7 Mother's Day Brunches Kids Can Make

Show mom you love her brunches, err bunches! On Mother's Day, brunch is the celebratory meal of choice, whether you want to serve mom breakfast in bed or gather the family around the kitchen table. Giving mom a break from kitchen duty is a must, though. These 7 brunch ideas are perfect for kids to make on their own or with dad as sous chef. Show mom you love her brunches, err bunches!






Eggs Baked in Avocados 1. Eggs Baked in Avocados
If you're looking for something different, try these eggs baked in avocado halves. They're perfect for serving with toast and fruit, and kids will love trying to break the eggs into the avocado holes.

Ingredients:
Eggs
Avocados
Oil
Salt
Pepper

Directions:
Cut an avocado in half and remove the pit. Slice the avocado in 1/2-inch thick slices and use a round cookie cutter or knife to cut an even circle in the center. Rub a skillet with a light coating of oil and place the avocado slices on top. Crack an egg in the center of each avocado. Turn the skillet up to medium heat and place a lid over the skillet and allow it to cook for two to three minutes. Remove with a spatula, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.



One-Bowl Oatmeal Muffins 2. One-Bowl Oatmeal Muffins
A pan of freshly baked muffins is always a good idea, and they can be made using whatever ingredients you have on hand. Frozen or dried fruit, berries, nuts, chocolate -- anything goes! Let the kids come up with their own special recipe for mom.
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Almond Mango Parfaits 3. Almond Mango Parfaits
These deliciously different almond mango parfaits are perfect for breakfast in bed. They can be carried up with lids on, then opened and eaten between the sheets without risk of spilling. Kids will have fun filling the jars themselves, and there's no need for knives or heat.
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Breakfast Quesadillas 4. Breakfast Quesadillas
These are a fun change from the usual breakfast fare. They're stuffed with eggs, black beans, cheese, and avocado, breakfast burrito-style!
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Puffed Apple Pancakes 5. Puffed Apple Pancakes
A puffed apple pancakes are easy to make, but the presentation is dramatic! A milky, eggy batter is poured over sautéed apples and baked in a hot oven, or you can omit the apples and fill the puffed pancake with berries. Dust with icing sugar and serve in bed!
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Homemade Olive Oil Granola 6. Homemade Olive Oil Granola
Kids can mix grains, nuts, seeds, and spices in a big bowl, then spread it out and bake it. Measurements don't much matter, so it's perfect for making with kids. Mix up a big batch to carry to mom on a tray or package it in a pretty jar and give it as a gift.
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Quick Vegan Crepes 7. Quick Vegan Crepes
Crepes don't have to be loaded with butter and eggs! This version is vegan -- perfect for topping with fresh berries!
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- By Julie Van Rosendaal
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