15 Perfect Trader Joe's Picks for a Tasty Mother's Day Brunch

Forget about expensive brunch buffets at overcrowded, over-priced restaurants. Trader Joe’s has everything you need to create a spectacular spread at home.

From sweet breakfast favorites to savory lunchtime selections, you can craft a menu that mom will absolutely adore.

These Trader Joe’s finds are a fraction of what you could pay to dine out, helping you keep more cash in your wallet.

Editor's note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $3.49

These thicker-than-your-average-pancake griddle cakes are a bunch-worthy breakfast pick that mom will enjoy.

Instead of spending Mother’s Day morning mixing and pouring batter, pop the griddle cakes into the oven or toaster.

Price: $3.49

With an airy lightness that traditional pancakes don't have, the Poffertjes add a fun flare to your brunch buffet.

The maple-flavored breakfast treats come in a 10.76-ounce frozen pack. Just heat these fully cooked puffs in the microwave, and they’re ready to eat.

Price: $4.99

Trader Joe’s has the perfect pancake pairing for your Mother’s Day brunch. This organic Vermont maple syrup adds an extra touch of sweetness to the brunch meal.

The 8-ounce bottle is a bargain at under $5. Unlike some other value options, this rich maple pick is made from high-quality USDA organic ingredients.

Price: $2.79

Hashbrowns are a bunch staple that mom might expect as part of her holiday meal. But these shredded potatoes aren’t always easy to make.

Trader Joe’s has you covered with more than one pound of fully-cooked frozen hashbrowns. These heat-and-eat potatoes add a salty selection to your Mother’s Day menu.

Price: $4.49

Spanakopita adds a savory spinach selection to your bunch menu.

This Greek spinach and chees pie comes in an easy-to-serve round shape that is already pre-cut into individual wedges.

Filled with a blend of feta, mizithra, and grated cheese, the Greek treat also includes plenty of spinach, dill, parsley, leeks, and onions.

Price: $3.29

Add a twist to your potatoes with these pancakes.

These fully cooked potato products are easy to heat on the skillet, in an oven, or even in your air fryer. Add a side of apple sauce for a sweet and salty brunch meal.

Price: $3.99

These may look like cinnamon rolls, but the chocolate chip breakfast pastry has a true croissant construction.

With plenty of flaky dough and decadent semi-sweet chocolate chips, these minis are more than a mouthful. Each bag of frozen swirls comes with eight ready-to-heat and-eat croissants.

Price: $5.99

Your Mother’s Day brunch isn’t complete without a decadent dessert selection. Trader Joe’s Macarons have just the right amount of sweetness for mom on her big day.

This frozen box of one dozen meringue-based cookies comes in six flavors: coconut, apricot, fig, salted caramel, pistachio, and lemon.

Price: $4.99

Skip the pricey boba shop drinks with this Trader Joe’s fan favorite.

The blend of flavored textured tapioca pearls has a sweet touch of brown sugar that pairs perfectly with mom’s favorite almond, oat, or regular milk.

Price: $7.99

Breakfast burritos? Add this new Trader Joe’s ready-cooked grilled chicken to the mix.

If you already enjoy the plain grilled strips, lemon pepper, or balsamic vinegar rosemary options, the new chili lime chicken is a must-have for your Mother’s Day brunch menu.

Price: $2.99

Every brunch needs a bagel, and this bagel has everything salty and savory that mom enjoys.

Trader Joe’s Everything Blend has the poppy seeds, garlic, onion, salt, and sesame seeds you expect from this type of bagel. These bagels are a bargain for under $3 for half a dozen.

Price: $3.99

Spice up your Mother’s Day brunch buffet with these mini vegetable samosas.

Made with a flaky multi-layered crust and filled with carrots, potatoes, peas, lentils, onions, and Indian spices, this pack of frozen triangle-shaped treats is more than just a simple snack.

Price: $5.49

Round out your brunch buffet with this savory lunch selection.

Topped with ooey, gooey burrata, salty prosciutto, and refreshingly spicy arugula, the frozen flatbread is a value. Just heat the pizza in the oven and serve.

Price: $2.99

If you’re looking for something other than a typical party cake dessert, try these mini Trader Joe’s goodies.

Each pack includes four oven-ready frozen tarts for less than one dollar per tart. They’re not for the vegans in your family, as each creamy custard is made with butter, milk, and eggs.

Price: $4.99

Add a healthy, gluten-free alternative to the breakfast side of your holiday meal table.

Serve these oats with fresh fruit. The 24-ounce bag of organic oats also includes amaranth and quinoa flakes, brown flax meal, and black chia seeds.

While Trader Joe’s isn't the place to buy in bulk, the retailer can help you save money shopping for everything you need for a Mother’s Day brunch.

Along with these top finds, stock your holiday brunch bar with the grocer’s selection of organic juice, ready-made iced tea blends, and sparkling water.