12 Irresistible Homemade Food Gifts to Make Mum Smile This Mother’s Day

Mothers are the most wonderful creatures on this planet: loving, compassionate, and fierce. They are a force to be reckoned with. And yet, they couldn’t be simpler and more unfussy. You know what my mother would like for Mother’s Day? She’d like to sit and spend some time with me. That’s it. But we children know her likes and dislikes pretty well, so we should surprise her with gifts that she either desires, needs, or would love to have. And nothing beats an edible gift that her child prepares for her from scratch. So this Mother’s Day, surprise her with these food gifts that will amaze her.

Vanilla Fudge

It may seem pretty basic, especially with vanilla, but for a mom with a sweet tooth, this is heaven. It is an amazing gift with creamy, buttery richness that just melts in the mouth. Prepare a big batch of fudge for your mum, because she will love to share it with others.

Here is the full recipe. 

Sweet and Spicy Nuts

Although mums are pretty health-conscious, this sweet and spicy snack helps them get some nutrition in. You can buy an assortment of nuts and turn them into a crunchy, golden snack by adding some condiments to make them to your liking. These are an ideal food gift for Mother’s Day.

Here is the full recipe.              

Chocolate Chip Cookies

My mother loves chocolate chip cookies. I mean, who doesn’t? This eggless recipe is so delicious that you will want to make extra. You will need to brown the butter; do not refrigerate the cookie dough, just let the mixture come down to room temperature and bake. It is one of the best food gifts for Mother’s Day.

Here is the full recipe.

Homemade Chocolate Truffles

Why gift store-bought sweets and chocolates for Mother’s Day? Your mum deserves some effort and love from you. Nothing says ‘I love you, mom’ like preparing a big box of homemade chocolate truffles that she can snack on. These chocolate truffles are rich, decadent, and made with love.

Here is the full recipe.

Homemade Liqueurs

If the mother likes hosting parties, homemade liqueurs may serve her best. They can be served as is, mixed with a fresh cup of coffee, or drizzled over a scoop of ice cream. They can be her alternatives to make cocktails and create new signature drinks.

Here is the full recipe.

Kombucha

Making kombucha at home is not difficult. The fermented drink is chock-full of healthy gut bacteria. Prepare a big batch of kombucha for your mum and keep her gut healthy. Make one for yourself as well.

Here is the full recipe.

Hot Chocolate Bombs

The traditional way of making hot chocolate is fine, but it lacks the pizazz of the tasty trend that is the homemade hot chocolate bombs. The chocolatey spheres that crack open when dropped into warm milk, releasing a flurry of hot cocoa mix and marshmallows, are simply mesmerizing and so decadent. And they make an amazing gift, too.

Here is the full recipe.

Dessert Charcuterie Board

The pairing of fruits and cheeses is a match made in heaven. This Mother’s Day, prepare a giant charcuterie board to gift to your mum. For a personalized touch, you can have the board engraved with her name. Put on her favorite things on it and she will love it.

Here is the full recipe.

Chocolate Bark With Edible Flowers

Want to make something pretty and edible for Mother’s Day? This color-blocked chocolate bark with edible flowers is a showstopper. It is pretty, it is healthy, and it is delicious. She will love it and will remember you whenever she eats it.

Here is the full recipe.

Homemade Herb-Infused Honey

This particular Mother’s Day edible gift will be an instant hit. Herbs give the honey an extra dimension of flavor, and it couldn’t be easier to make. Just let the herbs steep in the honey for a couple of weeks, and it is ready to use. You can pick your mum’s favorite herbs to make it more personalized to her taste.

Here is the full recipe.

Flavored Sugar

When you bake something lemon-y and rub sugar and lemon zest together to get the maximum flavor, do you ever smell that? That feels like summer in a bowl. That is the magic of flavored sugar. So this Mother’s Day, prepare different flavored sugars for your mum. She can use them for stirring in coffee, sprinkling over oatmeal, or over plain sugar cookies.

Here is the full recipe.

Homemade Tea Blend

For a mother who loves tea, homemade tea blends are the ideal gift. This edible gift works for any and every occasion. You can include her favorite spices and ingredients in the blend and either pack it into DIY tea bags or keep it loose in an airtight container.

Here is the full recipe.

I am definitely making a few of these food Mother’s Day gifts for my mum. Which ones are you making? Tell us in the comments. Happy Mother’s Day!