Cowboy Potato Casserole Great side dish that tastes great at dinner with meat, fish or chicken, but I have also used this to make my own breakfast/brunch "skillet" meals. To make as skillet meal for your favorite cowboys you divide the finished product and bake in individual corning ware or similar serving dishes, remove from the oven and top with eggs of the diner's choice. For variety in breakfasts, add diced sausages, ham, onions, broccoli or any variety of sauteed veggies. Oven: … [Read more...]
Apple-Kiwi Smoothie
September 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you have that left over Yoplait® in the fridge, this recipe is a perfect fast, easy and not to mention healthy way to use it up! Recipe courtesy of Eatbetteramerica.com Prep Time:10 min Start to Finish:10 min makes:2 servings 1 small apple, peeled, cut into chunks 1 kiwifruit, peeled, cut into chunks 4 medium strawberries, stems removed 2/3 cup Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy strawberry yogurt (from 2-lb container) 1/3 cup apple … [Read more...]
Fig, Applesauce, and Almond Breakfast Loaf
June 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This is a great recipe to make ahead of time to have a quick, hearty breakfast on the go. It is recommended to prepare this when you have plenty of time! It is a more intensive recipe, but you will reap the rewards on the next day you have to grab breakfast on the go! This recipe makes two loaves so freeze one or wrap up nice for a friend! Thanks to Cookinglight.com for this great treat! INGREDIENTS: Streusel: 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons … [Read more...]
Stuffed French Toast
April 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This recipe is surprisingly easy and the end result is delicious! Perfect for Mother's or Father's Day breakfast, a special weekend brunch or when you need something to satisfy that sweet tooth. Ingredients 8 slices bread 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam 5 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract 1 tablespoon butter Directions Spread 4 slices bread on one side with cream cheese. Spread remaining 4 slices … [Read more...]
Cheesy Eggs in a Nest
April 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This dish is super-fun and easy enough to make on a weekday morning. It's also a great addition to an Easter Brunch! Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 4 slices of thick cut crusty bread 4 large eggs 1-3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese Cooking Instructions Using a 2-inch biscuit cutter, or an empty tomato paste can, cut a hole in each of the slices of bread to create a place for the egg to sit. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place two … [Read more...]
Blueberry Baked French Toast
April 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This blueberry filled make ahead breakfast or brunch recipe is perfect for a holiday morning or any time you want to celebrate. Ingredients 6 slices of sturdy, thick-cut white bread (about 1-inch thick) 2 teaspoons butter, for pan 8 large eggs 3 cups milk 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup blueberries 1/2 cup maple syrup Cooking Instructions Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange slices on the … [Read more...]
Easy Sausage and Egg Casserole
February 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With only 6 ingredients, you can easily make this healthy recipe ahead of time to serve for breakfast for brunch! Ingredients ½ stick organic butter, melted 4 slices whole grain bread, cut off crust 8 eggs ¾ cup almond milk 1 lb. turkey or chicken sausage, sliced Optional: Your favorite veggies, chopped (onions, mushrooms, peppers, etc.) Instructions Cube bread and toss with melted butter. Beat eggs and add milk, sausage, bread and veggies. Mix and pour into 9 x 13 glass dish. … [Read more...]
Spiced Oat Bran Muffins
February 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
These fiber rich muffins are perfect during the winter. Whip some up for a quick snack or a pair with some fruit for an easy breakfast for overnight guests! Ingredients 2 cups Oat Bran hot cereal, uncooked ¼ cup natural brown sugar 2 tsp. Baking powder 1 ½ tsp. Allspice 1 cup almond milk 2 egg whites, slightly beaten ¼ cup honey 2 Tbsp. Olive oil Optional: blueberries, 1 mashed banana, or ½ cup raisins Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine dry ingredients and mix … [Read more...]
Zucchini Bread
January 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Tired of banana bread? Try using zucchini instead. Still just as moist and delicious and healthy, too! Ingredients 1 cup spelt flour 1 cup oat flour 1 cup almond meal 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 ½ cups pure maple syrup 2 cups zucchini, skin-on, grated 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted 2 eggs opt: 1 cup walnuts Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine flours and almond meal, cinnamon, baking … [Read more...]
Coconut Yogurt and Granola
January 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This simple (and healthy) recipe is perfect for breakfast or a quick snack. Ingredients 1 container coconut yogurt Whole grain granola Fresh fruit Instructions Pour half of yogurt into bowl. Sprinkle with granola. Pour other half of yogurt on top and sprinkle with granola again. Top with fresh cut fruit. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
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