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Healthy breakfast recipes, pancake recipes, breakfast casseroles, breakfast burritos, the best way to cook bacon, how to boil an egg, muffins recipes of all kinds, sweet breads, eggs, crepes, french toast, waffles – this is the most updated, comprehensive collection of breakfast ideas ever!
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Breakfast Casseroles
Healthy Breakfast
Easy Breakfast Ideas
Egg Recipes for Breakfast
Easy Pancake Recipe
Waffle Recipe
Syrup and Butter
Bread Recipes
Puff Pastry Recipes
French Toast Recipe
Crepe Recipe
Cinnamon Rolls
Muffin Recipe
Donut Recipe
Breakfast Cake Recipe
Breakfast Smoothie Recipes
Why is breakfast important?
We all know the saying, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” But why do we say that?
While we sleep our bodies are fasting, and when we eat within 2 hours of waking up we are starting up our brains and bodies to prepare for the day ahead of us. Eating breakfast gives us the energy and nutrients we need for the day, not to mention the fact it can help with weight loss by reducing the desiring for excessive snacking before lunch!
However, the most important part of breakfast is not just eating it, but what you eat! Within these recipes you can find healthy, hearty foods as well as Saturday morning we made it through the week celebratory meals!
Berry Protein Pancake Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup Krusteaz Buttermilk Protein Pancake Mix
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup fresh berries rinsed and diced
- powdered sugar jam and/ or syrup, for topping/dipping
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease mini muffin pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pancake mix, milk, and egg. Batter will be slightly lumpy. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon into each well in mini muffin pan.
- Top pancake batter with 3-4 berries, adding a variety to each.
- Cook pancake bites for 12-14 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Dip bites in warm jam or syrup.
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Breakfast Casseroles
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole is a quick, easy breakfast that everyone loves! This baked French Toast bake is perfect for brunch or holidays. Refrigerated cinnamon rolls make this recipe easier than ever!
I love brunch. I love the bacon, breakfast potatoes, muffins, juice.. you name it, I love it! Cinnamon Rolls are one of my favorites. I love the soft bread, cinnamon filling and don’t even get me started on the glaze! The only thing I don’t absolutely love about cinnamon rolls is how much time, effort and attention they need. Especially when other breakfast items need so much attention (I’m looking at you bacon & eggs!). This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake is the answer to all of the questions I’ve ever had! It honestly couldn’t be any easier! Toss it together, forget about it and focus on that aforementioned bacon.
See the Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole recipe here!
Cheesy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
This breakfast casserole recipe combines cheddar, Swiss and cottage cheese along with hash browns and your favorite breakfast meat! Our favorite easy breakfast casserole recipe ever!
Find the Cheesy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole recipe here!
3-Cheese Breakfast Casserole
3-Cheese Breakfast Casserole combines cheddar, Swiss and cottage cheese along with hash browns and your favorite breakfast meat!
3-Cheese Breakfast Casserole is one of my favorite breakfast casserole recipes, and I’ve tried quite a few! Although this recipe is traditionally served for breakfast, we often have it for dinner at my house – you just can’t go wrong with three kinds of cheese in the same dish!
See the 3-Cheese Breakfast Casserole recipe here!
Southwest Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast is easily my favorite meal of the day. I’m known to “go all out” even on ordinary days when it comes to breakfast! I much prefer savory over sweet in the morning so this breakfast casserole is heaven for me. You can even make it the night before then cook it in the morning. It’s got great flavor and everyone devours it!
See the Southwest Breakfast Casserole recipe here!
Turkey & Egg Breakfast Casserole
Do you have those recipes you could practically make in your sleep? Well, if not then don’t worry because I’ve got one for you! This Turkey Egg Breakfast Casserole is pretty much on an every other week rotation in our family and I can assure you there have been many mornings I’ve had one eye open while dozing with the other as I prepared this dish. And here’s the punchline for the win: it’s healthy, I mean really healthy. Did I mention it’s also easy to prepare? Well, it is so if I’ve sold you on making this dish for breakfast tomorrow then keep reading for the recipe…
See the Turkey & Egg Breakfast Casserole recipe here!
Blueberry and Raspberry Croissant Puff Breakfast Casserole
This puffy breakfast casserole recipe is an easy and delicious breakfast or dessert casserole using buttery croissants, a cream cheese mixture, and fruit of your choice!
Find the Blueberry and Raspberry Croissant Puff Breakfast Casserole recipe here!
Easy Breakfast Casserole
This Easy Breakfast Casserole recipe is made with eggs, sausage, and cheese and only takes a few minutes to throw together. You can make it ahead of time, so it’s the perfect breakfast casserole for any morning!
Find this easy Breakfast Casserole recipe here!
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
This breakfast casserole recipe is incredible because the biscuits actually soak up the gravy. I was worried that the bottom layer of biscuits would get soggy, but they didn’t. They were like little, perfectly cooked biscuit dumplings or something. Soaked in gravy. Did I mention they are soaked in gravy? The gravy gets all bubbly and extra creamy, and those biscuits find a way to cook just perfectly. So, so good.
See the Biscuits and Gravy Casserole recipe here!
Overnight Breakfast Enchiladas
These delicious Overnight Breakfast Enchiladas are the perfect, easy breakfast recipes that are made the night before! I’m all for overnight breakfast casseroles. This is because I’m all about sleeping as long as possible every single morning. When I can prep breakfast the night ahead, stick it in the fridge and just pull it out and bake it the next morning it makes me want to do a happy dance. These Overnight Breakfast Enchiladas have flour tortillas loaded with sausage, bacon and cheese. Then they are covered with eggs and topped with more bacon and cheese!
See the delicious Overnight Breakfast Enchiladas recipe here!
Healthy Breakfast
What kinds of breakfasts help you lose weight?
Just the act of eating breakfast has been proven to be connected with people of a healthier status. In addition to that, you can also plan your breakfast to be filled with nutrients and low calorie meals to help you on your track to a healthier you!
Breakfast is usually filled with foods with high vitamins and protein like fruits, eggs, yogurt and milk! The healthiest foods to add into your breakfast meal would probably be eggs, greek yogurt, fruit, and oatmeal.
Pumpkin Protein Pancake Parfaits
Pumpkin Protein Pancake Parfaits are a fun way to pack a lot of protein and deliciousness into the perfect fall breakfast!
This year I have made a goal to get more protein into all of our diets, especially for breakfast so that we all have the fuel we need to get through the day. Some of my kids have quite a gap between when they eat breakfast and their scheduled lunchtime at school, so having protein in their breakfast is a must! I absolutely love the Krusteaz Buttermilk Protein Flapjack & Waffle Mix because it makes this goal so achievable…and yummy too! My kids love pancakes but regular pancakes don’t contain much protein. This Krusteaz mix has 15 grams of protein in each serving!
See the Pumpkin Protein Pancake Parfaits recipe here!
Easy Baked Oatmeal Cups
Easy Baked Oatmeal Cups are perfectly portioned and customizeable so that everyone in the family can enjoy a quick and healthy breakfast!
My kids (and I) have all had fun mixing and matching our favorite toppings to create fun flavors – so far I think my favorite is dried cherries with chocolate chips! We like to use whatever kinds of fruit we have on hand and dried fruit works amazingly well too. You can make tons of different combinations and everyone in the family can help create their favorite flavors!
See the Easy Baked Oatmeal Cups recipe here!
Baked Oatmeal Cups
Baked Oatmeal Cups are already pre-portioned and can be made ahead for a quick, easy, delicious and healthy breakfast on the go!
Baked Oatmeal Cups are the perfect solution to those busy mornings when everyone is scrambling to get out the door on time! I have been making more of an effort to eat a healthy breakfast every day and these Baked Oatmeal cups make it easy because you can make them in advance and just grab a couple on your way out the door!
See the Baked Oatmeal Cups recipe here!
Healthy Zucchini Carrot Muffins
I found this muffin recipe, made a couple of changes and it’s a winner! I love that it uses honey instead of sugar and that it has an entire cup of both shredded carrots and zucchini. I’m all for sneaking more vegetables into my kids’ diets! I also like that it made 2 dozen muffins, instead of just one. 12 muffins would last us all of about a half hour. Even still, we ate them all in 3 days. I won’t tell you how many I ate!
See the Healthy Zucchini Carrot Muffins recipe here!
Under 200 Calorie Double Fudge Muffins
I’m always on the lookout for simple breakfast and snack recipes that are healthy and appealing for kids. OK, I want them to appeal to me as well, but sometimes my kids are easier to please than I am! These muffins certainly fit the bill. They have chocolate, so my kids are sold. The fact that they have whole wheat flour, lower amounts of sugar and 3 bananas makes them a winner in my book. The original recipe I used was for “100 calorie” muffins. I put my spin on them and the result was more around the 200 calorie mark. Still not too bad! Plus you don’t have to eat 3 to feel satisfied.
See the Under 200 Calorie Double Fudge Muffins recipe here!
Turkey & Egg Breakfast Casserole
Do you have those recipes you could practically make in your sleep? Well, if not then don’t worry because I’ve got one for you! This Turkey Egg Breakfast Casserole is pretty much on an every other week rotation in our family and I can assure you there have been many mornings I’ve had one eye open while dozing with the other as I prepared this dish. And here’s the punchline for the win: it’s healthy, I mean really healthy. Did I mention it’s also easy to prepare? Well, it is so if I’ve sold you on making this dish for breakfast tomorrow then keep reading for the recipe…
See the Turkey & Egg Breakfast Casserole recipe here!
Oatmeal Waffles
Oatmeal Waffles made fresh for breakfast with oats, cinnamon and several other basic ingredients that you likely have on hand. This oatmeal waffle recipe can be topped with berries, bananas and whipped cream for a delicious and hearty breakfast with lots of nutrition and flavor!
Oatmeal Waffles are a staple around our house. I found this recipe years ago and have made them dozens of times since. My kids love them, my husband loves them and I love them too! In a house where we tend to be divided when it comes to pancakes versus waffles, this is one recipe that we all agree on. I absolutely love the cinnamon and oats in this waffle recipe – the flavor is delicious and the consistency is amazing too.
See the Oatmeal Waffles recipe here!
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Berry Protein Pancake Bites
Berry Protein Pancake Bites made easy by baking protein pancake batter in the oven with fresh blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with syrup for a delicious, satisfying breakfast.
Berry Protein Pancake Bites are the perfect breakfast for busy weekday mornings. Sponsored by Krusteaz and made with Krusteaz Buttermilk Protein Pancake mix, these tasty bites come together easily and everyone loves this sweet, poppable breakfast.
Protein Breakfast Wraps
High Protein Breakfast Wraps made with turkey sausage, eggs and cheese wrapped in a fresh tortilla. Easy on the go breakfast that’s delicious and & satisfying for everyone!
My family absolutely loves these Protein Breakfast Wraps. They’re a great breakfast solution for busy weekday mornings or simple holidays with extended family. You can prepare them ahead of time and even freeze them.
See the Protein Breakfast Wraps recipe here!
Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Packed Crepes
If you have had to succumb to the gluten-free lifestyle, along with being dairy-free which makes for some fun challenges when it comes to being in the kitchen these amazing crepes are definitely for you! Along with that, we have 3 of the pickiest kids in the whole world so when I created this, I was sure they wouldn’t approve but the whole family was happy!!
See the Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Packed Crepes recipe here!
Oh-So-Good Oatmeal Recipe
This recipe is a healthy, yet delicious way to start your day! Plain oatmeal gets old fast so having a few tasty things to add to it is essential in my book! It just seems like it is hard to find the best combo of fruits and spices to really make it yummy and not just a bowl full of slop. Well look no more! This recipe is a hit and you’ll be able to enjoy it over and over!
See the Oh-So-Good Oatmeal Recipe here!
Easy Keto Everything Bagels Recipe
Delicious everything bagels that are low carb using just cheese, eggs, and everything bagel seasonings for a filling keto bagel everyone will love! If you’re on a keto or low carb diet, you’re probably missing a lot of your old, carb-loaded favorite dishes – and for me, that includes missing bagels so much. I love bagels – especially hot toasted everything bagels – and decided to play around with my Keto Jalapeno Bread recipe a bit to come up with a real bagel I think is every bit just as delicious as my favorite everything bagels – and this one is incredibly low carb keto with NO special flours or crazy ingredients – just cheese, eggs, and Everything Bagel seasoning!
This Keto Everything Bagel has less than 1 carbs per serving, making it an excellent easy breakfast choice that will fill you up! I like to serve them with about ¼ cup of cream cheese for spreading – and you can also top them with lox, capers, and other schmears!
See the Keto Everything Bagel recipe here!
Chocolate Chip Banana Bars
Chocolate Chip Banana Bars are a simple & delicious banana bar recipe that’s even better than banana bread! They’re the perfect recipe to use that bunch of over-ripe bananas. Great for breakfast, lunch and snacks in between. Check out all the 5 star reviews- everyone raves about these Chocolate Chip Banana Bars!
This recipe for Chocolate Chip Banana Bars is my favorite banana recipe ever. Chocolate Chip Banana Bars are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack! They are delicious, filling, and your whole family will love them. I love that they have a ton of bananas in them. I like to bake a batch, cut them into squares and freeze them individually for when we’re on-the-go!
See the Chocolate Chip Banana Bars recipe here!
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Easy Breakfast Ideas
Easy Breakfast Skewers
I like to provide my kids with something more filling than cold cereal, but to be honest, we usually don’t have a lot of time to make a big breakfast. We recently found these Foster Farms® Pancake Wraps and they provide an awesome solution to our breakfast dilemma! These come in an Original Sausage flavor or a Sausage and Pancake Bacon, Egg and Cheese variety and you can stick them in the microwave and have a complete breakfast ready in 60 seconds!
See the Easy Breakfast Skewers recipe here!
Protein Breakfast Wraps
High Protein Breakfast Wraps made with turkey sausage, eggs and cheese wrapped in a fresh tortilla. Easy on the go breakfast that’s delicious and & satisfying for everyone!
My family absolutely loves these Protein Breakfast Wraps. They’re a great breakfast solution for busy weekday mornings or simple holidays with extended family. You can prepare them ahead of time and even freeze them.
See the Protein Breakfast Wraps recipe here!
The Best Ham & Cheese Scrambled Eggs
We go through at least a dozen eggs each week at our house. I perfected this recipe months ago and have lost count how many times I’ve made them. They have a special ingredient that gives them a boost of flavor and nice, fluffy texture.
See The Best Ham & Cheese Scrambled Eggs recipe here!
Strawberry Butter
Strawberry Butter is a simple and delicious family favorite recipe! It requires just 3 ingredients and only 5 minutes to make.
Strawberry Butter (and other delicious strawberry butter recipes) is the perfect way to celebrate National Strawberry Month! This simple Strawberry Butter spread goes well with so many things- bread, muffins, french toast, or in my case, flaky, buttery croissants. It requires just 3 ingredients and takes only 5 minutes to make. It yields 2 small jars of butter too, so you can keep one for your family and share another with a neighbor!
See the Strawberry Butter recipe here!
Mini 15-Minute Cinnamon Rolls
Mini 15-Minute Cinnamon Rolls are so much quicker (and cuter!) than traditional from-scratch cinnamon rolls, and they are delicious too!
Mini 15-Minute Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect solution to enjoying cinnamon rolls without having to get up at 4 am to get them ready for breakfast! My family loves homemade cinnamon rolls and I love them too, but they are pretty time-consuming to make from scratch. This version is not only delicious, but can be made in about fifteen minutes! They may not taste quite the same as the homemade variety, but my family devoured them within minutes – I’m not sure the kids even realized these weren’t the “real” thing! Miniature treats are a win-win situation because the kids get a treat, but one that comes with a fraction of the sugar as the full-sized treat!
See the Mini 15-Minute Cinnamon Rolls recipe here!
Easy 15-Minute Donuts, 3 Recipes
Easy 15-Minute Donuts is one basic donut glaze altered 3 ways results in these amazing 15-Minute Donut recipes. Maple Bars, Chocolate Glaze & Pumpkin Spice.
Easy 15-Minute Donuts are a favorite in our family, so I’m always looking for fun, delicious recipes to make. I began making variations of these Easy 15 Minute Donuts years ago and they’re always a hit! I’ve adapted a basic glaze recipe to work for all 3 of these recipes- they all have butter, powdered sugar, milk and corn syrup, then to each separate recipe you add one or two additional items to achieve the lovely flavor. The glazes set up but still look smooth and glossy on the donuts, which I love. They taste great and are pretty- try them and you’ll see!
See the Easy 15-Minute Donuts recipe here!
Homemade English Muffins
Several months ago a reader sent me an email with a recipe for homemade English Muffins. I read it over and added it to the “To Do” pile. Well, I finally got around to making them in October and since then, my only thought was, why didn’t I start making these sooner?! Not only are they delicious, but they’re easy to make and the recipe makes enough to last us a few months. Coupons for English muffins are rare, so instead of paying full price, I just find myself going without. It’s so nice to be able to make them at home to enjoy when I please!
These are fantastic alone, but we also love them made into mini pizzas, egg sandwiches and even topped with tomato and cheese and put in the oven on broil.
See the Homemade English Muffins recipe here!
The Easiest Way To Cook Bacon
We are big fans of bacon at our house! I’ve tried every single way to cook it- I’ve pan fried it, baked it a variety of ways, heck I’ve even tried boiling it, which is something I don’t care to talk about if you don’t mind. (Suffice it to say it was an epic fail.) I always seem to come back to this basic way of cooking it, so I thought I’d share it with you all.
See The Easiest Way To Cook Bacon here!
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Egg Recipes for Breakfast
Breakfast Rolls
Breakfast Rolls filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage & cheese then rolled in homemade dough and baked to perfection. These rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner!
Breakfast Rolls came from two things: first, my absolutely love for all things breakfast. Second, my kids go crazy when I make my Pizza Pinwheels, so I thought to modify those into breakfast fare. The result. OMG. Seriously. They’re so insanely delicious. I love that they’re handheld and still have the high protein breakfast foods I love- eggs, bacon & sausage! They come together quickly too. I use pre-cooked bacon, sausage and store-bought shredded cheese. You can even scramble the eggs in the microwave if you’d like! You can prep all the filling while the homemade dough is resting in a warm spot. Try them- you’ll love them!
See the Breakfast Rolls recipe here!
Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Pockets
Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Pockets are full of fluffy scrambled eggs, bacon bits, and melted cheese wrapped up and baked in canned crescent roll dough. These Breakfast Pockets are both easy and delicious. Not to mention, they are freezer friendly and make a great breakfast on the go!
Breakfast Pockets; Eggs, Bacon and Cheese. OH MY! Is there a better breakfast combination than eggs, bacon and cheese? I don’t think so, and I’m not sure anyone could convince me otherwise.
See the Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Pockets recipe here!
Protein Breakfast Wraps
High Protein Breakfast Wraps made with turkey sausage, eggs and cheese wrapped in a fresh tortilla. Easy on the go breakfast that’s delicious and & satisfying for everyone!
My family absolutely loves these Protein Breakfast Wraps. They’re a great breakfast solution for busy weekday mornings or simple holidays with extended family. You can prepare them ahead of time and even freeze them.
See the Protein Breakfast Wraps recipe here!
Fiesta Egg Bites Recipe
Fiesta Egg Bites are perfect for a hearty & flavorful breakfast, lunch or dinner! Simple recipe made with eggs, tomatoes, cheese and baked into bite-sized portions. Ready in under 30 minutes!
My family went crazy over these easy little egg bites! They come together fast and are packed with great flavors. This meatless meal is great for any time of the day and packed with protein.
See the Fiesta Egg Bites recipe here!
Ham & Cheese Omelet Roll
Ham & Cheese Omelet Roll…your new favorite breakfast! It takes the delicious egg, ham, and cheese flavor combination and gives it a lovely twist, while remaining simple to make.
Ham & Cheese Omelet Roll…you’ll absolutely adore this easy-to-make but gorgeous dish! You’ll absolutely adore this easy-to-make but gorgeous Ham and Cheese Omelet Roll. Light, but flavorful and so simple, plus it’s easy to make and is perfect for breakfast or brunch! I got this lovely idea for an omelet roll from an old Taste of Home cookbook. It has great flavor and I absolutely love the presentation. It’s one of those recipes that looks like it’s either difficult, took a lot of time or both…yet I’m happy to tell you – it’s none of the above! It truly is simple to make. And yet your guests/family will be so impressed when you serve this to them in the morning. Add some fresh fruit on the side, and voila – you’re sure to have the perfect start to a great day.
See the Ham & Cheese Omelet Roll recipe here!
Easy Breakfast Nachos
Easy Breakfast Nachos are perfect for breakfast, but also make a wonderful lunch or dinner too! Thinly sliced roasted potatoes topped with sausage, scrambled eggs, cheese and tomatoes – an easy meal that can be ready in 30 minutes!
Breakfast Nachos are made with potatoes as the “chips” which just pairs so well with other breakfast foods and my family absolutely loves potatoes. You can definitely cook the potatoes in a skillet on the stove, but I chose to roast them in the oven so that I could scramble the eggs and brown the sausage while they were baking.
See the Easy Breakfast Nachos recipe here!
Loaded Breakfast Burritos Recipe
Loaded Breakfast Burrito recipe made with eggs, tomatoes, cheese, hash browns, sausage, bacon and more! Cook and assemble, then eat for breakfast or dinner and freeze the rest!
We’ve always loved having breakfast for dinner and this Loaded Breakfast Burrito recipe is perfect for it! The idea behind the quantities here is that you eat some of the breakfast burritos for breakfast, or dinner, and then you freeze any remaining burritos. It’s so wonderful having a hearty, delicious breakfast that’s all ready- just pop it in the microwave and you’re off. These breakfast burritos have 24 grams of protein each!
See the Loaded Breakfast Burrito recipe here!
Crustless Spinach Quiche
Crustless Spinach Quiche recipe that’s quick & easy and tastes absolutely delicious! Packed with protein from milk, cheese and eggs, this easy quiche recipe also has spinach and fresh tomatoes. Serving crustless quiche makes prep so much easier, plus the quiche is healthier for you.
Our Crustless Spinach Quiche recipe has been in the family for over a decade! It’s easy to make and yields a tender quiche that’s hearty and flavorful.
See the Crustless Spinach Quiche recipe here!
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Egg & Cheese Hash Brown Waffles
These Egg & Cheese Hash Brown Waffles are just the life hack you need to simplify your breakfast routine! Just a few ingredients is all you need and you’re well on your way to breakfast euphoria. When it comes to breakfast time in my house, easy is the name of the game. Even on the weekends I don’t like to do big, complicated breakfasts. I mean, someone’s got to do those dishes, right?That’s why I love this genius breakfast hack – Egg & Cheese Hash Brown Waffles!! By making hash browns in a waffle iron, they get super crispy on the outside, and tender in the middle, plus there’s no flipping required. Add in the eggs, cheese and chives, and it’s a whole breakfast in itself that’s finished in half the time!
See the Egg & Cheese Hash Brown Waffles recipe here!
Breakfast Hash with Chorizo & Eggs
Do you make big breakfasts on the weekend? I don’t as frequently as I use to when I had two boys living at home, but sometimes we enjoy cooking a bigger breakfast and this Breakfast Hash with Chorizo & Eggs hits the spot! After I posted a recipe for Hassleback Potatoes with Chorizo and Eggs my neighbor, who loves chorizo just as much as I do, brought me a package of the kind of chorizo she uses (Cacique is the brand). It’s a Mexican chorizo that comes in a tube rather than individual links. I thought a “hash” with the chorizo and potatoes cooked in my cast iron skillet sounded like a good idea.
I cut up the potatoes into chunks along with an onion and orange bell pepper. Cooked it up in a little oil in the skillet. While that was cooking, I cooked the chorizo in a different pan (wasn’t sure how it would cook up), then added it to the potatoes. When I was ready to serve breakfast, I fried up a couple eggs to put on top. Garnished with a little shredded cheddar, green onion and cilantro and declared it breakfast!
See the recipe for Breakfast Hash with Chorizo & Eggs here!
Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Tostadas
Crunchy corn tortilla, creamy refried beans, runny egg, fresh tomatoes, avocado sauce on top. These 10-Minute Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Tostadas are a breakfast dream come true! I pretty much grew up on beans every day of my life. To the point where I, being a selfish teenager at the time, wanted nothing to do with beans ever again. But time passed and as I’ve grown older, I love my half-latin heritage so much and now miss having beans for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner (yes, all 3, every day)! They’re breakfast, but personally I think they would make an awesome lunch or dinner as well. Because HELLO tostada life is the best life! These tostadas can also easily be converted to tacos. All you have to do is change the tortilla type!
See the Huevos Racheros Breakfast Tostadas recipe here!
The Best Ham & Cheese Scrambled Eggs
We go through at least a dozen eggs each week at our house. I perfected this recipe months ago and have lost count how many times I’ve made them. They have a special ingredient that gives them a boost of flavor and nice, fluffy texture.
See The Best Ham & Cheese Scrambled Eggs recipe here!
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How To Make Frittatas
Have you ever had an amazing frittata? The perfect frittata is creamy, custardy, and full of veggies. It is not dry, sponge-like or bland.
Frittatas are the ultimate clean-out-the-fridge weeknight dinner or weekend brunch recipe. Frittatas also transport well, so you can bring slices to picnics or pack them up for work lunches.
You can get creative with leftover frittata—use a slice as a sandwich filling, or break it up for easy breakfast tacos.
See the How To Make Frittatas recipe here!
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Easy Pancake Recipe
Berry Protein Pancake Bites
Berry Protein Pancake Bites made easy by baking protein pancake batter in the oven with fresh blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with syrup for a delicious, satisfying breakfast.
Berry Protein Pancake Bites are the perfect breakfast for busy weekday mornings. Sponsored by Krusteaz and made with Krusteaz Buttermilk Protein Pancake mix, these tasty bites come together easily and everyone loves this sweet, poppable breakfast.
See the Berry Protein Pancake Bites recipe here!
Pancake Breakfast Sandwiches
Pancake Breakfast Sandwiches are filled with fresh fruit and a light maple whipped cream filling. The perfect well-balanced breakfast for everyone in the family!
When it’s that time of year again when the kids are all headed back to school one of the things that I really try to do is to make sure that my kids get a good, healthy breakfast before they head out for the day. It’s very tempting to just let them pour a bowl of cereal and call it good (and let’s be honest – some days that’s all we have time for!), but I know that they need something a little bit heartier to last them all the way until lunch! Pancake Breakfast Sandwiches are the perfect solution!
See the Pancake Breakfast Sandwiches here!
Chocolate Pancakes
This is my go-to fluffy pancake recipe, altered for the cocoa addition. Now before you go running for a gallon of milk, know that these pancakes are really not overly sweet like you’d think! I did add honey to counteract the bitter taste of the cocoa. What adds the over-the-top sweetness are the pancake toppings! Now, when I took these photos, it was my chocolate lover’s birthday. So I was a bit more lenient than I normally would have been, had it been an average school day. Birthdays call for special toppings, like Raspberry Kodiak syrup and whipped cream! On normal days, why, you could top these with a drizzle of syrup and fresh fruit and they’d be amazing. I mean, c’mon, they’re chocolate pancakes.
See the Chocolate Pancakes recipe here!
Maple Bacon Pancakes
Every day feels like a good day to celebrate this favorite breakfast food– and I’ve taken things up a notch with bacon of course! You’ll love this simple, delicious recipe so much.
Pancakes are a staple breakfast item and the fluffier the better! These just so happen to be incredibly fluffy and perfect for all of your breakfast making needs! Then add the amazing addition of bacon and maple syrup and you have a breakfast feast that everyone will enjoy!
See the Maple Bacon Pancakes recipe here!
Banana Pecan Pancakes with Butter Syrup
Sausage Patty Pancakes
Sausage Patty Pancakes will be your new favorite breakfast with the fluffy pancake surrounding a fat juicy sausage and maple syrup to tie it all together, it is irresistible!
Breakfast is easily my favorite meal of the day. I’ve never been one to pour a bowl of cold cereal and call it good. My kids adore it, but I’m usually the one making an omelette with hash browns and fruit. Or waffles. Or, in this case, fluffy pancakes. These aren’t just any pancakes though, they have sausage inside! Now you don’t have to feel bad about pouring syrup on your sausage.
See the Sausage Patty Pancakes recipe here!
Pumpkin Pancakes With Cinnamon Apples
Pumpkin, Cinnamon, and Apples all in one to create the best Fall pancakes out there? Yes please! These ones are so easy and we make them at least once a week during all of Autumn! I whip up the batter in my blender and just like that, our favorite pancakes are ready to eat. Just be prepared to make many batches of this goodness because people can’t seem to get enough of it!
See the Pumpkin Pancakes With Cinnamon Apples recipe here!
Breakfast Pancake Pizzas
Breakfast Pancake Pizzas will quickly become a tradition at your house once you try them! Delicious pancakes with all of your favorite toppings are hard to beat!
I thought it’d be fun to use the pancakes to make breakfast pizzas and these were a hit at my house! You can use any toppings you want and everyone can create something that they enjoy eating!
See the Breakfast Pancake Pizzas recipe here!
Waffle Recipe
Oatmeal Waffles
Oatmeal Waffles made fresh for breakfast with oats, cinnamon and several other basic ingredients that you likely have on hand. This oatmeal waffle recipe can be topped with berries, bananas and whipped cream for a delicious and hearty breakfast with lots of nutrition and flavor!
Oatmeal Waffles are a staple around our house. I found this recipe years ago and have made them dozens of times since. My kids love them, my husband loves them and I love them too! In a house where we tend to be divided when it comes to pancakes versus waffles, this is one recipe that we all agree on. I absolutely love the cinnamon and oats in this waffle recipe – the flavor is delicious and the consistency is amazing too.
See the Oatmeal Waffles recipe here!
Raspberries And Cream Stuffed Waffles
We make waffles a lot at our house and it’s usually for dinner because they are fast and easy and everyone loves them! We love the Krusteaz Belgian waffle mix and that’s been our go-to waffle mix for years. Even though these waffles are amazing plain, I decided to try to spice them up a little bit and the results were amazing. I created a creamy filling with cream cheese and fresh raspberries and baked it in the middle of the waffles – this combination adds so much flavor!
See the Raspberries And Cream Stuffed Waffles recipe here!
Vanilla Orange Waffles with Butter Syrup
I love waffles! If you’ve been looking for an amazing new waffle recipe, you must try this one. It’s so delicious! The hint of citrus combined with the vanilla and flavors of the butter syrup are just incredible.
The Perfect Belgian Waffles
I saw an idea online for a waffle party, and thought it was the perfect idea for the next party I throw! I set out to find the perfect waffle recipe, but they all kept falling short. We’re talking a dozen failed recipes.
Looked online. Looked through cookbooks. Tried it all! I adapted and adjusted, but for the life of me, couldn’t get the right balance! In my head, I wanted free-hotel-continental-breakfast waffles. Know which ones I mean? Well, a month later and after the 12th recipe, I’m here to share my secrets and the final version…Trust me it was worth the wait!
See The Perfect Belgian Waffles recipe here!
Gingerbread Waffles with Butter Syrup
I found this recipe a couple years ago in {surprise!} Woman’s Day magazine and since then it’s been a favorite. It’s such a special treat to have around the holidays. I like to serve it with warm Butter Syrup, but regular maple syrup works well too!
I like using a Belgian Waffle iron when I make waffles- the squares are deeper and it seems to result in a lighter, fluffier waffle. When they’re too thin, the waffles get too crispy. My waffle iron makes waffle sticks and I actually love it!
See the Gingerbread Waffles With Butter Syrup recipe here!
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Syrup and Butter
Vanilla Butter Syrup
Vanilla Butter Syrup will make you never want to buy store-bought syrup again – this easy homemade syrup tastes incredible on fresh pancakes!
Vanilla Butter Syrup is an even better version of my original Butter Syrup recipe that I published several years ago! Don’t worry, that original recipe is still incredible, but I’ve made several changes that take it to the next level…or maybe even a few levels up! In the process of trying out a ton of different variations, I created this new Vanilla Butter Syrup recipe that I love even more. It has a lovely, rich, buttery flavor that everyone goes crazy over. If you’ve ever tried a buttermilk based syrup in the past, you’ve got to try this one. I can assure you that you’ll love it even more!!
See the Vanilla Butter Syrup recipe here!
Apple Cider Syrup
A delightful recipe for homemade Apple Cider Syrup that’s easy to make and tastes wonderful.
Homemade Apple Cider Syrup is simple to make and you’ll adore the warm, festive flavors. It’s perfect for gift-giving and tastes amazing on pancakes, waffles and even vanilla ice cream and pound cake!
See the Apple Cider Syrup recipe here!
Amazing Butter Syrup
I got this recipe from my sister-in-law and it’s certainly a family favorite. It calls for a lovely amount of butter {naturally!} and buttermilk. I detailed out an alternative to buttermilk, but personally I think it adds a wonderful richness to the syrup that the milk-lemon juice combination just can’t mimic.
See the Butter Syrup recipe here!
Easy Strawberry Syrup
Move over IHOP! My strawberry syrup is SO easy to make, and it takes only 4 INGREDIENTS! It’s perfect for pouring over the top of a big stack of pancakes.
See the Easy Strawberry Syrup recipe here!
Homemade Blueberry Syrup
Caramel Syrup
Delicious caramel syrup that can be used on pancakes and waffles, or you can even use it for desserts! It’s easy to make and oh so tasty!
See the recipe for Caramel Syrup here!
Raspberry Honey Butter
Raspberry Honey Butter recipe with just 4 ingredients and is blow-your-mind delicious! Simple honey butter recipe that’s smooth, creamy and has great flavor.
See the Raspberry Honey Butter recipe here!
Strawberry Butter
Strawberry Butter is a simple and delicious family favorite recipe! It requires just 3 ingredients and only 5 minutes to make.
Strawberry Butter (and other delicious strawberry butter recipes) is the perfect way to celebrate National Strawberry Month! This simple Strawberry Butter spread goes well with so many things- bread, muffins, french toast, or in my case, flaky, buttery croissants. It requires just 3 ingredients and takes only 5 minutes to make. It yields 2 small jars of butter too, so you can keep one for your family and share another with a neighbor!
See the Strawberry Butter recipe here!
Cherry Cream Cheese Spread
I don’t really like plain cream cheese and have had a hard time finding a flavor I like, until I recently came across this recipe for Cherry Cream Cheese! I love cherry flavored anything, so I knew this would be amazing and the best part of it is that it only takes a few ingredients and a couple of minutes to make!
Make this, store it in the fridge and it will be ready for your next quick grab and go breakfast, or your next big brunch get together!
See the Cherry Cream Cheese Spread recipe here!
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Bread Recipes
Dutch Apple Bread
Dutch Apple Bread made from scratch with butter, sugar & fresh apple. Tastes amazing topped with a cinnamon streusel & drizzled with warm vanilla glaze.
Dutch Apple Bread is something I love any time of the day. I’ve always loved it! I have at least 4 recipes I’ve written already that are similar but I have to say, this one is my favorite! This apple bread has the best flavor and an almost pound-cake like texture- you won’t be able to stop eating it. I love how easy it is as well! Enjoy.
See the Dutch Apple Bread recipe here!
Sweet Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Cinnamon Raisin Bread recipe that requires no yeast! It has fantastic raisin bread flavor and a soft texture everyone loves. Simple to make & you’ll love the wonderful scent as it bakes!
Cinnamon Raisin Bread is a recipe I found a version of in the archives here in Butter With A Side of Bread. I made it into a smaller loaf and did a cinnamon swirl that just gave the bread an incredible flavor. It’s an easy-to-make quick bread that you’ll absolutely love!
See the Sweet Cinnamon Raisin Bread recipe here!
Yogurt Banana Bread Recipe
Yogurt Banana Bread is the BEST banana bread recipe ever! Made with yogurt and ripe bananas, it’s super easy to make, light, moist & has the best flavor.
Yogurt Banana Bread is an absolutely delicious banana bread recipe that we’ve deemed the BEST banana bread ever. The recipe comes together really quickly and makes one perfectly sweet, light bread with lovey banana flavor. The bread isn’t dense and looks as great as it tastes! I used “banana cream pie” yogurt in the recipe, but you’re welcome to use whatever type of banana yogurt you’d like to! If you can’t find banana yogurt, you can use vanilla yogurt, but try your best to use banana yogurt as it adds a lovely flavor.
See the Yogurt Banana Bread recipe here!
Easy Cinnamon Roll Quick Bread
I like to make this bread right when I get up in the morning, that way it’s done and cooled by mid-morning just in time for a snack! It’s got wonderful flavor and a lovely light texture. Plus it comes together easily too since it doesn’t require any yeast!
See the Easy Cinnamon Roll Quick Bread recipe here!
Yogurt Lemon Bread
Yogurt Lemon Bread is made with tangy lemon yogurt & topped with a sweet lemon glaze. Incredible flavor and perfectly light & moist lemon bread recipe. The addition of yogurt to this lemon bread recipe is such a great idea as it keeps the bread moist and adds a nice delicate texture.
Yogurt Lemon Bread is an absolutely delicious lemon bread recipe that I can’t seem to get enough of! The recipe comes together really quickly and makes one perfectly sweet, bright lemony flavored bread. I love this recipe because it doesn’t yield a heavy, pound-cake like loaf. The bread is soft, light and just perfect.
See the Yogurt Lemon Bread recipe here!
Pineapple Quick Bread
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Puff Pastry Recipes
Puff Pastry French Toast
I think Puff Pastry is one of the best gifts that has ever been given to cooks across the world. You can use it for anything! You can make cookies out of puff pastry; you can make casseroles out of Puff Pastry; and you can even make cakes out of puff pastry! The best thing about puff pastry is the texture and the buttery flakiness of it all. It is super amazing. I have to thank the Food Network for their previous monthly magazine because they included 50 recipes that uses puff pastry. There are so many options and variations of how you can use puff pastry and it reminded me of those options. One of the most intriguing and easy recipes that I had to try right away was this Puff Pastry French Toast.
See the Puff Pastry French Toast recipe here!
Raspberry Puff Pastry Donuts
Raspberry Puff Pastry Donuts only take 10-15 minutes to make and the fresh raspberries in the icing give the most amazing flavor to this delicious treat!
Raspberry Puff Pastry Donuts could not be easier to make! My kids love donuts but they are a bit time consuming to make from scratch, so I decided to try to use frozen Puff Pastry sheets as the base and I couldn’t believe how well it worked. The glaze is made with fresh raspberries and powdered sugar and is so delicious too. I had these donuts ready when my kids came home from school and they were gone within minutes. We will definitely be making these again. And again!
See the Raspberry Puff Pastry Donuts recipe here!
Blueberry Buttermilk Biscuits
Blueberry Buttermilk Biscuits are soft and buttery and will melt in your mouth! One of my favorite biscuit recipes ever and perfect for any time of the day.
Blueberry Buttermilk Biscuits is a homemade biscuit recipe that yields a soft, buttery biscuit with the lovely addition of fresh blueberries. I drizzled a vanilla glaze on top because, well, it tastes wonderful, but it’s certainly not a requirement. The biscuit dough may be a bit different than what you’re used to. It’s a softer dough and you’ll need to scoop it into the pan. I do hope you try them! They’re one of my favorite biscuit recipes ever!
See the Blueberry Buttermilk Biscuits recipe here!
Blackberry Vanilla Scones
I love scones and these ones are beauties! Fresh blackberries are always delicious but pair them with a buttery, flakey, delicious, scone and I am completely sold!
Forming the purple dough with your hands is like childhood play dough time but as an adult and with a much more tasty result! Then of course to top it all off that drizzle of vanilla glaze on top ties the whole thing together so very nicely! Serve these hot or cold at breakfast or brunch, you won’t be sorry!
See the Blackberry Vanilla Scones recipe here!
Raspberry Cream Cheese Crescent Ring
Raspberry Cream Cheese Crescent Ring is easy and gorgeous; plus, the taste of raspberries, cream cheese, and buttery crescent rolls combined can’t be beat. It’s done in less than 30 minutes and I love the sweet flavors.
The Pillsbury Crescent Rolls® cook quickly and result in a flaky, buttery, delicious pastry dough. And the cream cheese- raspberry combination! You’ll love it. Don’t worry about making everything look perfect- once it bakes up and you drizzle the glaze on top, it’s gorgeous.
See the Raspberry Cream Cheese Crescent Ring recipe here!
Citrus Crescent Blossom
I had several rolls of crescent dough in my fridge that were begging for a recipe to use them in. I wanted to make something a little different that was still easy and had a nice, sweet, Spring flavor. I ended up coating the uncooked crescent dough in a mixture of sugar and citrus zest, then arranged the pieces in a pie pan to resemble a spring blossom. It worked beautifully- and tasted delightful! It’s sweet enough to be a dessert, but I also enjoy it with breakfast or brunch.
See the Citrus Crescent Blossom recipe here!
Strawberry Cream Cheese & Maple Walnut Butterhorn Danishes
Honey Cream Cheese Croissants
Seems like whenever I find a good sale on crescent rolls, I buy a few then stare at them in the fridge thinking, now what do I do with these?! I’m not a fan of the rolls on their own, but I’ve had this simple recipe for years and it’s always a good choice! It’s delicious on its own, but I’ve also wondered how they’d be with 1/2 tsp of raspberry jam added to each roll… hmmm… there are so many possibilities!
See the Honey Cream Cheese Croissants recipe here!
Berry Almond Bruschetta
I’ve had the Italian-style (tomatoes, basil, mozzarella) version of bruschetta many times, but had never seen anything like this one until I came across this recipe in my Taste of Home Holidays and Celebrations 2011 cookbook. I made a few tweaks to the recipe and was amazed at how delicious this is! Bruschetta is typically an appetizer but I think this berry almond version could also work as a breakfast dish or even a dessert too!
See the Berry Almond Bruschetta recipe here!
Cranberry Orange Scones
Cranberry Orange Scones are easy to make, plus they are moist, flavorful and just sweet enough to delight everyone at your next breakfast or brunch!
I found the original recipe here and made them almost exactly as stated. Oh my- these are absolutely delicious! They’re moist and have wonderful flavor- sweet, but not too sweet and perfect for a yummy breakfast. They whip up super fast too- I had them in the oven within 15 minutes, and that even includes a couple minor interruptions.
See the Cranberry Orange Scones recipe here!
Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake
Buttery croissants, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, milk and chocolate. Can assemble and refrigerate overnight. This is incredibly delicious! Can eat for breakfast or dessert. Perfect for any morning!! I can not begin to put into words how delicious this Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake tasted. It was hands down one of the best sweet breakfast bakes I’ve ever eaten. Buttery croissants, cream cheese, sugar and chocolate – how could it not be amazing?!?!?! You must try this ASAP! I promise you will love it.
See the Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake recipe here!
Homemade Poptarts
What is a Pop Tart exactly? A little pastry crust, a little fruit filling, a little icing. That’s simple enough. If Pop Tarts were made with pie crust, chunky jam, and fresh icing, would they taste better than the store-bought variety?
The answer is a resounding YES.
See the Homemade Poptarts recipe here!
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French Toast Recipe
Strawberries & Cream French Toast
Years ago I made a discovery here in my land-locked state: our local Kroger grocery store bakes fresh California Goldminer Sourdough Bread on a daily basis. Be still my sourdough bread loving heart! I’ve been hooked since then and now it’s one of our regular purchases. You open the package and can immediately understand why this bread is different- it smells incredible and it’s got the perfect chewy texture.
French Toast Fruit Kabobs
French Toast Fruit Kabobs are perfect French Toast bites stacked onto a kabob with fresh strawberries in between. The French Toast Skewers are finished off with a drizzle of decedent homemade vanilla glaze. These Skewers are perfect for any brunch menu!
French Toast Fruit Kabobs, in my book, are classified as a perfect party food. I mean, who wouldn’t be ecstatic to walk in and see these on a serving tray?
See the French Toast Fruit Kabobs recipe here!
Blueberry French Toast
Puff Pastry French Toast
I think Puff Pastry is one of the best gifts that has ever been given to cooks across the world. You can use it for anything! You can make cookies out of puff pastry; you can make casseroles out of Puff Pastry; and you can even make cakes out of puff pastry! The best thing about puff pastry is the texture and the buttery flakiness of it all. It is super amazing. I have to thank the Food Network for their previous monthly magazine because they included 50 recipes that uses puff pastry. There are so many options and variations of how you can use puff pastry and it reminded me of those options. One of the most intriguing and easy recipes that I had to try right away was this Puff Pastry French Toast.
See the Puff Pastry French Toast recipe here!
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Crepe Recipe
Crepes With A Creamy Filling
When I was in high school, my grandma gave me a crepe maker that she had had for years but had never really used – she thought that I might use it since I liked to cook and try new recipes. This appliance may not be the most attractive or modern one that I own, and the handle has been taped several times, but I have used it many, many times and it still makes a perfect crepe every single time!
There is actually a recipe printed on the crepe pan and that is usually the one that I use! I wish all of my appliances had a fail-proof recipe printed on the side…what a brilliant concept! Here is where we share that recipe with you because it is just too good to keep to ourselves!
See the Crepes With A Creamy Filling recipe here!
Lemon Crepes with Strawberry Syrup
We love crepes at our house and when I found this fantastic recipe for fresh strawberry syrup, I knew I wanted to pair them with lemon crepes. It was delicious combination and everyone loved it. It was easy enough to make as far as crepes go, but they looked so pretty, you could easily serve them to guests.
I’ve made this syrup several times and while it tastes amazing, mine never thickened up like the original recipe stated until it was very cool. So make the syrup first, and then transfer to another container and let cool while you make the crepes. (I’ve even stuck mine in the fridge and that worked well! It was about room temp when I served it- and perfectly thickened!)
See the Lemon Crepes With Strawberry Syrup recipe here!
Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Packed Crepes
If you have had to succumb to the gluten-free lifestyle, along with being dairy-free which makes for some fun challenges when it comes to being in the kitchen these amazing crepes are definitely for you! Along with that, we have 3 of the pickiest kids in the whole world so when I created this, I was sure they wouldn’t approve but the whole family was happy!!
See the Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Packed Crepes recipe here!
See the Savory Crepes recipe here!
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Cinnamon Rolls
One-Hour Orange Rolls
Orange Rolls made in an hour! Perfectly sweet, soft rolls with a bright citrus glaze that melts in your mouth. Plus, how to make the BEST sweet rolls ever!
Orange Rolls made from scratch are a favorite of mine. I love the fresh taste of citrus paired with a sweet, soft roll. Yum! Bonus too- these are made in only an hour. So you don’t have to spend hours waiting for dough to rise…then rise again, etc. Super simple and oh so delicious.
See the One-Hour Orange Rolls recipe here!
Mini 15-Minute Cinnamon Rolls
Mini 15-Minute Cinnamon Rolls are so much quicker (and cuter!) than traditional from-scratch cinnamon rolls, and they are delicious too!
Mini 15-Minute Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect solution to enjoying cinnamon rolls without having to get up at 4 am to get them ready for breakfast! My family loves homemade cinnamon rolls and I love them too, but they are pretty time-consuming to make from scratch. This version is not only delicious, but can be made in about fifteen minutes! They may not taste quite the same as the homemade variety, but my family devoured them within minutes – I’m not sure the kids even realized these weren’t the “real” thing! Miniature treats are a win-win situation because the kids get a treat, but one that comes with a fraction of the sugar as the full-sized treat!
See the Mini 15-Minute Cinnamon Rolls recipe here!
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls With Caramel Frosting
I absolutely love fall…for lots of reasons, but mostly because it’s the best time for baking…and all things pumpkin! I’ve been wanting to try this recipe for a long time, and it did not disappoint. Making cinnamon rolls does take some time, but I have found a few tricks over the years to make the process a little bit easier. I always used to dread the mess that came from putting flour all over the counter to roll out the dough, but for the last couple of years I have just sprayed PAM Cooking Spray directly on the counter and it works fabulously for keeping the dough from sticking to the counter and it is so much easier to clean up than flour! The smell of these while baking makes every minute worth it- I promise!
See the Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls With Caramel Frosting recipe here!
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon Rolls made from scratch that yield feather-light sweet rolls with pecans, cinnamon and a lovely vanilla glaze. Best cinnamon roll recipe ever!
Cinnamon Rolls are a family favorite and I make them often. This is the recipe I keep going back to- it takes some time, but yields the best textured, light and feathery sweet rolls with perfectly sweet filling and a simple vanilla glaze. It makes a pan full- 13 large rolls.
See the Homemade Cinnamon Rolls recipe here!
Blueberry Lemon Sweet Rolls
I love sweet rolls. I think about sweet rolls. I try to find any excuse to make sweet rolls. I try to find different combinations of sweet rolls to make. These blueberry lemon sweet rolls might be the best ones so far!
See the Blueberry Lemon Sweet Rolls recipe here!
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Muffin Recipe
Lemon Raspberry Streusel Muffins
Lemon Raspberry Streusel Muffins with a lovely bright, raspberry flavor and topped with a sweet buttery streusel topping. Perfect morning treat!
Lemon Raspberry Streusel Muffins are one of my absolute favorite muffin recipes at my house…and we love muffins! They are delicious, but also pretty healthy with a few substitutions. I like the lemon taste because it is very subtle, but if you aren’t a fan of lemon, it is very easy to use whatever flavor of yogurt you prefer.
See the Lemon Raspberry Streusel Muffins recipe here!
Monkey Bread Muffins
If you like Monkey Bread, then you’ll love these Monkey Bread Muffins! They have all the flavors of monkey bread and more (hello- icing!) and they’re done in just 30 minutes. Scroll down to see a video I created showing how I made them. Enjoy!
See the Monkey Bread Muffins recipe here!
Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins
I have to say, these are one of my favorite muffins ever. They were so simple to make and I love the texture. And the flavor! My whole family agreed these muffins were amazing. The cheesecake filling isn’t overwhelming- instead it adds a lovely moist, richness that makes you want to…well, grab another muffin!
Here’s a tip about making muffins- don’t use a mixer of any sort. Just stir the ingredients up by and and don’t worry if every little morsel is well mixed in. The muffins rise higher when baked when you mix them by hand! Add the delicious crumb topping I shared and you’ll love the bakery-look of these homemade muffins.
See the Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins recipe here!
Nutella Banana Muffins
Nutella Banana Muffins give you that delicious “treat” taste with the Nutella, in an amazing homemade banana muffin! Perfect for breakfast, snack or treat!
Nutella Banana Muffins were a sure hit with my kids, because we go through a lot of Nutella at our house! There is only a tiny bit of Nutella in each muffin, but it is just enough to make them seem like a treat even though they are actually fairly healthy! This batch was gone within an hour and my kids were immediately asking me when I was going to be making them again – this recipe was a huge hit!
See the Nutella Banana Muffin recipe here!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are delicious and can be served as a snack, breakfast or even dessert if you add enough chocolate chips!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip muffins are pretty popular around my house these days! I have been loving the chance to make everything pumpkin now that it is officially fall! And of course you must add chocolate to your pumpkin recipes for the ultimate indulgence!
See the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe here!
Double Berry Cheesecake Muffins
Double Berry Cheesecake Muffins have a delicious cream cheese filling inside, and are full of fresh blueberries and raspberries!
Double Berry Cheesecake Muffins was a recipe I had to try out, because my kids absolutely love muffins! Our local grocery store has had raspberries and blueberries on sale almost constantly this summer so we have been eating a ton of berries! Although muffins aren’t necessarily the most nutritious thing in the world to eat, I feel like they make for a pretty decent breakfast item when they are packed with fresh fruit.
See the Double Berry Cheesecake Muffins recipe here!
Doughnut Muffins
I recently came across this recipe for Doughnut Muffins and thought I’d give it a try. The results are delicious – I’m not sure that they taste exactly like a doughnut but pretty close and no frying is involved. You do dip the muffins in butter which is a pretty good substitute for deep frying in oil!
See the Doughnut Muffins recipe here!
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are a basic breakfast muffin that truly never get old! Plus you can grab them in a hurry and eat on the run, or you can sit down and enjoy them with a big breakfast too!
I’ve been dying to test out baking with coconut oil so I finally decided to replace the vegetable oil in this lovely looking recipe for Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. I love trying new muffin recipes, don’t you? I was amazed at how easy the coconut oil subbed in for the vegetable oil! These muffins had a nice, light flavor and didn’t stick at all to the muffin liners, which was an added bonus!
See the Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe here!
Under 200 Calorie Double Fudge Muffins
I’m always on the lookout for simple breakfast and snack recipes that are healthy and appealing for kids. OK, I want them to appeal to me as well, but sometimes my kids are easier to please than I am! These muffins certainly fit the bill. They have chocolate, so my kids are sold. The fact that they have whole wheat flour, lower amounts of sugar and 3 bananas makes them a winner in my book. The original recipe I used was for “100 calorie” muffins. I put my spin on them and the result was more around the 200 calorie mark. Still not too bad! Plus you don’t have to eat 3 to feel satisfied.
See the Under 200 Calorie Double Fudge Muffins recipe here!
Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins
Every year in the Fall I can’t believe it’s almost time for school to start again – where does the time go? I like to stop by my local Kroger store and stock up on all of the foods that my kids love in their lunches. Packing lunches for four kids every day is a bit of a challenge, and I love that I can always find everything I need at my local Kroger store. My kids love peanut butter and jelly so I’m always looking for ways to spice it up just a little. I made this muffins and they were a huge success with my kids (and my husband too)! These would be great to pack in school lunches or even to serve as an after school snack with a big glass of milk.
See the Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins recipe here!
Banana Nut Muffins
So I went a little crazy last week at the produce market and bought 6 bunches of bananas. They were .25 each! I couldn’t pass up a deal like that! So naturally I’ve been making banana… everything. I’ve been fine tuning this recipe for a while now and I love this end result. It’s a light, flavorful and perfectly moist muffin with a beautiful muffin top. Rejoice in the muffin top, people! There’s a trick to getting it just right- enjoy.
See the Banana Nut Muffins recipe here!
Lemon Pound Cake Muffins
So we all know that most muffins are kind of like cake, but calling them ‘muffins’ makes them healthier and easier to pass off as a breakfast rather a dessert, right? These muffins are definitely more like a dessert than anything else, and have that dense pound cake texture that is so yummy!
See the Lemon Pound Cake Muffins recipe here!
Amazing Blueberry Muffins
Our family loves blueberry muffins and for a while now, I’ve been on the hunt for a really great recipe. I’ve tried the highest rated recipes on all sorts of different websites and they turned out okay…but not fantastic, you know? I’m not one to settle for mediocre recipes, so I keep searching!
The first time I flipped through the I Do Cookbook, I saw the Blueberry Muffin recipe, read through it and thought, “Hmmm, that’s different, I’ll have to try that one!” So I did. Numerous times. As a matter of fact, I’ve made them every few weeks for the past several months- we love them. There’s nothing particularly ground breaking about how they turn out- it’s just a very consistent recipe that produces a light, fluffy and very tasty muffin. I’ve tried tweaking a thing or two a couple times and nope, the original recipe is perfect- no changes needed, which is not common for me to say! So here it is, enjoy!
See the Amazing Blueberry Muffins recipe here!
Berry Streusel Muffins
I love blueberry muffins but I have made the same blueberry muffins for years and this time I wanted to spruce it up a little and get creative in the kitchen. I love the results. These are the best muffins I have ever tasted. That white chocolate drizzle on top just makes them that much more incredible!
See the Berry Streusel Muffins recipe here!
Pumpkin Apple Streudel Muffins
Pumpkin and Apple are the epitome of Fall and these muffins taste as wonderful and a crisp Autumn day feels! The texture of the muffin bread paired with the apple bites is our favorite and the best part is, they are just as good the next day! We love making a double batch of these so we can munch on them all week!
See the Pumpkin Apple Streudel Muffins recipe here!
Iced Banana Almond Muffins
This is a fantastic muffin recipe that’s easy to put together and looks so pretty when finished! They’re soft, delicious and have great flavor- try them!
See the Iced Banana Almond Muffins recipe here!
Healthy Zucchini Carrot Muffins
I found this muffin recipe, made a couple of changes and it’s a winner! I love that it uses honey instead of sugar and that it has an entire cup of both shredded carrots and zucchini. I’m all for sneaking more vegetables into my kids’ diets! I also like that it made 2 dozen muffins, instead of just one. 12 muffins would last us all of about a half hour. Even still, we ate them all in 3 days. I won’t tell you how many I ate!
See the Healthy Zucchini Carrot Muffins recipe here!
Peach Muffins
If there’s one thing you’ll come to know about me, it’s that I love muffins.Seriously. I whip up a batch and my kids and I can consume them all before lunchtime. Today I’ll share with you a great recipe for Peach Muffins!
When you dice the peaches for these, make sure they’re not too small- I love how they are visible even after they’re baked!
See the Peach Muffins recipe here!
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Donut Recipe
Easy 15-Minute Donuts, 3 Recipes
Easy 15-Minute Donuts is one basic donut glaze altered 3 ways results in these amazing 15-Minute Donut recipes. Maple Bars, Chocolate Glaze & Pumpkin Spice.
Easy 15-Minute Donuts are a favorite in our family, so I’m always looking for fun, delicious recipes to make. I began making variations of these Easy 15 Minute Donuts years ago and they’re always a hit! I’ve adapted a basic glaze recipe to work for all 3 of these recipes- they all have butter, powdered sugar, milk and corn syrup, then to each separate recipe you add one or two additional items to achieve the lovely flavor. The glazes set up but still look smooth and glossy on the donuts, which I love. They taste great and are pretty- try them and you’ll see!
See the Easy 15-Minute Donuts recipe here!
Homemade Strawberry Glazed Donuts
Easy recipe for fresh, homemade Strawberry Glazed Cake Donuts that’s simple & fast to make. The glazed is made from fresh strawberries pureed with melted butter and trust me, it melts in your mouth! Perfect when paired with homemade fried cake donuts. Make regular sized donuts, mini donuts and donut holes too!
Easy recipe for fresh, homemade Strawberry Glazed Donuts that’s simple & fast to make. Perfect to go with breakfast or a fun dessert ~ everyone goes crazy over them!
See the Homemade Strawberry Glazed Donuts recipe here!
Easy Valentines Donuts
These Easy Valentines Donuts are simple and fast – just start with store-bought biscuits and you’ll end with these darling, heart-shaped treats!
We have a love affair with donuts at our house so I enjoy any excuse to make a batch. This is our favorite way to make them- hot and ready in about 20 minutes! My kids went crazy over these cream filled ones!
See the Easy Valenitnes Donuts recipe here!
Easy 15-Minute Chocolate Glazed Donuts
Chocolate Glazed Donuts made quick & easy with crescent dough & delicious buttery chocolate glaze. Better than store bought; you’ll make them again & again!
Chocolate Glazed Donuts are much easier to make than you think! I start with store-bought dough and fry them up, then dip them in a decadent chocolate glaze that’s smooth & buttery. One bite and you’ll be sold!
Our family has always enjoyed donuts and I’ve been making variations of these for years. They’re so simple to make and this chocolate glaze is classic. I love that it’s smooth and glossy, but that it sets up as well.
See the Easy 15-Minute Chocolate Glazed Donuts recipe here!
Easy 15-Minute Maple Bars
Maple Bars made in minutes with crescent dough & a delicious homemade maple glaze. Never buy store bought again after tasting these warm, fresh maple bars!
Maple Bars have never been easier to make! Who knew making your own could be so simple?! This fast, delicious recipe will satisfy your donut craving- the maple glaze is incredible!
See the Easy 15-Minute Maple Bars recipe here!
15-Minute Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Pumpkin Spice Donuts made in minutes with crescent dough & an incredible pumpkin spice glaze. Hot & fresh donuts are easy to make!
Pumpkin Spice Donuts were a variation my donut-loving family absolutely loved! They’re so simple to make and this pumpkin glaze is perfect for this time of year. You can find the Pumpkin Spice Pudding Mix on the baking aisle of most grocery stores in Fall. I got mine at Walmart.
See the 15-Minute Pumpkin Spice Donuts recipe here!
Raspberry Puff Pastry Donuts
Raspberry Puff Pastry Donuts only take 10-15 minutes to make and the fresh raspberries in the icing give the most amazing flavor to this delicious treat!
Raspberry Puff Pastry Donuts could not be easier to make! My kids love donuts but they are a bit time consuming to make from scratch, so I decided to try to use frozen Puff Pastry sheets as the base and I couldn’t believe how well it worked. The glaze is made with fresh raspberries and powdered sugar and is so delicious too. I had these donuts ready when my kids came home from school and they were gone within minutes. We will definitely be making these again. And again!
See the Raspberry Puff Pastry Donuts recipe here!
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Breakfast Cake Recipe
Banana Cinnamon Breakfast Cake
Banana Breakfast Cake is a delicious banana and cinnamon breakfast cake with a tasty glaze drizzled on top! Everyone loves when we have this for breakfast!
Banana Breakfast Cake is the best kind of breakfast because there’s just something wonderful about having a piece of cake for breakfast. I’m not sure if it’s how delicious it smells baking or how it warms the house up – probably a combination of the two. The blend of ripe bananas and cinnamon is perfect too- don’t skip the crumb topping!
See the Banana Cinnamon Breakfast Cake recipe here!
Cranberry Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Cranberry Cinnamon Coffee Cake recipe made with just 4 ingredients! Festive & easy coffee cake recipe perfect for holiday breakfasts.
Our easy recipe for Cranberry Cinnamon Coffee Cake is sponsored by Krusteaz. All opinions are 100% my own. We love making coffee cake during the holidays. Not only is it a tasty dish that’s easy to make but it honestly makes your house smell wonderful! It’s a perfect breakfast for entertaining too because mixing the ingredients together takes minutes, then it bakes while you accomplish other tasks. I like to serve it with fresh fruit and maybe even some crisp bacon.
See the Cranberry Cinnamon Coffee Cake recipe here!
Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe
Cinnamon Roll Cake gives you all the classic cinnamon roll flavors with minimal work and time! Everyone loves the fluffy texture, cinnamon and sugar swirl top and the sweet vanilla glaze in this easy cinnamon roll cake recipe. A new favorite that the whole family will love!
Cinnamon rolls are a definite fall time treat. I personally like them anytime of the year, but they are a definite must when the temperature starts to cool off, when a jacket is needed outside.. when boots and scarfs are the accessories of choice..
BUT- who has time to make cinnamon rolls every time the craving strikes? With school-time craziness back in full swing and fall sports starting up, the answer definitely is, not most of us. And that is where this cake comes in to save the day.
I say cake, but really it’s almost more of a muffin in cake form. The cake itself is not very sweet at all, it resembles the bread portion of a classic cinnamon roll extremely well.
See the Cinnamon Roll Cake recipe here!
Pumpkin Breakfast Cake
During the Fall I like substituting pumpkin in several of my recipes and thought this breakfast cake turned out especially delicious. I love having both sweet and savory with breakfast- serve this with a side of fresh fruit and bacon. Yum! I couldn’t find a pumpkin breakfast cake recipe I liked, so I made changes to one I already had. {Original recipe here.}
Pumpkins are cheap right in stores when October comes to an end, so carve them just before Halloween, then bake them and turn those jack-o-lanterns into pumpkin puree!
See the Pumpkin Breakfast Cake recipe here!
Breakfast Cake
This super easy, little treat has been a favorite of mine since I was a little girl. I loved this “not-too-sweet” cake. It is perfect for brunches, breakfasts and more so yes, you can now say you have permission to eat cake for breakfast!!
This cake reminds me of cinnamon streusel muffins but in cake form! It is everyone’s favorite every time we make it, because who doesn’t like cake for breakfast??
See the Breakfast Cake recipe here!
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Breakfast Smoothie Recipes
Blueberry Smoothie Bowls
I have a smoothie almost every morning for breakfast but sometimes it doesn’t quite feel like a real meal since there is no actual chewing involved. Lately, I’ve been into a new trend – the smoothie bowl. This is amazing because you can make your favorite smoothie, sprinkle some granola and fruit on the top and eat it with a spoon! This turns the smoothie into something that feels more like a meal than a drink, but with all the nutrients and flavors of your favorite smoothie!
See the Blueberry Smoothie Bowls recipe here!
Triple Berry “Green” Smoothies
I usually drink a smoothie in the morning, but even the most nutritious of smoothies doesn’t provide all of the energy I need to get all the way to lunch. I recently discovered belVita Breakfast Biscuits and they are the perfect addition to my smoothie in the morning. I found a huge variety of flavors at Target and decided to try several kinds. I actually really like them all, but the Golden Oat flavor is my favorite – this kind is so yummy! belVita Breakfast Biscuits provide a steady source of energy that lasts all morning which is awesome – and the fact that they taste so good is a huge bonus.
See the Triple Berry “Green” Smoothies recipe here!
Sunrise Smoothie
Mornings are hectic at our house! Between trying to help my three oldest kids get off to school, taking care of my two littlest kids and attempting to get myself ready, I often feel like I’ve ran a marathon by 10 am each day. One thing that’s non-negotiable in our crazy mornings is a good breakfast. I’ve always been a firm believer that you can pretty much tackle anything the day throws at you if you’ve had a delicious, filling breakfast. One key to a stress-free morning is to prepare anything you can the night before. Choose outfits, make sure backpacks are ready to go, make lunches and, in my case, freeze the orange juice into cubes so that I could make these Sunrise Smoothies to go along with our breakfast. (Tip: freeze a week’s worth of orange juice for these smoothies Sunday night!)
See the Sunrise Smoothie recipe here!
Tropical Smoothie Recipe
Imagine yourself in the tropics! This Tropical Smoothie Recipe is full of fruit flavors – a great way to start your day!
See the Tropical Smoothie Recipe here!
Green Smoothie Recipe
This is my favorite green smoothie recipe. Kale, juicy pineapple, and sweet bananas are all blended until smooth with my favorite healthy additions. Bring it in a to-go mug or kickstart your day with this smoothie recipe first thing!
Find this Green Smoothie Recipe here!
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Amit Mallah says
I really like your egg and other recipes, these recipes I use my fat loss breakfast meals. Thank you so much.
Alison says
Amit, we’re happy these work so well for you!