Avocado gives these scrambled eggs a rich and creamy texture, and a fun green colour. 1/2 an avocado 6 eggs 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp garlic powder 3 tbsp parmesan cheese 1/2 cup salsa In a medium bowl, mash the avocado. Add eggs, salt, pepper garlic powder and cheese, then beat with a fork…
Category: Breakfast
Monte Cristo Sandwich
A delicious hybrid of french toast with grilled ham and cheese. It’s great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! I recently posted about french toast and how much Cole loves the stuff. He’s also a big fan of ham and cheese sandwiches, so it was only natural that I make him a combination of the two. I remember…
French Toast for Dinner
This post is dedicated to my older son Cole, who is 4 years old today. Happy birthday little man! Cole LOVES french toast, so much so that sometimes we’ll have it for dinner, usually on an evening when Tony is working and it’s just the three of us. This is one meal that Cole will always…
French Toast Pancakes
Can’t decide whether to have pancakes or french toast for breakfast? Have them both! 3 slices bread3 eggs1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp cinnamon3 tbsp milk Combine ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Cook the batter as you would for pancakes.Makes about 6 pancakes. Cole had a lot of fun making these with me, and…
Mish-Mash Pancakes
These pancakes are a big mish-mash of ingredients I happened to have on hand one Saturday morning. The result was some really delicious pancakes! 1 cup whole wheat flour2 tbsp flaxseed meal1/2 tbsp baking powder1 tbsp sugar1/4 tsp cinnamon1 cup buttermilk2 eggs1/4 cup applesauce1/4 cup cottage cheese1/2 of a banana, mashed1/2 tsp tsp vanilla Combine flour,…
Mini Crustless Quiche
Carrot and zucchini crustless quiche baked in mini-muffin tins so they’re the perfect size for popping in your mouth. 1 tbsp butter or margarineHalf a small onion, finely chopped1/2 cup grated carrot1/2 cup grated zucchini1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp curry powder4 eggs2/3 cups milk1 cup shredded mozzarella cheesepaprika Preheat oven to 300F.In a skillet, heat butter over…
Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Cookies
These healthy cookies are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal and overripe bananas. If you like peanut-butter and banana sandwiches, you’ll love these! 1 cup cooked oatmeal1 mashed overripe banana1 egg1/4 cup peanut butter2 tbsp honey1 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp baking powder3/4 cup chopped dates In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, banana,…
Steel-Cut Oatmeal in the Crockpot
Put it in the crockpot the night before and in the morning you’ll have hot oatmeal ready for you to enjoy! Use an oven-safe bowl that will hold at least 4 cups of liquid and will fit inside your crockpot. Fill it with 1 cup of steel-cut oats and 4 cups of water. Put it…
Applesauce Granola
A delicious and healthy granola that is not too sweet and low in fat. 3 cups rolled oats1/4 cup sunflower seeds1/4 cup sesame seeds1/2 cup shredded coconut1/4 cup flaxseed meal1/2 cup sliced almonds1/4 cup dry quinoa1/4 cup oat bran1 tsp cinnamon1 cup applesauce1 tsp vanilla1/3 cup honey Combine ingredients and spread onto 2 greased baking sheets. Bake…
Peanut Butter and Banana Bites
Banana slices and peanut butter and dipped in pancake batter. Make them for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. 1 banana1/4 cup peanut butter (more or less)1 cup whole wheat flour2 tsp baking powder1 cup milk or buttermilk1 egg, lightly beatencooking spray In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Make a well and add mik…
Food and Whine 