18 Breakfasts Kids Will Devour On School Mornings

Aug 23, 2023

The first day of school is hectic enough. There are lunches to be made, homework to be done, and one way or another, dinnerhas to get on the table. With all of this, breakfast can feel like an afterthought. While it's tempting (and totally acceptable) to add a banana to your kids' favorite cold cereal and call it a morning, there are many next-level breakfasts that can be made ahead of time and eaten on demand (or with just a few minutes in the oven). Keep scrolling for 15 back-to-school recipes that kids will gladly eat on busy mornings.

Blueberry Muffins

Make a big batch of these blueberry-clad muffins to last your family the whole week! They carry the *perfect* texture to satisfy everyone in the morning. (via Brit + Co.)

Korean Egg Bread

These muffin-tin egg breads inspired by the Korean street food are a little sweet, a little savory, and *totally* customizable. Add Parmesan, cheddar, spinach, bacon, or kale to the top — or nothing at all. They're delicious on their own. (via Brit + Co.)

Healthy(er) Strawberry Donuts

These pretty-in-pink donuts are made with whole wheat flour, fresh strawberries, coconut oil, and Greek yogurt, and then baked in the oven. It may not be a power breakfast, but it's healthier than your average fried donut. (via Brit + Co.)

Matcha Yogurt Bark

Another healthy dessert cosplaying as breakfast! This yogurt bark with matcha swirls is ever so slightly sweetened with maple syrup and raspberries. And given that it's eaten right out of the freezer, it's a cool treat on those not-so-cool mornings. (via Brit + Co.)

Make-Ahead Cinnamon Rolls

These cinnamon rolls with maple cream cheese frosting can be made up 48 hours in advance, so they're ready to be popped in the oven the morning-of. It's not the quickest recipe, but it's a delicious treat for the first day of school! Plus, it makes 12 rolls, so you'll have breakfast for days. (via Brit + Co.)

Breakfast Quesadilla

Freezer instructions make this filling breakfast quesadilla a cinch to heat up in a time crunch, and with an absence of spicy ingredients, picky eaters will love this borrowed-from-dinner take on the classic bacon, egg, and cheese. (via The Modern Proper)

Giant Strawberries 'n’ Cream Pop Tart

Sure, Pop-Tarts out of a box may be the easiest school-morning breakfast. But if you're going to make your own, this sheet pan-size one is much simpler than forming individual pastries. Plus, it trades many of the processed ingredients for fresh strawberries and maple syrup. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Egg Bites

These protein-packed egg bites are so easily customizable, so you can prep the recipe to your kiddo's liking. (via The Girl On Bloor)

Blueberry Almond Butter Smoothie

Almond butter gives this blue beauty a dose of protein that makes it filling enough to count as breakfast while banana, almond milk, and flax and chia seeds pack it with even more nutrients. To save future you some time, meal prep some smoothie packs with the ingredients listed! (via Minimalist Baker)

Extra Fluffy Sheet Pan Pancakes

Ditch those individual pancakes for a single large one using this fruit-packed sheet-pan recipe. Feel free to add whatever fruit you have on hand, or try chocolate chips, sprinkles, or even bacon. (via Life, Love and Sugar)

Easy Breakfast Yogurt Popsicles

Trick kids into thinking they're eating dessert before 9 a.m. with these popsicles that feature five breakfast-approved ingredients: Greek yogurt, milk, honey, berries (although any fruit will do), and granola. (via I Heart Naptime)

Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

For more savory snackers, this breakfast casserole is an easy make-ahead option, plus you can fix it up with the toppings you (and your little ones) love. (The Real Food Dieticians)

Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts with Cinnamon Maple Glaze

Dip your toe into cozy season with these autumnal donuts that are baked in the oven and coated with a brown-butter cinnamon-maple glaze. A lazy Sunday could use this glorious recipe! (via Half Baked Harvest)

French Toast Bites

Even the fussiest of eaters will have trouble resisting these French toast skewers loaded with fruit and dipped into maple syrup. (via A Beautiful Mess)

Raspberry Breakfast Bar

Healthier and more delicious than grab-and-go granola bars, these breakfast squares are low in sugar and high in nutrient-rich ingredients like oats, almonds, raspberries, and coconut. (via The Modern Proper)

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Muffins

Banana and chocolate chip muffins get a nutritious boost from grated zucchini – that's nearly undetectable in this kid-friendly breakfast recipe. Spread on some of cinnamon-honey butter included in the recipe, and any objections will be immediately forgotten. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Breakfast Cookies

These easy-to-freeze and easy-to-customize cookies start with a base of oats, nut (or seed) butter, cinnamon, banana, apple butter, and maple syrup and then add dried cranberries, raisins, and pepitas. But feel free to mix in chocolate chips, walnuts, coconut flakes — anything, really — instead. (via Sally's Baking Recipes)

Mango Energy Bites

With just seven healthy ingredients — nuts, dried mango, dates, hemp seeds, lime zest, coconut flakes, and salt — these freezable energy bites are ideal for mornings when breakfast is eaten on the way out the door. (via Minimalist Baker)

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Treat Mom To A Delicious Egg In A Hole Breakfast Sandwich This Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is fast approaching — there are only a few weeks left to decide how you’re going to spoil the lady in your life this year! Whether you’re celebrating your own mom, mother-in-law, sister, or a special someone, breakfast in bed is always a great option.

What could be better than starting the day wrapped in a warm and cozy duvet, being presented with a delicious breakfast and a hot cup of coffee? This “egg in a hole” breakfast sandwichrecipe is ideal — it’s filled with all your favorite breakfast items (I went for avocado, cheese, and sliced tomato), and the top layer of toasty bread contains its very own fried egg. Now that’s how to do breakfast in style!

This “egg in a hole” breakfast sandwich only takes a few minutes to make, but it’s something a bit different, so it makes a lovely treat. If you’re not a fan of my choice of fillings, feel free to use whatever breakfast items you prefer — bacon, sausage, etc. Just remember that some ingredients may need to be pre-cooked before being added to the sandwich.

Egg In A Hole Breakfast Sandwich Ingredients

2 large slices crusty bread
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 avocado, sliced
2 slices cheddar cheese
1 tomato, sliced
1 egg
black pepper

Egg In A Hole Breakfast Sandwich Directions

Use a circular cookie cutter to cut a hole in one of the slices of bread. If you don’t have a cookie cutter, just cut around the top of a drinking glass instead.

Butter both sides of the two slices of bread, and place in a frying pan. Cook over a medium heat for a few minutes, until the underside is golden brown. Turn the slices over.

Turn the heat down fairly low. Top the whole slice of bread with sliced avocado, cheese and tomato, and crack the egg into the hole in the other slice of bread.

Cover the pan with a lid, and cook for a few more minutes, until the cheese has melted and the egg is cooked to your liking.

Sandwich together the two pieces of bread, top with a good pinch of black pepper, and serve immediately.

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Ryan Gosling Supports Eva Mendes "In All The Ways," And It Makes Us Love Him Even More

There are two things I know for sure: Ken loves Barbie, and Ryan Gosling loves Eva Mendes. The couple met on the movie set for The Place Beyond the Pines in 2011, and have created such a beautiful life together! Eva's just as excited for the Christmas remix of "I'm Just Ken" as we are, and Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes' constant support of one another is making us think back on all their cutest moments.

A Full Timeline Of Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes' Relationship

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August 2011 — Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes Meet During The Place Beyond The Pines

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes took a chance at romance after they played a couple in 2011's The Place Beyond The Pines. Once they were linked, they were seen walking around Disneyland "like a dating couple, [walking] very closely, holding hands and their arms touching side-by-side," according to a PEOPLE eyewitness.

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November + December 2011 — Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes Spend The Holidays Together

During Thanksgiving in 2011, Eva Mendes was filming Holly Motors in Paris, so Ryan Gosling took a trip to the City of Lights so they could spend the holiday together. They also ended up going on Funny or Die's Drunk History Christmas the next month to reenact a 21+ version of The Night Before Christmas *and* spent New Year's together!

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September 7, 2012 — Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes Attend The Toronto International Film Festival Together

To promote The Place Beyond the Pines, Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes spent a lot of time together on the TIFF red carpet. Years later in 2019, when Kelly Clarkson pulled up the picture, Eva couldn't help but gush over Ryan — especially since they hadn't announced they were dating at the time. “Oh my God, that’s so old," she says of the photo. "That’s literally me going, ‘I’m not in love with him. What? I’m not in love.’ ‘Cause we were trying to be very professional."

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May 2014 — Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes Work Together On Lost River

Ryan and Eva reunited on a film set again for Lost River, which was both Ryan's directorial debut and served as a semi-autobiographical story for him. "For me, it was crucial to work in this intimate, low-budget, small way, with people I had worked with before, because I feel like in my experience that’s where everyone was at their best," Ryan tells Sunday Style (via Mangalorean). "They know what is at stake for you personally, and all the work that’s gone into getting there."

Eva also told her Instagram followers in a since-deleted postthat Lost River is the project she's most proud of. "There was one film I'm extra proud to be a part of," she said. "A dark fairy tale. A magical fantasy. To all the struggling single mothers, to all of us in cities that feel like they're burning down or flooding around us, to everyone fighting for the ones they love, this was a good one."

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September 12, 2014 — Eva Mendes Gives Birth To Their First Child

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes welcomed Esmerelda Amada Gosling into the world in September of 2014. Eva later said that she didn't even want kids until she got together with Ryan. "I was lucky enough to work my bum off for 20 years," she tells Nova 96.9's Fitzy & Wippa (via PEOPLE). "I never wanted babies before until I fell in love with Ryan, and it kind of worked out to where I was 40 and having my first baby. I think I was 42 for the second one, so it worked out in that way that I had a career and then I change my focus to my family."

Ryan also went on to tell GQ in 2023 that he was in a similar place before meeting Eva. "I wasn’t thinking about kids before I met her, but after I met Eva, I realized that I just didn’t want to have kids without her," he says. "And there were moments on The Place Beyond the Pines where we were pretending to be a family, and I didn’t really want it to be pretend anymore." I could cry!!

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December 7, 2015 — Ryan Gosling Gives A Rare Interview About His Relationship

While Ryan and Eva have kept their relationship very private, he told Hello! that "I know that I'm with the person I'm supposed to be with" and that literally the only quality he looks for in a woman is "That she's Eva Mendes. There's nothing else I'm looking for." Swoon!

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April 29, 2016 — Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes Have Their Second Child

Eva Mendes gave birth to her and Ryan's second baby, a daughter named Amada Lee Gosling, in April 2016 — after keeping the pregnancy a secret until it was almost time to deliver! Amada is named after Eva's grandma.

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January 8, 2017 — Ryan Gosling Dedicates His La La Land Golden Globe To Eva Mendes' Brother

While accepting his Golden Globe for Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Ryan Gosling made sure to let the world know just how much of a role Eva had played in the process. “I would like to try and thank one person properly, and say that while I was singing and dancing and playing piano,” he says in his speech, “my lady was raising our daughter, pregnant with our second and trying to help her brother with his battle with cancer.”

Eva's brother, Juan Carlos Mendes, had passed away the previous April and Ryan took the opportunity to dedicate the award to him.

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February 12, 2020 — Eva Mendes Reveals Ryan Gosling Is A Great Cook

When an Instagram account asked what Eva and Ryan liked to cook, Eva revealed just how amazing Ryan is with food. "Ryan is an amazing chef AND baker," she says in her reply. "For reals. Incredible. No joke. I'm not sure that what I do is cooking. It's more like steaming veggies and juicing and making rice. He really cooks. I survive." Can I get Ryan Gosling to make me a meal sometime?

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January 1, 2022 — Ryan Gosling Shares About Their Quarantine Life

“Time, in general, is something I think about a lot now. My kids are growing up so fast I need to keep an eye on the clock in a way I never used to,” Ryan Gosling tells GQ. “I feel like I need more time to process [how much the pandemic played into that]. But [Eva and I] have two kids, so we spend a lot of our time trying to keep them entertained.”

While they enjoyed their time together, Ryan's also candid about the effect of lockdown on their children: “Our kids were at a difficult age not to be able to see other kids and interact with people, even though Eva and I did our best.”

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June 2022 — Eva Mendes Embraces The Kenergy

When the world went crazy for every bit of Barbie news, so did Eva Mendes. "So. F. Funny," she says in an Instagram caption sharing the first look at Ryan Gosling's Ken. "So. F. Good. So F excited for you to see this…#Thatsmyken."

"It's a funny photo and he's trying to be funny, so it worked on all levels," she goes on to say on The Talk. "But when I saw it, when he sent it to me from work, I was like, 'Can I please have that underwear? Please, I never ask for anything'...So, anyway, I do have it. I'm wearing it right now."

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November 2022 — Eva Mendes Begins Dropping Hints She Married Ryan Gosling

When Eva showed off a new tattoo on her wrist in November of 2022 on Instagram, fans immediately began dissecting its meaning. The tattoo, which reads "de Gosling" (which is similar to Mrs. Gosling) could mean that Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes are actually married! She went on to tell Today in Australia (via DailyMail) that "Everyone is so welcoming here and my husband Ryan is here, and we are having the best time." 👀

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August 9, 2023 — Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes Love Family Time

In the midst of crazy release schedules and commitments (not to mention the actors' strike), Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes always prioritize their family life. "When they are not working, they are all about their girls," a source tells People. "Ryan is such a fun dad. He is goofy and his girls love it." The source continues by saying the family loves to go to the beach or the desert (same TBH).

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December 18, 2023 — Eva Mendes Can't Wait For The "I'm Just Ken" Christmas Remix

If the original version of "I'm Just Ken" wasn't good enough, Ryan Gosling is blessing us with a Christmas remix — and Eva Mendes is just as excited as we are. "Ken not wait for this," she says in an Instagram caption.

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January 13, 2024 — Ryan Gosling Mentions His Family During His Acceptance Speech

At the 2024 Santa Barbra International Film Festival, Ryan Gosling won the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film — and he totally deserves it! With a career that includes iconic films like La La Land and Barbie, as well as The Notebook, Blade Runner 2049, and Crazy Stupid Love, all kinds of film lovers have gotten to see Ryan's work onscreen. During his acceptance speech, Ryan got choked up talking about how acting allowed him to meet "the girl of [his] dreams."

"I dreamed of one day making movies and now movies have made my life a dream," he says in his speech. "So the way I see it, there's no way I have contributed half as much to cinema as cinema's contributed to me."

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January 24, 2024 — Eva Mendes Celebrates Ryan Gosling's Oscar Nomination

After the Oscar nominations were announced January 23, Eva Mendes took to Instagram to celebrate Ryan Gosling's nomination for Best Supporting Actor. "So proud of my man. So much hate when he took on this role," she says alongside screenshots of the first (very negative) reviews of his casting. "So many people trying to shame him for doing it. Despite all the #Notmyken ridicule and articles written about him, he created this completely original, hilarious, heartbreaking, now iconic character and took it all the way to Oscars. So beyond proud to be this Ken’s Barbie."

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February 22, 2014 - Eva Mendes Announces Upcoming Children's Book

Yesterday Eva Mendes shared with People that she's penned a children's book named Desi, Mami, and the Never-Ending Worries that'll debut September 17. It's all about a little girl who's always worried that her scary brain is the real monster she's afraid of at night. Through gentle reminders, Desi's mom helps her understand that being afraid is normal and teaches her how not to let scary thoughts control her.

Eva Mendes told People the books is like "a love letter to my kids and yours" because "...Learning how to train our brain to work for us and not against us is easier said than done!" Since we know racing thoughts doesn't just affect adults, we love that Eva is finding a way to share some of her parenting tips with other parents.

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March 10, 2024 — Eva Mendes Celebrates Ryan Gosling's Oscars Performance

Eva Mendes celebrated the Oscars on March 10 with a post highlighting Ryan Gosling's performance, and his entire run as Ken! "You took Ken all the way to the Oscar’s, RG," she says on Instagram. "Now come home, we need to put the kids to bed."

We love the way this couple can have fun with each other — and highlight how much teamwork parenthood requires!

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March 13, 2024 — Ryan Gosling Details How Eva Mendes And Their Daughters Helped Him Prepare For His Oscars Performance

Leave it to Ryan Gosling not to take credit for his amazing Oscars performance. He gushed to People about how Eva Mendes and their daughters helped him make sure his Kenergy truly shined bright. "They are such a huge part of this for me...it was my girl's interest in Barbie and disinterest in Ken that got me into this in the first place. It was beautiful to have them there at the end," he said.

As we all saw, the unmistakable Kenergy was in full force and effect during the Oscars.

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March 26, 2024 — Eva Mendes Says It Was A "No Brainer" To Stay Home With Her Kids

Deciding how to maintain a work-home balance when you have kids is something every parent thinks about, and it turns out that extends to celebs, too! After starring with Ryan Gosling in The Place Beyond The Pines, Eva Mendes decided it was a "no brainer" to stay home with their family since acting can take you all over the world, which the actress revealed in a recent episode of The Today Show. “It was almost just like a non-verbal agreement that it was like, ‘Ok, he’s going to work and I’m going to work, I’m just going to work here,'” she says. She also says she's “so lucky” to “have this time with [their] children.”

“I have never experienced anything like [working with Ryan Gosling]. The way he works, his commitment to his craft, how he wants to make everything as best as it can be, and that means making his co-stars as best as they can be,” she continues. “But unfortunately — or fortunately — there is only one Ryan!"

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April 1, 2024 — Eva Mendes Says Her Daughters Make Everything Better

After losing her brother in 2016, Eva Mendes says she has a "complicated relationship" with the month of April — but that her daughters make it infinitely more bearable. "[April 2] would have been my brother’s birthday," she says on Instagram. "In a couple of weeks from now is the day we lost him…but then, the end of April we got the biggest blessing of all, my little girl was born 8 years ago. I hate you April. But I love you more."

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April 13, 2024 — Ryan Gosling Hosts SNL

During his latest stint hosting SNL, Ryan Gosling did a hilarious sketch about a man who picks up a Cuban accent after getting married to a Cuban woman. Eva Mendes was all over it! "Coño! My Cuban Papi made this Cuban Mami so happy with this!!" Eva wrote on Instagram. "Years of hanging out with my Dad paid off."

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May 1, 2024 — Ryan Gosling Is The Ultimate Support System For Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes is not here for the mom-shamers. She told People (in honor of its 2024 Beautiful Issue) that staying home to focus on Ryan Gosling and her kids was the "easiest decision I've ever made" because she wanted to be there for their formative childhood years.

"When I was 40, it was a big deal for people when I was pregnant, and it wasn't for me," she says. "And then I was 42 and I was pregnant with my second one and people were like, 'Oh my God, you're going to be so tired. That's why people have kids in their 20s.' I was like, that's the most sorry, asinine thing I've ever heard."

"[Ryan supports me] in all the ways I need to be supported," she continues. "He's got me in all the ways."

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26 Make-Ahead Recipe Ideas for Mother’s Day Brunch

Admit it – your number one goal in life is to make your momma think you have it all together. The best way to do this is to plan an epicMother's Day brunch (or tea party), complete with a ton of dishes you prepared in advance. Scroll on for 26 make-ahead recipes for an easy Mother's Day brunch that will make Mom beam with pride.

Edible Pastry Bouquets

Follow along with these easy recipes to create a one-of-a-kind tasty bouquet. Each one looks just as pretty as actual flowers do, but they taste much better. (via Brit + Co)

Bruléed Grapefruit Tart

Every mother deserves a brunch that's as beautiful as she is — and this grapefruit tart is one of the prettiest dishes we've ever seen! It's as yummy for our eyes as it is for our taste buds! Instant pudding, cream cheese, and condensed milk are all key to getting that creamy finish. (via Brit + Co)

Lemon-Elderflower Waffles

This easy Mother's Day brunch recipe is all things fruity, springy, and delicious. Not only are the waffles themselves yummy but the lemon + powdered sugar + elderflower syrup drizzle is out of this world. (via Brit + Co)

Slow-Cooker, Vegan Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Upgrade some store-bought cinnamon rolls with this simple casserole. It's one of the sweetest easy Mother's Day brunch ideas we love to have every year! Slow-cook it early in the am, then drizzle it with lots of cream-cheese icing right before it's time to serve. (via Brit + Co)

Honey Strawberry Basil Margarita

If there's one thing we love about this time of year (in addition to Mother's Day, obvi), it's that strawberries are back in season! Mix a pint of these berries with tequila, triple sec, lime, and basil. Bonus points if you opt for the hot honey rim. (via Brit + Co)

Vegan Lemon Scones

Baked goods are essential for any brunch platter. These yummy scones are bursting with zippy lemon, which can be mellowed out with vegan whipped cream or rich clotted cream. Bonus: they’re even better the next day. (via Brit + Co)

Superfood Egg Sandwich

These sandwiches are ideal for anyone who needs an on-the-go Mother's Day brunch or picnic. You can even make the egg salad the night before and assemble when you need to. This is one of the best easy Mother's Day brunch ideas since it fulfills the craving for something savory, rather than something sweet. (via Brit + Co)

French Toast Casserole

The best thing about this make-ahead casserole (besides the fresh raspberries on top) is that the bread and egg mixture sits overnight to become infused with the bread to become as fluffy as can be. Your mom will be begging for the recipe! (via Brit + Co)

Almond Granola

You don't just have to give your mom flowers and a card for Mother's Day. Put out some homemade granola with yogurt and fruit for brunch, and gift her the leftovers! (via Brit + Co)

Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese Strata

Think of this strata as a savory bread pudding. It has crusty bread, fresh spinach, nutty gruyère, and crispy bacon, so you’re covering all of the texture and flavor bases. It just tastes amazing, and you can make it ahead the night before then bake it breifly in the morning. (via Recipe Runner)

Dairy-Free Muesli

Serve your mom a cool, comforting hug in the form of this creamy muesli. Made with coconut cream, shredded apple, and chewy raisins, this is an unexpected Mother's Day dish that she'll love. You'll love it, too, for how easy it is to make ahead for Mother's Day brunch. (via Brit + Co)

Sparkling Cherry Sangria

There’s no better excuse than a holiday to drink with mom... not that we need an excuse! Allow citrus fruits, mint, and cherries to mingle in a pitcher of champagne with this make-ahead pick. (via Brit + Co)

Aquafaba S’mores Parfait

It’s a special occasion, so you’re definitely allowed to eat marshmallows for breakfast (especially when they’re layered on top of these otherwise nourishing cups of avocado-based chocolate pudding). (via Brit + Co)

Baked Oatmeal Cups

If your mom used to wake you up every morning with a steaming bowl of oatmeal, this flavorful baked muffin version is sure to bring the nostalgia factor to Mother's Day brunch! Go the extra mile by including her favorite fruits in the mix and she'll love it even more. (via Brit + Co)

Stuffed French Toast

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to stuff French toast with a cream cheese and fruit filling, there's no time like the present to find out. The hypnotically fragrant, fantastically easy make-ahead Mother's Day brunch idea will have your mom begging for the recipe. (via Brit + Co)

Raspberry Crumble Muffins

Muffins are typically served at room temperature, therefore you can whip up these buttery delights the day before brunch to save yourself some time. Mom will never know the difference. (via Brit + Co)

Pamplemousse La Croix and Lavender Mocktails

Whether or not it’s hot where you’re hosting brunch, these cooling beverages will be a welcome addition to your spread. Pour the lavender simple syrup and grapefruit juice into glasses, and keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to top with La Croix and serve. (via Brit + Co)

Easy Cinnamon Roll Palmiers

These cookies are basically cinnamon rolls, which means they're perfect for brunch or dessert...or both. This heart-shaped French treat is actually trés easy to make. (via Brit + Co)

Citrus Rosé Sangria

This sangria, which is full of rosé, gin, and citrus fruits btw, makes for the perfect addition to your Mother's Day brunch. Plus, it's so refreshing that we'll be making it for all our pool parties this year. Your new summer sip, found! (via Brit + Co)

Overnight Breakfast Enchiladas

This big ol' bake is packed full of protein that mom will appreciate, and lots of cheddar cheese that she’ll devour with glee. (via Julie’s Eats and Treats)

Spicy Crock-Pot Brunch Casserole

This one-pot wonder contains both hash browns and three cups of cheese, so it’s a guaranteed Mother's Day brunch success. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)

Waffle Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Toaster waffles, breakfast sausage, eggs, and cheese make an insanely addictive casserole that mom will likely request every year. (via Show Me the Yummy)

Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole

This efficient take on eggs Benedict contains all of the classic ingredients, even homemade hollandaise. (via Cooking Classy)

Slow-Cooker Carrot Cake Oatmeal

This coconut-y oatmeal is worth the effort for the smell alone. When your mom smells this bubbling in the crock pot, she won't be able to contain her excitement. (via Foxes Love Lemons)

Baked Denver Omelet

No one has time to stand at a hot stove and make a separate omelet for every guest on Mother’s Day! Make one batch in the oven instead; there’s no babysitting or flipping with this easy Mother's Day brunch idea, and you can prep everything the night before. (via Cooking Classy)

Crock-Pot Hash-Brown Casserole

Easy doesn’t even begin to describe this hash-brown casserole. It’s made in the slow cooker, which means you can throw everything in and forget about it. It also calls for pre-shredded frozen potatoes, so there’s no grating or peeling involved. Top with bacon and chopped parsley for a festive Mother's Day finish. (via Chelsea’s Messy Apron)

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A "Verity" Movie Is Officially On Its Way

Thanks to Challengers and The Watchers, I can already tell 2024 is going to be a year of shocking movies (and shockingly good movies), and that trend is going to continue thanks to Verity & Colleen Hoover. While It Ends With Us might be the most popular Colleen Hoover book, Verity is arguably the craziest, and The Hollywood Reporter just confirmed that a movie is officially in development! While we wait for more news, browse the Colleen Hoover merch you can wear to opening night ;).

Is there a movie about the book Verity?

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Yes, a movie based on Colleen Hoover's Verity is officially on the way! The movie's in development at Amazon MGM Studios (the studio behind Florence Pugh's A Good Person and Zendaya's Challengers). Hillary Seitz is currently writing the script for the film, and Eat the Cat's Nick Antosca and Alex Hedlund are producing.

What is Verity about?

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In Verity by Colleen Hoover, Lowen Ashleigh is a writer struggling to make ends meet. That is, until she's offered the job of a lifetime by Jeremy, husband to the ultimate it-girl author, Verity Crawford. The thriller writer is no longer able to finish the remaining books in her series, and Jeremy wants Lowen to pick up where she left off. While Lowen is over the moon to step in (both into the job and their huge family estate), a secret manuscript and family secrets lead Lowen to realize Verity's hiding a lot more than she's letting on. B+C editor Haley Sprankle says this is one of the craziest books she's ever read, and I know this is definitely going to be one of the craziest movies we've seen!

Who's in the Verity cast?

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Since the movie is just now in development, we don't have an official Verity cast list yet. But considering It Ends With Us is starring beloved actors like Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and Jenny Slate, I'm confident the cast of Verity will feature some incredible names.

Popular fancasts for Verity include You's Victoria Pedretti or The White Lotus' Alexandra Diddario as Lowen, Rosamund Pike or Margot Robbie as Verity, and Shia LaBeouf or Theo James as Jeremy. Without a doubt, the cast of Verity needs to be warm and welcoming at first glance, but also have an unexpected edge that reveals itself as we move through the story.

One Reddit user points out that the characters need to offer "just toxicity but also feigned innocence," and each of these actors do exactly that, which makes them incredible picks for the movie. If Blake wasn't already in It Ends With Us, I know she'd do a great job because she proved her thriller acting chops in A Simple Favor!

When did Verity come out?

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Colleen Hoover self-published Verity in 2018, and in 2021, the book was acquired by Grand Central Publishing. It sold more than one million copies in 2023, and has more than 340 thousand Amazon ratings and over two million Goodreads ratings. Talk about a hit!

What movie is similar to the book Verity?

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If you love thriller books like Verity, then I'd recommend checking out other relationship-centric thrillers like Gone Girl, Rebecca, and A Simple Favor. For period drama fans, I cannot recommend Will Poulter and Lucy Boynton's Why Didn't They Ask Evans enough!

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Your Perfect Pair Of New Balance Sneakers, Based On Your Vibes

Personal style is personal for a reason. Whatever you wear is a complete reflection of who you are, and this is especially true for what shoes you slip into every day. Everyone’s got their go-to sandals, but sneakers are an entirely different game, I tell ya.

If your fave footwear brand is New Balance and you just so happen to be in the market for some squeaky-clean sneaks, I’ve basically done all the research for you to help you find your perfect pair. This list of the most popular New Balance sneakers details not only each style’s practicality, but their personality, too.

Ahead, find your perfect New Balance sneakers – based on your vibes!

New Balance 9060: The ‘Fit Flexer

If you just can’t resist dressing to the nines every single day, the New Balance 9060s will fit right into your fashionista flair.

These “proudly futuristic” New Balance sneakers deliver on Y2K aesthetics beyond compare. The wider base is reminiscent of Nike Shox – very tech-y and otherworldly. The upper part is made from mesh and suede, supplying a super elevated vibe.

The white and cream white coloration is so easy to pair with most every ‘fit. They’ll match with cargo pants, vintage jeans, or even mini skirts and denim shorts.

Reviewers of the New Balance 9060 are glad they invested in this $150 shoe because it's so versatile.

One reviewer toted the 9060’s for fitting into “all aspects” of their lifestyle. Another said that the arch supports “unreal,” so though they’re more fashion-forward than other New Balance kicks, they’re still uber-comfortable for a range of activities.

New Balance 990: The Thrift Shopper

The New Balance 990s are straight-up dad sneakers to the core, so if you gravitate towards the thrift store (or all things vintage-y), you’ll find that they go swimmingly with most outfits and will stand up to long thrift trips.

While they were originally manufactured for running (and they still are), the 990s scream streetwear to me. They appear more elevated than your average athletic running shoe, thanks to the smooth pigskin and fine mesh.

The inside is fitted with a bouncy FuelCell midsole cushioning, and the shoe is available in 4 different widths. The range!

The New Balance 990s are very similar to the New Balance 993s, which is less performance-based.

New Balance 574 Core: The Weekend Warrior

Whether you're hitting the club or the farmer’s market on the weekends, you want to be comfortable (I mean, who doesn't?). The New Balance 574 Cores are made for the weekend warriors.

New Balance describes this signature shoe as “uncomplicated, rugged, durable, and comfortable.”

Though the 574s are pretty basic, they’re earned themselves icon status. You’re sure to see at least one pair when you go out.

The outer layer is made from suede and mesh materials dotted with 100% recycled polyester details.

New Balance 550: The Sneakerhead

These New Balance sneakers aren’t just black and white. They’re “sea salt” with “gray matter” and “magnet.” So yeah, if you consider yourself overly particular about your sneakers, the New Balance 550s are the shoe for you.

These were revived from the late 80’s and early 90’s then re-released full-time in 2021, and they’ve been a modern fan-favorite ever since.

The flatter soles on these sneaks mean they’re not as practical for running or walking long distances, but since they have a history with basketball, you might be able to rock ‘em on the court. More than anything, they definitely give basketball vibes, which is perfect for any streetwear ensemble.

The mixed materials and chunky approach to the classic New Balance logo give these an unmistakable air.

According to New Balance, these best fit people with an average arch height. The thick sole and cushy ankle padding work the hardest to support your feet, rather than an arched insole.

New Balance 530: The Gym-Goer

The New Balance 530s are giving Erewhon baddie. They’re giving I drink smoothies for breakfast. They’re giving I live and breathe pilates.

The stark white colorway of these sneakers reminds me of the clean girl aesthetic, and they’re so pretty, you may have a hard time getting them dirty.

Though very stylish on the outside, it’s what’s on the inside that counts with the New Balance 530s. They’re fitted with an ample midsole section that cushions and compresses your step.

New Balance Fresh Foam: The 10K Steps A Day-er

For the more athletic among us (hello, hot girl walks!), the New Balance Fresh Foam sneakers are the way to go. They’re designed especially for walking and running, so you can count on them to be comfy.

They have an extra-soft cushioning for a cozy step, and every aspect of the footbed is intended to stabilize the foot.

This shoe especially supports walkers or runners with the tendency to step heel first, a bonus co-signed by the American Podiatric Medical Association – this pair received their Seal of Acceptance.

The upper part of the shoe is made of mesh, so it’s highly breathable, even on hot days. They’re great for high arches, too!

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