21 Sheet-Pan, One-Bowl, And No-Bake Recipes That'll Make Mom Feel Extra Special This Mother's Day (And Won't Leave A Huge Mess)

Remove the mess of frying and make these sheet-pan pancakes. You can customize with your mom's favorite toppings like fruit, chocolate, or peanut butter. 

Recipe: Sheet Pan Pancakes

This stunning omelet looks fancier than your everyday eggs, but comes together in a snap. The vibrant toppings will captivate the whole family. 

Recipe: Open-Faced Omelette with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese

Just take a look at that browning on top — heavenly. You can swap ground chicken for turkey if you like.

Recipe: Maple Chicken Breakfast Sausage

Use canned diced jalapeños and chop the green onions with a pair of kitchen shears so you don't have to use a cutting board. The dip can be kept in the refrigerator for up to three days. 

Recipe: Mexican Corn Dip

Make these wholesome muffins featuring ingredients like Greek yogurt, whole-wheat flour, and honey. The recipe only uses one bowl, and you don't have to sift the flour.

Recipe: Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Muffins

This one-pan vegetarian pasta bake keeps things simple yet delicious. The basil garnish gives it a nice pop of color. 

Recipe: One Pan Tomato Ricotta Pasta Bake

This fun mocktail uses small, stemless fruits (blueberries and raspberries) that you don't have to cut before muddling. Just add lime juice, honey, and ice, and start shaking. 

Recipe: Mint Berry Smash Mocktail

A Mother's Day barbecue with regular 'ol hot dogs? Snore. Mix things up with these bánh mì-inspired franks. You can use store-bought spicy mayo and shredded carrots for ease. 

Recipe: Bánh Mì Hot Dogs

The whole family will pucker with delight. Ditch the homemade crust for store-bought, and use bottled lime juice to skip the mess of cutting and squeezing.

Recipe: Key Lime Pie

Pretty in pink. This no-bake dessert uses only four ingredients. 

Recipe: Raspberry Mousse

Trade regular shmegular chicken salad with one with licorice-like tarragon. Prep is cut down by using a rotisserie chicken — you can make everything the night before and pack it into an airtight container until ready to serve. 

Recipe: Tarragon Chicken Salad

This recipe uses two cans of refrigerated rolls and a can of apple pie filling. For a different flavor, swap the apple for strawberry, cherry, or peach pie filling. 

Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Casserole

A one-pan breakfast that comes together in a snap. Use jarred garlic (or even a touch of garlic powder) so you don't have to pull out a chopping board. 

Recipe: Eggs in Purgatory

A show-stopper breakfast if there ever was one. As a bonus, it's also one-pan, uses store-bought croissants, and is designed to be made the night before. 

Recipe: Raspberry Croissant French Toast Bake

The homemade fajita seasoning is optional — store-bought is fine. Use corn tortillas to make it gluten-free. 

Recipe: Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas

A refreshing breakfast for Mom — just wait until she's actually awake to turn the blender on. Use flavored yogurt so it's not too tart. 

Recipe: Probiotic Berry Smoothie

Perfect for a last-minute breakfast, customizable with whatever cheese and vegetables you have on hand. Use disposable cupcake liners so it's easier to clean your muffin tin. 

Recipe: Muffin Tin Customizable Veggie Egg Cups

Incredibly moist. Make sure to wait until the cake is completely cool before dusting the top with powdered sugar. 

Recipe: Lemon Olive Oil Cake

If you have a toaster and a knife, you can make this recipe. Make it with focaccia or another soft Italian bread. 

Recipe: Caprese Sandwiches

You can pack leftovers away to have for lunch the next day. Buy a bag of pre-shredded carrots instead of shredding them yourself. 

Recipe: Easy Vegan Pasta Salad

This savory recipe uses three types of cheese: feta, cheddar, and cream cheese. Unlike some recipes, you don't have to roll out the dough to form the scones. Just use your hands to make the individual molds.

Recipe: Cheese and Scallion Scones