breakfast

Zucchini Cinnamon Chip Muffins

Sep 03, 2020

Zucchini Cinnamon Chip Muffins – soft muffins filled with zucchini, cinnamon chips, and walnuts.

Originally published July 23, 2013. Updated September 3, 2020.

Do you have a ton of zucchini in your kitchen right now? We’ve been getting it weekly in our produce box so I’ve been trying to come up with fun ways to use it.

These soft muffins are full of shredded zucchini, cinnamon chips, and walnuts! I’ve been making them every fall for years and they’re a great fall muffin for people who maybe aren’t too excited by pumpkin.

If you want a more summery zucchini recipe, my Meyer Lemon Zucchini Bread is a favorite!

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Pumpkin Walnut Muffins

Aug 19, 2020

Pumpkin Walnut Muffins – moist pumpkin muffins with walnuts and a crunchy topping. The perfect fall breakfast!

Originally posted October 1, 2012. Updated August 19, 2020.

Pumpkin muffins are definitely one of my favorite things about fall. There’s just something so comforting about a warm, spicy pumpkin muffin.

This is a really old recipe that I’ve made so many times because everyone in my house loves them. The muffins are just so fluffy and the walnuts add the perfect crunch.

I also really love my Pumpkin Banana Muffins, especially when I have a bunch of ripe bananas that need to get used.

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Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Jan 30, 2020

Chocolate Chip Pancakes – the perfect weekend breakfast! Fluffy buttermilk pancakes filled with mini chocolate chips.

Originally published December 29, 2009. Updated January 30, 2020.

Is there anything better than chocolate for breakfast?!

These chocolate chip pancakes are a staple in my house. Everyone loves them and I love that I can make a big batch and the kids can just reheat them as needed. They are light and fluffy and just perfect for chocolate lovers!

I have a bunch of other breakfast recipes if you are looking for others ideas!

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Amish Breakfast Casserole

Jan 19, 2020

Amish Breakfast Casserole – bacon, hashbrowns, 2 cheeses, and eggs! An easy, hearty weekend breakfast or meal prep it to have all week long.

This post originally published on August 17, 2014 – updated on January 19, 2020.

I have been making this Amish Breakfast Casserole for years and had the ugliest photos of it on the blog. You really couldn’t tell what a fantastic meal for any time of day it is from my garbage photos.

I made it twice this past weekend. Once to update the photos and then again when my kid that was at a sleepover came home and was upset that I made it while he was gone. We had no leftovers either time.

And if you just love breakfast casseroles as much as I do, my Loaded Grits Casserole is another one we love.

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Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

Nov 04, 2019

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Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls – easy cinnamon roll dough filled with cinnamon sugar, maple syrup, and crispy bacon. Topped with frosting and more bacon! The perfect sweet and salty treat!

One of my favorite things in the world is making homemade cinnamon rolls. I love baking with yeast anyway, but there’s something about the rolling and the slicing and the rising of the cute little swirly rolls that just makes me so happy.

Plus, there’s nothing better than homemade cinnamon rolls, right? They’re so soft and fluffy right out of the oven, and, of course, homemade always tastes the best!

I made these Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls over the weekend and they are so delicious! If you love sweet and salty as much as I do, you have to make these!
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Blueberry Bran Muffins

Apr 08, 2019

Blueberry Bran Muffins – healthy and hearty muffins made with Greek yogurt, wheat bran, and fresh blueberries.

Hi guys!

I made breakfast!

Oh my gosh, it rained all. weekend. long.

And, like, actual storms. With thunder. We never get storms like that.

I didn’t leave the house a single time. I watched 2 full seasons of Real Housewives of NY, read a book and a half, and made more chicken jerky for the dogs. I desperately needed a weekend of no stress and doing absolutely nothing. It was perfect.

And I had made these muffins during the week so I didn’t even have to worry about making breakfast for anyone.

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Pressure Cooker Banana Walnut French Toast

Oct 21, 2018

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Pressure Cooker Banana Walnut French Toast – make ahead breakfast! Prep the French toast the night before to make breakfast quick and easy! Perfect holiday breakfast!

Hi guys!

I have the perfect weekend breakfast for you!

This is also the kind of thing that I like to make for holidays mornings because it can be prepped the night before and then there’s no fussing about breakfast the next morning when you have a million other things going on.

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Blueberry Sour Cream Pancakes

Jul 10, 2018

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Blueberry Sour Cream Pancakes – the fluffiest, most delicious blueberry pancake recipe!

I know I’ve mentioned that during summer, I kind of stop cooking.

It’s especially bad right now because the kids are gone so the fridge is empty.

I think there’s a watermelon radish and a half gallon of milk in there right now.

But when the kids are here, breakfast for dinner has become a staple.

And today I’m sharing one of my current obsessions: Blueberry Sour Cream Pancakes!
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Honey Ham Biscuits

Mar 20, 2018

A delicious way to use leftover ham: Honey Ham Biscuits! Only 4 ingredients and they will be the star of your brunch!

Originally published on April 7, 2014. Updated on March 20, 2018.

The kids went back to school yesterday.

Hallelujah.

I did as every mom does after a solid 10 days with no break.

I got a spray tan and then drove an hour to the nearest Whole Foods for coconut flour tortilla chips and a bag of vegan peanut butter M&Ms.

Boyfriend was all, “You go to the coffee shop to work this morning?”

Umm.

Yeah, totally.

Anyway, I knocked out, like, 10 recipes last week while they were home and asking a billion questions every minute of the day so you better believe I have a yoga class scheduled this morning and then plan to spend at least 3 hours strolling around the library.

Might even sit in my car and watch Instagram stories without interruption for awhile before driving home.
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Pecan Oat Pancakes

Feb 27, 2018

Pecan Oat Pancakes – fluffy pancakes filled with pecans and oats! Delicious, hearty breakfast recipe!

Hi guys, I made pancakes.

I don’t make pancakes. I haaaaate making pancakes.

I can’t make a decent pancake to save my life.

I would rather stand at the waffle maker all morning, making one waffle at a time, than even attempt to make pancakes.

But you guys, look at my pancakes!

Aren’t they beautiful?!

I made so many batches of pancakes last weekend and I think I’ve finally got it down.

This all started because I took my kids to IHOP last week when it wouldn’t stop raining and it was super depressing and the best way to eat your feelings is with a funny face pancake. I’ve had pancakes on the brain since then.
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Pineapple Upside Down Muffins

Jan 11, 2018

Pineapple Upside Down Muffins – easy, kid-approved breakfast recipe! Delicious muffins filled with crushed pineapple and topped with a sprinkle of brown sugar and a maraschino cherry!

I’m doing that thing again where I refuse to buy cereal because we’ve had this giant Sam’s Club sized box of instant oatmeal in the pantry for, like, 3 months now and I. Want. It. Gone.

I’m told that there are people in this world that enjoy oatmeal and happily eat it but my children and I are not those people.

Why’d you buy 52 packs of oatmeal, Amanda, if you guys don’t eat oatmeal?

I don’t know, y’all. I black out in Sam’s the second I start thinking about getting a slice of pizza and I don’t even realize I have the oatmeal until I’m already out the door and flinging boxes into the Jeep.

No, this isn’t the first time we’ve ended up with the oatmeal.

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Bacon and Butternut Squash Breakfast Tacos

Oct 13, 2017

Bacon and Butternut Squash Breakfast Tacos – the best fall breakfast! Corn tortillas filled with bacon and butternut squash. Top with an egg, salsa, and fresh cilantro!

Heeeey guys, happy Friday!

Can I tell you about the first time I ever got a mean comment on this blog?

It was my Ranch Mac and Cheese from 2010 because yes, I have been blogging my entire life. And the comment was from a man, along the lines of Italian grandmother’s rolling over in their graves.

So I called my then husband in tears because omg, I had offended someone with my mac and cheese. And should I just take the post down? Should I respond to the guy and apologize? Should I just leave the internet forever?

No, I am not dramatic at all.

But yeah, I’m telling you this because I still brace myself any time I take a classic food and make it a little weird because of that one jerk that decided to leave a nasty comment 7 years ago.

Y’all don’t even want to know the comments I got after those Cubano Tacos.

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Pumpkin Banana Muffins

Oct 10, 2017

Pumpkin Banana Muffins – the best fall breakfast! Delicious cinnamon-spiced muffins with pumpkin, banana, and walnuts. Make a batch and have breakfast all week!

Hey guys, how was the long weekend?

I did nothing all weekend. And by nothing I mean that I decided to rewatch Jane the Virgin and somehow made it through 2 1/2 season in 3 days.

Granted, I tend to just leave it on and walk away for hours at a time but still.

I always go back to that show when I’m super stressed because it’s funny and ridiculous and I just love it.

I did escape to my favorite trail with the husky (Good Water Loop in Georgetown) because I just really needed it to not see another human for a few hours.

I listened to a couple of my favorite podcasts, fell in the mud twice, and then stood under the waterfall before doing the 3 miles back to the car in wet shoes.

It was exactly what I needed.

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Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

Sep 21, 2017

Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread – easy breakfast recipe that starts with refrigerated cinnamon rolls! The perfect fall breakfast!

Happy Friday eve!

You guys.

I think we may have made our final lake trip of the year last weekend.

It was cold.

I think I lasted 30 minutes before I wrapped myself in all 4 of our towels and then they eventually followed me out.

So depressing.

Not really sure what I’m going to do with my weekends now.

On the brightside, maybe it will finally be cool enough for long hikes with the husky. We went for one last week and by about mile 4, she led me to the lake and then just stood in water up to her chest for a good 15 minutes.

Also, haven’t been able to have the top off the Jeep since May so I’m definitely looking forward to that, too.

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese (with non-dairy option!)

Sep 14, 2017

Homemade Pumpkin Cream Cheese – made with only 5 ingredients and with a non-dairy option! This recipe is so simple and is perfect on a toasted bagel!

Heeeey guys!

I’m breaking all my rules and posting a pumpkin recipe in September.

I know, the worst.

But here’s the thing.

I have been waiting for pumpkin cream cheese for weeks. I don’t know why. Y’all know I don’t really care about pumpkin until the weather starts to change a little but maaaaaan, I have been dreaming about a bagel with pumpkin cream cheese.

That’s a lie. I dream about pad thai every single night of my life but I have been thinking about pumpkin cream cheese more than is probably normal.

Here are the issues with that:

First: no one around here has pumpkin cream cheese yet. Have I checked every store in the area?

Yes.

Twice.

The other thing is that I don’t even eat cream cheese made with dairy. So I would literally buy it, take a bite, and then feed the rest to my kids.

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