Blueberry Breakfast Cookies

COMMENTS:
These are SOOOO good! And look at all of the healthy goodness in them! Thank you, Ambitious Kitchen for sharing your recipe! (Mine is slightly adapted - I left out the walnuts and cut down on the chocolate.)

INGREDIENTS:
2 T melted coconut oil
1/4 cup sugar
1 banana, mashed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup flaxseed meal
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cup oats
1 T chia seeds
1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Mix together coconut oil, sugar, banana, and extracts until creamy.
Next add flaxseed, almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. A thick dough will form.
Now add the oats and chia seeds.
Finally, add the blueberries and chocolate chips.
Use a large cookie dough scoop and pack dough tightly before scooping dough onto stoneware. (The creator of this recipe used parchment paper on a baking sheet.) You may want to press down on the tops a bit before baking.
Bake for about 14 minutes until edges become slightly brown.
Allow cookies to cool for at least 15 minutes before removing from pan (or else they will fall apart).

Hashbrown Breakfast Pizza

COMMENTS:
I made this for dinner one night and it was delicious! It will become a new regular at our house, I believe. I found the original recipe at The Gunny Sack but here is what I did (not much different):

INGREDIENTS:
frozen hash browns (I honestly don't know how much - I just filled the bottom of a stoneware jellyroll pan. The original recipe said one bag, but didn't specify the bag size.)
3 tablespoons melted butter
salt and pepper to taste
3 eggs
1/3 cup chopped onion
chopped bell peppers (I used six mini sweet peppers)
sausage, cooked and chopped (I used one box of frozen sausage)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spread hash browns on the bottom of a pan (I used a stoneware jellyroll pan). Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Meanwhile, scramble eggs.

Top hash browns with onion, scrambled eggs, sausage, and peppers. Top all with shredded cheese. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.

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If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Banana Boat Breakfast

COMMENTS:
I saw an idea to make a quick breakfast (or snack) using tortillas, a spread, and a fruit. Here is what we came up with for a delicious speedy breakfast. And it tasted like banana boats from the campfire!

INGREDIENTS:
tortillas
peanut butter
bananas, sliced
mini chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:
Spread tortillas with peanut butter. Lay banana slices on top of one half of the tortilla. Sprinkle with a few  mini chocolate chips (1 t?). Fold tortilla in half. Heat in skillet to warm.


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If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Hash Brown, Egg, Sausage Bake

COMMENTS:
I found this recipe on Pinterest: http://www.livingwellspendingless.com/2014/07/30/freezer-breakfast-cupcakes/#y2xoe4b6WesCxYrt.32 titled Freezer Breakfast Cupcakes. However, I have not tried freezing them (I'm kind of leery about how they'll turn out from the freezer even though the site says they are good) and I only halved the recipe in a casserole dish (I have an aversion to washing the muffin pan).

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 bag of hash browns
1 package sausage
6 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheese
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

COMMENTS:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brown sausage, slice it, and set aside.
Heat hash browns until almost done (but not completely browned).
Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
Place hash browns in greased casserole dish (9"x7"). Top with cheese, then sausage.
Pour egg mixture evenly on top.
Bake for 25 minutes until egg is set.


SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal

COMMENTS:
I combined our regular Banana Oatmeal with the PB Oatmeal for a delicious breakfast.

INGREDIENTS:
3 cups oats
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup milk
2 T melted butter
1/3 cup flaxseed
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 mashed bananas
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Pour/Spread in a greased 9x13" pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Biscuits

COMMENTS:
My daughter has experimented with different biscuit recipes to find a good GF biscuit that we all enjoy. I am turning the blog over to her to share what she has done:

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter, cubed
3/4 cup milk

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 425* F.
Mix flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and salt.
Cut butter into flour mixture.
Make a well and add the milk.
Mix with fingers and milk when necessary.
Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface.
Cut biscuits with a biscuit cutter. (We use a glass cup)
Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. (Our biscuits normally don't brown. I did try it once, but they were dry and crumbly. This was with GF flour.)

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Oatmeal Cookie Dough Bake

COMMENTS:
My daughter found this recipe on Pinterest and asked me to make it for some variety with my breakfast bakes. It was great but I think it would be a better dessert than breakfast. My daughter called it "breakfast in heaven." Amanda (the recipe creator) wasn't kidding when she said it tastes like cookie dough! This recipe makes only one serving in a ramekin - I just tripled it and baked it in three separate dishes.

INGREDIENTS:
1 Tablespoon peanut butter (or any kind of nut butter)
1/4 cup applesauce
2 teaspoons agave (or honey)
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1/4 cup oats
2 Tablespoons almond flour
1 Tablespoon chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease small oven-safe dish(es).
In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, applesauce, agave, vanilla, baking powder, and salt; mix well. Add oats and almond flour, stirring until you have a sticky dough. Add in chocolate chips.
Spread "dough" in dishes and bake for about 20 minutes.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Banana Pancakes

COMMENTS:
We had some bananas that needed to be used... banana pancakes were the solution!

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup flour
1 Tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 Tablespoons oil
1 cup milk
2 bananas, mashed

DIRECTIONS:
Combine flour sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In separate bowl beat together egg, oil, milk, and bananas.
Combine two mixtures and drop 1/4 cup fulls of batter over heated griddle.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Overnight Oatmeal Bake

COMMENTS:
I'm always in search of new oatmeal bake recipes. I found this one on allrecipes and barely adapted it. I didn't have any raisins but they didn't seem needed. This one was a hit for the kids because of the "carmelized" top and it was a hit for me because I could make it the night before and just stick it in the oven in the morning. (Maybe I could do that with all of them?) However, this does not need to be made the night before. Just change the cooking time to 30 minutes if made right before baking.

INGREDIENTS:
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon baking powder
3 cups quick cooking oats
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:
Beat together oil and sugar. Add eggs and milk. Stir in salt, baking powder, and oats. (Stir in 1/2 cup raisins here, if desired.) Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate over night.
In the morning bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes (or 30 minutes if made right before baking).

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

updated with less oil and sugar May, 2015

Oatmeal Casserole

COMMENTS:
This is a more "adult" version of my other baked oatmeals. Super yummy and much more substantial.

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups oats
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup berries (blueberries or raspberries)
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
2 cups (soy) milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 ripe banana, sliced

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease baking dish. (I used a deep 9x8.)

Melt butter in microwave. Meanwhile, mix together oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, half the almonds, half the berries, and half the chocolate chips. Spread this mixture in the baking dish.

Sprinkle the remaining nuts, berries, and chocolate, as well as the banana slices, on top.

Now whisk together the milk, egg, butter, and vanilla. Pour this mixture over everything. Gently shake the baking dish to make sure the milk mixture has gone through.

Bake 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the milk mixture has set.


SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Updated 3/6/2015

Peanut Butter Oatmeal

COMMENTS:
We love our oatmeal bakes!

INGREDIENTS:
3 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup milk
3 Tablespoons butter melted
2 medium eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter

DIRECTIONS:

Mix all ingredients and pour into one 9×13 or two 8×8 pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Overnight Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

COMMENTS:
I wanted something different to make with our plethora of apples. This recipe from theyummylife.com was a hit, sprinkled with brown sugar. Plus, waking up to a warm breakfast already prepared is great!

INGREDIENTS:
2 apples peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 to 3 cups chopped)
1-1/2 cups milk
1-1/2 cups water
2 cups oats
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground flax seed
1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:
Coat inside of  slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients to slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on low for approx. 7 hours (slow cooker times can vary). Spoon oatmeal into bowls.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Mini German Pancakes

COMMENTS:
I saw this on Pinterest and mine actually looked like the pin! (even, gluten free!) Plus, it was very good. We topped with cherry pie filling one time. Another time peanut butter and syrup.

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups milk
9 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
6 tablespoons butter melted

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Blend first five ingredients (milk thru vanilla) in a blender. Be careful to see that any flour clumps get well-blended.
Blend in butter a little at a time in order to temper the eggs.
Grease muffin tins well and distribute batter evenly between 15 (or so) tins. Bake for 15 minutes, or until puffy and golden on top. When taking them out of the muffin pan, flip them upside down. That is where the hole is (?).
Serve with your favorite toppings. (Mine was a dusting of powdered sugar and cherry pie filling.)

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Mini Frittatas

COMMENTS:
These were actually pretty good - and a very nice change of pace from our oatmeal bakes for breakfast.

INGREDIENTS:

4 large eggs
1/4 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon salt
Assorted mix-ins (such as shredded cheese, diced vegetables, and cooked and chopped bacon, ham or sausage)

DIRECTIONS:
Heat your oven to 350º F and coat a 6-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, and salt in a medium bowl, then evenly distribute the egg mixture among the muffin cups.
Add about 2 tablespoons of mix-ins to each cup.
Bake the frittatas until they are puffy and the edges are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. (If necessary, run a butter knife around the edge of each one to loosen them before removing them from the pan.) Makes 6 mini frittatas.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Baked Blueberry and Banana Oatmeal

COMMENTS:
Another great breakfast option. This one from thecookinchicks.blogspot.com

INGREDIENTS:
2 bananas sliced
2 cups blueberries
1/4 cup honey
1 cup oats
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat over to 375*. Lightly spray or grease an 8x8 pan. Arrange the banana slices, in a single layer, over the bottom on the pan. Sprinkle half the blueberries over the bananas, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp. honey, and cover with foil. Bake for 15 minutes to soften the bananas.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the oats, baking powder, remaining cinnamon, and stir together. In a different bowl, whisk together the remaining honey, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
Once the bananas are softened and out of the oven, pour the oat mixture over the bananas. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the pan next, and sprinkle remaining blueberries on top.
Bake oatmeal for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Remove from oven and enjoy!

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

COMMENTS:
I found this recipe at mywholefoodlife.com in search of more breakfast variety. YUM!

INGREDIENTS:
4 cups rolled oats
2/3 cup almond butter
4-5 ripe bananas smashed
6 T maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350.
Mix oats and chocolate chips in one bowl. Mix remaining ingredients into another. Add wet to dry and mix well. Grease a muffin tin and spoon batter into each cup.
Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes.
This makes 12 overflowing muffins.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Mocha Peanut Butter Smoothie

COMMENTS:
Delicious and healthy!

INGREDIENTS:
1 frozen banana
1 cup milk
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 packet instant coffee
1 spoonful peanut butter
1 large spoonful cocoa powder
Large handful fresh spinach
Large handful ice cubes

DIRECTIONS:
Blend all ingredients.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

updated 10/2014

Coffee Protein Drink

COMMENTS:
Great pick-me-up!

INGREDIENTS:
2 handfuls ice
1 scoop protein powder
1/2 frozen banana
1 cup brewed coffee
1 cup almond or soy milk (or other milk)1 package Stevia

DIRECTIONS:
Blend all ingredients.

Blueberry Smoothie

COMMENTS: 
 Add some protein powder for a full breakfast. Recipe from thepeacefulmom.com

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 frozen banana
1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1 teaspoon honey

 DIRECTIONS:

Combine all ingredients except blueberries in a blender.
Mix for one minute on high.
Add blueberries and mix until smooth.
Serve immediately.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

updated 10/2014

Banana Brownie Waffles

COMMENTS:
What a fun and easy treat for breakfast! The original recipe is here but I adapted it to be gluten free.

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose gluten free flour
1/4 cup flax seed
1/2 cup cocoa powder
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups milk
2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat waffle iron.
Whisk together the dry ingredients in one bowl.
In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients.
Blend the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, just until moistened.
Spray waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray and pour batter into waffle iron. Cook according to your waffle iron's directions.
Serve with sliced bananas.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

updated 10/2014