Pinch of Nom’s Favourite Recipes for Mother’s Day

Whether you’re spoiling Mum or treating another special person in your life, you can’t go wrong with rustling up a lovely homemade meal. Whether they love flowers, chocolates or candles, they’re sure to love being served one of these delicious recipes for Mother’s Day. 

So let them sit back and put their feet up while you get busy in the kitchen! From gorgeous breakfasts to decadent desserts, we’ve got the whole day covered. 

Struggling for gift ideas? Our Air Fryer cookbook is absolutely perfect for giving your springtime menu a refresh. It’s packed with 75 easy-to-make, slimming-friendly recipes, as well as lots of handy hints and tips to help you cook practically anything in your trusty kitchen gadget. 

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Nothing beats breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day

We can’t think of a better breakfast to wake up to than our deliciously savoury Marmite Mushrooms on Toast. Super simple, and ready in less than 15 minutes, this dish is the perfect way to start the day. Serve it up alongside some fresh fruit and a cup of tea or coffee in their favourite mug!

This Eggs Florentine will set the scene for a really special day (and nobody needs to know it’s simple to make AND slimming friendly too). Instead of a high-calorie Hollandaise sauce, we’ve made a creamy cheese sauce that’s much lighter and just as tasty. 

For only 327 calories per serving, this breakfast dish looks and tastes so much more indulgent. 

For a spicier upgrade, try our Mexican-inspired Avocado Salsa Eggs Florentine with a cuppa. This time the eggs are covered with a creamy chipotle cheese sauce, on a bed of zingy, chilli-infused smashed avocado

If that special someone has more of a sweet tooth, maybe they’d prefer something fruity for breakfast? You can’t go wrong with pancakes, and a plate of Banana and Chocolate Pancakes is enough to put a smile on anyone’s face. 

You can even mix up the fruit toppings and add extra berries, sliced apples or even grapes if you like. Finish with that drizzle of low-calorie chocolate sauce for a brekkie that looks and tastes way more indulgent than it really is. 

It’s only Mother’s Day once a year, so why not push the boat out with these decadent Nutella Baked Oats? This recipe is the dream for any chocoholic in your life, so let them have a lie in while you let this dish bake in the oven. 

When they’re ready they’ll be all golden brown on the top with a truly irresistible chocolate centre. The only tricky part is not digging into these yourself – best to make an extra serving too, just in case…

Have a lovely Mother’s Day picnic for lunch

If the special someone you’re cooking for is trying to watch what they’re eating, you might want to keep lunch nice and light. Fancy an indoor picnic? Rain or shine, spread a blanket over the floor and stuff a basket with some of your favourite finger foods for a memorable lunch to celebrate Mother’s Day.

You don’t always need sunshine to brighten someone’s day – a tasty, healthy lunch can work wonders too! Lay out some crispy Vegan Sausage Rolls with a dollop of ketchup, or make some crunchy, fresh crudites to dip into our delicious Hummus Style Dip.

These slimming-friendly Cheese Palmiers make for a perfect savoury snack, or addition to your picnic party! With just 3 ingredients (smoky paprika, tangy Parmesan and easy ready-rolled pastry) you can create these deliciously crispy biscuit-like bites in almost no time at all.

A plate of these Cheesy Courgette Pancakes is always a good idea for brunch or lunch, especially with a side of crispy bacon and a few grilled tomatoes. 

Something a little bit different, they’re a nice change from sandwiches, salad or soup, and they won’t leave you feeling too full if you’re planning a big Mothering Sunday dinner later on. 

You can’t have a lunchtime picnic without some quiche on your plate! Treat that special person to a slice of this Ploughman’s Quiche and you’ll definitely put a smile on their face. Delicious hot or cold, it even has tangy pickle mixed into the creamy, cheesy filling. 

Fancy something sweet afterwards? Round off your lunch picnic with these light and low-fat Fruit Swirl Cheesecake Squares. They’re topped with an impressive, delicate drizzle of irresistible raspberry purée.

Thanks to a handful of nifty swaps, we’ve kept things nice and light at 115 calories per scrummy, fruity-sweet serving.

Make an extra-special Mother’s Day dinner

For a traditional Mother’s Day celebration dinner, why not rustle up a full three course meal at home? As well as being every bit as delicious as heading out for dinner, cooking our homemade dishes will save calories and be kinder to your pocket too. 

Start with a simple soup and a warm wholemeal roll for dipping. This Salmon, Leek and Potato Soup is a family favourite, or make the most of fresh spring flavours with Carrot, Orange and Thyme Soup.

For the main course, you can’t beat a classic roast dinner as part of your family feast. This tender Roast Beef and Gravy will go down a treat, and although it looks impressive, it’s not too tricky to make! 

Serve it with lots of fresh veggies and all the trimmings, including these Yorkshire Puddings! Don’t forget to let the beef rest while you all tuck into your starter. 

Turn to page 106 in our Air Fryer cookbook to make a juicy, lemon and herb seasoned Whole Chicken in only an hour. Once you’ve made a Sunday lunch with the help of your air fryer, you’ll never want to go back – the roasties are covered too!

If you don’t fancy making a spring roast dinner, make an epic showstopper like our Sausage, Spinach and Ricotta Lasagne instead. With so much fantastic, Italian-style flavour in every bite, you’d never know this dish is slimming friendly. Cheesy, golden topping included…

There’s always room for a pudding that says ‘I love you’

No matter the occasion, these Biscoff Lava Cakes always look and taste really special, for a fraction of the calories you’d expect. That dreamy, oozy Biscoff centre is every bit as heavenly as it seems, and you can have it ready to enjoy in a matter of minutes.

You can even pop your ramekins in the microwave if you’d rather have these puddings ready in a flash.

Pick a pud that’s every bit as sweet as the person you’re treating! These Pastry Hearts are adorable heart-shaped flaky bites that are super simple to make. Using just 3 ingredients, you can have a batch of them ready in half an hour. They’re tasty whether you serve them hot or cold, but there’s something special about handing them out when they’re still warm from the oven…

As a little afternoon pick-me-up, why not surprise that special person with a tempting Mother’s Day baked treat? These Cream Tea Scones are just the ticket with a hot cup of tea, and they’d look right at home with our Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes too.

To keep things slimming friendly without spoiling the fun, we’ve used reduced-sugar ingredients to recreate the signature layers of jam and cream you’d find in cafe-bought versions.

A slice of this Apricot Swiss Roll with a squirt of reduced-fat cream and chopped fresh fruits always goes down really well. To make our fatless sponge taste far more indulgent than it is, we’ve swirled a creamy apricot filling inside, made with a slimming-friendly combination of low-fat cream cheese and granulated sweetener.

What will you be making this Mother’s Day? 

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