Gluten-Free Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes to Savor and Celebrate
Mother’s Day brunch used to mean standing in line at a crowded restaurant, pretending to enjoy rubbery eggs while trying to keep the toddler from drinking the creamers. But now? Now we know better. Brunch at home means real food, no reservations, and pants that don’t zip if we don’t want them to.
Whether you’re the one being celebrated (and secretly planning the menu), honoring a mother figure in your life, or just using the holiday as an excuse to whip up something really good and gluten-free, this roundup’s for you. Think tender muffins, fluffy pancakes, baked treats that pair beautifully with bubbly, and even a few savory bites to keep things balanced(ish).
These gluten-free brunch recipes are organized by category to help you build the spread of your dreams—whether it’s breakfast in bed for two or a big family feast where someone will forget the coffee.
Gluten Free Pancakes & Waffles
Gluten-Free Sourdough Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup
A tangy twist on a Mother’s Day brunch classic, these pancakes are light, fluffy, and a brilliant way to use that gluten-free sourdough starter you’ve been babying like it’s a fourth child.
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Gluten-Free Dutch Baby
Puffy, golden, and ready to be smothered in fruit or powdered sugar. Equal parts dramatic and delicious.
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Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancakes
These are your classic diner-style pancakes—golden, buttery, and gloriously fluffy. Just add maple syrup and a strong cup of coffee.
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Gluten-Free Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Delicate and zesty with just the right amount of richness, these pancakes bring brunch elegance with minimal effort.
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Orange Blossom Buttermilk Waffles
Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and scented with floral orange blossom—these waffles are a love letter to spring mornings.
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Gluten-Free Buttermilk Waffles
Simple, reliable, and endlessly customizable—these are the waffles that go with everything (and disappear quickly).
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Gluten Free Doughnuts for Mother’s Day Brunch
Strawberry Shortcake Buttermilk Doughnuts
Like if your favorite strawberry shortcake got a brunch-friendly makeover—these are soft, glazed, and filled with berry joy.
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Carrot Cake Doughnuts
All the cozy, spiced goodness of carrot cake in a sweet little doughnut ring. Bonus: they’re baked, not fried.
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Sour Cream Doughnuts
Rich, classic, and cakey with just the right amount of old-fashioned charm. Perfect for dunking or devouring solo.
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Gluten Free Muffins & Coffee Cakes
Best Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins
Soft and buttery with juicy blueberries in every bite—these are the muffins that make you forget they’re gluten-free.
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Triple Chocolate Muffins
Deeply chocolatey with a tender crumb, these muffins basically count as dessert pretending to be breakfast.
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Carrot Cake Muffins
A little sweet, a little spiced, and totally Mother’s Day brunch-worthy. They’re basically permission to eat cake before noon.
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Coffee Cake Muffins
Crumb-topped and cinnamon-swirled, these muffins taste like a cozy hug in baked form.
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Banana Walnut Muffins
These gluten-free banana muffins are soft, nutty, and just sweet enough—with golden tops and crunchy toasted walnuts that make them feel a little extra special (without trying too hard).
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Blueberry Coffee Cake
Moist, tender, and packed with blueberries—it’s the kind of coffee cake that earns you compliments you didn’t even fish for.
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Cinnamon Swirl Yogurt Muffins
Made with California prunes for natural sweetness and extra moisture, these gluten-free muffins are warmly spiced, tender, and perfect with your morning coffee (or mimosa—we don’t judge).
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Gluten Free Scones & Other Mother’s Day Brunch Bakes
Lemon Lavender Scones
Delicately floral and delightfully buttery, these scones are perfect for the mom who drinks tea and deserves something beautiful.
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Cheddar Jalapeño Scones
Savory, cheesy, and just a little spicy—these are for the brunch guest who likes their pastries with a bit of punch.
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Maple Oat Scones
Cozy, nutty, and just sweet enough, these rustic beauties are best enjoyed warm with a little butter (or clotted cream if you’re feeling fancy).
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Gluten Free Egg Dishes for Mother’s Day Brunch
Green Chile Ham & Egg Cups
Low-carb, high-protein, and totally make-ahead friendly, these egg cups are perfect for balancing out all the baked goods.
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Make It Your Own Kind of Mother’s Day Brunch
Whether you’re going all out with a full spread or picking just one or two favorites, these gluten-free Mother’s Day brunch recipes prove you can have all the indulgence without the gluten—and without the stress. Pick your faves, pour the mimosas, and don’t forget to actually sit down and enjoy the meal (no judgment if it’s with your feet up and the door locked).
If you try one of these, I’d love to hear which ones become new traditions.
