BREAKFAST

Pistachio & Honey Parfait

Do you like to lighten up your meals once the weather starts warming up? We do too. Gone are the hot bowls of oatmeal & we are replacing them with light & refreshing bowls of healthy yumminess. It’s so easy when so many things taste so great mixed in to things like Greek yogurt. One of the favorites around here these days is this Pistachio & Honey Parfait. It’s simple & quick & the kids think of it more like a treat than a breakfast. Which is fantastic because then it can double as a dessert. I love it when I can eat healthy & still feel like I’m indulging.

Sweet honey drizzled all over this little bowl of Greek yogurt & topped with the wonderful saltiness of pistachios. YUUUUMMM!

Definitely a warm weather favorite!

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Pistachio & Honey Parfait

Ingredients

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp raw honey
1/4 cup shelled pistachios

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl & enjoy!

Want more quick & easy breakfast ideas?

Raspberry Pretzel Parfait

Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites

Green Tea Banana Smoothie

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Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Granola

By Kleinworth & Co 5 Comments

Wow – it’s been a little while since I shared a breakfast recipe with you. I have been truly craving granola – but with a little something extra. So I finally whipped some up with a few of my favorite mix-ins that I thought you might like too. This Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Granola is such a yummy addition to some yogurt or even with a little milk as a cereal. The kids were soooo happy. They just love having homemade breakfasts that aren’t oatmeal. I love that I don’t have to buy breakfast items & I can just utilize what I have on hand all the time & make something new & fun for them.

You know – it’s pretty good on top of some healthy banana ice cream too. Just sayin’…..

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Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Granola

This Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Granola is such a yummy addition to some yogurt or even with a little milk as a cereal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: granola

Ingredients

3½ cups rolled oats
2 cups chopped walnuts
½ cup canola oil
½ cup pure maple syrup
1 cup pomegranate dark chocolates
1½ cups toasted coconut

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line a large baking sheet with parchment & set aside
In a large bowl combine oats, walnuts, oil & syrup & mix until well incorporated & the oats are moist
Spread out onto prepared pan in an even layer
Bake approx 30 minutes rotating tray about half way through
Remove & allow to cool completely
Transfer to large bowl & add in toasted coconut & pomegranate dark chocolates - toss to combine
Store in airtight container for up to 1 week

Notes

**To make this recipe in the Air Fryer - Preheat to 250 degrees. Adjust the ingredients, either reducing by 50-75% depending on the size of your air fryer. Cook for 20 minutes - stirring every 7 minutes. You can remove sooner than the called for time if the granola has reached your desired brown.

Note - this can be made with gluten-free oats. Alternate mix-ins can include pumpkin seeds, maple syrup in place of honey, dried raisins, fruit, or cranberries.

Looking for more great breakfast ideas?

Blueberry Baked French Toast

Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites

Green Tea Banana Smoothie

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Caramel Marshmallow Baked French Toast

By Kleinworth & Co 1 Comment

Caramel Marshmallow Baked French Toast is an easy-to-make breakfast recipe for those that love breakfast casseroles. Simple and delicious!

So ever since I made my Blueberry Backed French Toast a couple weeks ago I have been dying to make some more. The kids scarfed down the whole thing & the hubs never even had the chance to try it.

So I promised I would make some more – I mean, it’s an easy breakfast recipe so why not? Only I decided to make it a little different.

I canned the blueberry idea & swapped it out for caramel & marshmallows. Yep! I created this Caramel Marshmallow Baked French Toast that was out of this world. It was every bit as good as it sounds & all of us had a chance to enjoy it this time.

I think I love baked french toast so much because I can whip it up – cover it & pop it in the fridge at any point in the day.

Then the next day I can either pop it in the oven when the hubs heads out for work or the kids can do it when they get up. They have a fresh baked breakfast – with very little mess.

Really the ease & cleanliness of baked french toast is a HUGE plus for me.

I’m such a fan of regular french toast – but the mess & time to make it is so discouraging. Now that I have made it – I’m on a roll. Seems I’m always thinking of new & creative ways to make it even better.

The best part is that I swapped out the milk I would normally use in my baked french toast recipes & I used Caramel Marshmallow creamer instead. What a fabulous way to add a punch of flavor – delish.

More Breakfast Casseroles

How about some more great easy breakfast ideas?

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Banana Coconut Donuts

Easy Banana Bread

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Caramel Marshmallow Baked French Toast

Ingredients

2 cups mini marshmallows
1-1/2 cups International Delight Caramel Marshmallow fat free & sugar free creamer
3/4 french loaf or other crusty bread
3 large eggs
2 cups caramel plus more for topping
1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cold butter cubed
-confectioners sugar for dusting- opt.

Instructions

Coat 9x13 glass baking dish with cooking spray
Cut your bread into bite sized pieces & place in pan covering the bottom
Layer in about 1 cup of the marshmallows & 1 cup of the caramel portioning out as evenly across the top of the bread as possible
Add another layer of bread followed by the remaining marshmallows & caramel
In a small bowl - whisk together milk, eggs & vanilla extract
Pour evenly over your layers
Cover & refrigerate at least 2 hours but as long as overnight
When ready - preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar & butter cubes
Work together with your fingers or a pastry cutter until you reach a coarse crumbs consistency
Sprinkle evenly over the top of the prepared dish & bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown
Serve immediately - preferably with a little homemade caramel drizzle on top

Blackberry Syrup

By Kleinworth & Co 6 Comments

WOW – it’s been a while since I have shared with you all a recipe for homemade syrup. It’s one of those things I make frequently as it’s so good on more than just pancakes. Unfortunately I have not been sharing them here. Is that something you would like to see? More homemade syrup recipes? This one is Blackberry Syrup & just makes me want to head downstairs & whip up more fresh buttermilk pancakes just to have an excuse to crack open that bottle. Oh how I love an Easy Breakfast Recipe & blackberries usually top my list for Breakfast Ideas. It’s sweet & wonderful. Oh how I love blackberries. I hope to start a berry patch this summer – so fingers crossed I will have a bountiful harvest of berries.

When my son was little we were having a shopping day on Rodeo Drive with my friend & her mother. We stopped in to this wonderful restaurant for lunch. He was probably just over a year old so we ordered him a plate full of fruit. He immediately went for the blackberries & packed his mouth full of them until the juice was squeezing down his face & all over his pristine white shirt. Probably one of the more embarrassing meals out in those early years of parenting. But that was when I learned that he really LOVES blackberries.

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Blackberry Syrup

Ingredients

2 cups blackberries
1 cup cold water
4 tsp cornstarch
1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Combine all ingredients to saucepan & heat over med-high
Bring to boil stirring constantly
Reduce heat & simmer approx 5 minutes - stirring constantly
Carefully transfer to blender & blend for 60-90 seconds or until it reaches the consistency you desire
**Use caution when blending hot liquids
Transfer to jars or bottles - store in refrigerator

Looking for more great Breakfast Ideas?

Blackberry White Chocolate Buckle

Coffee Bean Syrup

Favorite Mini Donut Recipes

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Chia Seeds Pudding Recipe

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Whip up this easy-to-make, nutritious Chia Seeds Pudding Recipe featuring chia seeds soaked in milk and sweetened with a hint of honey.

Today, I’m excited to share with you a tasty and super easy recipe: Chia Seeds Pudding. Never heard of it before? No problem!

This is not just any ordinary dessert. It’s a creamy, dreamy delight that’s packed with nutrition and can be whipped up in no time.

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Raspberry Pretzel Parfait

By Kleinworth & Co 5 Comments

Oh how I love a great healthy breakfast that tastes fabulous. Just a little cup of goodness that keeps me going all morning long. That’s what we all want right. Something that tastes so good that we look forward to having it when we wake up. Yep – this Raspberry Pretzel Parfait is just the thing. I find when creating things like this I have to be sure to make it in quantities of 3. If one of my little taste testers gets left out it’s no fun. They all really enjoyed this easy recipe & were definitely adding it to the menu board for future mornings.

We started with this new Yulu yogurt. It’s a new extra creamy, honest Australian yogurt. Then I decided to get creative with the mix ins. Typically I would start with some homemade granola & then top with some fruit. But I wanted something a little different. Adding fun things like pretzels & raw honey were the perfect little match made in parfait heaven.

Yulu is smoothed twice for extra creaminess. Unlike greek yogurt – Yulu lacks the too-sour quality some find. Just honest ingredients & real fruit. It has 9 grams of protein in every cup – so it’s healthy & delicious.

You can find Yulu in vanilla, strawberry, raspberry, honey & blueberry.

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Raspberry Pretzel Parfait

Ingredients

*Per serving
1 pretzel rod- crunched into bite sized pieces
1 personal serving sized container Yulu vanilla Yogurt
handful fresh or frozen raspberries
sprinkle of slivered almonds
drizzle of raw honey

Instructions

Add your pretzel pieces to the bottom of your jar
Top with raspberries & then yogurt
Sprinkle on your almonds
Drizzle honey & enjoy immediately

Want more great ideas for your yogurt?

Double Berry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt

Cherry Pie Parfait

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Peanut Butter & Banana Breakfast Cookies

By Kleinworth & Co 4 Comments

The kids have been asking for some new breakfast recipes to add to some of their everyday favorites. I like to keep things homemade. So coming up with a variety of options that are also time friendly can be challenging at times. So when I tried whipping up these Peanut Butter & Banana Breakfast Cookies in just a couple minutes – I was thrilled. They are soft & moist & packed full of heartiness to keep the kids full through the morning.

I love that these are simple enough that the kids could actually make them on their own. Just whip up the batter – NO EGGS & bake for a few minutes. The batter looks like very little in the bowl but ends up making about 15-16 cookies. That works out great when you have 3 very hungry teens just waiting to get their hands on these. They are the perfect thing to use up those over ripe bananas too. However – you don’t have to wait for them to get past their prime. I made these with a green banana & they still turned out great.

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Peanut Butter & Banana Breakfast Cookies

Ingredients

1 medium banana
1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup raw honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup quick oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1-1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp baking soda

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
Line large baking sheet with parchment - set aside
Place banana, peanut butter, honey & vanilla in mixer bowl & beat until banana is mashed & ingredients are well combined
Add oats, flour, cinnamon & baking soda - fold until just incorporated
Drop 1-2 tbsp of dough onto prepared baking sheet & flatten slightly
Bake until browned 12-15 minutes
Transfer to wire rack to cool
Store in airtight container at room temperature

Want more breakfast ideas?

Blueberry Granola Cereal

Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites

Granola Breakfast Bites

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Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites

By Kleinworth & Co 9 Comments

Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites are a healthy, no-bake snack recipe full of oats, peanut butter, honey & more. Perfect for after school or your daily workout.

Are you ready for an awesome snack? I am totally focused on revamping some of our favorite recipes & making them better for us. Are you with me?! So I decided to create these Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites – because they are loaded with peanut butter & oats to keep us all feeling full & give us energy PLUS the addition of a favorite flavor- cinnamon.

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Simple Green Smoothie

By Kleinworth & Co 2 Comments

Have you had enough treats for the season? Are you thinking about what you can do to get back on a better track this New Year? You are in luck. Today I’m going to share with you my “go-to” breakfast recipe that always makes me feel great. This Simple Green Smoothie is just the thing I love to have when I feel I have been overdoing it with all the yummies I share here with you all. I’m a firm believer in an “everything in moderation” approach when it comes to food. So I don’t deprive myself of treats nor do I go heavy on any one thing – be it healthy or not so healthy. So I like to enjoy a healthy little smoothie that keeps me full all day long. Then I don’t feel so bad when I have a nibble of something I created earlier in the day. I have to taste test what I share with you all here – so this green smoothie helps keep me full of the good stuff so I’m not tempted to over-do it.

I love it’s ease when it comes to making it.

With just 3 simple ingredients – I have everything I need on hand most of the time.

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Simple Green Smoothie

Ingredients

1 medium banana
8 ounces milk
1 scoop 2 tbsp Garden of Life Perfect Food RAW Organic Powder

Instructions

Place all ingredients in blender & blend on high 30-60 seconds
Enjoy immediately
You could also add 1 cup of ice if you want this thicker- like a milkshake.

Want more great smoothie recipes?

Vanilla Berry Smoothie

Green Tea Banana Smoothie

Simple Blueberry Smoothie

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Gingerbread Muffins

By Kleinworth & Co 1 Comment

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack, these Gingerbread Muffins are a scrumptious way to bring the warmth of the season to your table.

Imagine the smell of warming spices filling your kitchen as you bake a batch of Gingerbread Muffins. These muffins are the epitome of holiday cheer, combining the classic gingerbread flavor with the tender, moist texture of a perfect muffin.

Topped with a crumbly streusel and a sweet eggnog glaze, they’re not just a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Picture a warm, spiced muffin, ideal for enjoying with a cup of coffee on a chilly Christmas morning.

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Gingerbread & Eggnog Monkey Bread

By Kleinworth & Co 14 Comments

Do you like monkey bread? My family LOVES it. I have been making the same recipe for so many years – long before the blog, all the way back to before we had high speed internet. Yeah- I told you- a long time. The hubs was begging for it & I finally told him that I would only do it if I could twist it up a bit for the holiday & make it better. So I came up with Gingerbread & Eggnog Monkey Bread that is soooooo yummy. It truly is the perfect Christmas breakfast.

Top it with a little butter while it’s hot. Then I like to make an extra batch of the icing so we can dunk each bite. It’s incredible! Ours never really lasts long enough to have leftovers the next day. I like to make it the night before. Sometimes I just let it rise all night & then bake in the morning so it’s fresh out of the oven. Or you can bake the night before & just zap in the microwave for about 20 seconds before serving. Either way – it’s delish!

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Gingerbread & Eggnog Monkey Bread

Ingredients

Bread

1/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup granulated sugar + pinch for yeast
1 pkt rapid rise yeast
2 tbsp shortening
Cooking spray like Bakers Joy
3/4 cup milk- warmed
1 tsp salt
1 large egg
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Coating

1 stick butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans - chopped
2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg

Glaze

1/4 cup eggnog
1 cup confectioners sugar
1 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

Combine warm water & pinch of sugar in small bowl
Sprinkle yeast over top - stir
Let yeast mixture sit approx 5-10 minutes - it should look frothy when done
Place shortening, warm milk, sugar, salt & egg in mixer bow with dough hook attachment - mix on medium
Add yeast mixture & mix well
Slowly add flour - kneading on medium for about 1-3 minutes
Place in a greased bowl - cover & let sit in a warm place to rest about 20 minutes
Spray your bundt pan with cooking spray
Now make the coating by melting the butter in one small bowl
In another small bowl combine remaining coating ingredients & mix with a fork
Sprinkle a small portion of this mixture in the bottom of the bundt pan
When dough is done resting - pinch off 1/2 -1 inch pieces & roll into balls
Dunk each ball of dough in melted butter & then roll in sugar & spice mixture & place in bundt pan
Continue until all the dough is coated
Cover with plastic wrap & let rise about 1 hour or until double in size
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Bake monkey bread 30-35 minutes
Allow to cool in pan at least 30 minutes
Invert onto plate to remove
Make icing by combining all ingredients & whisking until smooth
Drizzle over the top of the bread or use as a dipping sauce

Want more wonderful breakfast ideas?

Coconut Bananas Foster

Blueberry Pie Donuts

Monkey Muffins

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Eggnog Pancakes

By Kleinworth & Co 14 Comments

Indulge in the festive flavors of the season with our Eggnog Pancakes! Light, fluffy, and infused with the rich, creamy taste of eggnog, these pancakes are a delightful holiday treat.

Get ready to welcome the holiday season with a delightful twist on your favorite breakfast treat – Eggnog Pancakes! Imagine waking up on a chilly morning to the sweet aroma of fluffy, golden-brown pancakes with the heartwarming taste of eggnog. It’s like having Christmas in every bite!

These eggnog pancakes are the perfect way to start your day, combining the classic pancake fluffiness with the rich, festive flavor of eggnog. I don’t know about you, but I would include eggnog in more meals throughout the year if the stores would sell it to me. Ha!

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Reese’s Frappuccino w/ Reese’s Spreads

By Kleinworth & Co 13 Comments

I received compensation and information and/or free product from The Hershey Company and/or Collective Bias. All opinions expressed within are my own.

Up here in the Pacific Northwest we drink coffee beverages 24/7. There are coffee huts on every corner – if not 2-3 per parking lot. It’s just a culture thing here & I absolutely love it. But I usually don’t stop at the huts. I like to make my favorite beverages at home so I can have them any time of day, whenever I want a little something. In order to do this I like to stock up on great ingredients so I can make a great variety of flavors. My latest creation & new favorite flavor is this Reese’s Frappuccino w/ Reese’s Spreads.

You see – I was wandering through Walmart on our weekly shopping trip when I came across this Reese’s Spreads in the peanut butter isle. I mean – the perfect combination of chocolate & peanut butter in spreadable form is like heaven in a jar in my book.

I added all my ingredients to the blender – adding my 2 tbsp of Reese’s Spreads last. Blend & serve! There isn’t a whole lot that goes in to this drink- but it tastes so delicious, one would never know. With just 4 ingredients & blend – you are done in less than a minute or two. #AnySnackPerfect

This is the perfect peanut butter & chocolate frappuccino! I love to have one mid-day while here in the studio.

Now the whip cream & drizzle topping is optional – but when making it at home, I like to get the full coffee house experience.

I encourage you to attend the in-store demo in your area to try Reese’s Spreads paired with apples November 13-16. Find a location near you.

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Reese’s Frappuccino

Ingredients

2 cups chilled strong coffee
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp Reese's Spreads
2 cups ice
opt - whipped cream & drizzle for topping

Instructions

Place coffee, ice, milk & Reese's Spread in blender & blend until frothy
Serve

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Pumpkin Pecan Bread {w/ cream cheese glaze}

By Kleinworth & Co 5 Comments

Oh well – it’s time for some serious pumpkin recipes. Pumpkin is so packed with nutrients that I figure if I use it in enough recipes – we may get some of the benefits from it. Even if a lot of what we are making is goodies. It still has a little health benefit??!! No?? Well that’s okay – Pumpkin Pecan Bread w/ cream cheese glaze is so amazing, it doesn’t matter. The whole family loved having this for breakfast. It doesn’t get any more fall than a good ol’ pumpkin bread recipe.

You will just love how easy this is to make. Throw it all in the mixer & then bake. Nothing complicated – which is great for these busy days as we get closer to the holidays. Imagine enjoying this on maybe….Thanksgiving morning. I like to have several loaves for guests & then take some out to the neighbors the day before Thanksgiving so they can have breakfast already handled for the next morning.

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Pumpkin Pecan Bread {w/ cream cheese glaze}

Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin puree not pie filling
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup water
1-1/2 cup granulated sugar
1-3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1/2 cup pecans

Icing

2 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 conventional/ 325 convection
Mix together pumpkin, eggs, oil, water & sugar in mixer bowl until well blended
In separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, spices - then add to mixer bowl - beat well about 30 seconds
Add pecans
Spray loaf pans (this made 3 mini loaves) with Bakers Joy
Fill pans equally with batter
Bake in center of oven 50-60 minutes
Cool in pan on wire rack
Remove from pans
Place all glaze ingredients in small bowl & whisk until well blended.
Use just enough milk to bring it to the consistency you desire - I used about 2-3 tbsp.
Drizzle over the tops of the loaves
Store in refrigerator

Want more pumpkin ideas for breakfast?

Pumpkin Caramel Biscotti

Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Syrup

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Pumpkin Caramel Biscotti

By Kleinworth & Co 5 Comments

Pumpkin Caramel Biscotti is a delicious fall recipe filled with warm spices and all the seasonal flavors you love to pair with your coffee.

WOW- it sure has been a long time since I made biscotti. But with the cooler air & the fall colors, I have really been feeling the need to make a little something to enjoy with some coffee in the morning & some warm tea in the afternoon.

So instead of making my usual biscotti recipe, I had to really jazz it up with some fall flavors. Pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg & caramel all come together to make Pumpkin Caramel Biscotti. So lovely on a crisp fall day. I know you will love it!

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Peanut Butter Granola Cereal

By Kleinworth & Co 18 Comments

Did you know that September is Better Breakfast Month? How cool is that?! Most of you regular readers know that for over a year now I have been committed to homemade breakfasts for my kids. That doesn’t mean giving up things we love. It just means that I make my own versions of them. One thing the kids really love is this Peanut Butter Granola Cereal. I love that it is packed full of great protein from peanut butter to kick off their mornings right. I love peanut butter in most things & adding to to breakfast (beyond spreading it on my toast) is so much fun. It’s so simple to make too.

Mornings can be hectic, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice on flavor or nutrition. Making time for breakfast and choosing to incorporate ingredients like peanut butter which is high in fiber, protein and good fats can play a role in maintaining your diet.

We also like to spread peanut butter on a bagel, stir it in a smoothie or top off your waffles for a quick and easy serving of protein. Peanut butter is not only nutritious but it’s very versatile!

Did you know that 90 percent of American pantries contain one or more jars of peanut butter, making it an easy go-to ingredient to help make breakfast quick and convenient?! I know we have 8 different jars in our pantry right now- all different flavors & varieties. Yep- we love peanut butter.

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Peanut Butter Granola Cereal

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: granola, peanut butter

Servings:

Ingredients

3 cup oats
2 tbsp granulated sugar
¼ cup coconut oil
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup raw honey
1 cup mix ins - I used a dried fruit blend of raisins cherries & blueberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 conventional/ 325 convection.
Mix oats, sugar & mix-ins into a large bowl.
In a small saucepan- combine coconut oil, peanut butter & honey.
Heat over medium until it's pourable & fully melted.
Remove from heat & pour over your dry mixture.
Toss to fully coat.
Spread out on parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake 10 minutes- mix stir to expose uncooked areas.
Bake an additional 10 minutes.
Remove & allow to cool completely before transferring to airtight container.

Notes

Note - this can be made with gluten-free oats. Alternate mix-ins can include walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup in place of honey, dried raisins, fruit, or cranberries.

Want more great ways to use peanut butter?

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter & Jelly Ice Cream

Peanut Butter Sauce

Huckleberry Jam {Ready in 10 Minutes}

By Kleinworth & Co 7 Comments

Have I mentioned how much I love huckleberries? It was such a treat when we moved here. Being a So Cal native I had never had one before our transplant here to North Idaho. Oh man- no wonder everyone here won’t share their picking spots. They are so amazing. I decided that before the big bag I picked up was gone I had to try making some into jam. Homemade jam is something I truly enjoy having in the house. I can’t remember the last time we bought jam from the store. It must be years now. I love the whole process from start to finish. It’s one of those things – I can’t explain it. But you know what?? This Huckleberry Jam is probably my most favorite flavor to date.

If you have the opportunity to get your hands on some huckleberries – this is THE recipe to use them in. YUUUUMMM!

Now to make some crusty bread to have it on some toast.

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Huckleberry Jam {Ready in 10 Minutes}

Ingredients

1-2/3 cup fresh huckleberries
2 tbsp instant pectin
1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Place berries in large bowl & mash with a potato masher until well broken down - set aside
In medium bowl combine sugar & pectin- mix
Add mashed berries & mix well - at least 3 minutes
Transfer to small saucepan & bring just to a boil
Remove from heat & cool several minutes before transferring to prepared jars
Store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 6 months

Want more spreads & syrups?

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cookie Butter

Raspberry Marmalade

Pumpkin Spice Syrup

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Chocolate Date Bars

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Now that we are all moved & somewhat settled – we are back on our normal gym schedule. It feels really good to get back into our regular routine. One new thing I am happy to be doing is making our own snacks. I have discussed before that I am now well over a year of making nothing but homemade breakfasts for the kids. Well we have branched into beyond breakfast & I am experimenting with protein bars to have as a snack before heading to the gym. One of our favorites lately – these Chocolate Date Bars. You would never guess that they are dairy free, packed full of protein & good for you because they are just so tasty. I feel like I’m having a treat. Let me show you just how easy they are to make.

These whip up in just a few minutes – no baking.

Just process, press into the pan & freeze for about 15 minutes. Simple!

The kids love these – I ended up having to make a second batch right away because these were gone in minutes.

Even with a busy as life gets – you don’t have to compromise maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Recipes like these make it easy.

I love that they are dairy free – everyone in the house can enjoy.

There are so many varieties of Silk Almond Milk now too.

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Chocolate Date Bars

Ingredients

1 cup pitted dates
1 cup walnuts
3/4 cup protein powder - I used chocolate
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp Silk Almond Milk Protein+Fiber
1/2 cup puffed rice cereal

Instructions

Place dates in food processor & process until all dates in in small pieces
Add nuts - process until all is finely ground
Add protein powder, cocoa powder, vanilla & Silk Almond Milk- process until it's sticky & well combined.
Transfer to parchment lined 9x9 dish & press flat until evenly dispersed throughout pan.
Freeze approx 15 minutes to firm up before cutting.
Store refrigerated.

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Oatmeal Cookie Overnight Oats

Chocolate Marshmallow Ice Cream

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Oatmeal Cookie Overnight Oats

By Kleinworth & Co 8 Comments

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My kids have a new favorite breakfast. Overnight oats. It’s so easy – my son & I prepare the jars the night before & when they all get up in the morning they just grab one. They no longer have to wait to all have breakfast together. It’s all done & ready to go. So you can imagine we have been trying all sorts of different ways to make it to find our favorites. My son- being the biggest cinnamon fanatic in the house – is really partial to this Oatmeal Cookie Overnight Oats recipe. It’s loaded with cinnamon, dairy free with the addition of Silk® Almond Milk Protein + Fiber & packed full nutrients that keeps them all going all day long.

Just add the ingredients to the jar – give it a good shake & refrigerate until morning. I told you it was simple.

We like to add a little granola with raisins on top of this one to really give it that Oatmeal Cookie flavor.

It’s great to use the Silk® Almond Milk Protein + Fiber for this because making it dairy free means that everyone in the house can enjoy it.

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Oatmeal Cookie Overnight Oats

Ingredients

For Each jar
¾ cup rolled oats
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
¾ cup Silk Almond Protein+Fiber
1 tbsp raw honey
Granola for topping

Instructions

Add all ingredients except granola to jar
Attach lid tightly & give a good shake
Store in refrigerator overnight –
Enjoy the next morning – that easy!

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Green Tea Banana Smoothie

By Kleinworth & Co 4 Comments

I am on such a smoothie kick these days!! I don’t know if it’s the warmer weather, the fact that I need something filling but fast or my incessant craving for fruity flavors. But we have been going a little nutty around here with the smoothies & this Green Tea Banana Smoothie tops my list for favorites. You know- when we get home from the gym & it’s already 8pm or later- the last thing any of us want to do is make a big huge dinner. So we bust out some healthy ingredients & the awesome Ninja blender & make some delicious bevies.

I love how thick & rich this is.

I feel like I’m having a milkshake – which is PERFECT after workout cravings.

I love that I can get all these nutrients packed into one glass & the addition of this sweeet matcha – swoon!!

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Green Tea Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

1 cup 1% or 2% cold milk
1/2 tbsp sweet matcha
2 ripe bananas
6-10 ice cubes
2 tbsp raw honey
this made about 24 ounces

Instructions

Add all ingredients to blender & blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until all ice is crushed & ingredients are smooth.
Enjoy immediately

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Vanilla Berry Smoothie

By Kleinworth & Co 2 Comments

I mentioned the other day that we have really been enjoying smoothies lately. I have the most fun seeing what the kids decide to throw in there & blend to perfection. Their creativity never ceases to amaze me. While there are times when I will whip up something a little less healthy, for the most part I like to structure my recipes with breakfast in mind to kick my day off on the right foot. This Vanilla Berry Smoothie is sort of a mix between. All of the ingredients are healthy & packed with nutrients- with the exception of my little secret ingredient…the Triple Berry Sauce. It gives this smoothie the punch of berry flavor I am after & paired with Vanilla Carnation Breakfast Essentials Powder makes it soooo good.

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The key ingredient to this smoothie is the Vanilla Carnation Breakfast Essentials Powder. I love the AMAZING vanilla flavor it adds. It’s really easy for the kids to use too – no measuring or spilling. Added to that is the Triple Berry Sauce & then the granola. Keeps me full & satisfied well past lunch time.

I love all the flavors packed into this smoothie. Vanilla, berry & then topped with granola – YUM!

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Powder is GREAT for making so many different kinds of smoothies. With flavors like chocolate, dark chocolate, chocolate malt, vanilla & strawberry – the kids & I are making a new recipe combo everyday.

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Vanilla Berry Smoothie

Ingredients

2 pkts Carnation Breakfast Essentials Vanilla
1 small banana
1-1/2 cup cold milk
1/2 cup ice
1/4 cup Triple Berry Sauce
1/2 cup blackberries
Top with granola & extra berries

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except granola in blender & blend for approx 30-60 seconds.
Serve immediately & garnished with granola & extra berries

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Simple Blueberry Smoothie

By Kleinworth & Co 10 Comments

I have mentioned that since we are getting so close to moving & with so many things up in the air- we have drastically altered how we are doing things around here. I’m baking less (partially because our oven isn’t working properly) & with the warm temps here for the next few months, I’m really going to enjoy spending less time in the kitchen anyhow. I know I have possibly mentioned it before- but I have never really been a smoothie kind of person. That is until I whipped up one with some matcha (sharing that next week) & loved it. So then I started seeing what else I could come up with. I sort of had this “why haven’t I been doing this all my life?” sort of moment. One of my new favorites – this Simple Blueberry Smoothie. The name says it all & it’s great.

Just 4 ingredients & makes enough for the kids & I to all have enough to fill us up.

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Simple Blueberry Smoothie

Ingredients

1 banana
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup milk whatever kind you prefer
1 tbsp raw honey or agave nectar

Instructions

Add all ingredients together in your blender & blend on med-high for about 60-90 seconds.
Enjoy immediately.

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Coconut Bananas Foster

By Kleinworth & Co 3 Comments

I’m sort of feeling like I’m back in the saddle today after a great trip with some AMAZINGLY INSPIRING women. I will be sharing all about it as soon as I can get my head wrapped around everything here. But I do have a YUMMY recipe to share with you that I know you will LOVE!!! Ever since I posted my Coffee Bean Syrup & used it on a stack of waffles with a giant scoop of vanilla ice cream, I have been wanting to create more things to put on top of waffles & ice cream. You know me- more is more when it comes to treats!! Certain flavors paried together just make me swoon- bananas & caramel, bananas & coconut, caramel & pecans, bananas & pecans. So I figured why not put it altogether for one decadent & absolutely delightful treat. Coconut Bananas Foster.

Now bananas foster is typically made with rum.

Yes the alcohol is cooked out – but I opted to use that Coffee Bean Syrup that I mentioned earlier in it’s place.

I used these giant Belgian Waffles stacked 3 high, topped with vanilla ice cream & then added my foster.

Heaven!! Absolute Heaven!

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Coconut Bananas Foster

Ingredients

1 stick butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Coffee Bean Syrup
2 bananas - sliced
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1-1/2 cups sweetened coconut - divided

Instructions

Melt a stick of butter in a pan on medium-high heat.
Add a cup of brown sugar.
Stir it up with heavy cream.
Stir in bananas
Add chopped nuts.
The mixture should be good and bubbly.
Pour in syrup
Remove from the burner and stir in 1 cup of the coconut.
Serve over waffles & vanilla ice cream & top with remaining coconut

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Vanilla Coffee Creamer

By Kleinworth & Co 9 Comments

I mentioned a couple days ago that I am doing an experiment with my coffee. I want to see if replacing the things I normally add to my cup with homemade versions changes how I generally feel. I have already created Homemade Vanilla Coffee Syrup that I like to put in my coffee with a little half & half. But I also tried my hand at making Homemade Vanilla Coffee Creamer because the hubs really likes to have the flavored creamers. The cool thing is that I can make this as needed – no more buying in bulk & I think it tastes better than what we were originally using too.

It’s so simple to make. Just add the ingredients to a mason jar- give it a good shake & done. I think it’s easier to pour from a smaller bottle, so I transferred a portion to these sauce bottles.

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Vanilla Coffee Creamer

Ingredients

1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups milk - I used 2%
1/3 cup vanilla coffee syrup

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a large mason jar & tighten the lid
Shake well - done
Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week (depending on how fresh your milk is that you used)
Give it a little shake before each use.

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Homemade Vanilla Coffee Syrup

By Kleinworth & Co 1 Comment

I think it’s fair to say that I have a pretty strong love affair with my coffee. I start my day with my 28 ounce mug filled to the brim. Everyone in the house knows that it’s best to talk to me after I have made it at least half way through that mug of jo. I love my morning coffee so much that when I am planning a trip- one of the things I research is how close the nearest coffee shop is to where I’m staying. Yep – it has to be a good STRONG cup with rich, bold flavor. I can’t live without my coffee. So you can imagine how bummed out I was when I started researching the ingredients in the things I add to my coffee. Yeah- a whole lot of things I can’t pronounce. That can’t be good. Plus I think those additives are making me feel not quite right. I don’t know for sure though & there was only one way to find out – but I wasn’t going to give up my coffee to do it. So I decided to do a little experiment & change what I’m adding to my cup. I started with this Homemade Vanilla Coffee Syrup.

It adds just what I like- along with a little splash of half & half. YUM! I’m going to give it about a month & see how I feel. See if I notice any changes in my skin or weight or just overall energy. I’ll keep you posted. In the meantime – I’m just enjoying the flavor of this in my cup. I think you will too.

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Homemade Vanilla Coffee Syrup

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Combine water & sugar in small saucepan
Heat on medium & bring to a boil - stirring constantly
Once all the sugar as dissolved remove from heat
Add vanilla - stir to combine
Transfer to sterilized bottle
Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks

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Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts w/ Lemon Blueberry Glaze

By Kleinworth & Co 13 Comments

Boy – it’s sure been a while since I have made donuts. I was on such a kick there for a while. Then the temps cooled & I was back to using the oven & the donut maker found it’s way to the back of the cabinet. I decided to pull it out & make a real spring like batch of yumminess – Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts w/ Lemon Blueberry Glaze. Oh my goodness- they have just the right ratio of lemon & blueberry flavor. Then the poppy seeds- oh how I love baking with them in the spring. I’m also sharing this donut recipe over at SNAP! today – you can grab the glaze recipe here.

I’m swooning over the bright color of the glaze.

I’m definitely putting these on the Easter breakfast menu.

I love having something quick for breakfast on holidays. I will be making these the night before so that we have a little something to grab during all the morning activities. Who wants to start their Easter morning with a bunch of dishes? I know my morning will be too full for that.

Don’t you want to just grab one?

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Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts w/ Lemon Blueberry Glaze

Ingredients

Donuts

3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 tsp baking powder
2 sticks butter- melted & slightly cooled
1-1/2 cup milk
2 eggs - lightly beaten
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp poppy seeds

For the Glaze

1-1/2 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 cup Lemon Blueberry Syrup

Instructions

Donuts

Preheat donut machine or preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In large bowl- combine flour, sugar & baking powder.- Whisk.
Whisk in eggs, then milk, then butter.
Whisk in lemon juice & poppy seeds.
Transfer to pastry bag & pipe into donut wells or scoop in to full size donut pan.
Cook 6 minutes for mini-donuts or 10-12 for full size in the oven.
Remove & cool on wire rack & repeat the cooking process for remaining batter.

Glaze

Combine ingredients in small bowl - whisk well until completely combined
*You can add a splash of water if needed to thin out.
Dip your donuts in glaze & set on wire rack to drip.
Once done glazing all your donuts- set in refrigerator to help firm your glaze

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Lemon Blueberry Syrup

By Kleinworth & Co 7 Comments

My family loves blueberries. I suppose you could have probably figured that out with the amount of blueberry recipes I share here in this little space. Usually I’m good with just the blueberries – but this year I can’t seem to get enough of the classic combo of lemon & blueberries. I have been pairing them together over & over & loving every minute of it. I decided to revamp my classic blueberry syrup & make this Lemon Blueberry Syrup which I have been adding to just about everything around here.

You really can’t go wrong with this. Add it to your pancakes, waffles, ice cream- it’s all good. My kids love adding it to their morning oatmeal. I used it in something extra yummy that I will be sharing with you later this week. So be sure to come on back for that- you won’t want to miss it.

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Lemon Blueberry Syrup

Ingredients

1-1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a small saucepan
Bring to a boil over high heat
Reduce heat & simmer approx 10 minutes
Remove from heat - carefully transfer to blender
Blend for about 30 seconds- make sure that mixture is smooth
Transfer to sterilized syrup bottle - store in refrigerator
*NOTE- please use caution when blending hot liquids.

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Zeppole

By Kleinworth & Co 11 Comments

Do you ever just crave a good donut?? I sooooo do – more often that I probably should admit. While I love making baked cake donuts & they are still my favorite – I truly enjoy a fried goodie every once in a while. So I decided to go back to my old book of recipes (some I have not made in what seems like forever) & make some donuts that I know I love.

Zeppole

You see- one night I headed to the couch because the grumble of the grizzly bear was keeping me awake. Then around 5 am the grizzly bear came to wake me & try to bring me back to bed. Well at that point the coffee had already brewed (& I could smell it) & I knew I shouldn’t put off work any longer. So it was not back to bed for me – it was get to work time. But the first thing that ran through my head as he was nudging me awake was that I didn’t have any donuts to start my Saturday morning. I did vocalize this in hopes that he would be ever so sweet & head out to get me some. No go. So I just had to resort to making my own.

I found that if I dip them in Mocha Dulce de Leche – it’s REALLY GOOD. 🙂

Check out how easy it is to make Zeppole!

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Zeppole

Ingredients

1 cup warm water 110-115 degrees
1 tsp instant yeast
1 tbsp granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
Peanut Oil for frying
Confectioners Sugar
Mocha Dulce de Leche for dipping

Instructions

Sprinkle the yeast & sugar over the water in a measuring cup. Stir until the yeast dissolves.
In large bowl - combine the flour & salt.
Add the yeast mixture & stir with a large spoon until well blended.
Cover with plastic wrap & place in warm spot for 1-1/2 hours to rise. (I like to run the dryer for about 5 minutes & then turn off & place my dough inside to allow to rise)
Pour about 2 inches of oil in deep, heavy stockpot or deep fryer.
Heat oil until temp reaches 375 degrees or until the dough sizzles when dropped in.
Drop the dough by the tablespoon into the hot oil. Do not place too many in at one time- they need space to float around.
Cook zeppole until golden brown & puffed.
Remove from oil with large metal slotted spoon & drain on paper towels.
Repeat with remaining dough
Once drained- place in paper sack with some confectioners sugar & shake until coated. For a lighter zeppole- you can just sprinkle with confectioners sugar instead. (This is what I did knowing I was going to dip them)
Serve immediately

These would also be great dipped in this Coffee Bean Syrup

Coffee Bean Syrup

It’s made with coffee 🙂

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Blackberry White Chocolate Buckle

By Kleinworth & Co 21 Comments

Blackberry White Chocolate Buckle is the perfect Easter or Mother’s Day dessert. Quick & easy dessert for blackberry lovers that’s like a cobbler & so good!

You know how I love having fruit in the house. I get pretty giddy when my fridge & counters are overflowing with produce. It spurs all sorts of inspiration. I want to get in there & start creating things & letting my imagination run wild. This time I decided to work with the several containers of blackberries we just picked up. They are a family favorite. I remember when the kids were really little- I couldn’t give them enough to satisfy their craving for them. I really don’t blame them- blackberries are a wonderful snack. I whipped them up with some white chocolate chips for this super tasty treat.

Blackberry White Chocolate Buckle

I remember the first time I had a wild blackberry. I was expecting my son- over 16 years ago TODAY (wow). The hubs & I were out on one of our walks to give the baby some exercise. We lived in a place where they grew on the side of random trails. He picked one off & told me to try it. I grew up in So Cal. You were taught to never just pick things & eat them- you didn’t know what they would do. So I was cautious. I had never lived like that- just picking things growing wherever. It was life changing. I loved it.

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Blackberry White Chocolate Buckle

Ingredients

2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour divided
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1-1/2 stick butter - room temperature
3/4 cup sugar divided
1 large egg
3/4 cup milk
2-1/2 cups fresh blackberries
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Spray 9" glass baking dish with cooking spray & set aside
In mixer - beat 1/2 cup butter until smooth.
Add in 1/2 cup sugar & beat until light & fluffy
Add egg - beat until well combined
Beat in 2-1/3 cups flour & your baking powder & salt
Add in milk as it's beating in the dry ingredients
Transfer to prepared pan- spread out
In small bowl- toss berries with lime juice & then pour over batter
Add white chocolate chips
In another small bowl combine remaining butter, cinnamon, remaining sugar & remaining flour- mix with pastry blender until large crumbles remain.
Sprinkle over the top of your berries & spread out to cover
Bake 50-60 minutes or until toothpick test comes out almost clean.
Cool in pan on wire rack
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top *opt

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Coffee Bean Syrup

By Kleinworth & Co 18 Comments

Ooohhhhh – I can’t even begin to tell you just how excited I am about this recipe. If you are a COFFEE LOVER like I am – you try to add a little java to just about anything you can. I start my day off with a 28 ounce mug of some really strong coffee. Sometimes that isn’t quite enough. Soooo….I decided to see if I could give a jolt to my breakfast too. Because really- I wanted to see if I COULD. The result was over the top- so much better than I ever imagined.

Coffee Bean Syrup

I grew up with whip cream on my waffles & pancakes. Then in high school one of my best friends was from Australia. When she told me that they serve waffles with a scoop of ice cream on it for breakfast – that was it for me. GENIUS! Why didn’t I ever think of that before??!! A reason to have ice cream for breakfast- I’m all over that. So the perfect combination here is waffles & vanilla ice cream topped with this Coffee Bean Syrup. HEAVEN on a breakfast plate – I’m tellin’ ya.

One little taste- my eyes rolled to the back of my head. TO DIE FOR!

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Coffee Bean Syrup

Ingredients

1 cup corn syrup
2 cups granulated sugar
4 tsp strong instant coffee granules
1/2 cup water
1 cup evaporated milk
2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Place corn syrup, sugar, water & coffee granules in saucepan.
Heat over medium - stirring to combine.
Keep stirring & allow to come to a boil - boiling & stirring about 3-5 minutes
Remove from heat & add evaporated milk & vanilla.
Stir to combine.
Set aside to cool to room temperature before transferring to bottles.
Store in refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.
Heat in microwave for about 30 seconds to bring back to drizzle consistency before serving.

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Red Velvet Biscotti

By Kleinworth & Co 20 Comments

Would you agree with me that when you think of Red Velvet flavored anything- your mind sort of automatically thinks of Valentines Day? I know mine does. Which is why I can’t seem to stop wit the red velvet recipes. It’s so incredibly good & there is just something about it that screams special. So I couldn’t help myself from making this tasty little coffee time snack to make my weekend a little more exciting.

Red Velvet Biscotti

I had so much fun in Michaels picking up all the little Valentine sprinkles & decorations. I really have to hold myself back in there. The hubs thought I had lost my mind. When I left CA I shipped home 4 LARGE boxes of my mom’s cake decorating/baking supplies. He didn’t think I would need to be buying any sort of baking item for a very long time. Buuuut – I wandered in to Michaels & walked out with several bags full of more baking supplies. Go figure.

Look at how fun these little hearts are mixed with the white chocolate chips.

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Red Velvet Biscotti

Red Velvet Biscotti is the perfect treat to serve your sweetie with their coffee on Valentine's Day.

Prep Time25

Cook Time50

Total Time1 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Keyword: biscotti, red velvet

Servings: slices

Ingredients

2½ cups all-purpose flour spooned into your measuring cup- don't scoop in with the cup - this packs it in & gives too much in the recipe
2 cups sugar
1 cup dutch processed cocoa powder
2 oz liquid red food color or 2 tbsp gel food color
1½ tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
5 large eggs
1½ tsp vanilla extract
1 cup white chocolate chips
½ cup heart sprinkles

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, food color, baking powder, & salt in the mixer bowl & turn it on the slowest setting. (stir)
Combine eggs, & vanilla in small bowl & beat lightly with a fork.
Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture & mix well until combined. It will be sticky but firm.
Fold in the white chocolate chips.
Divide the dough in half for 2 large loaves - I did 3 medium-sized instead. (You should end up with 2 rectangles measuring approximately 4-5 inches on the short end & 7-8 inches on the long end.)
On a lightly floured surface, form each log & place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until tops are set.
Remove from the oven & reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
Allow logs to cool & then slice about ½ - 1 inch wide.
Lay slices on their side on the baking sheet & bake at 300 for 10 minutes.
Remove- flip the slices over & bake an additional 8-10 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack before decorating or placing them in an airtight container for storage.

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The Best Green Juice

By Kleinworth & Co 6 Comments

I want you to met someone special today. Kendra is the owner & creator of Key Lime Digital Designs. She is a fellow contributor for SNAP! & all around creative genius. Her blog designs are gorgeous & her creativity is incredibly inspiring. Today I have the honor of having her here today sharing this recipe that is sure to kick off my 2014 in the right direction.

The Best Green Juice

Hi! My name is Kendra from Key Lime Digital Designs. I am very excited to be here today sharing with you! Typically on my blog I only post about blog design, blogging tips, and fonts (I’m sort of a font-aholic) but today I am excited to take this chance to share something totally different and non computer-ish! Enter the Green Machine.

This juice is so refreshing and delicious. If you have any New Years health resolutions you are going to love this juice!

You might be a little skeptic about the kale. I promise the bitterness of the Kale is covered up by the oranges. The oranges are the sneaky, not so green, ingredient. They add sweetness to the juice that make it so yummy!

Let’s talk about juicing in general for a min. There are a lot of opinion on juicing. Here’s mine … Can juicing be expensive? Yes. Should you juice all the time for your sole nutrients? Hmm, probably not. Does juicing actually taste good? Yes, it can! And this green juice recipe is my favorite. All time favorite. Can juicing be refreshing and a good way to reset your system? Absolutely!

I have used this green juice after I had both of my babies to help get rid of that extra baby weight. When I decide to “juice” I typically juice for 3-4 days – drinking this green machine for breakfast and lunch and then eating a sensible dinner.

You are gonna love this because you will feel so refreshed and energetic after you drink this! Get your juicers out pronto!

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The Best Green Juice

Ingredients

2 Huge handfuls of kale
2 Huge handfuls of spinach
1 Cucumber
2 Granny smith apples
1 Large orange

Instructions

Twist the stems off the apples and cut them in half.
Peel the oranges.
Thrown everything in the juicer.
Mix the juice and enjoy! (And don't be to picky about the amounts listed above. Give a little take a little.)

Notes: The amount of juice this produces can vary based on your produce but typically I find it makes about 36-40oz. You can refrigerate the juice for 2-3 days in an airtight container. Shake well before drinking.[br][br]If you feel like your juice is still a little bitter, just add another orange.

-Kendra

I am a wife and mom of 2 energetic kids!

My family keeps me busy but I also love to blog, create in photoshop, collect fonts, oh and eat cookie dough 🙂

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Thank you so much Kendra – I’m thrilled to have you here today!!!

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