This Mother’s Day, my sister and I decided to have a savory brunch for the women in our family. (Yes, we did let the men eat too, lol!)  Our tasty menu included:  garden delight salad, fruit medley, crackers with roasted red pepper hummus, chocolate mousse pie, and finally yellow rice (which was provided by my Dad aka our resident Chef. )

Here are two recipes from our gathering below. These dishes are so simple to make, for yourself or for your loved ones.

Chocolate Mousse Pie

This is one of my favorite desserts! I had to take the picture quickly, before the pie was devoured.

Crust:

1 cup almonds

1 cup dates

1/2 cup coconut

Process in food processor until a crumblike consistency.  Press into pie pan to form crust. I put my crust in the refrigerator for about an hour to harden.

Filling:

4 ripe avocados

1/2 cup carob powder

1/4 cup agave syrup (add more or less depending on your preference)

Blend until well-mixed. The result should look (and taste) like chocolate pudding. Spread onto pie crust.

Add strawberries or other fruit of your choice.

Garden Delight

My creative sister put together this savory salad, which was also a big hit.

Ingredients:

Baby Spinach

Basil Leaves (shredded)

Tomatoes (diced)

Green Olives

Purple Onions (sliced)

Carrots (sliced)

Cucumbers (diced)

Together, these vegetables make a flavorful combination, so no dressing is necessary. However, if you would like an extra kick, feel free to add olive oil and vinegar dressing.

This was an easy gift idea that did not require a lot of time or money. From the looks  of the empty plates, I can tell that everyone enjoyed it! Now I’m off to start planning the menu for Father’s Day…

What are your favorite healthy brunch dishes?