Impress Your Breakfast Guests With Healthy Muffin Recipes

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It provides energy and nutrients to your body for the day ahead. It also helps to kick start your metabolism. Most experts believe that men and women who eat breakfast regularly are more likely to lose and maintain weight when compared to individuals who skip their breakfast. It is, however, important to get a healthy start to the day, and well-balanced and nutritious breakfast could be your first step towards overall health and well being. Your healthy breakfast menu should include significant amounts of fiber along with lean proteins and carbohydrates for instant energy.

Creating a healthy breakfast menu can be challenging. The task is greater when you have guests at home. While you want to make something special for them and make them feel welcome, you do not want to make unhealthy doughnuts and pastries. Muffins are a great choice. You can use healthy muffin recipes to create exotic yet nutritious choices for your guests and family members. With the healthy recipes, almost everyone can enjoy a second serving without feeling guilty about the calories.

You can go online to find several healthy muffin recipes. You can also visit the local book store to find breakfast cookbooks with healthy muffin recipes in them. Popular choices include:

Yamberry Muffins - These consist of cranberries and sweet potato. You can also use barn or whole grain flour to increase the fiber content. The recipe is rich in vitamin A and C, and other essential nutrients.Lemon-Raspberry Muffins - Another one of the healthy muffin recipes, it includes whole grain flour along with vitamin-rich lemon juice and raspberry fruits.Banana Bran Muffins - These are rich in fiber, potassium and other important nutrients. You can add nuts rich in omega fatty acids to increase their nutrient value.Cornmeal Muffins - Individuals looking for healthy muffin recipes will also enjoy cornmeal muffins made from whole cornmeal flour. You can add spices such as cinnamon and ginger which have the ability to reduce the risk of cardiovascular illnesses.Buttermilk Muffins - These contain whole wheat flour, essential fatty acid-rich walnuts and pecans along with spices.

Your choice for healthy muffin recipes will essentially depend on your personal preferences. You can also consider the choice of your guests, especially if you know them well. Do not include ingredients that you or the guests may be allergic to. Most healthy muffin recipes are easy to make. You will find most ingredients at a grocery store near you. You should also prepare certain things ahead of time to save time and effort in the last minute.

You can also buy recipe mixes from regular or online stores. Make sure everything is made from highest quality ingredients. The recipe should be easy to make as well. Many bakeries also serve and sell healthy muffins in their menu. You can simply pre-order, and have them deliver the muffins to your home. Most products will stay fresh for two to three days.

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Corn on the Cob Supreme Rub

This morning I am posting from the great state of Idaho!! It is nice to be home, for it has been awhile.  This recipe we got from a farmer's market in a nearby town. Oh so delicious and simple.

Corn on the Cob Supreme Rub
Mayonnaise
butter (melted)
grated parmesan cheese
*chili lime seasoning (optional)

Mix equal parts of butter and mayonnaise together in a bowl big enough to roll the corn cob in. Pour the parmesan cheese in a separate bowl.
Roll your cooked corn in the mixture then roll it in the parmesan cheese.  If desired sprinkle it with the chili lime seasoning or other seasoning.
                                     Delish!!
And  TAYLER

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Impress Your Breakfast Guests With Healthy Muffin Recipes

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It provides energy and nutrients to your body for the day ahead. It also helps to kick start your metabolism. Most experts believe that men and women who eat breakfast regularly are more likely to lose and maintain weight when compared to individuals who skip their breakfast. It is, however, important to get a healthy start to the day, and well-balanced and nutritious breakfast could be your first step towards overall health and well being. Your healthy breakfast menu should include significant amounts of fiber along with lean proteins and carbohydrates for instant energy.

Creating a healthy breakfast menu can be challenging. The task is greater when you have guests at home. While you want to make something special for them and make them feel welcome, you do not want to make unhealthy doughnuts and pastries. Muffins are a great choice. You can use healthy muffin recipes to create exotic yet nutritious choices for your guests and family members. With the healthy recipes, almost everyone can enjoy a second serving without feeling guilty about the calories.

You can go online to find several healthy muffin recipes. You can also visit the local book store to find breakfast cookbooks with healthy muffin recipes in them. Popular choices include:

Yamberry Muffins - These consist of cranberries and sweet potato. You can also use barn or whole grain flour to increase the fiber content. The recipe is rich in vitamin A and C, and other essential nutrients.Lemon-Raspberry Muffins - Another one of the healthy muffin recipes, it includes whole grain flour along with vitamin-rich lemon juice and raspberry fruits.Banana Bran Muffins - These are rich in fiber, potassium and other important nutrients. You can add nuts rich in omega fatty acids to increase their nutrient value.Cornmeal Muffins - Individuals looking for healthy muffin recipes will also enjoy cornmeal muffins made from whole cornmeal flour. You can add spices such as cinnamon and ginger which have the ability to reduce the risk of cardiovascular illnesses.Buttermilk Muffins - These contain whole wheat flour, essential fatty acid-rich walnuts and pecans along with spices.

Your choice for healthy muffin recipes will essentially depend on your personal preferences. You can also consider the choice of your guests, especially if you know them well. Do not include ingredients that you or the guests may be allergic to. Most healthy muffin recipes are easy to make. You will find most ingredients at a grocery store near you. You should also prepare certain things ahead of time to save time and effort in the last minute.

You can also buy recipe mixes from regular or online stores. Make sure everything is made from highest quality ingredients. The recipe should be easy to make as well. Many bakeries also serve and sell healthy muffins in their menu. You can simply pre-order, and have them deliver the muffins to your home. Most products will stay fresh for two to three days.

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Impress Your Breakfast Guests With Healthy Muffin Recipes

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It provides energy and nutrients to your body for the day ahead. It also helps to kick start your metabolism. Most experts believe that men and women who eat breakfast regularly are more likely to lose and maintain weight when compared to individuals who skip their breakfast. It is, however, important to get a healthy start to the day, and well-balanced and nutritious breakfast could be your first step towards overall health and well being. Your healthy breakfast menu should include significant amounts of fiber along with lean proteins and carbohydrates for instant energy.

Creating a healthy breakfast menu can be challenging. The task is greater when you have guests at home. While you want to make something special for them and make them feel welcome, you do not want to make unhealthy doughnuts and pastries. Muffins are a great choice. You can use healthy muffin recipes to create exotic yet nutritious choices for your guests and family members. With the healthy recipes, almost everyone can enjoy a second serving without feeling guilty about the calories.

You can go online to find several healthy muffin recipes. You can also visit the local book store to find breakfast cookbooks with healthy muffin recipes in them. Popular choices include:

Yamberry Muffins - These consist of cranberries and sweet potato. You can also use barn or whole grain flour to increase the fiber content. The recipe is rich in vitamin A and C, and other essential nutrients.Lemon-Raspberry Muffins - Another one of the healthy muffin recipes, it includes whole grain flour along with vitamin-rich lemon juice and raspberry fruits.Banana Bran Muffins - These are rich in fiber, potassium and other important nutrients. You can add nuts rich in omega fatty acids to increase their nutrient value.Cornmeal Muffins - Individuals looking for healthy muffin recipes will also enjoy cornmeal muffins made from whole cornmeal flour. You can add spices such as cinnamon and ginger which have the ability to reduce the risk of cardiovascular illnesses.Buttermilk Muffins - These contain whole wheat flour, essential fatty acid-rich walnuts and pecans along with spices.

Your choice for healthy muffin recipes will essentially depend on your personal preferences. You can also consider the choice of your guests, especially if you know them well. Do not include ingredients that you or the guests may be allergic to. Most healthy muffin recipes are easy to make. You will find most ingredients at a grocery store near you. You should also prepare certain things ahead of time to save time and effort in the last minute.

You can also buy recipe mixes from regular or online stores. Make sure everything is made from highest quality ingredients. The recipe should be easy to make as well. Many bakeries also serve and sell healthy muffins in their menu. You can simply pre-order, and have them deliver the muffins to your home. Most products will stay fresh for two to three days.

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Impress Your Breakfast Guests With Healthy Muffin Recipes

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It provides energy and nutrients to your body for the day ahead. It also helps to kick start your metabolism. Most experts believe that men and women who eat breakfast regularly are more likely to lose and maintain weight when compared to individuals who skip their breakfast. It is, however, important to get a healthy start to the day, and well-balanced and nutritious breakfast could be your first step towards overall health and well being. Your healthy breakfast menu should include significant amounts of fiber along with lean proteins and carbohydrates for instant energy.

Creating a healthy breakfast menu can be challenging. The task is greater when you have guests at home. While you want to make something special for them and make them feel welcome, you do not want to make unhealthy doughnuts and pastries. Muffins are a great choice. You can use healthy muffin recipes to create exotic yet nutritious choices for your guests and family members. With the healthy recipes, almost everyone can enjoy a second serving without feeling guilty about the calories.

You can go online to find several healthy muffin recipes. You can also visit the local book store to find breakfast cookbooks with healthy muffin recipes in them. Popular choices include:

Yamberry Muffins - These consist of cranberries and sweet potato. You can also use barn or whole grain flour to increase the fiber content. The recipe is rich in vitamin A and C, and other essential nutrients.Lemon-Raspberry Muffins - Another one of the healthy muffin recipes, it includes whole grain flour along with vitamin-rich lemon juice and raspberry fruits.Banana Bran Muffins - These are rich in fiber, potassium and other important nutrients. You can add nuts rich in omega fatty acids to increase their nutrient value.Cornmeal Muffins - Individuals looking for healthy muffin recipes will also enjoy cornmeal muffins made from whole cornmeal flour. You can add spices such as cinnamon and ginger which have the ability to reduce the risk of cardiovascular illnesses.Buttermilk Muffins - These contain whole wheat flour, essential fatty acid-rich walnuts and pecans along with spices.

Your choice for healthy muffin recipes will essentially depend on your personal preferences. You can also consider the choice of your guests, especially if you know them well. Do not include ingredients that you or the guests may be allergic to. Most healthy muffin recipes are easy to make. You will find most ingredients at a grocery store near you. You should also prepare certain things ahead of time to save time and effort in the last minute.

You can also buy recipe mixes from regular or online stores. Make sure everything is made from highest quality ingredients. The recipe should be easy to make as well. Many bakeries also serve and sell healthy muffins in their menu. You can simply pre-order, and have them deliver the muffins to your home. Most products will stay fresh for two to three days.

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Egg Shortcut for Homemade Breakfast Sandwiches

My family is always in a rush in the morning.  I am so not a breakfast person, unfortunately my family suffers a bit because of my issue.  To help with this problem I try to make things in bulk (such as french toast sticks), freeze and voila quick and easy breakfast that everyone can do on their own.  The grocery store had a killer deal on some of the canned refrigerator biscuits so I decided to put together some breakfast sandwiches.
They were tasty and have been a good change to the breakfast rut we sometimes get into.
The coolest shortcut I found for this is to bake your eggs in a muffin tin.

Shortcut Baked Eggs
adapted from Beauty and Bedlam
There is no true recipe for this it is more of a technique.  You can use the crack and dump method, scramble, or add anything you wish to make little omelets.  
I used:
12 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Spray your muffin tins with cooking spray.
I whisk it up in a bowl and divided into 24 muffins (about 1/4 cup each) ( I have seen it recommended to use a silicone muffin tin because the eggs do not stick and you can just pop them out. )

Here is the MAIN CONCERN I want to warn you about – rubbery eggs. This will happen if you over cook these.  Bake them at 350 degrees for ten minutes. Every oven heats differently plus, once you remove the eggs, they will still continue to cook a bit until they have cooled down, so set the timer for 8 – 10 minutes and check.  Mine took 8 minutes but your might need up to five more minutes.  Let them cool for a few minutes and pop them out of the tins.

I used a knife to run around the edged and slip underneath the eggs to loosen them from the tins.
Now you can cool and flash freeze or build your sandwiches.  I chose egg, cheese and sausage this go around.

My biscuits were a little big, but still tasty!!

I wrapped them individually and then put them in freezer bags and froze.

I will be doing this again.  It was quick simple and great for the kids!!

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Chocolate Avocado Muffins

Ok I'm sure most of you are reading the title and going....WHAT??  I love chocolate and avocados but  put the two together??? When I saw this recipe over at Inside BruCrew Life (an amazing blog by the way.) I was of course intrigued and you know me I had to try it out!!  I didn't want anyone to know what was in them before tasting them, so it was a rush to get them done before the kids got home from school.  A bit skeptical after I burnt the first batch, but the rest turned out awesome.  The kids LOVED them.  They were moist and delicious.  The recipe says they are better after they have sat for awhile, well mine did not last that long.

Chocolate Avocado Muffins

from Inside BreCrew Life 

1/2 cup oil

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup applesauce

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 ripe avocado, smashed

1/3 cup yogurt (I used vanilla flavor greek yogart)

2/3 cup milk 

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons. baking powder

1/2 teaspoon. salt

1/2 cup cocoa powder

2 cups flour

1 cup chocolate chips

In a mixing bowl, cream the coconut oil and sugar until combined. Add the applesauce, vanilla, yogurt and smashed avocado and beat until creamy. Whisk together all the dry ingredients in another bowl. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk to the mixture, slowly beating it in. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand. Divide the batter into 15 muffin liners. Bake at 400* for 15-20 minutes. (I cooked my mini ones 8-10 minutes.)

 Store in a tightly sealed container overnight. They are much better when they have had time to set up.

As weird as it sounds together it works very well!! Loved that these muffins were packed with more nutrition than normal ones!

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Homemade Pop Tarts

I've been wanting to make these for a long time! Finally decided that no better time than the present. 
Actually very simple and so much better than the ones in the box.  They did not last very long at my house. 

Homemade Pop Tarts
pie crust dough (I used the boxed refrigerated dough)
jelly or jam

Frosting:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-2 Tablespoons milk
2 Tablespoons butter
pinch of salt

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Cut your dough into squares.

Add a small amount of jam in the middle of a rectangle.

Spread the jam just a little bit and top with another piece and seal with a fork around all the edges.

Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Start checking at 12 minutes.

Remove from pan. Mix up the frosting.

Soften butter, mix in powdered sugar, 1 Tablespoon milk, vanilla and pinch or salt.

If needed add the additional 1 Tablespoon milk and food coloring if desired. (it will be a little runny)

Spread across the top of the pop tarts and add a few sprinkles if desired.

If you can hold the kids off long enough, let the frosting set up a bit.

Thene serve and amaze your family!!

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Scrambled Egg Nest

This is a fun way to serve some breakfast foods.  No surprise to some of you, but I actually served these to my family for dinner.  It was a HUGE hit! The only issue..I should of made a double batch! These would be a great addition to an Easter Brunch.  They take a little time, but are well worth the work!!

Scrambled Egg Nests
adapted from Family Fun
1 (3 1/2-cup) bag frozen shredded potatoes, defrosted
1/4 cup vegetable oil or butter (+1 Tablespoon)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 eggs
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup finely diced onions
1/3 cup finely diced bell peppers
3/4 cup cooked sausage
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
In a large bowl, toss together the potatoes, the oil or butter, salt, and pepper. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the potato mixture into each cup of a 12-serving muffin tin. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of each cup, then bake until golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the nests from the oven and allow them to cool.

Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs and milk. Heat a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat.  Add 1 Tablespoon oil or butter to the pan and heat. Add the onions and peppers to the pan and saute until both are soft and the onions are slightly golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sausage and cook until heated through. Add the egg mixture and stir until the eggs have set and small curds have formed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Fill each muffin cup with some of the egg mixture, top with a sprinkling of the cheese.

 Place the nests in a 375° oven until the cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.

Serve and enjoy!!

A fun meal addition!!

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Quick Cinnamon Bread

Wow! I just realized I have doing alot of bread posts lately.  Guess I have been in bread mode.  This is a quick and simple recipe.  It will impress the kids for an afternoon snack or even breakfast idea.  I wanted a picture of it outside of the pan, but the family ate it and very fast.  I wouldn't really classify it as bread per say, but more a pull a part version.  Either way it is yummy!!

Quick Cinnamon Bread
2 (10 count) cans refrigerated biscuits
1/3 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Cut each uncooked biscuit dough into 4 pieces and place half in a greased loaf pan.  In a saucepan add butter, cinnamon and brown sugar.  Heat to a boil.  Remove from heat and add the vanilla.  Pour some of the mixture of the biscuit pieces and then add the rest of the remaining biscuit pieces on top and pour the remaining mixture on top. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Enjoy!

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Mom's Light Waffles

A few month ago my Mom made waffles for my nephew.  He stood by her and curiously watched her.  Finally when she asked him if he was ready to eat, he exclaimed, "WOW Grandma, I thought waffles only came from a box!!" So cute!!  It is kind of a tradition my mom has started to make the grandkids waffles for breakfast when they visit her house.  My girls kept on her until she made them and we were all happy she did. She said this is a recipe that my grandma always made. They were light and delicious!! We had no leftovers!!

Mom's Light Waffles
2 eggs (separate the whites and yolks)
2 cups milk
4 Tablespoons melted butter
2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Combine 2 egg yolks and rest of the ingredients except; egg whites.

Beat 2 egg whites until they peak.  Fold into the other mixture.

Cook according to your waffle maker directions.

We served them with Buttermilk Syrup. Light and delicious!!

Thanks to my sweet Mom!!

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls With Caramel Frosting

I have expressed my LOVE of pumpkin to you before so I could not resist trying out this recipe I found in a old church cookbook.  You really could not taste the pumpkin, but they were delicious!! The caramel frosting made them so tasty!  A huge hit with the whole family!

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls With Caramel Frosting
Makes 18-20 cinnamon rolls
Dough:
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1 cup canned pumpkin or mashed cooked pumpkin
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs. beaten
2 Tablespoons yeast
3 1/2- 4 cups flour
In a small saucepan heat milk, butter, sugar and salt until warm and butter is melted. Stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.  In a mixer bowl add the yeast and the milk mixture. Let yeast proof for about 10 minutes (It will get bubbly). Add pumpkin and beat until well mixed.  Beat in the eggs.  Slowly add the flour, adding enough to make a soft dough. 

Turn dough into a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down and knead a few times to form a smooth dough, sprinkling with enough flour to make the dough easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface roll dough into a about a 24 x 12 inch rectangle.

Filling:

1/3 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.  Melt butter and spread it over the dough. Sprinkle with brown sugar mixture.

Roll up jelly roll style. Pinch seams to seal. 

 Cut rolls into about 1 inch slices (trick to easy cutting you can find here.)

Place rolls onto a greased cookie sheet. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.

Cool for about 10 minutes.

Frost with caramel frosting.

Caramel Frosting:

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 Tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

 pinch of salt

3/4 - 1 cup powdered sugar

In a small saucepan heat butter until melted. Stir in brown sugar and milk.  Cook over medium low heat for 1 minute. Transfer to a mixing bowl.  Stir in vanilla, salt and powdered sugar. Beat with mixer until well blended.  Start with 3/4 cup powdered sugar and add more to desired consistency.

Drizzle frosting over the rolls.

OH YUM!!

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Sopapilla Cheesecake Dessert

I saw this recipe over a Making Memories..One Fun Thing After Another and knew it would be perfect for a "Tried it Out Thursday" post.  It comes from an incredible blog with lots of creative and yummy things go and check it out! This recipe did not disappoint.  It was SO DELICIOUS and easy!! Thanks Erin!

Sopapilla Cheesecake Dessert
from Making Memories..One Fun Thing After Another
2 cans of Pillsbury Crescent rolls
2 (8 oz.) packages of cream cheese, softened (I used light)
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup butter melted
cinnamon
sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Unroll and spread 1 of the cans of crescent rolls on the bottom of a lightly greased 9 x13 inch pan.  Combine the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla.  Spread over top of the crescent roll layer. (This will look like a ton of cream cheese, but trust me it works!) Unroll the remaining can of crescent rolls on a sheet of wax paper and roll it out a bit with a rolling pin or by hand.  Then pick up the wax paper and place the dough on top of the cream cheese filling. Then peel off the wax paper.

 Pour the melted butter over the top and sprinkle generously with cinnamon and sugar (I started with 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon but added a little bit more.)

Bake for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly and slightly browned.  Let cool a bit, slice and eat!!

*You can half this recipe and it will fit in an 8x8 pan perfectly.

This is so Yummy!!
PS. They are also very delicious cold!!

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Donut Muffins

Is it a donut or a muffin??  A question you can answer after tasting these little beauties.

I was a little hesitant to make this recipe, but I am so glad I got over that fear.  They were so delicious and easy to make.  The only issue I had is that I should of doubled the batch!!

Donut Muffins

Makes about 24 mini muffins
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup flour
Topping:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease mini muffin tins.
Mix sugar, butter and nutmeg together in a large bowl.  Stir in milk, then baking powder and flour until just combined. Fill muffin cups about 1/2 full.  Bake until the tops are lightly golden about 15-20 minutes.
While muffins are baking, place 1/4 cup melted butter in a bowl.  In a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup sugar with the cinnamon.  Remove baked muffins from their cups, dip each muffin in melted butter, and then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Let cool and serve!!

YUM!!

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