Blueberry oatmeal muffins

2 cups flour
1 cup oats–quick or regular oats
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups honey greek yogurt (Chobani)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blueberries

Heat oven to 350°. Coat muffin tin with cooking spray

or liners. Combine flour, sugar, oats, baking powder,

baking soda and salt in a bowl. Combine yogurt, eggs,

butter, and vanilla in a second bowl. Fold yogurt

mixture into dry mixture; stir to combine completely.

Gently fold in blueberries. Spoon into muffin tins.

Bake for 20-25 minutes.  My family likes the

mini muffins so I just bake them for half the time

12 -15 minutes. 

Baked Oatmeal muffins

Recipe from Sugarfree Mom

2 eggs

2 cups applesauce, unsweetened

5 cups, Old Fashioned rolled oats

1 banana, mashed

2 3/4 cups milk

1/4 cup flaxseed meal

1/2 cup honey

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

3 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon salt

Optional toppings: raisins, walnuts, chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix eggs, vanilla, applesauce,
banana and honey together in a bowl. Add in oats, salt,
baking powder, flax and cinnamon and mix well with wet
ingredients. Finally pour in milk and combine.  The batter
will look runny, but that is ok.  Spray a 12 count muffin tin
with cooking spray or use cupcake liners. Pour mixture evenly
into muffin tin cups. If using toppings add them onto the tops
of muffins now.  Bake 30 minutes until a toothpick in center
comes out clean. Cool and enjoy!

Homemade Egg (Mc)Muffins

These are so yummy and easy to make.  Recipe from Betty Crocker Wannabe

One whole wheat English muffin, toasted
One slice of cheese
One egg
Spray a coffee mug with cooking spray.  Crack the egg in the mug
and scramble with a fork.  Cover with a wet paper towel and
microwave for about 50 seconds.  Place cheese slice on one side
of of English muffin, top with egg and other muffin half. 

Baked pumpkin doughnut holes

Recipe from The Craving Chronicles

For Donuts1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoons ground cloves
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup canned plain pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/2 cup low-fat milk

For Coating1/2 stick of unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon

Preheat oven 350°F. Spray each cup in a 24-cup mini muffin tin with baking
spray.In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and spices
(through cloves). In a separate, large bowl whisk together oil, brown sugar,
egg, vanilla, pumpkin and milk until smooth. Add dry ingredients to wet
 ingredients and mix until just combined –do not over mix!
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. (Using a 2-tablespoon scoop will
ensure uniform size.) Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick
comes out clean. While the muffins bake, melt butter in one bowl and combine
granulated sugar and cinnamon in another bowl. Remove muffins from oven
and cool for 2 minutes, or until just cool enough to handle. Dip each muffin
in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar to coat.

Pumpkin Pie oatmeal

1 c. quick oats

1/2 c. milk

2/3 c. water

pinch of salt

2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup

1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 c. canned pumpkin

Add all ingredients to a small pan.  Heat on
high for 1 to 2 minutes or until oats start to boil.
Add any additional ingredients to adjust sweetness
(maple syrup or a little sugar).  Top with a little
whip cream and dash of cinnamon.

Sweet Acorns

I am glad it is finally starting to feel like fall around

here.  I love the fall time.  Check out

these cute acorn donuts from Gracious Rain.

These would be a fun treat to make with your kids.

I know my kids would love these!

Click here for directions on how to make them.  

Stuffed French toast

Recipe and picture from Oikos Yogurt

Check out their site for other yummy recipes

using Greek yogurt.

2 1/2 cups Dannon Oikos Greek Vanilla Yogurt, divided
4 large eggs
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Zest of one orange optional
12 thick slices country style or potato bread
1/4 cup seedless berry jam optional

In a bowl mix together 2 cups yogurt, eggs, cinnamon, and orange zest.
Pour yogurt mixture into 9” x 12” baking dish.

Place 4 slices of bread on clean work surface. Spread the

 2 Tbsp. yogurt and 1 Tbsp. berry jam over each of the bread

 slices, top each with another piece of bread, and add to yogurt

 mixture in the baking dish. Turn to coat both sides and cover with

plastic wrap and allow casserole to soak, refrigerated, at least 15 minutes.

In a non stick skillet heat a touch of oil. Griddle the yogurt soaked

 sandwiches for 4-5 minutes per side (or until golden brown and

heated through. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with syrup.

French Toast Bites

Recipe from Multiply Delicious

3 Tablespoons Sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of Salt
1 loaf french bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter

In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon.
Set aside.

In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs,
buttermilk, milk, vanilla, and salt until blended.
Place the bread cubes in the egg mixture and using
a large spoon, toss gently until the cubes are
evenly coated and all the egg mixture has been absorbed.

In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon
of the butter. Add half the coated bread cubes and cook,
turning often, until golden brown on all sides, about
5 minutes. Transfer the cubes to the bowl holding the
cinnamon sugar and toss to coat. Repeat with the
remaining bread cubes and 1 tablespoon butter.

Divide the french toast bites into individual
servings and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar.
Serve with maple syrup.

4th of July pancakes

When I saw this cute idea from The Idea Room
I couldn't wait to make them for my family.
I love making festive foods for different holidays.
All you need to do is mix up your favorite pancake mix.
Put half of the batter in another bowl and add
some red food coloring. Cook and serve with blueberries.
You could even serve with blueberry syrup.
Easy and cute!!

BREAKFAST OVERNIGHT

1 lb. Jimmy dean hot sausage
4 slices of bread, cut into 1/2" cubes
6 to 8 eggs
2 cups milk
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard

Crumble sausage in a medium skillet, cook over medium heat
until brown, stirring occasionally. Spread bread cubes in a
buttered 12 X 8 X 2" baking dish top with sausage and cheese.
Combine eggs, milk, seasonings, beat well and pour over cheese,
cover and refrigerate overnight, Bake at 350 degrees for
30-40 minutes or until set.

This is one of our favorite breakfast casseroles we have
on Christmas morning.

Pumpkin Pecan Spice Monkey Bread

Picture and recipe from Amazing Moms

•cooking spray
•1/3 cup granulated sugar
•1 ½ tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
•1 cup pecans, chopped
•2 (11 ounce) packages of Pillsbury Thin Crust Pizza Dough
•2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 10-11-inch spring form

pan with cooking spray and set side. In a medium bowl, combine

sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and pecans. Stir until everything is

well combined. Lightly flour a surface and roll out both pieces

of pizza dough, side by side. Brush each piece of dough with

melted butter. Sprinkle sugar/pecan mixture over each of the

pieces of dough, leaving a 1- inch border around the edge.
Roll up both pieces of dough into a log, jell-roll style. Trim off

the ends of each roll to make them neat, and then cut each roll

into about 15 (1-inch pieces). Place each piece of dough side by

side in concentric circles into the prepared pan.
Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until bread is lightly browned.

Serve warm.

Whole wheat pancakes

1 cup whole uncooked wheat
1 cup milk
Combine and blend in blender for 4-5 minutes.

Add:
3 Tb. Honey
2 eggs
¼ cup veg. oil
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
2tsp Cinnamon and (nutmeg to taste)

Blend all together for a 1-2 minutes.
Pour pancakes onto griddle and cook until sides start to bubble,
flip and cook a minute more. Remove. Serve with your favorite
syrup.
Recipe from my friend Jessica

Click here to get printable recipe

Pumpkin bread french toast

Use your favorite pumpkin bread and turn it into

french toast.

Picture and recipe from Pennies on a Platter

1 loaf pumpkin bread, at least a day old
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
pinch of salt
2 Tbsp butter

Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla,

cinnamon, allspice and salt; set aside.
Slice the pumpkin loaf into 8 thick slices, not counting
the end pieces (crust). Melt the butter in a large skillet.
Meanwhile, dip each slice of bread in the egg batter. Let the
bread soak up the custard. Transfer to the heated skillet
and brown for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
Place the browned pieces of bread onto a baking sheet.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with maple syrup or choice of toppings.

Raisin Bread French Toast

4 eggs
1 Tablespoon milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Powder sugar
Raisin bread

Heat griddle and lightly grease. In large bowl, whisk
eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Dip raisin bread
slices in the batter and cook until golden brown on
both sides. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve
with syrup or fruit.

(Printable Recipe)

Banana nut muffins

3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1-1/4 cups)
1/3 cup melted butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

In a large bowl, combine the bananas and butter;

stir in the sugar, egg and vanilla extract.In a small

bowl, combine the baking soda, salt and flour.

Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture; blend well.

Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees.

for 18 to 22 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Makes 12 muffins or 24 mini muffins.

(Printable Recipe)

Blueberry Crumb Cake

Ingredients
½ stick Butter
1 Tablespoon (additional) Butter
¾ cups Sugar
1 Egg
½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract
2 cups All-purpose Flour
2-¼ teaspoons Baking Powder
½ teaspoons Salt
¾ cups Milk
2 cups Fresh Blueberries

TOPPING:
¾ stick Butter
½ cups Sugar
½ teaspoons Cinnamon
½ cups Flour
¼ teaspoons Salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream 1/2 stick plus 1 tablespoon butter with cinnamon and
sugar. Add egg and mix until combined. Add vanilla and mix.
Then add flour, baking powder, and salt to the mix.
Add flour mixture and milk alternately until totally incorporated.
Do not over beat. Stir in blueberries. Grease a 9 x 13 inch
baking pan. Pour in batter.
In a separate bowl, combine topping ingredients and
cut together using two knives or a pastry cutter.
Sprinkle over the top of the cake. Bake cake for 40 to 45 minutes,
or until golden brown.

(Printable Recipe)
Recipe from The Pioneer Woman

National Pancake Day Celebration

February 23rd is National Pancake Day Celebration.

To help celebrate here are a few pancake recipes to

try from Betty Crocker.

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Happy pancake day!

Share your FUN pancake ideas with us.

Cinnamon Toast Muffins

1 1/2 Cups whole wheat flour
1 Cup Rolled Oats
1/3 Cup Sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder

In a separate bowl, combine following wet ingredients:
1 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tsp vanilla

Mix all ingredients til moistened. Fill muffin cups 3/4 of
the way full. Sprinkle a generous amount of cinnamon
sugar on top of each muffin. Bake in 400 oven for 12 minutes
or until cooked through.

French toast Christmas tree

All you need to do is make your favorite french toast.

Cut the toast into triangles. Top with candy (like M&M's)

for ornaments.

Turkey pancakes

My boys would love this. I'm going make

these turkey pancakes for them next week.

Picture and idea from Little Nummies