Tag: breakfast recipe

Start Your Day With a Sausage Cheese Croissant

Posted on January 18, 2016January 18, 2016 by Mama

Saturday mornings are for family breakfast in our home. We like to sit down together and start our day with something yummy in our tummies. Of course, some weekend mornings there just isn’t a lot of time to make a huge meal (i.e. quilting morns with the church ladies), so something in a hurry fits the bill. This sausage cheese croissant recipe is one of my best go-to breakfast items and also one of my husband’s favorites. Mind you, these croissants are in no way low-cal and probably not too healthy, but if you add some fruit on the side you actually hit the four major food groups. . . yes, it’s a stretch, but these babies are worth it!

Super Quick Chocolate-Almond Pancakes

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Mama

If you read the Belgium Waffle with the Works post from yesterday and think it sounds really yummy but super unrealistic for a family on the go or weekday morning fare, then you’re going to love this quick (I mean super quick) delicious alternative. I’m not putting this one in recipe form, because I’m not really “making” anything today. I’m simply taking the similar nutrient-rich ingredients from yesterday’s waffle recipe and making super quick chocolate-almond pancakes.

The secret ingredient here is your favorite boxed, bagged or even bottled pancake mix. Prepare the batter per instructions and right after you pour the batter into the skillet for cooking, plop a few chocolate chips and slivered almonds into the cooking cake. Continue cooking as you normally would and flip to cook the other side. You can top your pancake with strawberries and whipped cream for a similar taste as yesterday’s Belgium waffle, or you might try peanut butter, bananas or the classic butter and syrup.

Sprinkle a Few Almonds on Your Day

Posted on April 21, 2015December 11, 2016 by Mama

Of all the mealtimes and all the varied dishes and delicacies in this world, those most associated with the earliest hours of the day are my favorite. I love breakfast. . . and sometimes not only during the a.m. hours. Occasionally we like to prepare a special dinnertime treat, by making waffles or pancakes, eggs and bacon for our evening meal. Somehow it seems so rebellious, but oh so good!

When it comes to my pancakes and waffles, I’m not a purist, going for butter and syrup. Instead, I like to dress mine up with something special. By the time I’m done with a waffle, it’s kind of like a meal and dessert all in one. What could be better? By adding some fruit, whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate syrup and some slivered almonds on top, I can take a waffle from whah wa to wow wee in just seconds. Just think about it, a “wow” waffle now has an extra dose of protein, dairy and fruit to start (or end) the day off great.

So speaking of nuts (the power-packed food, not me), specifically almonds, the folks at Nuts.com have started a new healthy recipe campaign this Spring to hail the NUTritional punch in each little bite. Of course, when they asked me to participate, I immediately jumped on the nut wagon and started thinking about one of my favorite healthy snacks — almonds.

Almonds are a must around this house. Raw, roasted, smoked, covered in chocolate or sprinkled on waffles, I can eat almonds just about any day and in any way. Just a handful of these nutrient-rich nuts packs a healthy punch of vitamins, minerals and protein in a delicious little nibble. While a small bag for the road is a great on-the-go snack, you also might think about adding almonds to your recipes to reap the benefits of this energy-rich food.

If you’re looking for a way to start your day with almonds, you should try my Belgium Waffle with the Works recipe below. I promise you will enjoy. Now if you’re looking for a weekday morning recipe with a bit more speed and a little less hassle, I’ll share a quick chocolate-almond pancake idea with you tomorrow.