Cheap recipes for Mother's Day

It takes some people decades to realize that they’re turning out to be just like their mothers. I, on the other hand, have known it for quite a long time. Here are some of our similarities:

  • We both love coffee shops
  • We’re both scared of flying, but tolerate it to go on great trips together
  • We both love going on walks
  • We’re both tireless bargain shoppers, enjoying thrift shops and garage sales
  • We’re both terrified of mice
  • We both prefer to be out and about doing something, as opposed to sitting inside
  • We both like animal prints, scarves, accessories, and flashy shoes (although comfortable clothing is preferred when nobody is looking!)
  • We both love croissants, clam chowder, and peanut butter and honey on toast

Happy Mother’s Day, mom! I am truly blessed to have such a loving, supportive, energetic, up-for-anything, generally awesome mother like you!

Budget-Friendly Mother’s Day Recipes

If you’re cash-strapped but still want to give your mother something special for Mother’s Day, consider making her something homemade. The old saying is true: Homemade gifts are the best gifts!

Moms like things like salads, little sandwiches, appetizers, and pretty desserts.

Save the meat and potatoes for Father’s Day.

Here, I’ve chosen some of my favorite cheap recipes that I think your mom will love!

European-style breakfast bar: A simple DIY breakfast or brunch idea.

Get the recipe: Assemble a European-style breakfast bar (on the cheap!)Glazed donut muffin recipe

Get the recipe: Glazed donut muffins

Chocolate covered strawberries made in an ice cube tray

Get the recipe: Chocolate-covered strawberries made in an ice cube tray

Brown butter and almond brownies recipe

Get the recipe: Brown butter brownies

Lentil, grape, feta, walnut salad recipe

Get the recipe: Lentil, feta, grape, and walnut salad

Grape, prosciutto and arugula flatbread recipe

Get the recipe: Grape, proscuitto, and arugula flatbread

Spicy tuna bowls with fully cooked tuna: Get your sushi fix at home for a LOT less!

Get the recipe: Spicy tuna sushi bowls (fully cooked!)

Homemade cashew turtles recipe, from Cheap Recipe Blog

Get the recipe: Cashew caramel turtles

Raw carrot cake recipe from Cheap Recipe Blog

Get the recipe: Raw carrot cake

Norwegian Almond Cake: One of my favorite cakes, hands down. Click through for recipe.

Get the recipe: Norwegian almond cake

Serve a DESSERT CHARCUTERIE platter at your next party! Get tips for doing it on a budget.

Get the recipe: Dessert charcuterie board

Pimento-green olive cheese spread recipe: A twist on the classic. Click through for recipe!

Get the recipe: Pimento-green olive spread

Cold vegetable pizza: A crowd-pleasing appetizer that can be made ahead of time.

Get the recipe: Vegetable pizza (served cold)

Pro Tip: Moms Love Appetizer Spreads

If you want to surprise your mother with something really special, why not assemble an appetizer platter? Choose from one of these budget-friendly ideas:

How to assemble a charcuterie board on a budget

Remember: You don’t have to spend a lot of money to celebrate your mom, grandma, mother-in-law or other special woman in your life. Whether you make one of these cheap recipes or something else, it’s truly the thought that counts!

Need more inspiration? Check out my Cheap recipes for Mother’s Day Pinterest board.