37 Healthy Mother’s Day Recipes Mom Will Love
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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.
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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?
cant wait to try them tonight…..it sure looks delicious….
I would love to hear what you try and hear what you think! Thanks!
OMG! Everything looks so healthy and delicious. My mom would totally love them. Saved and pinned!
Thank you and yours is amazing! I was drooling over it!
A lovely collection, Adrienne. Everything looks so delicious. Love making special dishes for Mother’s Day!
Thank you so much! Happy Mother’s Day to you!
Thank you so much, Adrienne for sharing one of my recipes in this fantastic roundup! Hope you have a beautiful mothers day! xo
Thank you and I love your recipes!! Look forward to seeing more!
And lovely Mother’s Day wishes to you as well!
Some great ideas here! It’s nice mom can enjoy her day with some healthy and delicious treats!
Thank you so much! Love your salad recipe! Can’t wait to try it.