Category: Breads and Muffins

Blueberries for Days

Breads and Muffins, Breakfast and Brunch

The last time I went to the store, they had organic blueberries and raspberries on sale. They were buy one get one free, so I loaded up! Katie can sit an eat an entire container of raspberries (same) so those did not last very long. Rebecca also likes to sit and pick the plumpest blueberries from the containers and eat them mindlessly while reading or watching TV. I am happy for this healthy habit, because it negates all the chips and ice cream we eat during the summertime 😉

Yesterday I spied a couple more containers of blueberries left, so I asked them what they wanted me to make for breakfast; blueberry waffles, pancakes, or muffins. Pancakes was the number one resounding pick, but I knew I probably had plenty left for muffins as well!

So I made a recipe similar to this. Instead of the honey, I added one tablespoon of sugar and one tablespoon of syrup, which was just the perfect amount of sweetness against the sweet but tart blueberries. They were a hit! Clean plates all around!

After our bellies settled, I decided to get back in the kitchen and bake the muffins. Fruity muffins make me feel like I am eating a semi-healthy treat; after all, they are filled with fr

VERY Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients

1 stick of unsalted butter, melted and cooled 2 large eggs 1/2 cups milk 2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar, plus 1 teaspoon for the tops at the end 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 pints fresh blueberries (1 pint would be fine, but I wanted to use them all up) Directions- Preheat oven to 375 and line 2 6- cup muffin tins or 1 12-cup muffin tin with liners. Whisk the eggs, butter, and milk together in one bowl. In another bowl, whisk all of the dry ingredients. Stir the wet ingredients in to the dry ingredients. Gently fold in the blueberries. Using an ice cream scoop, divide all the batter in the muffin cups. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining sugar. Bake for about 25-30 minutes. The muffins should be golden brown and as with most baked goods, you can test it out with a toothpick or knife to make sure it comes out clean. Enjoy! Let cool a little- molten blueberries are no fun to bite in to =)

Mother’s Day Brunch

Breads and Muffins, Breakfast and Brunch, Vegetarian

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day weekend! I know I did! I got to hang out with my family all weekend, eat yummy food, take a nap, and spend a lazy day at the pool! I made this yummy brunch dish and my mom made her devil eggs and brought lots of fruit! A great day!

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Challah French Toast Casserole

1-pound loaf challah
6 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon more ground cinnamon (basically a cinnamon sugar)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Lightly grease a 9×13 casserole dish and lay in the challah pieces.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Pour the egg mixture over the bread, cover the baking dish with plastic wrap, and let rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or up to 1 day. I did it overnight.

Preheat the oven to  375. In a small ramekin, stir together the sugar with the remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, making the cinnamon sugar).  Pour the melted butter evenly over the top of the dish. Bake until puffed and deep golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let it set for about 10-15 minutes before serving.

Chocolate Chip Chocolate Banana Bread

Breads and Muffins

My friend recently had a surprise baby shower at work, and I knew I wanted to make her favorite banana bread. BUT I wanted to up the chocolate game with this bread, so I experimented with subbing some of the flour with cocoa powder. Lord have mercy, this was yummy!

Chocolate Chip Chocolate Banana Bread

Ingredients

3-4 mashed bananas
2 eggs
1 stick of butter, melted
1 cup of AP flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla or almond (next time) extract
sprinkle of salt in the batter
1/2 bag of chocolate chips

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F.

In a medium bowl, combine mashed bananas, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Once the butter has cooled, whisk into the banana mixture.

In a larger bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold dry ingredients into banana mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.

Pour batter into a buttered loaf pan or muffin tins. Bake for about 50 minutes. If you use a toothpick or knife to check if it is ready, but there will probably be some melted chocolate and banana on them.

 

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Breads and Muffins

Last night the girls and I made this delicious bread with our over ripe bananas. It turned out quite delicious!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup quick-cook oats
1/4 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1/3 cup 2 % or whole milk milk
3 very ripe bananas
1/2 bag chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees

Prepare a loaf pan with non-stick spray

In a medium bowl, combine your dry ingredients

In a large bowl, combine your wet ingredients

Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix by hand just until combined.

Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick or cake-tester comes out clean

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Peach Muffins

Breads and Muffins

I made these last week, and they were super yummy! I shared with my amazing neighbors, since I am the only peach lover in the family.

Peach Muffins

Ingredients

4 peaches
1/3 cup melted butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
dash of salt
1 1/2 cups flour

Preheat oven to 350. Line 2 regular sized muffin tins.  These would be a great as mini-muffins or bread as well.
Mix peaches, butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla together. sprinkle baking soda and salt around on top of the peach mixture. Then gently stir in flour.  Be careful not to over-mix!

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