Mother’s Day Breakfast Board and more...

If you’re looking for a simple but special way to start the day, this breakfast board (also sometimes called a breakfast charcuterie board) is one of my favorite go to ideas.

It’s perfect for Mother’s Day Brunch, birthdays, or even a slow Saturday morning at home.

You can keep it budget friendly, mix in store bought items, and still create something that looks beautiful and feels a little extra special.

The best part? Everyone can grab what they love and build their own plate.

How to Make a Breakfast Board (Quick Overview)

• Start with waffles or pancakes.
• Add pastries like croissants or muffins.
• Include fresh fruit for color.
• Add dips like cream cheese, jam, or chocolate spread.
• Fill in gaps and serve.

If you’ve ever made a charcuterie board, this is basically the breakfast version of that.

You’re just swapping in waffles, pastries, fruit, and a few sweet spreads. It’s super easy to put together, and it always looks way more impressive than the effort it takes.

Why You’ll Love This Breakfast Board

This is one of those “looks fancy but isn’t hard” kind of meals.

• Easy to put together in about 30 minutes.
• Uses simple, affordable ingredients.
• Flexible based on what you already have at home.
• Perfect for feeding a small group or family.

And let’s be honest… it just makes breakfast feel a little more fun.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Waffles

• Flour
• Sugar
• Baking Powder
• Salt
• Milk
• Egg
• Butter
• Vanilla Extract

For the Breakfast Board

• Mini Croissants (store bought works great!)
• Swiss roll (any flavor you love)
• Sugar Cookies (any shape or style)
• Cream Cheese
• Chocolate Spread (like Nutella)
• Jam (strawberry, raspberry, or whatever you have)
• Strawberries
• Blueberries

Optional Toppings

• Powdered sugar
• Honey
• Chopped nuts (like pecans)
• Fresh flowers (food safe)

How to Make a Breakfast Board

Full directions on how to make this simple Breakfast Board recipe are in the printable recipe card below. This is a quick walk through on how it is made.

How to Make the Waffles

1. Preheat your waffle maker.
2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and vanilla.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
5. Stir in the melted butter.
6. Cook in your waffle maker according to instructions until golden brown.

How to Build Your Breakfast Board

Step 1: Start by placing your waffles on a large serving board or platter.

Step 2: Arrange the croissants, Swiss rolls, and cookies around the waffles.

Step 3: Add small bowls for the cream cheese, chocolate spread, and jam.

Step 4: Fill in the empty spaces with fresh berries.

Step 5: Lightly dust everything with powdered sugar for that pretty finish.

Step 6: Drizzle honey over the fruit and cream cheese if you’d like.

Serve right away and enjoy!

Tips to Keep It Budget Friendly

• Use store brand pastries and spreads to save money
• Swap in pancakes or frozen waffles if that’s what you have
• Use whatever fruit is in season or on sale
• Skip extras and keep it simple. It will still look beautiful

This kind of breakfast board is perfect for those mornings when you want things to feel a little extra special without a lot of extra work.

Think Mother’s Day, birthday mornings, or even just a slow weekend when everyone is hanging out in pajamas.

It also works really well for holidays like Christmas or Easter when you want something pretty on the table but don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen all morning.

More Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

If you’re putting together a full brunch, here are a few simple ideas you can add alongside your breakfast board:

• French Toast Casserole
• Egg Muffins
• Fresh Fruit Pizza
• Sourdough English Muffins
• Yogurt Fruit Dip
• Homemade Muffins
• Scones
• Lavender Red Roasted Potatoes
• Homemade Bagels

If you want more ideas, you can check out my full list of easy Mother’s Day brunch ideas here.

Make It Your Own

One of my favorite things about a breakfast board is how easy it is to customize.

• Add scrambled eggs or bacon for a heartier option.
• Swap sweets for more savory items.
• Use themed cookie cutters for different occasions.
• Change the fruit depending on the season.

This is one of those simple ideas that turns an ordinary morning into something special… without spending a lot of money or time.

Print

Breakfast Board

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword cookies, waffles

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 3

Calories 1204kcal

Author Kristie Sawicki

Ingredients

For the Waffles

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Accompaniments

• 2-3 mini croissants store-bought or homemade
• 4-6 slices Swiss roll preferably strawberry vanilla
• 4-6 heart-shaped sugar cookies or wholewheat sugar cookies
• 1 cup cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup Nutella or any type of chocolate spread
• 1/2 cup red jam strawberry or raspberry
• 1 cup strawberries hulled and halved
• 1 cup blueberries

Optional Toppings

• Powdered Sugar
• Honey
• Pecans
• Edible Roses
• Sugar Flowers/Heart Jellies

Instructions

For the Waffles:

• Preheat the waffle maker.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth. Add the butter and stir again.
• Pour the batter into the preheated waffle maker and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Assemble the Board

• Place the waffles on a large serving board.
• Arrange the croissants around the waffles. Add the Swiss roll slices and the heart-shaped cookies.
• Add small bowls of cream cheese, Nutella, and red jam to the board.
• Spread berries around the croissants and waffles.
• Dust the waffles and croissants with powdered sugar and drizzle honey over the berries, and cream cheese.
• Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 1204kcal | Carbohydrates: 147g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 867mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 81g | Vitamin A: 1744IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 334mg | Iron: 6mg

    

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Have you ever had one of those days where the sadness just kind of sits with you… and you can’t quite shake it?

Not because anything big happened.
Not because something went wrong.
It’s just… there.

I’ve had days like that more times than I can count. The kind where everything feels a little heavier, even the simple things.

I’ve been busier than usual the last few weeks, leaving me with little time for social media…but I am noticing a trend.

Each time that I am able to check in with what everyone has going on, it leaves me exhausted and with an overall feeling of sadness after just a little bit of scrolling through.

There are so many tragic and scary things that are happening everyday, some much more horrific than others.

Social media turns everyone into an expert and the end result is strained and broken relationships.

It can begin to feel like we are living in hopeless times if you don’t do something to change your focus.

My heart is heavy for all those that are personally involved in the tragedies that have taken place the last few weeks.

When the sadness feels heavy, try this:

Sometimes the best thing we can do is take one small step… not fix everything, just shift things a little.

Here are a few simple things that have helped me:

• Step outside for a few minutes – Even if it’s just your porch or backyard. Fresh air can do more than we think.
• Reach out to someone you trust – A quick text. A “hey, can we talk?” You don’t have to carry everything by yourself.
• Look for one small good thing – It might be your coffee, a quiet moment, or even just getting through the day. It doesn’t have to be big to matter.

You don’t have to do all of these. Just pick one.

Sometimes one small step is all it takes to remind your heart that you’re not stuck.

Ways to break free from the sadness

When the world is swirling around you and you feel like there is no hope, try these tips for breaking free from the sadness.

Pray

Because honestly it is the first thing I always do in any situation, especially those that seem hopeless.

You know King David, a man after God’s own heart, spent many verses in the Psalms being pretty real and honest with his depression.

And God always saw him through it, and he wants to do the same for us too!

Reach out

Find someone you trust and share honestly how you are feeling.

Just talking about how you are feeling and bringing the darkness into the light can release a lot of what tries to hold you in your pit.

Fear and shame over what others will think if they knew how you felt or thought can be powerful when left unchecked.

Self Care

Make sure you are taking care of yourself with enough sleep, exercise, healthy food, and proper hygiene.

Getting ready each day from head to toe and spending some time outside can be very beneficial to your overall well being.

Limit Stress

Limit the activities that cause undue stress.

Obviously there are things you cannot limit, but all of the extras need to go when you are trying to come out of the fog.

Learning to say no is a HUGE tool that we all need to practice using more!

Relax

Find activities that you love to do and help you relax.

Maybe try taking a walk, reading a book, take a hot bath, listen to music, or watching a movie.

Mine happens to be writing and gardening!

Gratitude

Remind yourself of all you have to be grateful for.

It’s easy to get caught up in despair when you dwell on what’s wrong instead of what is right.

It might be difficult at first to change your perspective, but I promise you that once you start to look at the things that you have going for you, it will become easier to have a grateful heart for all that you have.

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Let Go

Make the choice to just let it go.

When you stop trying to control your circumstances you have no other option but to allow hope to grow within you.

Hope is the bridge that connects what is with what will be.

It is not an easy thing to do, but trust that things will turn out the way they should even if it is not the way you think they should.

I hope you will find some of these tips helpful, and I would love to hear your comments and which techniques you use to get through the cloud of sadness.

When you have tried to do all you can on your own, it might be time to reach out for professional help.

Use the diagram below to get a good idea where you are with your emotions. Work to stay on the positive side of things whenever possible.

If today feels a little heavy, you’re not alone in that.

And you don’t have to wait for everything to feel “better” to find a small moment of peace. Sometimes it starts with something simple… a deep breath, a quiet moment, or even just reminding yourself that this feeling won’t last forever.

You’re going to be okay.

And if you need a place to start, just take one small step today. That’s enough.