Imagine waking up in the morning to the smell of freshly-baked cookies or bacon frying. Being served breakfast in bed is one of those movie clichés that truly lives up to the hype. From fluffy scones to no-fuss ricotta pancakes to healthy green smoothies, these recipes are easy enough to make but impressive enough to treat mom on her special day.
Egg dishes
Frittata With Ricotta, Spinach and Parmesan
This simple frittata is the perfect base to customize to your heart’s desire. Food writer Meni Valle’s favourite combinations include “broccoli and feta; cauliflower; red peppers and spinach” and more.
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Easy Cheese Soufflé
Chef Donna Dooher’s cheddar soufflé requires a little overnight preparation, but comes together so quickly in the morning as a show-stopping meal.
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These protein rich “brekkie bombs” contain mushrooms, heavy cream and shredded cheese, but can be made with any ingredients of your choice.
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Pancakes
Easy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
These perfectly fluffy and moist pancakes from Aviva Wittenberg come together in just 15 minutes.
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Crispy Chickpea Pancakes
These plant-based pancakes are easily customizable to your family’s preferences, whether it’s changing up the fillings or folding chopped veggies and herbs into the batter.
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Baked Goods
Mandy’s Healthy Granola Recipe
This delicious snack is unique for its inclusion of puffed quinoa, and has a tropical taste with the addition of coconut oil and almond butter. It’s also the perfect addition to your smoothie or yogurt bowl.
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Kitten and the Bear’s Signature Buttermilk Scones
The recipe for these delightfully fluffy scones comes from Kitten and the Bear, one of Toronto’s favorite tearooms. They are “…layered and flaky like a biscuit, yet fluffy and soft inside…” Make them and see for yourself!
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Vegan Apple Banana Oat Muffins
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These plant-based, gluten-free muffins are loaded with fresh ingredients for a healthy breakfast side.
The Best Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Christine Tizzard’s banana bread is moist and flavourful一 yet yields zero waste. The trick? The banana peels are part of the recipe.
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Pull-Apart Monkey Bread
This Monkey Bread comes from Chef Joey Maggiore’s buzzy Hash Kitchen in Arizona. It’s easy to make and is sure to be a crowd favourite.
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Comforting Drinks
Coconut Rose London Fog Latte
This floral latte is the perfect calming beverage to start the day off right.
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Mandy’s Ultimate Green Smoothie
The “quick antioxidant-packed green smoothie” from the sister duo at Mandy’s Salads is made with frozen grapes, pear, banana, avocado, and kale or spinach.
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Mood-Boosting Kiwi, Orange and Watercress Smoothie
Our healthy morning smoothie recipe is “a healthy, mood-boosting microbiome” and is rich in folate, iron, zinc, calcium and magnesium– all thanks to the inclusion of watercress.
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Best Vegan Hot Chocolate
This creamy and rich hot chocolate recipe is elevated to the next level with ginger, cashew butter and vanilla.
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