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Breakfast

 

Eggnog Syrup Recipe

This syrup is always on the Christmas breakfast menu and without fail I catch people sneaking spoonfuls or asking to DRINK it! It's that good.

Pancake Sausage Stacks

Fun Friday is THE day that I surprise them with something extra fun on their plate. It’s always a surprise. It’s always kid-friendly food. It's always a hit.

WIN Maid Service from Smoothie King!

Smoothie King smoothies are blended with a purpose. Your purpose – whatever that may be. And they use only the best ingredients for each and every blend. That’s why they have partnered with Chobani to introduce three new Greek Yogurt smoothies. On June 16th Smoothie King introduced these new smoothies to the menu: Blueberry Strawberry: …

3 Easy Breakfast Recipes

I am seemingly always hungry–except when I first wake up. It takes me a while to feel ready to eat, which is a shame because everyone says breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Now that we just started a new year, I am vowing to change this. To do it right and …

Healthy Pumpkin Cranberry Mini Muffins

It’s hard not to fall off the health wagon with all the Halloween goodies everywhere. Certified nutritionist, personal trainer and exercise physiologist, Franci Cohen, relies on these tasty and healthy pumpkin cranberry mini muffins to get her going in the mornings: Pumpkin Cranberry Mini Breakfast Muffins: Ingredients – 1 cup all-purpose flour – 1 cup …

7 Make-Ahead Brunch Ideas for Busy Moms

I love hosting brunch. Somehow it seems so much easier than dinner. People are in, people are out, and you can go about your day. Or take a nap. Your choice. Brunch particularly rocks the house when it can be prepared in advance. Make it the night before, pop it in the oven the morning …

5 Fall Muffin Recipes

Now that school has started, we need QUICK breakfasts over here. Let’s be honest. I mean breakfasts that you can eat in the car. A muffin fits the quick breakfast bill! Keep reading for 5 Fall Muffin Recipes that will make you feel a little less guilty about serving breakfast at a stop light. Pumpkin …

Raspberry Streusel Muffins

Having house guests or celebrating spring? A batch of Raspberry Streusel Muffins will brighten any breakfast menu.

Shamrock Smoothies

If you are one of the ADORABLE moms who only feeds their family “themed” food on St. Patricks Day and wants to get away from coloring your scrambled eggs green, these Shamrock Smoothies are just the ticket. This smoothie concoction from Midwest Living contains frozen kiwis, bananas, yogurt, orange juice and grapes. It also calls for …

Valentines Breakfast

My dad used to make me “egg in a hole” for breakfast, and I loved it! Put a Valentines Day spin on it by using a heart shaped cookie cutter. Visit Be Different, Act Normal for this breakfast idea along with others guaranteed to start your V-day off on the right foot. This is the perfect …

French Toast Casserole Recipe

Ready to ring in the new year? Make this French Toast Casserole for an easy breakfast dish for a crowd. Warm croissant, butter and cinnamon...What else do you need to start the new year?

Pumpkin for Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So kick your morning off with pumpkin!

Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin ravioli, pumpkin pudding, pumpkin pretezels, pumpkin cake. All delicious, but don’t wait until the second half of the day to celebrate fall with a pumpkin treat. Pumpkins offer many health benefits including containing vitamin A which helps to promote healthy vision, and containing beta-carotene which may reverse skin damage. Start your morning off with …

Healthy Homemade Pancake Mix

A healthy homemade pancake mix to keep on hand. Mixing whole grains with white flour makes this mix healthier and kid friendly.

Pancake Squares

I’m a big fan of having people over for brunch, and I’m always on the lookout for the next perfect brunch recipe. I also am horrifically terrible at making pancakes. Seriously. They evade me. My kids would tell you they love pancakes, but what they mean is they love frozen Eggo pancakes from a box. …

Mom’s Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Remember when you moved away from home and it felt like you called home for recipes every day? This Cinnamon Roll Recipe is from my mom and was one of the first things I missed. Her cinnamon rolls have a dash of maple flavoring in the sugar mixture and a maple-flavored glaze. In honor of …

Banana Streusel Coffee Cake with Salted Caramel Glaze

Are your taxes finished? Then treat yourself to a piece of this yummy breakfast treat from Portuguese Girl Cooks! I always buy extra bananas just for baking! It’s like finding another tax deduction to realize that even ripened bananas are valuable. What sounds better than Banana Streusel Coffee Cake with Salted Caramel Glaze? Read More …

Breakfast Smoothie Recipe

I had a BAD smoothie experience last week. I can knock back a green smoothie with the best of them, but this one was terrible. I actually dry-heaved about halfway through drinking it and had to toss it down the sink. I think I over did it on the milled flaxseed, spinach, and greek yogurt. …

Valentine Pancakes

Valentine Pancakes for breakfast! Sweet pink heart pancakes are perfect for St. Valentine's Day.