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Is there anything better than a good fluffy pancake? I can tell you – there’s not. My love of pancakes it much like my love of mornings – unconditional. It doesn’t matter the time of day, there’s always room for them. The only thing that can make them a little better is when you can…
WHOLE GRAIN PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS
I’m pretty sure I’ve made these before but they’re worth repeating. As soon as September hit, I was full-steam ahead with celebrating Fall. No matter that it’s 90 degrees and muggy as all heck outside and only the second day of September…hot oats, apples and pumpkin are all things that I’ve already made! This morning’s…
behind me
I yie yie. Is it Friday yet?! It was definitely a long Monday for me and I’m happy to have it behind me! I was up before the sun this morning and did a quick 20-minutes of yoga to start my day off on the right foot (literally)! Then I dug into a nice, warm…
adjustment.
Morning! Does anyone else feel like it should be Friday already? This first week back to school has definitely been a major adjustment. I’m away from the house from 7am til 4pm on Wednesdays which makes for a really long day considering I have to come home and do school work! I had my first…
it has begun
It’s official. I’m a graduate student! I had my first day of classes today and it felt both weird and exhilarating being back on campus. There are definite perks – like having access to the gym and just being back in an educational atmosphere. But there are definite drawbacks as well – like taking out…
WHOLE GRAIN PEANUT BUTTER BANANA MUFFINS
I have to tell you something. And you might not believe me. Especially given these. But, I actually HATE bananas. True story. Actually, I should amend that statement. I hate bananas…UNLESS they’re baked in something. Same thing with blueberries. Slap those suckers into a cookie or a muffin and I’m totally fine with them. Serve…
gluten-free banana bread pancakes
Guys. I need to tell you something wonderful. These pancakes don’t have gluten in them. Seriously. You can’t be upset when you live in a world where you can have a fluffy stack of pancakes for breakfast without needing wheat flour. I’ll be the first to admit that I was skeptically optimistic about these but…
spiced paleo pumpkin almond muffins
First of all, before we get to that up there (and trust me, we will, because it’s so worth discussing), can we just take a minute and talk about how this is a thing? I mean, don’t get me wrong, I’m all for doing what you love and what makes you happy when it comes…
roasted strawberry toasted coconut yogurt parfaits
So, as some of you may or may not know, I have a small obsession with breakfast parfaits. But I did something the other day that sort of changed the game for me. After grilling strawberries this weekend, I realized just how wonderful warm strawberries are. Which then got my wheels turning about what to do…
Whole Grain Naan Breakfast Pizza
So I finally got on board with this whole “breakfast pizza” thing. Can someone please tell me why this is the first time I’ve tried this? The concept is so simple. Plus it involves eggs and bread…which are basically two of my most favorite foods. So essentially what I’m saying is that it’s completely unacceptable that…
easy mason jar peach parfait
So, the entire island in our kitchen is currently filled with: 6 Bakery-Style Muffins 10 Sour Cream Fudge Quinoa Flour Cupcakes 3 Jumbo Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Chip Cookies 4 Whole Wheat Yeasted Blueberry Waffles Several cookie crumbs from the Cookie Dough Ice Cream Pie But that doesn’t mean I have to stop eating delicious things….
simple bakery-style muffins
Oh my was it a special Saturday morning in our house! I woke up with the need to bake muffins. Yeah. NEED. That happens to you guys too right? I figured. And if it doesn’t happen to you, you’re still in luck because feeding people is like, my favorite thing in the entire world, so I’ll…
Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal at Home
The last time I was traveling I grabbed my usual Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal cup and declared that it was SO good, that I had to start making it at home. Well today, was that day. I gathered up my ingredients and made it happen! Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal at Home Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats 1…
Yogurt Intensified
I woke up craving yogurt! So yogurt it was. Made even better by Trader Joe’s Trek Mix Granola – One of my favorites when I don’t have Cville Cluster! Into the bowl I added: 1/2 cup 0% plain Chobani 1 tbsp. chia seeds 1 diced peach Strawberry slices Trader Joe’s Sunflower Seed Butter Trader Joe’s…
whole wheat yeasted blueberry belgian waffles
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the best at mixing up my food options. I like what I like and I tend to stick with it until I either get sick of it, or become obsessed with something else. In an attempt to break my yogurt/oatmeal breakfast routine that I’ve been in…
Feelin’ Peachy
I woke up with a hankering for peach oats like nobody’s business. I love when I wake up knowing exactly what I want. Makes breakfast that much better. Into the bowl went: 1/3 cup Trader Joe’s Rolled Oats 2/3 cup water 1 tbsp. chia seeds 1 diced peach Cooked for 2 minutes in the microwave…
By the Seashore
Morning! Happy Monday 🙂 I broke open my new box of Trader Joe’s Trek Mix Granola and whipped myself up a delicious yogurt bowl. Into the bowl went: 6 oz. container of Strawberry Chobani 2 tsp. chia seeds Sliced strawberries Trader Joe’s Trek Mix Granola Drizzle of Trader Joe’s Natural Creamy Peanut Butter So…
Starbucks & A Movie
We were out of soymilk in the house which meant I got to treat myself to Starbucks! I got the usual – venti iced soy latte with a Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal – Dried fruit, nuts and brown sugar. I need to start recreating this at home. It’s so delicious. As usual, Madeleine was all about…
Fun, Beauty and Pancakes
It was a morning filled with fun! And fashion/beauty shots: And whole wheat pancakes! Mine served up Cait’s Plate style: Peanut butter, strawberries and syrup. And gobbled down with coffee on the side: Off to my niece’s swim lessons!
Just Another Fourth
I hope you all enjoyed the day! We started out early with some coffee and freshly baked doughnuts on our way out of Vermont. Truth be told the doughnuts were actually Chad’s but they looked too good not to photo 🙂 My breakfast looked a little something more like this: Chobani + trail mix. We drove…
Breakfast Fit for a King
Morning! We made a special trip for breakfast today 🙂 King Arthur Flour is headquartered in the town right next to where we are so we just had to head over to their new campus and check it out for breakfast. (source) They’re not quite fully up and running yet but they DID have their…
Cherry Crisp
Saddest part of this Saturday morning? Emptying my very last bag of Cville Cluster Granola. The happiest part of my morning? Enjoying a phenomenal breakfast! Even though it meant the last of both my bag of Cville Cluster and my Trader Joe’s Sunflower Seed Butter. Some sacrifices are just worth making I used up the very last…
I’m A Little Teapot
Short and stout. Here is my handle… I am above the age of 5, I swear. Delicious breakfast today! All the good stuff in one pretty little bowl: In the mix: 0% plain Chobani 1 tbsp. chia seeds Diced peach Strawberry slices Cville Cluster Granola Trader Joe’s Sunflower Seed Butter On the side –…
The Vanishing Hours
Where do the mornings go!? I swear I have my act somewhat together, but by the time I prepare breakfast, take pictures, edit the pictures, do the dishes, put the dry dishes away and finally sit down to blog, it’s nearly 10! Gone are the days where I was able to get up, workout, shower,…