37 Healthy Mother’s Day Recipes Mom Will Love

On Mom’s special day, what better way to say “thank you” than with a home-cooked meal that she doesn’t have to cook?!

These Healthy Mother’s Day Recipes are a great way to show gratitude to Mom, celebrate all she’s done for you, and conveniently make sure she doesn’t have to do any of the cooking! From breakfast to brunch to dessert, these recipes are sure to please.

Each recipe in this list is gluten-free and refined sugar-free. Most of them are dairy-free and egg-free or can easily be adapted and many can easily be done low carb/keto as well with a few simple swaps.

I hope these recipes give you some great ideas to celebrate Mom while encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

And P.S. She would love it if you did the dishes too.

Oh and if you’d like more ideas of ways to treat Mom, this post of Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts (my favorite kind) will be sure to give you plenty of ideas.

Savory Healthy Mother’s Day Recipes

Below are some tasty mains and sides for your Healthy Mother’s Day Breakfast, Brunch, or Lunch.

Pakistani Kima Beef Curry

This Ground Beef Curry isn’t a typical Mother’s Day dish, it’s so good.
We have served it for many special occasions, and it’s always a hit.

Cauliflower Fauxtato Salad

Mom will love this quick and easy low-carb “Faux Tato Salad”. It tastes shockingly like the real thing!

Spaghetti Squash Salad

Mom will love the tangy flavor of this Spaghetti Squash Salad.
It tastes great warm or cold!

Garden Veggie Quinoa Salad

This quinoa salad is a great way to get extra veggies into your diet!

Everything Bagel Frittata

Because Everything Bagel Seasoning makes everything better.

Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Tomatoes, and Potatoes

The combination of fennel, tomatoes, and potatoes makes this a lovely dish.

Egg Roll in a Bowl

Treat Mom to this delicious, yet very simple and nutritious Egg Roll in a Bowl!

Asian Chicken Cabbage Salad

This Asian Chicken Cabbage Salad is full of flavor that the whole family will love.

Chicken Milanese

Easy Crust Dairy-Free Veggie Quiche

This Dairy-free Quiche is a great option for any Mother’s Day table.

Asparagus Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing

Make this Asparagus Pasta Salad with gluten-free noodles and you’ve got the perfect Gluten-free Mother’s Day offering for your table!

Moroccan Carrot Salad

This Moroccan Carrot Salad is a great make-ahead side dish that has the perfect blend of spices in a warm vinaigrette.

Dairy-Free Frittata

This Dairy-Free Frittata is easily prepped in advance for a stress-free and delicious Mother’s Day!

Crustless Caramelized Onion and Asparagus Quiche

Make this Crustless Asparagus Quiche ahead of time for a light and tasty dish for Mom and the whole family.

Sweet Healthy Mother’s Day Recipes

From pancakes to waffles to desserts and drinks,
here are some healthier treats to make Mom’s Day special without the refined sugar!

Sugar-Free Lemonade

This Keto Lemonade is the perfect pairing for your Mother’s Day table.
All the flavor with no artificial sweeteners!

Dairy-Free Mocha Latte

Treat Mom to a special Mocha Latte that’s sure to warm her heart.
You can even make this with decaf or my Coffee Substitute.

Pumpkin Truffles (vegan, keto, paleo)

Strawberry Almond Flour Cake

This Strawberry Almond Flour Cake is sure to please Mom and is so much healthier than store-bought or boxed cake mixes!

Gluten-free Lemon Bars

These Gluten-free Lemon Bars are a great lightened-up version of traditional lemon bars made gluten-free with a grain-free option.

No-Bake Apple Crumble

You’ll love how easy it is to make this No Bake Apple Crumble and Mom will love how tasty it is!

Easy Peanut Butter Granola

Serve Mom this Peanut Butter Granola for breakfast or brunch on her special day.

Baked Oatmeal

This Gluten-free Baked Oatmeal is a great make-ahead recipe that can be made extra special topped with whipped cream!

Coconut Panna Cotta

This Dairy-free Panna Cotta is so fancy looking but so easy to make. It’s the perfect lightened-up dessert for Mom’s special day.

Whipped Coconut Pudding

This Healthy Coconut Pudding is great on its own or as a whipped cream substitute that can top any of the sweet recipes here!

Winter Citrus Salad

Everyone will love the combination of flavors in this Winter Citrus Salad.

Secret-Ingredient Chocolate Avocado Truffles

Serve Mom some of these Chocolate Avocado Truffles to make her day special and super healthy!

Whole Grain Blender Buckwheat Waffles

The whole family will love how much fun it is to make these Gluten-free Blender Waffles and you’ll love eating them too!

Watermelon Salsa

This Watermelon Salsa is a refreshing addition to your Mother’s Day table.

Cinnamon Crumb Grain-Free Coffee Cake

This Low-Carb Coffee Cake is one of our favorite recipes of all time. You’ll want to make several batches of this recipe for sure.

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

These Strawberry Oatmeal Bars look amazingly delicious. They’d be a hit on Mother’s Day for sure!

Maple Blueberry Powdered Sugar Doughnuts

Mom will definitely love these Maple Blueberry Doughnuts for a healthier delicious treat.

Silky Smooth Bean Fudge

Treat Mom and the whole family to this surprisingly delicious and healthy Bean Fudge.

Strawberry Coconut Truffles

These Strawberry Coconut Truffles will make Mom’s day for sure!

Hail Merry Knock-Off Lemon Tarts

These Hail Merry Knock-Off Lemon Tarts are the perfect healthy light treat to make Mother’s Day deliciously special.

Teff Waffles or Pancakes with Caramelized Bananas

These Teff Waffles are delightfully crispy and have a slight and surprisingly chocolatey flavor from teff grain. You’ll love them!

Yogurt Parfait

This Healthy Yogurt Parfait is perfect for your Mother’s Day breakfast or brunch.

Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Rich and delicious, this Chocolate Avocado Pudding is the perfect end to your Mother’s Day Meal.

More Healthy Holiday Recipes

Here are some more holiday recipes that you’re sure to enjoy.

Healthier Halloween Treats – No ghoulish stuff. Just healthy and fun treats.
Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Snacks – From green recipes to rainbow treats, there are a lot of healthy options to choose from!
Healthier Memorial Day Recipes – Make your Memorial Day celebration healthy with these recipes.
Gluten-free Christmas Cookies – Santa will appreciate having gluten-free options this Christmas!

Which of these Healthy Mother’s Day Recipes is your favorite?