BREAKFAST

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Looking for a few moments to yourself? With the rush of life it can be hard to carve out just 10 minutes of peace each day. But today I’m sharing with you one of my favorite ways to start my day with just 10 minutes before the rest of the house awakens. I make this Iced Coffee Protein Shake, made with delicious mocha iced coffee, frozen bananas & protein powder. A great way to start the day.

Moments to myself won’t happen unless I make them happen, which is why I love the simplicity of this shake. I can pack in breakfast along with my morning pick-me-up. It whips together in the blender in about 30 seconds, which leave me about 9.5 minutes to have some quiet all to myself. It’s not long after that the rest of the family starts emerging from their rooms.

In the summer months when the sun is up around 4:30 – I grab my shake in my travel mug & head out to the porch to enjoy the early morning. I love the warmth of the early morning sun for a few minutes to help get me ready for my day before I head up to the studio.

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Iced Coffee Protein Shake

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups International Delight Mocha Iced Coffee
1 small frozen banana
1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder

Instructions

Place all ingredients in blender & blend on high for 30 seconds
Enjoy!

How do you like your iced coffee??

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Oatmeal Date Protein Muffins : Healthy Breakfast Ideas

By Kleinworth & Co 13 Comments

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These Oatmeal Date Protein Muffins are so delicious. You won’t feel like you are eating something good for you. Full of oats & nutritious protein powder. Start your morning right with these healthy breakfast ideas.

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Healthy breakfast ideas are always on the forefront of my mind. We are still doing homemade breakfast items & when I can add a new ingredient in a new way to give them more uumph I’m all for it. With these breakfast muffins I added a secret ingredient – some EAS Whey Protein Powder. EAS is the protein supplement that can be added to an already-healthy lifestyle. I love this because we use these protein powders in shakes & smoothies all the time. They are great first thing in the morning & after the gym in the evenings.

I picked up mine during my weekly Target run. I was already running through about 10 different recipes in my head that I planned on making with my new vanilla flavor. I have had a large container of chocolate & I was excited for some new flavors to blend.

I like packing as much protein into our daily meals as I can. A little scoop into different recipes is an easy way to do this. It really helps us reach our daily protein needs.

Just toss it all in the bowl, mix & portion into your muffin tins. Bake & done!

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Oatmeal Date Protein Muffins : Healthy Breakfast Ideas

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Oatmeal Date Protein Muffins : Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Ingredients

3 cups quick oats
3 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup cinnamon applesauce
1/2 cup light nonfat vanilla yogurt
2 tbsp coconut oil - melted
1/4 cup raw honey
1 cup milk
1 cup chopped dates + more for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Spray muffin tin wells with cooking spray - set aside
In a large bowl combine oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon & sea salt.
In a small bowl combine eggs, vanilla, applesauce, yogurt, coconut oil, honey & milk- whisk to combine
Pour into the large bowl with the dry ingredients & mix until you have a thick batter
Fold in dates
Portion out into your prepared muffin tins
Top with additional dates & a sprinkle of extra oats if desired
Bake 18-23 minutes or until centers bounce back when pressed.
Allow to cool in tin before removing
Store in an airtight container

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Peanut Butter Overload Pancakes

By Kleinworth & Co 14 Comments

Oh you all. I am so excited to share this Peanut Butter Overload Pancakes breakfast recipe with you. I was REALLY wanting to make some incredible peanut butter recipes. Must have been craving the protein with some sugar or something. I just really wanted some sweet peanut butter something.

Then it hit me – Peanut Butter Overload Pancakes. You see – I had that peanut butter whip from the brownies I shared a little bit ago. I knew there were 101 ways I could use that whip.

Peanut Butter Pancake Recipe

Since I was really wanting to find an excuse to make some more, these pancakes were the perfect thing. These are a peanut butter lovers dream. Peanut butter pancakes & peanut butter whip spread in-between. Like a peanut butter sandwich cookie. You HAVE TO make these Peanut Butter Overload Pancakes!

I can’t even tell you just how incredibly yummy these are!!! The hubs was super sad that I made these when he wasn’t home. The kids polished them off in a matter of moments.

They all hovered around the studio just waiting for me to finish photographing them. Then they hustled on down to the kitchen to get their plates.

stack of peanut butter pancakes

I have a little peanut butter whip left over – I may or may not have eaten it straight out of the container with a spoon.

Don’t judge! Make some & I promise you will do the same.

Pro Tip – try this peanut butter whip on cookies, cakes and so much more!

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Peanut Butter Overload Pancakes

Ingredients

Pancakes

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/4 cup milk
1 egg
2 tbsp canola oil
2-1/2 tbsp granulated sugar

Peanut Butter Whip

1 cup peanut butter
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese - room temperature
1 cup confectioners sugar
1 8 oz tub whip topping

Garnish - salted peanuts

Instructions

Pancakes

In a large bowl mix peanut butter, sugar & oil - whisk to smooth
Add in egg & milk - whisk
Add flour, baking powder & salt
Whisk until combined
Heat your griddle to approx 350 degrees
Ladle batter into rounds & cook until bubbles start to form on the surface - flip
Cook second side until golden brown
Remove & create whip & assemble

Whip

Beat softened cream cheese in mixer bowl until light & fluffy
Add peanut butter & beat until combined
Slowly add in confectioners sugar & beat
Once incorporated - fold in whipped topping & then beat for about 30 seconds

Assemble the pancakes adding a layer of whip in-between each

Garnish with a few salted peanuts if desired

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Oreo Cake Mix Donuts

By Kleinworth & Co 23 Comments

Oreo Cake Mix Donuts, Moist & light milk chocolate donuts made simply from cake mix & topped with a cream glaze & crumbled Oreo Cookies. Great Breakfast!

I love having donuts with my coffee on the weekends. Unfortunately it doesn’t happen all that often. Which I suppose is good for me but I still want them.

We have a pretty good donut shop here close to the house. The problem is they are usually cleaned out pretty quickly. So unless I can convince the hubs to get out the door & pick some up as soon as we get up at 5 – it’s slim pickin’s once we get there.

But when I do get there on time I always pick the Oreo-topped chocolate donuts. So since I can’t always get over there I decided to make my own Oreo Cake Mix Donuts & you know what?? They were SO GOOD!

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Blueberry White Chocolate Pancake Muffins

By Kleinworth & Co 2 Comments

These super tasty Blueberry White Chocolate Pancake Muffins will be your favorite easy breakfast recipe. Using pancake mix makes these whip up quick.

I love quick & easy breakfast ideas. I have been doing nothing but homemade breakfasts for the kids for a couple of years now. So I’m always trying to come up with new & fun ways to make breakfast exciting.

One can only have so many bowls of oatmeal or slices of banana bread before they start wanting more. So I decided to play with some recipes for pancake muffins. You know – muffins made from pancake mix. I know- it’s pretty cool. I started with their favorite flavor combos & we all were in love.

Our favorite of all – these Blueberry White Chocolate Pancake Muffins. I normally pair white chocolate with raspberries – so twisting it a little & doing blueberries added a yummy zing to the morning.

The recipe makes 12 which meant that for my very hungry teens they were gone- quick! Like – these only lasted about a day. Yeah, pop & go with a little fruit on the side.

Great breakfast that we will be making again & again. PLUS it’s not to complicated so the older two could reasonably make these on their own if I needed them to.

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Blueberry White Chocolate Pancake Muffins

Ingredients

2 cups pancake mix use the kind that only calls for water to mix
2/3 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup fresh/frozen blueberries
1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Spray muffin tin with cooking spray or add liners
In a large bowl combine pancake mix, milk, eggs & maple syrup & whisk until well combined
Add 1/2 the blueberries & 1/2 the white chocolate chips & fold in
Spoon into your muffin tins filling each well 2/3 full
Top with remaining blueberries & white chocolate chips
Bake 15-19 minutes or until they spring back when touched in the center - or you can do the toothpick test
Allow to cool on wire rack for several minutes before serving

Pistachio & Honey Parfait

By Kleinworth & Co 9 Comments

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!

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Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Granola

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

Double Berry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt

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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

Based on the iconic Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, new Reese’s Spreads will make snacking even more delicious by adding the unique, one-of-a-kind combination of chocolate and peanut butter flavors to any food, anytime, anywhere.

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Pumpkin Pecan Bread {w/ cream cheese glaze}

Pumpkin Caramel Biscotti

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 Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Syrup

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Pumpkin Caramel Biscotti