Best Breakfast Recipes

Green Smoothie Muffins (and more breakfast-on-the-run recipes)

Start your day on the right track with a grab-and-go, kid-friendly breakfast that packs a hearty helping of healthy greens. The colorful muffins are incredibly tender and naturally sweet with convenient vegan and gluten-free options. And don’t miss the collection of other speedy meals that might just make your morning routine a little easier!  …

Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats

Chocolate for breakfast? This bowl of deliciousness provides all the health benefits of chocolate with none of the sugary downsides because it is 100% sweetened with whole fruit. As a bonus, a simple adjustment will accommodate a range of flavor preferences, from deep dark to sweet milk chocolate.❤️         Chocolate for breakfast…

Paleo Granola

My favorite grain-free granola is lightly spiced and naturallyย sweetย without being sticky like many Paleo granolas. The recipe also offersย savings over expensive store-bought alternatives andย convenient choices based on what you may have on hand.ย          This recipe was inspired by my Aunt Peggy, who first brought me a jar of her favorite Paleo…

Stuffing Waffles

Stuffing waffles are a quick way to make a fun meal out of leftover stuffing. Top with leftover turkey and gravy, a fried egg, cranberry sauce or whatever sounds good to you!   Sometimes I’m not sure which I enjoy more๏ผthe big turkey dinner or the leftovers that follow! Realistically, if you’ve been working hard…

Roasted Pumpkin Butter

Naturally sweetened and perfectly spiced, this foolproof, no-scorch recipe adds something special to toast, oatmeal, yogurt, baked goods and more. Plus it freezes well and makes a lovely gift.     If youโ€™ve never made pumpkin butter before, this foolproof recipe is reason to start! The flavor of homemade pumpkin butter is truly in a…

Apple Crumb Cake

From holiday meals and casual entertaining to easy weeknight desserts, one-bowl Apple Crumb Cake is a go-to dessert for fall and winter–and it even passes as coffee cake!   My grandmotherโ€™s apple cake has long been a family favorite. For years, we focused on the sheer deliciousness of it, as well as the fact that we could whip it…

Make-Ahead Savory Breakfast Bowls

Simple meal-prep is rewarded with wholesome, grab-and-go meals for the week, which can customized and topped to taste. Theyโ€™re equally satisfying as a packable lunch or easy dinner, too.   For the first time ever, my older son John has to fend for himself for every single meal โ€“ in a new city with no…

Crustless Zucchini Pie

Similar to a quiche and loaded with veggies, Crustless Zucchini Pie can be served as a delightful meatless meal or a side dish to your favorite protein. (Leftovers improve with age!)   Have you ever had an โ€œImpossible Pie?โ€ The name refers to certain recipes that were printed on the back or side of the Bisquick…

Zucchini Banana or Applesauce Bread (grain-free & naturally sweetened)

This grain-free, naturally sweetened zucchini bread puts a healthy spin on the ultimate summer quick bread. As an added bonus, it’s easy to customize and tastes great!  This bread is all about choices. In the big picture, this recipe illustrates how we can have our proverbial cake and eat it, too. Cake๏ผor quick bread in this…

Popeye’s Baked Eggs

Looking for more easy, tasty ways to increase your veggie intake? A whole container of spinach melts into this cheesy, protein-rich meal that can be made ahead and enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner.     Do you ever buy a package of fresh spinach, intending to whip up lots of healthy salads throughout the…

PB&J Breakfast Bars

Healthy, filling and easy to make, Rachael Ray herself thinks these tasty bars are a total win! Convenient for grab-and-go breakfasts and anytime snacking.   As if a compliment by Rachael Ray isn’t cool enough, the following recipe comes from a cookbook I recently reviewed call The Teen Kitchen ๏ผand Amazon just named it one of the best cookbooks…

Spring & Summer Avocado Toast

Just when you thought you couldn’t love avocado toast more…a simple twist makes this protein-rich meal refreshingly delicious๏ผand extra easy.   Easy is good, right? Many of the meals I regularly prepare and enjoy in my kitchen involve simple assembly more than outright cooking. Recipes also have a way of evolving over time. Such is…

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