Cinnamon French Toast Breakfast Tacos

Breakfast just got more exciting with these Cinnamon French Toast Breakfast Tacos! Pizzelle cookies are turned into taco shells, then filled with scoops of ice cream and topped with fresh berries. It's a treat the whole family will love!

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, am I right? Although my breakfast is pretty boring during the week (think cereal, bagels, etc.), I love to get creative on the weekends for my family. Everything from homemade waffles to French toast to cinnamon rolls (and don't forget the bacon!), we always eat good. To get us through our winter slump I created the most fun and delicious breakfast treat - Cinnamon French Toast Breakfast Tacos! I think no time is too early for a sweet treat, so why not have ice cream for breakfast? Eating ice cream for breakfast is sure to turn your morning around and keep the kiddos happy!

Ice Cream Breakfast Parfaits

Treat yourself to ice cream for breakfast with these simple yet indulgent Ice Cream Breakfast Parfaits!

I know what you're thinking, ice cream for breakfast? YES! Yes my friends, we are treating ourselves to ice cream for breakfast. And not just plain ole' ice cream, we are making decadent ice cream breakfast parfaits! With layers of overnight oats, ice cream and fruit, these parfaits will definitely jump start your day in the best way.

Easy Blueberry Muffins

Bursting with fresh blueberries, these muffins are light, tender, and simple to make!

I love me a good muffin. I mean, who doesn’t love a fresh baked muffin? Especially one that's filled with fresh, juicy blueberries. For starters, the smell of muffins baking in the house is intoxicating. And then biting into one of these muffins, fresh from the oven, is just heaven. I love using fresh blueberries as often as I can, especially locally grown, but frozen will do the job as well.

Crumb Topped Banana Muffins

These light and tender banana muffins are topped with a crunchy cinnamon crumb 

topping that makes them simply irresistible. Bake a batch on the weekend 

and individually wrap them for a quick and delicious breakfast on the go! 

HELLO, friends! It's been awhile since I've been here. How have you been? I hated being away for so long, but 2018 really got the best of me. I've had quite the hard time finding the right balance between my full time job and the blog. OK let's be real here, there hasn't been any balance! My job keeps me busy 9-10 hours a day so there isn't much time left for me and blogging once you throw in cooking, cleaning, walking the dog, exercising, seeing my kids....you get the drift. But I've come up with a plan for 2019 so that I finally have some BALANCE and can work and blog. It's a work in progress so bear with me, but I'm hoping to start posting one to two new recipes per week starting in January. I'm setting a goal to do a minimum of one but I'd love to do two. Baby steps, that's what I keep reminding myself.

Strawberry Bread Pudding #BrunchWeek

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companies to aid in the creation of the #Brunchweek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

This beautiful and decadent Strawberry Bread Pudding is a delicious twist on classic 

bread pudding and is perfect for breakfast or brunch!

Happy Saturday! It's been a long week and I am thrilled that the weekend is finally here. I had a crazy week at work, then my laptop decided to die on me. It's been in the shop for a few days and I finally got it back last night, but unfortunately that meant I missed a few days of brunch week. I'm so bummed I didn't get a chance to share a couple of my favorite recipes with you, but I'm very excited to end the week with this amazing Strawberry Bread Pudding! A twist on traditional bread pudding, it's full of fresh strawberries and strawberry preserves, making it the perfect dish for breakfast or brunch.

Christmas Stollen Bread

This post is sponsored by Graceland Fruit, but the thoughts and opinions are my own.

A holiday classic in Germany, this Christmas Stollen Bread is simple to make and is 

perfect to serve for breakfast on Christmas morning!

Merry Christmas Eve Eve, my friends! I can't believe that Christmas is just two days away. It certainly has come fast this year and I still have a few things to finish up before I'm officially ready. What can I say, I'm a procrastinator! I've got my shopping done but I have plenty to wrap. I guess we all know what I'll be doing today. 😉 Before the holiday gets here I just had to share one more of my favorite recipes with you...Christmas Stollen Bread! Stollen bread originated in Germany and is basically a sweet bread containing dried fruits and covered in powdered sugar. Sounds delicious, right? Well it is!

Salted Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

This post is sponsored by General Mills, but the thoughts and opinions are my own.

There's nothing better on a cold morning than baking up a pan of these warm and delicious 

Salted Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls. It's a comforting breakfast that the whole family will love! 

Christmas is right around the corner and I'm behind, as always. Every year I say I'm going to get a jump on my Christmas shopping early, but it never fails that my kids don't give me their lists until last minute. Why do they like to do that? I know..because they're boys! They never know what to ask for which makes it a little harder to start early. Luckily they're handsome! Does the same thing happen in your family?

One thing I've got going for me is my Christmas day menu. Every year we celebrate with my parents at our house so I can get a head start on my planning as early as I want to. These warm and decadent Salted Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls are going to be the star of our Christmas morning breakfast and I can't wait!

Cinnamon Cranberry Pull Apart Loaf

This recipe was developed in partnership with Pillsbury™ and I thank them for sponsoring this post! 

All opinions, as always, are my own.

This simple Cinnamon Cranberry Pull Apart Loaf is soft on the inside, golden brown and crunchy on the outside. 

It's perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon treat! 

The holidays are quickly approaching whether we are ready or not. This year truly has seemed to fly by and it feels like it was just summer! Nonetheless, I've been in the kitchen recipe testing and starting to plan my menus. One of my favorite parts about Christmas is my parents coming over early in the morning and spending the entire day with us. We take our time opening presents while enjoying coffee and hot chocolate, then sit down to a breakfast feast. Overnight casseroles, breads, and things like baked french toast or pancakes are favorites around here. This Cinnamon Cranberry Pull Apart Loaf featuring Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing is not only delicious, but it's easy to make and can feed the whole family!

Coffee Cream Scones with Coffee Glaze

Tender, moist and flavorful, these Coffee Cream Scones with Coffee Glaze are perfect 

for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea!

Scones are one of my absolute favorite things to serve with coffee or tea. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, and especially when you need a little afternoon pick me up. When you add espresso powder and coffee extract to the scone dough, and more coffee extract into a mouthwatering glaze to drizzle over the top, they are transformed into the most decadent treat that no one can resist! And seriously, who doesn't love to eat and drink their coffee?  

Pumpkin Coffee Cake #PumpkinWeek

Celebrate fall with this moist and tender Pumpkin Coffee Cake! This simple recipe 

comes together in no time and is perfect with your morning coffee or tea!

Happy Monday, friends! Last week it was all about apples, this week it's all about one of my other fall favorites...pumpkin! As soon as September hits I'm pulling out all the pumpkin stops. Lighting my pumpkin candles, drinking pumpkin spice lattes, and baking all the pumpkin goodies I can dream of. This Pumpkin Coffee Cake is one of my all time favorites because it's such a simple recipe and can be on your table in less than an hour. It's perfect first thing in the morning with a hot cup of coffee!

Apple Oat Quick Bread with Caramel Sauce #AppleWeek

This tender and flavorful Apple Oat Quick Bread gets drizzled with a simple Caramel Sauce, 

making it the perfect fall breakfast or snack!

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for sponsoring this post and our #AppleWeek giveaway!

Now that it's officially fall I'm ready to bake everything in sight. One of my favorite things about the season (and trust me I have many faves) is that it's finally cool enough to turn the oven back on. I try my best to keep the baking to a minimum during the summer, or at least do it in the mornings only. The crazy heatwave has finally broken here in Michigan and I couldn't be more excited. Cookies, cupcakes and breads, like this Apple Oat Quick Bread, are cranking out of my kitchen like mad. There is nothing quite like a slice of homemade bread to go with your cup of coffee in the morning, am I right?

Cherry Almond Coffee Cake #BrunchWeek

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This Cherry Almond Coffee Cake is a sweet addition to any brunch menu. Made with fresh cherries, almond 
extract, and slivered almonds, this delicious cake will quickly become a family favorite!

I'm gonna be honest here, coffee cake is my weakness. I would make one every few days if I could, but I don't because I know I'll devour it all by myself. Coffee cakes are one of those things that are good for breakfast, brunch, an afternoon snack, and even dessert. I can eat coffee cake all. the. time. See the problem here? I need to learn to control myself better. But since Mother's Day is this weekend, and since I really want to spoil my mom, I'm making myself this Cherry Almond Coffee Cake. I mean, her. I'm making her this coffee cake. Sorry about that.

Apple & Grape Breakfast Salad #BrunchWeek

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Lighten up your brunch menu with this creamy Apple & Grape Breakfast Salad! Fresh fruit
 is tossed in a flavorful lemony yogurt sauce that's not only delicious, but healthy too!

Happy Thursday, friends! I hope you've been enjoying #BrunchWeek so far. You didn't get a new brunch recipe from me yesterday but don't fret, I've still got two new ones coming your way this week. This Apple & Grape Breakfast Salad is one of my new favorite dishes. It's so simple, yet it's light and creamy and packed with flavor. It's perfect to serve at brunch, but also great for busy weekday mornings. You can make the dish ahead of time and eat it for the next few days. It gives me a great boost of energy and brightens my mood too!

Cherry Yogurt Power Smoothie

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All opinions, as always, are my own.

This smooth and creamy smoothie is made with frozen sweet cherries and thick and tangy Greek yogurt. 

Full of antioxidants, protein, and fiber, it's a great way to start your day!

In this crazy busy world we live in, most people don't make time for themselves as often as they should. Myself included. I've been a single mom to my sons for the past 15 years and have raised them on my own. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't trade it for the world! But sometimes it can be exhausting. Working, take care of the kids, doing chores, etc. can be a lot to handle whether you're by yourself or have a partner to share in the everyday tasks. That's why it's so important to take time out for yourself every day. 

Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake with Coffee Cream Cheese Glaze

If you're looking for an over the top breakfast treat or dessert, then you've come to the right place! This Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake with Coffee Cream Cheese Glaze is decadent and delicious and equally as beautiful.

If you follow me on social media, you may have seen my pics and InstaStories a few weeks ago about a meal kit challenge I received from Milk Means More. You see, they sent me a box of surprise ingredients and in true "Chopped" fashion, I had to come up with a couple of dessert recipes using those ingredients. I was sent eight ingredients that were split into two groups, one group for each recipe. 

My first challenge was to use cream cheese, chocolate chips, instant coffee and maple extract. After playing around in the kitchen a little bit, I decided to make a coffee cake. Not just any coffee cake though. This coffee cake has a hint of maple for extra flavor and is loaded with chocolate chips. To take this cake to the next level, a coffee cream cheese glaze is generously drizzled over the top. Did that get your attention? 

Lemon Blueberry Scones

These Lemon Blueberry Scones are light and tender and packed with sweet juicy blueberries. 

The light drizzle of lemon glaze puts them over the top!

I absolutely adore blueberries. Do you love blueberries? I hope so, because I've got a few new blueberry recipes up my sleeve that I'll be sharing with you over the next couple of weeks! I'm a sucker for those blue and purple gems. So soft and sweet, and perfect to eat in so many ways. My friends at Wish Farms sent me over some of their fresh blueberries and I've been having way too much fun baking up some yummy treats. Plus, I've been eating them by the handful. I can't help myself, they're just too good!

Sprouted Wheat Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

These healthy Sprouted Wheat Blueberry Yogurt Muffins are the perfect quick breakfast 
or snack and they’re ready to eat in just 30 minutes. What's not to love?

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Friends, I've been craving muffins like crazy lately. I don't know why, but I've just really been in the mood for muffins morning, noon, and night. They are the perfect on-the-go breakfast or quick snack, and they even work as a healthy alternative to dessert. These Sprouted Wheat Blueberry Yogurt Muffins are my newest creation and I have to say, they are the best blueberry muffins I've ever made.

Strawberry Frosted Baked Cardamom Donuts #SundaySupper #FLStrawberry

These cardamom donuts are light and fluffy, baked not fried, and topped with a simple 

and sweet strawberry frosting. They are perfect for spring!

I absolutely love fresh strawberries. Whether I'm eating them by the handful, as a topping for my yogurt, or buzzed into a smoothie, there is nothing better than the taste of those fresh berries. Lucky for us, it's Florida Strawberry Season! Florida Strawberry season runs from November to April. The unique growing conditions during the Florida winter results in the sweetest, juiciest strawberries. Did you know that one cup of whole strawberries has just 46 calories? Plus they are full of vitamin C! They make the best snack any time or day of the year. Even though I live in Michigan, I can enjoy fresh Florida strawberries throughout the entire winter. If you're lucky enough to live in Florida, you and your family can enjoy a day in the strawberry fields at a U-Pick farm! Find locations and helpful tips here. 

Savory Sausage and Cheddar Scones

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All opinions are mine alone. #BreakfastGoals2018 #CollectiveBias

Sausage and cheddar cheese are the stars in these tender and flaky savory scones. 

They are the perfect addition to your breakfast or brunch menu!

Happy March 1st! That feels really weird to say...because how can it be March already? I swear we were just celebrating the New Year! Well the good thing about it being March is that Spring is right around the corner. We've had a pretty mild winter here in Michigan, so I can't complain, but I'm definitely looking forward to warmer temperatures and seeing the sunshine a little more often. I don't like these dark, gray days! 

Almond Butter Harvest Mix Yogurt Bowl

This protein packed delicious yogurt bowl starts with creamy vanilla grassfed yogurt and is topped with almond 

butter, harvest trail mix, and bites of sweet and spicy crystallized ginger. It's the best way to start your day!

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All opinions, as always, are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog possible!

What's better than a bowl full of rich, creamy yogurt for breakfast in the morning? A bowl full of yogurt that's been topped with swirls of almond butter, a handful of harvest mix, and a sprinkling of crystallized ginger, that's what! I recently discovered my new favorite breakfast, folks. Yep, you guessed it. It's this yogurt bowl! Seriously, where has this been all my life?

I often eat yogurt for breakfast, most of the time topped with some crunchy granola. Recently though I got my hands on some new goodies from Woodstock Foods - their Organic Almond Butter and Hiker's Harvest Mix. Of course they are both amazing on their own, enjoying as a snack, but they are even more delicious when paired with the yogurt. The combination of flavors and textures is out of this world!