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Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

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Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are a delicious lunchbox goody made with overripe bananas, eggs, flour, sugar, butter, and creamy peanut butter.  Add some fresh fruit, a hard-boiled egg, chunks of cheddar cheese and a quarter sheet of Brawny® Tear-A-Square® to the lunchbox for a balanced meal, your kids will want to eat!

Although it seems like summer literally just started, it is time to start school shopping and preparing for the back-to-school chaos. A top to-do on my back-to-school list is gathering some simple recipes perfect for lunches.

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins supply your kids with peanut butter and bananas to power them through the afternoon. Peanut butter is high in protein and high in healthy fats your kids need. Bananas are loaded with nutrients! They aid in digestion, level blood sugar levels and help your kids stay full longer.

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Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are fluffy and moist with lots of banana and a burst of peanut butter. I like to put a little crunch on top with some chopped peanuts and an extra drizzle of peanut butter because in my book, you can’t have too much peanut butter!

Tips & Tricks

Freezing Bananas

We always have leftover bananas in my house. A great way to reduce waste is saving them for later for all kinds of recipes, including these Peanut Butter Banana Muffins. Simply peel, cut the bananas in halves, toss in a resealable bag, and place in freezer. Before use, defrost and then mash. Bananas can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Lunchbox Ideas

A balanced lunchbox is essential! Items the kids will actually eat is also essential. Fill the lunchbox with your kids favorites. Here are some ideas: 

  • Fruits- bananas, strawberries, blueberries, apple slices, mandarin oranges are some of my kids favorites. 
  • Peanut Butter Banana Muffins. 
  • Hard boiled eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. 
  • Cheese chunks or cheese stick. 
  • Yogurt. 
  • Celery sticks, carrots, broccoli, snow peas, bell peppers are some great raw vegetable choices. 
  • A salad with your kids favorite veggies and dressing on the side. 
  • Sandwich or wraps with peanut butter and jelly or turkey and cheese. 
  • Water bottle or juice box. 

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Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are a delicious lunchbox goody made with overripe bananas, egg, flour, sugar, butter and creamy peanut butter. 

Servings 16 muffins
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 3 overripe bananas
  • 1 egg large
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts pecans or walnuts can be used
  • 2 Tablespoons peanut butter creamy for garnish

Instructions

  • Smash 3 overripe bananas in a medium sized mixing bowl. You can use a potato masher or just a fork.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Add egg, melted butter and sugar. Mix well.

  • Add flour, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract and 1/2 cup peanut butter. Whisk until batter is thoroughly mixed.
  • Line a muffin pan with cupcake wrappers or spray with nonstick oil/butter.
  • Fill each wrapper 3/4 full of batter.
  • Bake for 22 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let muffins cool.
  • In a small ramekin/ bowl, melt 2 Tablespoons peanut butter in the microwave for 20-30 seconds and drizzle a little over each muffin.
  • Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and serve.

Have you tried Brawny® Tear-A-Square® in your home yet? Let me know in the comments below and give some more lunchbox ideas by telling me your favorite lunch items.

 

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins are made with old fashioned oats, overripe bananas, fresh strawberries, cinnamon and basic baking ingredients. 

My kids love sweet treats in the mornings and muffins are a favorite. However, most muffins aren’t really “healthy” so it isn’t always the best option for you or your kids. These Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins are guilt free though! They are sweet and delicious but still loaded with healthy ingredients like oats, banana and strawberry. 

You may also like this recipe for Banana Oat Muffins. 

Bananas

Bananas are affordable, convenient and readily available. Bananas also happen to have some great health benefits. Rich in the mineral potassium which helps regulate fluids in the body and assist in muscle contraction. Bananas are a fantastic addition to cereal, to thicken smoothies, for a quick snack and baking. 

Strawberries

Strawberries are sweet, delicious and full of antioxidants. Strawberries are full of vitamin C which helps the growth and repair of body tissues. 

Oats

Marketing of oatmeal has done a great job of telling everyone that old-fashioned oats are good for you! They can reduce cholesterol, lower blood sugar levels and even help you lose weight. 

Try this recipe for a Strawberry Vanilla Smoothie that has banana, strawberries and oats as main ingredients! 

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins have a great banana base with a hint of cinnamon. The oats add flavor and heartiness and the strawberries add a delicious sweetness.  Perfect for breakfast, in the lunchbox or as an after school snack! 

Tips & Tricks

Strawberries

This muffin batter is fairly thick so you may not have a problem with the fruit sinking or getting soggy at the bottom. However, simply tossing the diced strawberries with a little flour is a trick to avoid that problem to create perfect little muffins with beautiful strawberry chunks inside. 

 

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Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins are made with old fashioned oats, overripe bananas, fresh strawberries, cinnamon and basic baking ingredients. 



Course Breakfast, Snack
Keyword Muffins
Servings 12 Muffins
Author Amber

Equipment

  • Hand Mixer

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large bananas overripe
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup strawberries hulled and diced
  • 1 Tablespoon flour mixed with strawberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line or use cooking spray in your muffin pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add softened butter, 2 bananas and half cup brown sugar. Using the hand or stand mixer, mix for a minute.
  • Add 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder and mix another minute.
  • Wash, hull and dice strawberries. Toss in a separate bowl with 1 Tablespoon flour to coat well.
  • Stir in the cup of oats and strawberry mix into muffin mix and pour into muffin pan.
  • Sprinkle a few oats on top to garnish if you please.
  • Bake for 15 -20 minutes. I find 17 minutes to be perfect for my oven. You want them fully cooked and just beginning to brown on the tops.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes and enjoy!

What are some of your favorite healthier muffin recipes?? Let me know in the comments below. 

 

Breakfast Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles

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Breakfast Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles are made with fresh strawberries, plain Greek yogurt, honey and granola for the perfect summer breakfast or healthy treat on a hot day. 

Weather has been crazy this spring and Cincinnati has had one of the wettest years EVER so far so outside play and hot sunny days has been pretty minimal. I know those hot muggy days are coming though and these popsicles will be perfect! Honestly- the kids don’t even care what the weather is like though, they love these things. 

Breakfast Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles

Breakfast Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles starts with a tangy Greek yogurt. Sweet strawberries and a touch of honey are added for great flavor. The tops have granola added for a play off a morning yogurt parfait but honestly, granola is optional. 



 Tips & Tricks

Yogurt

Not everyone is a fan of Greek yogurt. If you are one of those people, you can substitute for a yogurt you do like.  Mixing in some honey into the plain Greek yogurt is sometimes a good way to sweeten it to your liking. Greek yogurt does have a great texture is a bit thicker than other yogurts so keep that in mind when picking a yogurt.

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Breakfast Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles

Breakfast Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles are made with fresh strawberries, plain Greek yogurt, honey and granola for the perfect summer breakfast or healthy treat on a hot day. 

Course Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword popsicle
Prep Time 7 minutes
Freeze Time 3 hours
Servings 10 popsicles
Author Amber

Equipment

  • Popsicle Mold
  • Food Processor

Ingredients

Strawberry Layer

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and halved
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain
  • honey

Breakfast Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles

  • Greek yogurt plain
  • 5 fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • granola

Instructions

  • Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice 5 strawberries and cut another 2 cups worth into halves.

Strawberry Layer

  • Place the halved strawberries into food processor with 1/2 cup yogurt and a drizzle of honey. Blend until smooth.

Breakfast Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles

  • Place a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt into the bottom of each popsicle mold.
  • Add 3 strawberry slices into each.
  • Fill each mold with the strawberry Layer mix.
  • Top each mold with another spoonful of plain Greek Yogurt and some granola.
  • Freeze for a minimum of 3 hours.

Tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie

Tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie is a refreshing smoothie made with pineapple, mango, banana, strawberries, dragon fruit and a pinch of honey. 

Since making that Dragon Fruit Sorbet a couple weeks ago, my mind has been set on creating some more amazing recipes with this tropical fruit. With summer vacation just beginning, smoothies are high on the to-do list for breakfast and snacks with the kids. This smoothie is a huge hot with the whole family. It’s colorful, sweet, refreshing and healthy! 

Nutrient Dense Smoothie

Each serving of this Tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie contains about 4 servings of fruit rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals! 

Dragon Fruit

A mild tasting fruit (much like a kiwi) rich in iron and calcium and loads of antioxidants. The outer layer is bright in color and the insides can either be white or bright pink/red. I used the bright pink/red so a white dragon fruit will result in a different color smoothie but taste just as fantastic! Dragon fruits are easy to prepare. Simply cut the fruit in half lengthwise and scoop out the inside to dice. 

Pineapple

Pineapple is a delicious fruit high in fiber and magnesium. 

Mango

Mango is a sweet fruit high in vitamin C with a fruity aroma. Picking a good mango from the store is much like picking a good avocado. Color isn’t a great indication of ripeness. Instead, you want to feel the fruit and give a gentle squeeze. Mango should have slight give to it but not be too soft or too firm. 

Banana

Bananas are a great source of potassium, manganese, vitamin B12 and more. Bananas are a food I feed my active family before workouts to aid in water balance. 

Strawberries

Strawberries contain high amounts of vitamin C and are rich in antioxidants. They add a natural sweetness to the smoothie and boost of color. 

Tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie

Tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie is a combination of some of the healthiest and most flavorful tropical fruits readily available. My favorite thing about this particular smoothie is that you can taste each individual fruit. The mango comes through, the pineapple is subtle, banana thickens the smoothie and adds just enough flavor and the dragon fruit with strawberries make this smoothie beautiful. Add a pinch of honey for extra sweetness according to your personal taste. 

Tips & Tricks

Prepping Smoothies is easy and convenient. Just label each bag, add the contents you want frozen and toss in freezer. You can make 4 smoothie packs with two servings in each with this shopping list. 

  • 1 pineapple
  • 2 mangos
  • pint strawberries
  • 2 dragon fruit
  • 4 bananas (not frozen)
  • honey (not frozen)

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Tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie

Tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie is a refreshing smoothie made with pineapple, mango, banana, strawberries, dragon fruit and a pinch of honey. 

Course Breakfast, lunch
Keyword Banana, dragon fruit, Mango, Pineapple, Smoothies, strawberry
Servings 2 Servings
Author Amber

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup pineapple diced and frozen
  • 1 cup mango diced and frozen
  • 1 cup dragon fruit diced and frozen
  • 1 cup strawberries hulled and frozen
  • 1 banana
  • honey

Instructions

  • Wash and dice the pineapple, mango, strawberries and dragon fruit. Place into freezer for a minimum of 2 hours.
  • Place the frozen fruit into blender with 1 peeled banana and a a drizzle of honey. Blend until smooth.
  • Serve in 2 glasses.

Meat Lovers Egg Muffins

Meat Lovers Egg Muffins are a keto-friendly breakfast made with eggs, onion, crispy bacon, flavorful pork sausage and shredded cheddar cheese topped with chives. 

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The husband and myself have been transitioning our diet the last couple weeks to have lower carbohydrates. We aren’t completely keto yet but slowly making those changes. A big change has been breakfast time and we have been good about giving up the regular foods like cereal, toast or waffles. Now, we are trying to incorporate lots of eggs and meat to start the morning. 

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Meat Lovers Egg Muffins

Meat Lovers Egg Muffins are meaty and delicious. Dice up some crispy, cooked bacon and brown some pork sausage. Spray a muffin pan well and then fill each portion with a bit of each. Add in some diced onion and then whisk one egg into each muffin. Sprinkle on some cheese and then bake. The egg poofs up in the oven and leaves you with this perfect little egg muffin. 

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Tips & Tricks

Reheat

Meat Lovers Egg Muffins are perfect for meal prep. Make a batch on Sunday night and heat them up in the mornings. To reheat, pop two in the microwave for 1 minute, 10  seconds and enjoy. Consume within 5 days and keep refrigerated. 

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Meat Lovers Egg Muffins

Meat Lovers Egg Muffins are a keto-friendly breakfast made with eggs, onion, crispy bacon, flavorful pork sausage and shredded cheddar cheese topped with chives. 
Course Breakfast
Keyword breakfast, brunch, Eggs, Keto
Servings 12 servings
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 12 eggs large
  • 6 bacon slices cooked and crispy
  • 1/2 pound pork sausage browned
  • 1/2 cup white onion diced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • salt
  • pepper
  • chives garnish
  • non-stick spray

Instructions

  • Spray a muffin pan with non-stick spray and heat the oven to 350 degrees. 
  • Cook the bacon on the stove top until crispy or use leftover bacon (thats what we do) and then brown the pork sausage. 
  • Dice the bacon and dice the white onion. 
  • Each muffin gets: a spoonful or pork sausage, some diced bacon, diced onion, a little salt, a little pepper, and a pinch of shredded cheddar cheese. Then, add a whisked egg and stir ingredients together. 
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the egg is cooked completely through. 
  • Add some chives over top to garnish. I also put a little more shredded cheese and a little bacon crumble on top. 

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Are you on a low carb diet? Let me know some of your best tips in the comments below! I don’t plan on getting rid of carbs 100% (I seriously need a some Chocolate Cake every once in awhile) but I feel like these some little changes will make a big difference! 

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Avocado Kiwi Smoothie

Avocado Kiwi Smoothie is made with fresh avocado, cucumber, kiwis and plain yogurt for a healthy breakfast or lunch that isn’t too sweet. 

Typically, I am all about those super fruity and sweet smoothies like the Triple Berry Smoothie, but sometimes I just want something nutrient dense and makes me feel good and full for a long time. I love this smoothie because it does those things. Here is a breakdown on what the ingredients are doing for our body!

Avocado

Low in sugar, high in fiber with 20 vitamins and minerals. Avocado may be high in calories and fat but it is monounsaturated fatty acids that are healthy and your body needs! 

Kiwi

Kiwis are always tasty and healthy with loads of Vitamin C. Your immune system will thank you. 

Cucumber

Cucumber has a mild taste and is super refreshing known to help with hydration. 

Yogurt

The benefits of yogurt can differ from brand to brand. Look for a high calcium yogurt that is fortified with Vitamin D for bone health. Yogurt also has probiotics to help with your gut health. 

Avocado Kiwi Smoothie

Avocado Kiwi Smoothie is smooth and creamy with a strong avocado flavor and just a hint of tangy kiwi. The cucumber and yogurt is added for health benefits and to also thicken the smoothie into a really nice consistency. A great smoothie to start your day with! 

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Avocado Kiwi Smoothie

Avocado Kiwi Smoothie is made with fresh avocado, cucumber, kiwis and plain yogurt for a healthy breakfast or lunch that isn't too sweet. 
Course Smoothie
Keyword breakfast, drink, Smoothies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado Pit removed and peeled
  • 4 kiwis peeled
  • 1 cucumber peeled
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1 Tablespoon honey optional

Instructions

  • Wash and peel all the fruit. Rough chop them and add to blender. 
  • Add plain yogurt and ice. You can add honey if you want a sweetener. 
  • Blend until smooth and creamy. 

 

Birthday Funfetti Waffles

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Birthday Funfetti Waffles are a deliciously fun Birthday morning treat made with some basic baking ingredients and rainbow sprinkles with a glaze drizzle and topped with whipped cream and more sprinkles! 

April is a big month for Birthdays among my family and friends so Birthday treats are on the mind! These Birthday Funfetti Waffles are exactly the the kind of breakfast I would have loved to wake up to in the morning as a little girl… okay, I still would love these for my Birthday! 

Birthday Funfetti Waffles

Birthday Funfetti Waffles come from a delicious Belgium waffle recipe base with added rainbow sprinkles. The real fun comes in with the buttery sweet glaze drizzled over the top and a dollop of whipped cream. Add a little something special with some sort of banner like this “yay” banner and light a candle. 


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Birthday Funfetti Waffles

Birthday Funfetti Waffles are a deliciously fun Birthday morning treat made with some basic baking ingredients and rainbow sprinkles with a glaze drizzle and topped with whipped cream and more sprinkles! 
Course Breakfast
Keyword Birthday
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 6 Waffles
Author Amber

Ingredients

Waffles

  • 2¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 3 Tablespoons confectioners sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 egg whites
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles plus for topping
  • whipped cream

Glaze

  • 1 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons whole milk
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • salt

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat 2 egg whites to a soft peak or until they are white and fluffy. Set to the side.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add all other waffle ingredients: flour, baking powder, 3 Tablespoons confectioners sugar, salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, vegetable oil and milk. Whisk until blended.
  • Fold in the egg whites and 1/4 cup sprinkles.
  • Read instructions of your Belgium waffle maker before you get started because each will have a slightly different cook time or amount of batter that should be used. Warm up the waffle maker and add 1/2 cup batter. Cook 3-4 minutes or as per your waffle makers instructions.
  • In a small bowl, make the glaze. Whisk together 1 1/4 cup confectioners sugar, 3 Tablespoons confectioner sugar, 4 Tablespoons of melted butter and just a pinch of salt. Drizzle over waffles. 
  • Top the waffles with a little whipped cream and more sprinkles. 

Do you do anything fun for breakfast for your children’s Birthday or do you have a childhood memory of something that was done for you?? Let me know in the comments below. 

Avocado Breakfast Boats

This post has been sponsored by Sargento. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 
 

Avocado Breakfast Boats are a beautiful yet quick meal made with fresh avocado, scrambled eggs, crispy pieces of bacon, diced tomato and Sargento Shreds​® Reserve Series™ 18 month aged Cheddar. 

 
 
A great breakfast starts with fresh ingredients, has amazing flavor, and can be cooked up quickly for busy mornings. Avocado Breakfast Boats are all of those things PLUS they are gorgeous! Gorgeous enough that I would feed these to guests staying over or for a brunch party because although simple, these avocado boats are impressive on taste and appealing as they are bursting in color. 
 
 

Meijer is my favorite grocer to shop at for everything from fresh produce to affordable beauty products. This cutting board photographed is even a Meijer find. I enjoy my weekly shopping trip at Meijer because I can pick up whatever my family needs in one stop and the prices are unbeatable! Not to mention, Meijer is always on top of what is new, like these Sargento Shredded Cheese packs. 

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Sargento Shredded Cheese

Sargento has some new cheese cuts available at Meijer. Sargento Shreds​® Reserve Series includes a 14 month aged Parmesan, 6 month aged Gouda, an Italian blend, and 18 month aged Cheddar. All these Sargento cheeses are aged, adding more intense flavor to any dish with that extra punch of cheese. Everything is just a little better with one of these delicious Sargento Shredded Cheese varieties. 

Avocado Breakfast Boats

Avocado Breakfast Boats provide a healthy, balanced breakfast that is fresh and delicious. You get a buttery texture with the avocado, something creamy with perfectly scrambled eggs, a crispness with bacon, a pop of color with the tomato, and a sharpness with the Sargento Shredded Cheese. A combination that will make your taste buds do a happy dance. 
 

Tips & Tricks

Ripe Avocado

These tips and tricks can help determine if your avocado is ready to eat! Be aware that avocados have a small window of that perfect ripeness, so ripe today may mean overripe tomorrow. 

Color

A dull, dark brown-purplish color is an indication that your avocado is ripe. Bright green is an indication it is not quite there yet. I typically buy my avocados with a vibrant green tint so they will be ripe in a couple days when I plan to eat them. Note that this color rule doesn’t always apply and all three tips of picking the best avocado should be used. 

Feel

Rock hard avocados are not yet ripe while mushy are overripe. You want something in between. The avocado should be firm but have a little give when gently squeezed. 

Flick The Stem

Flicking the stem off the avocado is, in my opinion, the best way to determine the ripeness of an avocado. By removing the little stem attached to the fruit, you get to see the color your avocado is. You want to see a beautiful green color once that stem is removed. Brown is an indication that the avocado is overripe. 

How to Make Perfect Scrambled Eggs

Scrambled eggs should be light, moist, and creamy, seasoned with minimal seasoning of salt and pepper. Sargento Shredded Cheese adds richness and texture. 

Non-stick 

Cook with a non-stick skillet. This makes cooking and clean up easy peasy. Butter also helps the eggs not to stick and adds flavor. Let the butter melt completely, then add the egg. Then, use a spatula to turn the egg. 

Low Heat

A low to medium-low heat is just right. Cooking on a high temperature can burn the eggs or cook them too quickly. 

Whisk It Good

Use a whisk to beat the eggs in a small bowl before cooking. Beat the eggs until yolk and whites are fully combined and there is consistency.    

Cook Time

Even on a low heat, scrambled eggs only take about a minute to cook. The eggs should look slightly runny when removed from the heat because they will continue to cook. Over-cooked eggs can taste rubbery and dry oppose to creamy and soft. 

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Avocado Breakfast Boats

Avocado Breakfast Boats are a beautiful, yet quick meal made with fresh avocado, scrambled eggs, crispy pieces of bacon, diced tomato and Sargento Shreds​® Reserve Series 18 month aged Cheddar. 
Course Breakfast
Keyword avocado, bacon, breakfast, brunch, egg
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Tablespoons Sargento Shreds​® Reserve Series 18 month aged Cheddar
  • 2 Avocados
  • 2 slices Bacon diced
  • 4 Eggs large
  • 1 Tomato diced
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Parsley optional garnish

Instructions

  • Wash outside of the avocados. Cut the avocados in half and dispose of the pit. Scoop out a little bit of the avocado with a spoon and dice the part you removed. Place to the side. The section with the shell will be your avocado boat.
  • Wash and chop the tomato. Place to the side. 
  • Dice the bacon. Cook bacon pieces on a medium-high heat in a non-stick pan for 3 minutes or until at your desired crispness. 
  • Remove bacon from and place on a paper towel. Place to the side while you cook the eggs. Wipe the non stick pan out clean with a paper towel to remove bacon grease.
  • Place the pan back on stove on a low-medium heat. Add 1 Tablespoon butter . 
  • Beat your eggs in a small bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add eggs pan once the butter has melted. Use a spatula to mix the eggs until they become silky and slightly runny. This should take about one minute. Remove from heat and add 2 Tablespoons Sargento Shreds​® Reserve Series 18 month aged Cheddar and the crispy bacon pieces. Mix together and spoon into the avocado boats. 
  • Add a little more salt and pepper, a pinch more Sargento Shreds​® Reserve Series 18 month aged Cheddar, the diced tomato and avocado, any leftover bacon crumbles all on top. 
  • Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. 
 
What clever ways will you use new Sargento Shreds​® Reserve Series 18 month aged Cheddar in your breakfast? A delicious omelette? A hearty breakfast casserole? Let me know in the comments below and tell me why you love shopping at Meijer. 
 
 

Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Blueberry French Toast Casserole is made with day old French bread, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, milk and fresh blueberries topped with some powdered sugar, syrup and more fresh blueberries. 

Brunch time this spring is looking extra tasty with this delicious casserole with fresh berries. French toast casseroles are great for feeding guests or just for a nice weekend brunch with the family. They are really easy to toss together and are affordable. The blueberries add a nice pop of color to make a dish that typically looks little bleh, look really appetizing! Plus, the blueberries are sweet and add extra flavor. 

Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Blueberry French Toast Casserole has a crunchy outside layer and a really soft inside. You get a hint of cinnamon and juicy bites of berry. The perfect dish to wake up to! 

Tips & Tricks

Crusty Bread

Day old, crusty bread works best. You can buy a fresh loaf, cube it and then have it sit out for a couple hours or until it becomes slightly stale. 

Eggs

You can certainly whisk your egg mixture but I find that beating the eggs with hand mixer work best for a really nice consistency and texture in the casserole. 

Let it Rest

Go ahead and prep this casserole the night before! Let the egg mixture soak into the bread before baking for best results. 

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Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Blueberry French Toast Casserole is made with day old French bread, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, milk and fresh blueberries topped with some powdered sugar, syrup and more fresh blueberries. 
Course Breakfast
Keyword brunch, French Toast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cool 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Loaf French bread day old
  • 8 Eggs large
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon ground
  • 2 cups Whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups Blueberries
  • Confectioners sugar
  • Maple Syrup

Instructions

  • Cut or tear the day old loaf of bread into bite sized pieces. Place into a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. 
  • Wash the blueberries and add one cup worth into casserole dish. 
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs. then, add brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and milk and beat again. Pour into the casserole dish over the bread. 
  • Cover with aluminum foil and store in refrigerator until ready to bake. Overnight recommended. 
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. 
  • Uncover casserole and bake 45-55 minutes. 55 minutes with allow the top to get a nice crust. 
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. 
  • Top with the remaining fresh blueberries, a little bit of confectioners sugar and serve with maple syrup. 

Waffles with Cinnamon Apple Topping

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Waffles with Cinnamon Apple Topping are made with fresh Gala apples, cinnamon, nutmeg and maple syrup over Eggo Homestyle Waffles and topped with a dollop of Reddi-Wip Original.

We have had a whole lot of snow days this season and the bitter cold has been rough so we have all been a little cooped up inside. Being stuck inside doesn’t have to be a drag though! We spent today watching Spirit Riding Free on Netflix while doing some fun activities and creating these Waffles with Cinnamon Apple Topping for a perfect mommy-daughter morning.

Our one stop shop before the snow starts falling is Walmart to grab groceries. You can find all sorts of great Eggo Waffle varieties in the freezer section and Reddi-Wip in the refrigerator. Walmart also carries a line of Spirit Riding Free toys so my daughter can now bring Spirit everywhere with us!

Spirit Riding Free 

Spirit Riding Free has been one of my daughters favorite shows for the past year. The show is set in Texas with a 12 year old girl named Lucky. Lucky is forced to move away from her friends in the city to a small town where she comes across some unexpected adventures. Her first adventure is with a wild mustang named Spirit with whom she builds an amazing bond with. Spirit Riding Free is a great show for kids to learn about friendship, how to stand up for oneself while doing what’s right, how to appreciate animals and take chances in life with a little adventure.

You can print off all sorts of great activities for a snow day, after school fun, spring break or a slumber party featuring Lucky and her friends by clicking HERE. 

Eggo 

You can always find Eggo Waffles in my freezer. The kids love them, especially the Eggo Homestyle Waffles, and I love them too because you can toast up a delicious, golden crispy waffle in minutes! These warm and fluffy waffles are the perfect starting point for our special snow day breakfast.

Reddi-Wip

Speaking of special breakfast, the one way to ensure it is memorable is adding a little Reddi-Wip on top. Reddi-Wip uses the best dairy cream in original flavors and has less hydrogenated oils than other frozen whipped toppings. You can taste the real cream and how it adds that little extra something on these Waffles with Cinnamon Apple Topping. 

Waffles with Cinnamon Apple Topping

Mornings don’t get more delicious than this! These Waffles with Cinnamon Apple Topping are buttery and crisp with a sweet maple syrup topping with fresh apples. Cinnamon adds in the perfect amount of spicy sweet flavor with an amazing aroma.

Tips & Tricks

Apples

Make sure to leave to skin on your apples before dicing! The skin of an apple holds the most nutrients with loads of fiber and vitamins like Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Apples help with healthy growth of your child and boosts their immune system. Plus, they taste great! Just get rid of the core and eat the rest.

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Waffles with Cinnamon Apple Topping

Waffles with Cinnamon Apple Topping are made with fresh Gala apples, cinnamon, nutmeg and maple syrup over Eggo Homestyle Waffles and topped with a dollop of Reddi-Wip Original.
Course Breakfast
Keyword apple, waffles
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 2 Eggo Homestyle Waffles per person
  • dollop Reddi-Wip Original
  • 2 Gala apples peeled and diced
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus a pinch more for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions

  • Wash, peel and dice apples. 
  • Place the diced apples on the stove top in a sautee pan on a medium heat. Add water, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a low simmer for 3 minutes stirring often. 
  • Add maple syrup and stir. Remove from heat. 
  • Cook the Eggo Homestyle Waffles in the toaster according to box instructions. 
  • Place the hot Eggo Homestyle Waffles on a plate, top with the warm cinnamon apples and a dollop of Reddi-Wip. 
  • Sprinkle with a cinnamon garnish and serve. 

Do you watch Spirit Riding Free with your kids on Netflix? Why do you love it? Let me know in the comments below and tell me a way which you make breakfast special!