Mothers Day Brunch Meal Plan

Mothers Day BrunchMeal Plan

Sharing my Mothers Day Brunch Meal Plan

As a mom to four kids I know first hand how crazy the days can be. Motherhood although a beautiful gift is certainly no walk in the park. It can be hard and draining – lets keep it real. We work tirelessly to meet the needs of our children in hopes of one day seeing the fruit of our labor. We try to remain faithful to our calling even on those day’s we wish we could resign from our position.

Then, there are those day’s we are smothered in hugs, kisses, and cuddles – making all the hard days more than worth it.

Now, since we are being honest – Mothers Day although great ‘in theory’ is truly just another day. Not to crush all those who delight in Hallmark holidays {I said I was keeping it real} – its just another day! Another day waiting to be explored  – everyday is a gift in my book. I don’t need a ‘special’ day to recognize my efforts – everyday is filled with little gifts; but, it is up to us to find them.

So, all that said – Moms I think you are great! Moms, we are raising the future leaders and world changers of tomorrow – you have one of the hardest job on the planet and you are so loved by all who come into your path.

And, to the tired mom, I hope you find rest in your day of ‘crazy’ and are showered with hugs, kisses, and love – may you be filled with the kind of ‘peace’ that fills your heart to the brim and doesn’t require special recognition because you know your special each and everyday!!

And, because I know I am special…I will likely be cooking up this meal plan myself and, that is o.k.{I’ll just make them clean up the mess…hahaha}

Happy Mothers Day to all those Rock-Star- Momma’s out there…enjoy your day and eat good food!

Mothers Day Brunch Meal Plan

Mothers Day Brunch Meal Plan

Easy Cheesy Egg Casserole by Gimme Some Oven is very similar to a recipe that I make for Christmas morning at the homestead. The only difference is I use the shredded hash browns and layer it like a lasagna. It’s basically eggs, cheese, sausage, pepper, onions, and hash browns all mixed together and then baked. It is a great make ahead meal everyone will enjoy.

This Ham and Herb Quiche by Chocolate Moosey jumped out at me while I was looking for the perfect Mothers Day brunch meal plan fixins- I will be using one of our homestead pre-made gluten free pie crusts but, if you’re short on time store bought works just the same!

Mothers Day Brunch Meal Plan - When Moms Happy Everyone is Happy

Mix Eggs, ham, herbs {rosemary, thyme, and parsley}, onions, milk, heavy cream, salt and pepper poured in a pie shell – I think we can do this, right moms? {Chocolate Moosey’s recipe only calls for 2 eggs for a serving size of 8-10 that doesn’t quite seem right? 2 eggs will likely not be enough to feed my family of 6 so I will likely be adding 4-6 eggs to ours.}

I love orange poppy seed dressing ! So, this Orange Poppy Seed Fruit Salad by Natashas Kitchen totally sold me!

What's on the Menu? Mothers Day Brunch Meal Plan - Orange Poppy Seed Fruit Salad

Photo Credit; Nathasha’s Kitchen

No brunch is complete without some kind of quick bread, donut, or muffin – right?

Quick and Easy Gluten Free Banana Bread

And, because we don’t normally drink juice or anything other than water around here – I think our kids will get a total kick out of having a ‘fun drink’ with their Mothers Day Brunch {after all it is because of them I am a mom- so why not make it special for them too}.

This Cranberry Brunch Punch by Gather for Bread will surely win my little crew over.

Cranberry-Brunch-Punch - Mothers Day Brunch Meal Plan Idea

Photo Credit; Gather for Bread

Cheers – to a Happy Mothers Day and Having a Meal Plan!

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Quick and Easy Gluten Free Banana Bread Recipe





Quick and Easy Gluten Free Banana Bread

Stress no more.. here is a Quick and Easy Gluten Free Banana Bread Recipe that will have your family asking for more.

Whether you are new to the gluten free world or been around for awhile like myself {5 years and counting for our family} – you likely have discovered one thing along the way; ‘things just don’t taste the same.’

Gluten free breads can often times be dry {to the point of choking..}, spongy, or so incredibly heavy you could surely use them to anchor a boat.

 

Quick and Easy Gluten FreeBanana Bread Recipe

Quick and Easy Gluten Free Banana Bread

This recipe is actually so easy I recently made it with our two youngest sons for our weekly wednesday ‘kids in the kitchen’ time. We are always looking for hands on learning opportunities  and what better place to do that than in the kitchen?






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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies




Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies; Quick and Easy - Make ahead and freeze for laterGluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

If your kids are like mine chances are they eat all the time. Whenever possible I try not to give them prepackaged processed foods but rather have special treats on hand ready to go at all times. These cookies are quick, economical, and super convenient to make, freeze, and serve most any day of the week.

Yields: 16-20 cookies
Ingredients

  • 2/3 C Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend * (recipe below)
  • 1/8 tsp. Xanthum Gum
  •  ½ C Almond Flour
  •  ½ tsp. Baking Soda
  •  ¼ tsp. Salt
  •  ¼ tsp. Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 stick Butter – slightly colder than room temperature
  • 1 Egg
  • ¼ C Brown Sugar
  •  ¼ C White Sugar
  •  1 tsp. Vanilla
  •  ¾ C Chocolate Chips, White Chocolate Chips, or Peanut butter chips

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the GF Flour Blend, Xanthum Gum, Almond Flour, Baking Soda, Salt and Nutmeg with a hand-held whisk until well incorporated.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter (make sure your butter is not too warm, as the butter temperature is ‘key‘ to making good cookies. Butter that is too warm will make for a flat cookie and too cold will simply make for a clumpy dough. I find leaving it on the counter for approximately 45 minutes to be just about the right time).
4. Add the egg, both sugars and vanilla to the butter until well blended. 

5. With an electric mixer on low, add the flour mixture (I add mine all at once but you can do it in smaller batches if desired) to the butter mixture.
6. With a large spatula, fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Chill batter for 10 – 15 minutes.
8. Drop spoonfuls of batter on an un-greased cookie sheet (I cover mine in parchment paper for easy cleanup) and bake for 7-9 minutes.
9. Transfer cookies to cooling rack before storing**.

*Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend – Equal parts brown rice flour, sorghum flour and tapioca starch mixed until well blended.

**I double and triple this recipe anytime I make it then, freeze big chocolate chip cookie dough balls wrapped in plastic wrap for future use. (see picture above) This way I am only 20-25 minutes from homemade cookies anytime my kids want them.
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies; Quick and Easy - Make ahead and freeze for later

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Print the recipe here