Category: Breakfast

Cranberry Orange Banana Muffins and Mini Loaves, Hot From the Oven

12/13/2017

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There is just something about these mornings during the holidays that put me in the mood for something warm and tasty for breakfast that has just the right sweetness and is comforting and delicious. This morning I have the perfect recipe to check off all of those breakfast wants: Cranberry, Banana Orange Muffins and/or Mini Loaves.

I had some fresh cranberries and ripe bananas that I needed to use and this recipe just came to me and seemed like the perfect solution. I am so pleased with how they turned out because I haven't baked with fresh cranberries very much and I got a little worried when Madalynn asked me (as I was mixing them into my batter) if I had ever eaten a cranberry whole and fresh. I replied that I hadn't and she said that she had and that they were gross. She told me that I should try one! I said that now that I knew they were gross, I didn't want to try one. So, I wondered if they would be gross in the muffins. Guess what! They aren't gross at all! The combination of the banana and orange with the tang of the cranberries is just perfect! And, the muffins are light and fluffy, not heavy at all. There is just the right amount of sweetness. I ate a warm one, I will let you know later how they taste when they are cool.

I had enough batter to make a dozen muffins and 2 mini loaves.

I think that those mini loaves will look great on a give away platter! They are so cute and just big enough to share with someone. You can order it from our affiliate partner Amazon here.

I picked up those cute muffin cups somewhere last year and forgot to use them until this year. I love how they make my muffins stand up so tall and perky! Here are some similar ones in many designs, and here are some jumbo ones!
Now, on to the recipe!

Cranberry, Orange, Banana Muffins And Mini Loaves

When you unwrap them from their casings, they look so cute!

As you can see, I drizzled a glaze on them while they were still warm.

Light and fluffy! A perfect bake!

The cranberries were literally bursting with flavor!

I think a cup of Hot Cocoa Bomb would be just the thing to go with one of these muffins!
I hope you give them a try, you won't be disappointed!
PS-Madalynn didn't find the cranberries in the muffins gross. She gobbled down most of my muffin!
PPS- I just ate a cold one and it was still so delicious. Moist with cranberry surprises, the hint of banana and orange that don't over power. You will love these!

And, on another topic, Have you seen the great buys on Kindle Fires on Amazon? I might have to get one for myself this year! (jk) (hint)

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Chunky Apple Pancakes with Creamy Red Hot Syrup!

12/7/2017

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One way that we keep the magic in Christmas around our house is by serving food that is festive and not just the same things that we would eat everyday. In this example today, I would feed my children Chunky Apple Pancakes throughout the year, but this Cinnamon Red Hot Syrup is something that tastes like Christmas with its rich,creamy cinnamon flavor and festive color. It makes them even better when I serve them on my snowman Christmas dishes. (I have had my collection of snowmen dishes for awhile, but I just found these today! I love them!) And, of course a dollop of whipped cream and some sprinkles just say Christmas like nothing else can.
I came up with the idea of this red hot syrup while I was canning apples. I had canned some Apple Rings with Cinnamon Syrup. I had left over syrup and wondered how it would taste on pancakes. This recipe is the result of that thought process! It is easy to make, not very time consuming and puts everyone in the Christmas spirit from the beginning of the day. I hope you will give it a try.

I found a use for these cute litte cream bottles! You can keep this syrup in the fridge if you have some leftover and finish it in the next few days!

Chunky Apple Pancakes W/creamy Red Hot Syrup

Here are some other breakfasts that are great for the holidays:

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Danish Bread and French Toast

Pumpkin Gingerbread French Toast with Lemon Sauce

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Lemon Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup

8/30/2017

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Lemon Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup first published on 3 Winks Design.

Sometimes we like to have breakfast for dinner. So, when Alicia mentioned to me that she made homemade blueberry syrup and she thought it would be great to blog about, I thought it was a great idea! Unfortunately, she hadn't taken any pictures, and she was out of blueberries. "You'll have to do it mom," she said. Since I had just gone grocery shopping and had found blueberries at a great price, I decided that last night would be a breakfast for dinner night!
Of course, I had to take it a step further, because that is my way. What goes great with blueberries (and just about all berries) but lemon? So, I thought, how about Lemon Pancakes? Well, let me tell you, that was a good thought! These things are so good! I used healthy ingredients like lemon, coconut oil and coconut milk. Not only is it breakfast for dinner, it is like dessert for dinner!

These yummy lemon pancakes drizzled with blueberry syrup are to die for! I was so pleased with he flavor of both the syrup and the pancakes. Click the buttons below for the printable recipes.

Blueberry Syrup

Lemon Pancakes

Be sure to start making the syrup first, to give it time to reduce. It is still kind of thin when you serve it warm, but the leftover syrup in the fridge is thicker.

I blended the blueberries in the blender and then put them through a sieve to take out most of the bits of skin. It looks pretty that way. I made the pancakes with coconut oil and coconut milk. You can probably use regular oil and milk, but these were really good!

A few blueberries and lemon zest make a feast for the eyes garnish.

Do you enjoy breakfast for dinner once in a while? If so, you might want to give these recipes a try!
We have some past breakfast posts that would be great as well. Just click on the links below to see some favorites.