Breakfast-in-Bed Recipes for Mother’s Day

It’s one of the Mother’s Day traditions we love most – brekky in bed! Because let’s face it, cooking a delicious meal for someone really is one of the truest forms of love.

So here are four calorie-friendly and super tasty breakfasts you can make for mum, whether she’s a sweet tooth or a savoury fan.

To all the mums out there, we hope you have the most beautiful day surrounded by your loved ones – and that they whip you up one of these delicious treats! 

Smoked Salmon, Avocado & Caper Bruschetta

322 calories per serve

Ingredients

• 1 sourdough slice (60g)
• 50g avocado
• 10g baby spinach
• 10g red onion
• 60g smoked salmon
• 5g baby capers
• 1 lemon wedge

Method

1. Toast bread to your liking. Transfer to a plate.
2. Slice avocado and onion (if using). Layer all ingredients on top of toast. Season with salt and pepper.

Gooey Nutella & Raspberry French Toast

382 calories per serve

Ingredients

• 2 slices Buttercup Country Split Bread
• 1 egg
• 5ml vanilla essence
• 30g Nutella
• 50g raspberries
• 15ml sugar-free maple syrup

Method

1. Spread Nutella on one slice of bread and top with the raspberries. Place the remaining slice of bread on top to make a sandwich.

2. Whisk egg and vanilla essence in a shallow bowl. Dip both sides of the sandwich in the egg mixture.

3. Place in a sandwich press and cook until golden. Slice in half and drizzle with maple syrup.

Pesto Egg Breakfast Muffins

250 calories per serve (two muffins)

Ingredients

• 2 x whole egg
• 1 x egg white
• 30mL skim milk
• 15g Leggo’s Basil Pesto
• 20g Woolworths Baby Spinach & Rocket
• 40g cherry tomato
• 20g Danish feta cheese
• 5g fresh chives

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celcius.

2. In a large bowl, add the eggs, milk, pesto and whisk until well combined. Add the other ingredients listed and stir through.

3. Pour the egg mix into a non-stick and lined muffin tray and cook for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. Can be served warm or cold.

Apple Crumble Oats

369 calories per serve

Ingredients

• 50g Uncle Tobys Traditional Oats
• 200mLs unsweetened Almond Milk
• 5g shredded coconut
• 5g cinnamon
• 20g raisins
• 80g Woolworths Apple Slices Pie Fruit
• 20mLs Queen Sugar Free Apple & Cinnamon Maple Flavoured Syrup

Method

1. Combine oats and milk and prepare according to packet instructions.

2. Top with the remaining ingredients and enjoy warm.