I have been doing lots of experimenting with pancake batters, and these were just too good not to share :) These pancakes were D-E-L-I-S-H! And with no sugar in the batter!!! Enjoy these with some scrambled eggs and fresh fruit for a meal that's surely under $5! Ginger Maple Pancakes A delicious batter, grilled to pancake perfection! 2 cups flour1 … [Read more...]
Almond Vanilla French Toast
This was one of those dinners that, well, evolved, as I was working on it. I had all intentions of just making your basic french toast. But then I opened the baking cabinet to add a touch of vanilla to the eggs and milk. And the bag of almonds practically fell off the shelf. And nothing goes better with vanilla than almonds. So...I ground them up, added them to the eggs/milk … [Read more...]
Cranberry Apple Muffins
A delicious fall after school snack! Cranberry Apple Muffins These make a great snack or treat! 4 eggs1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup applesauce4 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil1/4 cup milk1 cup white flour1 cup wheat flour2 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp salt1 cup dried cranberries1 medium Jonathon or Macintosh apple, peeled, cored and finely … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pancakes
As promised... a yummy recipe for pumpkin pancakes! Pumpkin Pancakes A yummy semi-homemade pumpkin pancake recipe! 2 cups pancake mix (plus water or eggs/milk as indicated on box.)1/2 cup canned or fresh pumpkin1/4 cup water1 tsp 1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp allspice1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp ginger In mixing bowl, combine pancake mix with water or … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Coconut Bread
Today I spent some time in the kitchen. Most of the afternoon, really. I've been creating some space in the freezer this week...only to fill it back up with today's baked goodies! Overall I made and mostly froze (because some had to be consumed for quality control purposes!!!)... Because what a shame to not send these through quality control!!! They passed the mom, … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins
A light and perfect muffin...for snack or breakfast! I try to keep the sugar low in muffin recipes, and I thought these had the perfect sweetness level. And judging by the "mmm" that came from both boys after having a taste, I'd say these were a success! Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins A comforting muffin, perfect for breakfast or snack! 1 banana (mashed)1 cup … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Honey Butter Drop Biscuits
I made drop biscuits this afternoon and we're having them with baked chicken drumsticks and green beans from the garden. But I'm just sharing the drop biscuit recipe with ya tonight! Cinnamon Honey Butter Drop Biscuits So easy and delicious! 1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup white flour1 Tbsp sugar1 Tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt4 Tbsp butter or margarine (I … [Read more...]
Apple Cranberry French Toast Bake
I*heart* French Toast Casseroles! I love how you can take SUPER STALE french bread and turn it into a breakfast (or dinner) masterpiece! By soaking the bread overnight in a fruity, egg-milk mixture, stale french bread can be completely transformed and redeemed!!! When Andrea sent this recipe, I HAD to try it! Note: The marked down french loaf bread that I *knew* was in … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Waffles
Here's our "breakfast for dinner" this week. I ended up doubling this recipe and freezing a batch! Still working on my "Freezer Stock Up" list for post-baby...Hoping to get it posted next week :) Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Waffles These waffles are perfection! 1 1/2 cups wheat flour3 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda2 tsp pumpkin pie spice1 pinch … [Read more...]
Almond, Raspberry and Blueberry Muffins
July 4th Muffins....Red, White and Blue! I used my Fruit and Veggie Muffin recipe as a base for these muffins. Then I topped them with an almond struesel! Almond, Raspberry and Blueberry Muffins Red, white, and blueberry muffins for your patriotic picnic! 4 eggs1/4 cup oil1/4 cup applesauce1/2 cup white sugar1/3 cup brown sugar + brown sugar, divided1 … [Read more...]