delicious, I don’t think I can wait until Mother’s Day to make the recipe again. What’s even better? You can use this recipe as a base and substitute in your favorite flavor combinations. Brunch just got real interesting!

 

7. Spinach and Artichoke Quiche

Nothing says brunch like an excellent quiche…unless you’re vegan. Using blended tofu makes this tortilla-crusted quiche bake up creamy, light, and incredibly flavorful. And artichokes are the perfect spring star ingredient. Plus, a 10-minute prep means you have more time to sip mimosas on the patio which is a win-win in my book.

 

8. Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes

For all those skeptics out there that think you can’t make fluffy pancakes without eggs, you have to try these blueberry pancakes. The recipe offers gluten-free options and suggestions for add-ins so you can customize the batter to please mom.

 

9. Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate-covered strawberries are sweet and special for a Mother’s Day brunch or luncheon. With an Instant Pot hack for tempering the chocolate, these are quick and easy to whip up too. Use your favorite vegan chocolate chips or whip some dipping sauce up using cocoa powder and coconut oil.

 

10. Croissant Muffins

If you miss those buttery croissants that you might have had prior to opting into a vegan lifestyle, you will definitely want to make these croissant muffins. The trick to a successful pastry here is baker’s yeast. The pastry is rolled out and filled with raisins for added texture and sweetness.

 

11. Potato Pancakes

Potato pancakes might be one of the easiest vegan dishes to make for Mother’s Day breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You start with leftover mashed potatoes and add just a few savory ingredients. They are fried until golden brown and crisp on the exterior and tender on the interior.

 

12. Avocado Kale Florentine with Smoked Paprika Hollandaise

Bennies for days! Double up on the hollandaise recipe because you will absolutely want to put it on everything. It’s tangy and garlicky and so creamy your family won’t believe it’s vegan. Served up with pecan-crusted avocado, and you’ve just dialed up this Benedict to celestial levels of amazingness.

 

Lunch

 

13. Creamy Spicy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

Transforming basic pantry staples into incredible dishes is my favorite thing. This pasta is creamy and fresh with enough kick to make it make your mouth water. Pro tip: reserve the oil from the jarred sun-dried tomatoes for an easy dressing for greens — or drizzle on top of the pasta for a gourmet touch.

 

14. Mushroom Risotto with Pumpkin (Instant Pot)

There’s nothing quite as fancy as a plate of risotto. It takes forever to make to layer the flavor profile and build the creamy mess of carby goodness. I totally won’t tell anyone you didn’t slave over the stove all morning and instead made this in the Instant Pot. (!) The secret ingredient of pumpkin puree gives this a depth of flavor that makes this a restaurant-quality meal.

 

15. Broccoli Cheese Soup in Bread

Anything served in a bread bowl is decadent, so what better way to treat Mom than a luscious broccoli soup in a bread bowl? This soup starts out with a vegan cheese sauce recipe you will want to bookmark for later. It’s that good.

 

16. Spring Niçoise Salad

A Salade Nicoise is always elegant and special, but making an arranged platter for Mother’s Day is an incredible way to show Mom you love her. Replete with all the best Spring veggies, this salad is hearty enough to be the star of the show or to pair with another light offering.

 

17. Spring Pasta Bake

Nothing says spring better than a dish packed with fresh green veggies and herbs. This gluten-free spring pasta bake is loaded with asparagus, kale, spinach, tomatoes, and basil. This would be a fabulous Mother’s Day late lunch or supper in the garden.

 

18. “Crab” California Rolls

This vegan-friendly “crab” California roll is so flavorful and yummy I’m fairly certain even my non-vegan friends won’t be able to get enough. The hearts of palm are tangy and salty and balance the sushi rice and nori so well. I don’t even know what I’m missing. (Hint: not one thing!)

 

19. Macaroni Salad

Vegan macaroni salad is about as classic as it gets when it comes to pasta dishes. This recipe is easy, fresh, and can be made well ahead of your holiday meal. It is tangy, sweet, and packed with colorful and crunchy goodies.

 

20. Minestrone Soup

One of my favorite vegan dishes is minestrone soup. It is a complete meal in a bowl that covers all the food group basics. This minestrone includes beans for protein, pasta for carbs, and lots of vitamin-rich veg. The best part is that it can be on the table in less than an hour and will keep for up to 4 days.

 

21. Green Bean Curry

While super easy to prepare, this green bean curry tastes as complex as any good Indian curry dish. Serve it with coconut basmati rice to soak up the rich sauce.

 

22. Pesto Potato Salad

It’s time to ditch the mayo-based potato salad and elevate this humble side dish. This salad is off the charts with fresh green herbs and nuts transformed into a creamy green goddess pesto dressing. I love that Jess offers a great shortcut by using packaged roasted baby potatoes.

 

23. Pepperoni Pizza

Sure, you can order a vegan pizza, but why not make one from scratch for Mom’s special day? Don’t let the thought of that scare you. This vegan pepperoni pizza recipe walks you through every step of the process. The aroma of fresh pizza baking will fill the house.

 

24. Herby Persian Bean Soup

Persian bean soup is a delightful blend of red lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans, spinach, and mint. Top it with coconut yogurt and homemade croutons and you have the most comforting spring lunch for a lazy afternoon.

 

Desserts

 

25. Heart-Shaped Churros in Strawberry Sugar

I’ve never known anyone to turn down a churro. Flaky, doughy, sweet, and crisp, they really are perfect desserts. But this recipe gilds the lily by making them into darling little heart shapes — it’s not as hard as you’d think — and coating them with sparkly pink sanding sugar.

 

26. Buttercream Cake with Elderflower Syrup

Elderflower liqueur might be my favorite cocktail ingredient. Add that flavor to cake and you have the lightest, most flavorful, effervescently special dessert on the planet. Note that this recipe calls for cream cheese and butter, but you can substitute with your favorite vegan options. The cake itself is made with soy milk.

 

27. Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

These little cups of love look like a million bucks thanks to the rich strawberry coulis on top. They’re bite-sized — although we’re pretty sure you can’t eat just one — but you could also chill the cashew cheesecake in a springform pan and cut and serve at the table for lots of wows.

 

28. Rhubarb Curd Bars

The rhubarb is kind of misunderstood. I think you should give them a chance this Mother’s Day. This recipe for a rhubarb curd bar is utterly pink perfection on a plate. So feminine and fabulous. Your mother and aunties will love love love them. Your kids will too thanks to the vegan shortbread crust that is golden and flaky.

 

29. Baked Strawberry Cheesecake

We love a no-bake cheesecake, but there’s something special about a laborious water bath. With almonds and dates and coconut, this is a sweet treat that will probably be even better the next day. This oil-free recipe is something you’ll want to save to your collection.

 

30. Lemon Blueberry Macarons

It never occurred to me to make a vegan macaron until I saw this recipe for lemon blueberry macarons. These macarons are SO good and the colors will dazzle you. These little sandwich cookies are the perfect sweet treat for honoring Mom.

 

31. Boston Cream Donuts

Boston cream pie might be my favorite guilty pleasure. But Boston cream donuts? It doesn’t get much better and they are vegan! These donuts are yeast-risen and baked. They are filled with custard made with coconut milk and then dipped in a chocolate glaze.

 

32. Chocolate Hummus Dip

Hummus is so expensive when you buy it from the deli or store-bought on the shelves. I’m thinking a dessert board laden with fruit and cookies and salty pretzels will be a beautiful Mother’s Day dessert with this chocolate hummus as the star. It’ll just look like a million bucks.

 

33. Heart Shaped Chocolate Strawberry Rolls

If you really want to show Mom how much you appreciate her, these cinnamon rolls will do just that. Flaky pastries are shaped into hearts with one half filled with chocolate and the other half with strawberries.

 

34. No-Bake Lemon Bars

Nothing says ladies who lunch like a lemon bar. I love this no-bake version, obviously, and the fact that these aren’t teeth-achingly sweet. They whip up quickly in the food processor and even freeze well!

 

35. Biscoff Cupcakes

Did you know that Biscoff cookies and cream are vegan? Isn’t it so exciting to discover new vegan products? These gorgeous cupcakes incorporate both the cookies and the cookie cream. These will be the highlight of your celebration. Enjoy them with a steaming pot of herbal tea.

 

36. Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

I won’t tell anyone if you make this rhubarb crisp for breakfast. It’s special enough for a sweet end to a Mother’s Day meal, but I can’t help but think this oat-topped pot would make 6 am a lot easier to handle. Plus, it comes together in the Instant Pot. Glorious!

 

37. Mango and Passion Fruit Cake

Wow. That’s all I can say about this Tropical Celebration Cake. It is a feast for the eyes — and the mouth. The mango “rose” on top makes this look like you spent a hundred bucks at a specialty bakery. (You can let your mother-in-law think that if you want.) Vegan mango curd is an unexpected but utterly lovely addition to a tender sponge cake.

 

38. Meyer Lemon Crème Brûlée

Just crack the edge of your spoon into the crunchy sugar topping of these elegant Meyer lemon crème brûlées. Beneath that is a tart and sweet vegan custard that rivals any dairy-based cream. This would be the best ending to a classy Mom’s Day dinner.

 

Cocktails and Drinks

 

39. Orange Lemonade

One for the kids and adults alike, this orange lemonade is sweet and just a little tart. The mint rounds it out and cools it down. Add a splash of bourbon if you want to make it boozy.

 

40. Strawberry Moscow Mule

You can’t go anywhere in the spring or summer without the Moscow Mule being on the cocktail list. How about making a strawberry mule to celebrate the flavors of spring? Fizzy ginger beer and vodka are a perfect complement to the juicy berries. Muddle them fresh for best results, but I won’t tell if you have to use frozen.

 

41. Mint Julep Punch

Spring is in the air when you see mint juleps being passed around at Kentucky Derby parties. What a nice way to start any holiday off. This punch is a twist on the classic mint and bourbon julep. It has lemon, lime, pineapple, and orange added to mellow out the whiskey and mint. You might have more than one.

 

42. Lychee Mint and Elderflower Mocktail

Talk about a drink! This elderflower and lychee MOCKTAIL will wow everyone at the table. Refreshing and a lot awesome with the lime zest throughout, you will definitely want a few of these.

 

More vegan recipes for Spring you’ll love:

• vegan Easter recipes
• vegan brunch recipes
• vegan Tea Party recipes
• vegan Cinco de Mayo recipes

 

What are your favorite vegan Mother’s Day recipes?

Let me know in the comments!