It's been a while since I made a batch of granola. I picked up a bag of hemp hearts the other day at Costco - I read they're really a great source of protein and are packed full of healthy fats. I have never had them before, but figured it would be a good addition… Continue reading Hemp Heart Granola
Tag: breakfast
Chunky Monkey Baked Oatmeal
Once again I found myself with way too many overripe bananas and needed to find a recipe that would use up the majority of them. This recipe for baked oatmeal was perfect for that! I've found baked oatmeal is a great way for my kids to start the day ... it keeps them full until… Continue reading Chunky Monkey Baked Oatmeal
Strawberries and Chocolate Baked Oatmeal
Who else has kiddos who ask for something at the grocery store and then they don't eat any of it? My kids do this all the time. Mom, can you get bananas? They ate 3 and the rest of the bunch start to over-ripen. As I was going through my meal-planning, I asked my kids… Continue reading Strawberries and Chocolate Baked Oatmeal
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
For some reason, I had three bags of frozen hashbrowns in my freezer and it was time to find a recipe to start using them. I've been waiting to make a hashbrown casserole and now seemed to be the perfect time. This week, the weather has been perfect - almost fall like - and I… Continue reading Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Cinnamon Sugar Knots
I'm wrapping up #CookoutWeek 2018 with a delicious treat. If you love cinnamon rolls, these 30 minute cinnamon sugar knots will not disappoint! They're perfect for breakfast, dessert or a mid-afternoon snack. I was in the mood to do some baking and after sampling my fair share of Honey Butter from Chef Shamy, I know… Continue reading Cinnamon Sugar Knots
Ham and Cheese Scones
There's just something about scones that I love. I don't know if it's the flaky, buttery dough or how versatile they are. I had leftover ham from Easter dinner and used it to make a batch of these scones. Everyone loved them and they were so easy to make. They were a little sweet with… Continue reading Ham and Cheese Scones
Homemade Bagels
Have you been scared to make bagels at home? With this recipe, there's nothing to fear anymore! This quick and easy recipe uses no yeast, only a few ingredients and there's no need for boiling or a high-end mixer. I whipped these up when my son was home sick a week ago and they were… Continue reading Homemade Bagels
Banana Bread Maple Cinnamon Rolls
I'm on the hunt for a delicious recipe for breakfast morning on Christmas and decided to do some testing. This is the first recipe I'd tried and it was really good. Everyone loved the cinnamon rolls and the banana made them different and unique....plus I'm always looking for a way to use up over-ripe bananas.… Continue reading Banana Bread Maple Cinnamon Rolls
Cheese and Bacon Breakfast Cake
I know breakfast cake is a little deceiving since this recipe is nothing like cake....but casserole or strata sounds so boring. This was a HUGE hit with my kids, enough that my little picky eater asked for seconds and he was disappointed when it was gone. I went with bacon and cheese because I knew… Continue reading Cheese and Bacon Breakfast Cake
Sweet Corn Oatmeal with Peaches
We're coming off an amazing season of fresh corn and peaches and this recipe for oatmeal features both of them! This recipe is great for breakfast or dinner. Creamy oatmeal with bites of fresh corn then topped with sweet peaches and creamy yogurt....it's the perfect bite! This recipe makes four one-cup servings, but could easily… Continue reading Sweet Corn Oatmeal with Peaches