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Jun
2022

Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart

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Enjoy a Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It’s yummy, and filled with caramelized onions, cheese, spinach & bacon.
Enjoy a Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It's yummy, and filled with caramelized onions, cheese, spinach & bacon.

If you’re interested in an absolutely scrumptious recipe that can do double duty as either breakfast, lunch OR dinner, may I suggest this bacon, onion and spinach tart? How convenient it is to make this tart, then have it in the fridge to enjoy the leftovers throughout the week!

Caramelized onions are the unabashed star of this dish, as their flavor and sweetness permeate every bite! Add some bacon, spinach, cheese, and eggs to the filling, and you’ve got yourself a fabulous recipe! Here’s how to make this flavor-packed bacon, onion and spinach tart.

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Prepare The Crust For The Tart

For this tart, feel free to use either a homemade pie crust OR a purchased, refrigerated rolled, flat pie crust. Roll the dough out, and fit the pie crust into a 9″ tart pan (with a removable bottom). Press the dough into the sides of the pan, then trim away excess crust from the top edge. You will want the top edge of the crust to be flush with the pan.

Use the tines of a fork to prick the dough in several places on the sides and bottom. Keep the prepared crust in the refrigerator while the filling for the tart is made.

Pie dough is placed and shaped in a tart pan, to be ready for the filling.

Cook The Bacon And Spinach

Cut 4 strips of bacon crosswise into small thin strips. I use kitchen scissors and stack the bacon strips to quickly cut the pieces. Place the bacon strips into a large non-stick skillet and cook on Medium heat, stirring often. Cook the bacon for approximately 6-8 minutes.

Add 6 cups of fresh baby spinach into the skillet with the bacon. It looks like a lot of spinach, but will greatly reduce in size as it cooks. Continue to stir and cook for 1 minute, or until the spinach has wilted. Transfer the bacon/spinach mixture out of the skillet with a slotted spoon. Place on a plate lined with paper towels, to absorb excess grease.

Strips of bacon are quickly cooked in a large skillet.Baby spinach leaves are added to the cooked bacon in a large skillet.After cooking, the bacon and spinach will be removed from the pan to cool.

Caramelize The Onions

Caramelized onions will take about 25 minutes to turn out perfect, so plan ahead! Place sliced onions, dried thyme and (part of) the salt into the same large skillet you cooked the bacon/spinach in. Turn the heat to MEDIUM, and put a lid on the skillet.

Cook the onions (covered) for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook (covered) until the onions have caramelized. They will also reduce in size as they become browned and fully cooked. The longer they cook, the more caramelized and sweeter the onions become! TIP: PREHEAT your oven while the onions are cooking!

Once the onions have caramelized, take the skillet off the heat, stir, then let them cool, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

Sliced onions, salt and thyme are placed in large skillet to cook.A lid is placed on the skillet of onions while they cook and caramelize.Once caramelized, the onions in the skillet become brown in color.

Prepare The Bacon, Onion And Spinach Tart For Baking

Now it’s time to make the filling for the Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart! In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, pepper and remaining salt until fully combined. Stir in the bacon and spinach mixture. Add the cooled caramelized onions, and stir until all ingredients are incorporated.

Carefully pour the tart filling into the prepared crust. The filling will come very close to the top of the crust. Make sure the spinach and bacon are evenly distributed in the filling. Now the bacon, onion and spinach tart is ready for baking.

Cooked bacon and spinach are added to the tarts egg filling in a large bowl.Filling for the bacon, onion and spinach tart is poured into prepared crust in a tart pan.

Bake And Broil

Bake the tart at 375°F. for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325°, and bake another 20 minutes at the lower temperature. Remove the tart from the oven and turn the oven to the BROIL setting. Sprinkle the top of the tart with shredded cheese, then place the tart about 6″ from the broiler heating element. Let it broil for 1-2 minutes, or only until the cheese has melted!. Keep an eye on it so you don’t burn the top!

Transfer the bacon, onion and spinach tart to a wire rack and let it cool about 5 minutes, before you attempt to slice and serve it.

After baking, cheese is sprinkled on top of the tart and placed under broiler to melt it.A baked bacon, onion and spinach tart cools on wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.

Slice And Serve The Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart

Carefully remove the tart rim from the tart by pushing up from the bottom to separate the tart from the metal rim. Slice the tart into 8 slices, serve, and enjoy! Keep any leftovers covered and refrigerated for up to 4-5 days.

The leftovers can be easily microwaved to reheat, which makes this delicious tart a perfect choice to enjoy again for breakfast, lunch or dinner the next day! When we had this for dinner, we enjoyed it served with fresh fruit and Pistachio Asparagus In Orange Sauce!

A slice of the bacon, onion and spinach tart is removed from the pan, for serving.Asparagus and fresh fruit are served alongside a slice of bacon, onion and spinach tart.

I really do love the versatility of this dish! The leftovers are wonderful as they hold up well taste-wise, even after being refrigerated for several days! I’m confident you’re going to enjoy this meal. Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family friendly recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day! 

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Recipe adapted from and printed from original source in April, 2018 at FamilyCircle.com

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Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 

Enjoy a Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It's yummy, and filled with caramelized onions, cheese, spinach & bacon.

Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon onion and cheese tart
Servings: 8
Calories Per Serving: 258 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 refrigerated rolled pie crust or homemade
  • 4 slices bacon crosswise cut into ¼" strips
  • 6 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1½ pounds yellow onions (about 4) cut into ¼" slices (about 6 cups total)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup half and half
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese or Gruyere
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Instructions
Prep:

  1. Roll out dough; fit it into a 9" tart pan (with removable bottom). Press dough into sides of pan; trim away excess crust from top edge, so top of crust is flush with pan. Use fork tines to prick dough on sides and bottom. Refrigerate crust while making tart filling.

  2. Cut 4 strips of bacon crosswise into small thin strips. Place bacon strips in a large non-stick skillet. Cook on Medium heat, stirring often. Cook approx. 6-8 minutes. Add spinach. Continue to stir; cook for 1 minute, or until spinach has wilted. Transfer bacon/spinach mixture out of skillet with a slotted spoon. Place on plate lined with paper towels, to absorb excess grease. Do not clean skillet.

Caramelize Onions:

  1. Place onions, thyme and ¼ teaspoon salt into the same skillet. Turn to Medium heat; put a lid on skillet. Cook onions (covered) for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook (covered) until onions have caramelized, softened and are a rich brown color. When done, remove skillet from heat. Stir, then let them cool, uncovered, for 5 minutes. TIP: Preheat oven to 375°F. while onions are cooking.

Make Tart Filling:

  1. In large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, pepper and remaining ½ tsp. salt until combined. Stir in bacon/spinach. Add cooled onions; stir until combined. Carefully pour filling into crust, making sure spinach/onions/bacon are evenly distributed.

Time For The Oven:

  1. Bake at 375°F. for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325°, and bake another 20 minutes at lower temperature. Remove tart from oven, and turn oven to BROIL setting. Sprinkle top of tart with shredded cheese. Place tart about 6" from broiler heating element. Let it broil for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Keep an eye on it so you don't burn the top! Transfer tart to wire rack. Let cool 5 minutes before removing from tart pan, slicing and serving.

  2. Carefully remove metal rim from the tart by pushing up from the bottom to separate tart from outer rim. Cut into 8 slices, serve, and enjoy! Keep any leftovers covered/refrigerated up to 4-5 days.

Nutrition Facts
Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart
Amount Per Serving (1 slice (1/8 of total))
Calories 258 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 470mg20%
Potassium 353mg10%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 2346IU47%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 115mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Enjoy a Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It's yummy, and filled with caramelized onions, cheese, spinach & bacon.


Jun
2022

Baked Banana Doughnuts

categories: Breads, Breakfast, Doughnuts/Pastries
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Whip up some Baked Banana Doughnuts, glazed, then topped with chocolate and toasted nuts! Easy to make, delicious, and ready in 25 minutes!
Whip up some Baked Banana Doughnuts, glazed, then topped with chocolate and toasted nuts! Easy to make, delicious, and ready in 25 minutes!

Good morning! Today I want to share a delicious recipe for baked banana doughnuts! Our family enjoyed them at our Easter brunch this past April, and they were a wonderful addition to our “feast”. Banana baked doughnuts have wonderful flavor, and look good, too!. I “prettied them up” a bit by adding chocolate drizzle and toasted nuts to each one, which gave them even better presentation and flavor! A family member was overheard saying they look like “REAL” doughnuts… ha ha!!

These breakfast treats (or snacks) are BAKED, and not FRIED, which makes them even easier to prepare! To make them, you will need to have a doughnut pan with a six doughnut well in it. I got mine years ago online, and it was fairly inexpensive. I’ve used mine many times over the years to make doughnuts, so it was a worthwhile purchase. 

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Make The Batter For The Doughnuts

Before beginning, remember to preheat your oven to 325°F. It doesn’t take long at all to prepare the batter, so you will want that oven hot and ready to go, when you’re ready to bake the doughnuts. While the oven preheats, make the batter. Lightly spray or grease the doughnut pan, as well.

Whisk together all purpose flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Once you’ve combined these ingredients, make a “well” in the center of the mix, then set the bowl aside. In a separate bowl, combine mashed banana, buttermilk, a beaten egg, melted (cooled) butter and vanilla extract.

Flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt are placed in a medium bowl and combined.Egg, banana, buttermilk, vanilla and melted butter are combined in bowl.

Pour the banana mixture into the well in the middle of the dry ingredients, and then stir until all ingredients are combined. Don’t overmix the batter… only stir until all ingredients have been incorporated into a thick batter.

Egg mixture is poured into a well in the dry ingredients, then combined.Batter for baked banana doughnuts is thoroughly combined and ready to use.

Bake The Doughnuts

Evenly divide the doughnut batter into your lightly greased doughnut pan. I spoon the batter into each doughnut well, and it is not too messy at all. You will find that the batter will fill each well almost to the top.

Bake the doughnuts on the middle rack of the oven, at 325°F. for about 10-12 minutes. They will not be overly browned once done baking, but they should be set on top and cooked through. If you gently touch the top of the doughnut, it should spring back lightly.

Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool slightly before removing the baked banana doughnuts from the pan. Once cooled slightly, place the doughnuts onto the wire rack, and put a sheet of wax paper or aluminum foil UNDER the rack. The foil or wax paper will catch any drips when you glaze the doughnuts later.

The baked banana doughnut batter is divided evenly into six wells in doughnut pan.After baking, the banana doughnuts cool in the pan on a wire rack before removing.Baked banana doughnuts cooling on a wire rack.

Glaze And Decorate The Doughnuts

While the baked banana doughnuts cool, make the simple glaze. Stir or whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk until the glaze is smooth (no lumps!). Once the doughnuts have cooled to room temperature, dip the top of each doughnut (one at a time) into the glaze.

Dip doughnuts enough to cover the top of the doughnut, then quickly flip it over, allowing excess glaze to drip back into the bowl. Set the glazed doughnut back (frosting side UP) onto the wire rack, and repeat this process with the remaining doughnuts. 

A glaze is made with powdered sugar, milk and vanilla to frost the baked doughnuts.Each doughnut is placed in the glaze to fully coat the top of each one.Six baked banana doughnuts on a wire rack after being glazed.

Once the glaze has been applied and has firmed up just a bit… drizzle melted chocolate over each donut, then add the toasted, chopped nuts on top of the chocolate. Lightly press the nuts into the chocolate so they will adhere to the doughnut. Let the toppings firm up before serving.

Chopped toasted nuts and melted chocolate are added to the top of each doughnut.

Serve The Baked Banana Doughnuts!

Once the glaze and chocolate toppings have firmed up, the baked banana doughnuts are ready to serve! We served them at our Easter brunch, and they were a hit! In the photo below you can see them (with the red arrow), along with our other choices.

We enjoyed them with a variety of dishes, including creamy deviled eggs, snickerdoodle bread, egg, cheese and veggie breakfast casserole, chocolate chip orange scones, and blueberry lemon muffins!

A serving plate with six baked banana doughnuts on it, ready to eat!Easter brunch included the baked banana doughnuts (see red arrow).

I hope you enjoy these yummy baked banana doughnuts! Thank you for stopping by my blog today, and I invite you to come back again for more family friendly recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day!

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Recipe adapted from: https://www.imbored-letsgo.com/baked-banana-donuts/

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Baked Banana Doughnuts
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Whip up some Baked Banana Doughnuts, glazed, then topped with chocolate and toasted nuts! Easy to make, delicious, and ready in 25 minutes!

Category: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: , doughnuts, baked banana doughnuts, banana donuts
Servings: 6 doughnuts
Calories Per Serving: 307 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 banana very ripe, mashed
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon butter melted
For Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
  • 10 walnuts or pecans lightly toasted, chopped
  • ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate melted
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly spray/grease doughnut pan.

  2. Whisk flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Once combined, make a "well" in the center; set bowl aside.

  3. In separate bowl, combine mashed banana, buttermilk, egg, melted butter (cooled) and vanilla. Add this to the flour mixture. Stir to combine ingredients only until incorporated into batter.

  4. Evenly spoon batter into prepared pan, filling each well almost to the top. Bake at 325°F. for 10-12 minutes (on middle rack of oven). Finished doughnuts will be cooked through, and lightly sping back when gently touched on the top. Place pan on wire rack to cool 1-2 minutes, then transfer doughnuts out of pan to wire rack. Let cool completely. Place foil or wax paper UNDER the rack to prepare for glazing doughnuts.

Glaze/Garnish Doughnuts

  1. While doughnuts cool, make glaze. In a small bowl, stir powdered sugar, vanilla and milk until smooth (no lumps!). Once the doughnuts have cooled to room temp., dip top of doughnuts (one at a time) into glaze, to cover top of doughnut. Allow excess glaze to drip back into bowl, then flip doughnut over. Set doughnut, glazed side UP on wire rack. Repeat with remaining doughnuts.

  2. Once glaze has firmed up, drizzle melted chocolate over each donut, then quickly sprinkle with toasted, chopped nuts. Lightly press the nuts into the chocolate so they adhere. Let toppings firm up before serving.

Recipe Notes

NOTE: To toast walnuts/pecans, place them in a skillet and heat on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly toasted and aromatic.

Nutrition Facts
Baked Banana Doughnuts
Amount Per Serving (1 doughnut)
Calories 307 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 235mg10%
Potassium 248mg7%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 34g38%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 140IU3%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 63mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Whip up some Baked Banana Doughnuts, glazed, then topped with chocolate and toasted nuts! Easy to make, delicious, and ready in 25 minutes!


May
2022

Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal

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Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal is a delicious breakfast, simply made by mixing ingredients then baking! This EASY recipe yields 6 yummy servings!
Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal is a delicious breakfast, simply made by mixing ingredients then baking! This EASY recipe yields 6 yummy servings!

Do you enjoy oatmeal? Have you ever tried BAKED oatmeal? I definitely answer YES to both questions, and want to share an easy, tasty recipe for baked oatmeal with you today. This recipe only takes a couple of minutes to prep before baking, and the results are outstanding! I found the original recipe online several years ago, and we really like it.

Brown sugar, pecans, butter and vanilla bring great flavor to this simple dish, and it tastes a bit like eating pecan pie! Old fashioned oats help make this dish filling, too! It really could not be more simple to prepare, and I’m happy to share this recipe with you, so you can enjoy it, too. Here’s how to make pecan pie baked oatmeal.

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Make The Batter For Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal

The first thing you need to do is preheat your oven to 350°F. and grease the bottom and sides of an 8″ x 8″ baking dish. This recipe comes together quickly, so you want your oven hot when the oatmeal batter is ready to bake. While the oven preheats, you can mix together a few simple ingredients!

Whisk eggs together in a large bowl. Add melted and cooled butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, milk and salt, then stir to combine these ingredients. Now stir in old fashioned oats and chopped pecans until they are fully incorporated into the batter.

Eggs are whisked in a medium bowl before adding other ingredients.Butter, brown sugar, milk, pecans and old fashioned oats are added to egg mixture.

Pour the batter for the pecan pie baked oatmeal into the prepared (greased) baking dish, spreading it evenly in the pan.

The batter for the pecan pie baked oatmeal is combined and ready to put into pan.The batter for the baked oatmeal is poured into an 8x8 baking pan.

Time To BAKE!

Place the baking dish on the middle rack of a preheated 350°F. oven. Bake the oatmeal for 40-45 minutes. When done, the top will be golden brown and the center of the baked oatmeal should not jiggle, but should be set.

Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal cools after being baked and removed from oven.

Transfer the baking dish to a wire rack, and allow the pecan pie baked oatmeal to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. We think this baked oatmeal tastes best served slightly warm, or at room temperature, so that’s how we usually eat it.

Once it has cooled enough to suit your taste, you can easily slice pecan pie baked oatmeal into six portions, or scoop it out of the dish. Place portions onto individual serving plates, serve and enjoy this delicious breakfast!

Slices have been removed for serving from the baked oatmeal.A portion of the pecan pie baked oatmeal, served on a white plate.

I truly hope you  (and those you love) enjoy this recipe for pecan pie baked oatmeal. It will last for several days (covered), and you can keep it on the counter, as it doesn’t require refrigeration. I’m confident you’ll enjoy it as much as we do! Take care and have a great day.

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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Total Time
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Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal is a delicious breakfast, simply made by mixing ingredients then baking! This EASY recipe yields 6 yummy servings!

Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pecan pie baked oatmeal
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 409 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 4 large eggs can substitute 4 medium
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup butter (½ stick) melted, cooled to room temp.
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ taspoon salt
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom/sides of 8" x 8" baking dish.

  2. Whisk eggs in large bowl. Add melted (cooled) butter, brown sugar, vanilla, milk and salt; stir to combine. Stir in oats and pecans until incorporated into batter. Pour batter evenly into greased baking dish.

  3. Place dish on middle rack in oven. Bake for 40-45 minutes. When done, top should be golden brown and center of oatmeal should be "set" and not jiggle.

  4. Transfer dish to a wire rack; let oatmeal cool 10-15 minutes before serving. Slice into six portions, or scoop it out of the dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/6 of total))
Calories 409 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 145mg48%
Sodium 142mg6%
Potassium 221mg6%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 37g41%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 437IU9%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 84mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal is a delicious breakfast, simply made by mixing ingredients then baking! This EASY recipe yields 6 yummy servings!


Apr
2022

TexMex Veggie Egg Scramble

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TexMex Veggie Egg Scramble is a delicious and filling breakfast, flavored with zucchini, scallions, bell peppers, tomatoes and spices.
TexMex Veggie Egg Scramble is a delicious and filling breakfast, flavored with zucchini, scallions, bell peppers, tomatoes and spices.

My husband and I really enjoy scrambled eggs. Typically we drink coffee and have a bowl of oatmeal, cereal or an English muffin for breakfast, but we DO love a nice big breakfast occasionally.

This recipe for TexMex Veggie Egg Scramble is one I’ve made often. It is quite delicious!

The recipe is simple to prepare, and the hot finished breakfast makes a healthy sized portion to enjoy! How can you go wrong with lots of protein and veggies to start the day? Here’s how to make this breakfast dish.

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Cook The Veggies

Heat olive oil (or whatever type oil you are using) on Medium heat in a large, non-stick skillet. When the oil is hot, but not smoking, add chopped zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper and green onions.

Cook the veggies (and stir often) until they become tender (but not mushy).

TIP: If you do not like zucchini, broccoli makes a great substitute and tastes good in this dish, as well! If you don’t enjoy tomatoes with the eggs, you can substitute chopped red bell pepper as well. Just keep the quantity the same for any substitutions, and you will be just fine. You really can’t hurt this egg dish.

Scallions, bell peppers, zucchini and tomatoes are cooked until tender in large skillet.

Prepare The Eggs

While the veggies are cooking, place eggs, garlic powder, ground cumin, paprika, a pinch of salt and pepper, and oregano into a small bowl. Whisk them until fully combined.

Eggs, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, paprika and salt and pepper are combined in a bowl.

Time To Make A TexMex Veggie Egg Scramble!

Put the skillet of veggies back on Medium heat, then pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Cook the TexMex Veggie Egg Scramble until the eggs are set, stirring often to scramble them while they cook.

Beaten, seasoned eggs are added to the cooked veggies in the skillet to cook.Using a spatula to mix and cook the TexMex veggie egg scramble.

Once the TexMex Veggie Egg Scramble is cooked to your desired consistency, remove the skillet from the heat. Take a little bite, and add additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve the eggs hot. This makes a large serving, and the healthy veggies cooked with the eggs will help to fill you up. 

If you do not want that large of a portion, simply use two eggs. You can also increase the number of eggs to four, then divide the total into two servings. Your choice! 

The TexMex veggie egg scramble on a plate, with blueberries above it.

I hope you have a chance to try this breakfast dish. The veggies add extra flavor and texture to scrambled eggs, and the spices add a nice TexMex touch, too! YUM. Hope you enjoy them. Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful day.

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TexMex Veggie Egg Scramble
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

TexMex Veggie Egg Scramble is a delicious and filling breakfast, flavored with zucchini, scallions, bell peppers, tomatoes and spices.

Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Keyword: TexMex veggie egg scramble
Servings: 1
Calories Per Serving: 247 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • ¾ tsp canola oil or other light neutral oil
  • 1/3 cup zucchini diced
  • ⅓ cup green bell pepper seeded, diced
  • ⅓ cup fresh tomatoes diced
  • 1 Tablespoon green onion (scallion) slices white/green parts
  • 3 medium eggs lightly beaten
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper , season to taste
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Instructions

  1. Heat oil on Medium heat in a large, non-stick skillet. When oil is hot, add zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper and green onions. Cook, stirring often, until they become tender (but not mushy).

    TIP: If you don't like zucchini, broccoli is a great substitute. If you don't like tomatoes, substitute chopped red bell pepper or omit them.

  2. While veggies cook, place eggs, garlic powder, ground cumin, paprika, oregano and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until combined. Put the skillet of veggies back on Medium heat. Pour egg mixture into skillet.

  3. Cook until eggs are scrambled/set, stirring often while they cook. Remove skillet from heat. Take a bite; add additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve hot.

Recipe Notes

TIP: This makes a large serving. If you do not want that large of a portion, use two eggs. You can also increase the eggs to four, then divide total into two servings. Your choice! 

Nutrition Facts
TexMex Veggie Egg Scramble
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 247 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 491mg164%
Sodium 197mg9%
Potassium 529mg15%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 1583IU32%
Vitamin C 55mg67%
Calcium 102mg10%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!TexMex Veggie Egg Scramble is a delicious and filling breakfast, flavored with zucchini, scallions, bell peppers, tomatoes and spices.


Mar
2022

Blueberry Oat Muffins

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Glazed Blueberry Oat Muffins, with blueberries, oats, brown sugar and cinnamon are yummy for breakfast or a snack! Recipe makes 12 muffins.

Today I want to share this recipe for blueberry oat muffins with you. I found this recipe a while back in a cookbook I checked out from our local library. The muffins turned out really well, and have good flavor, especially from the juicy blueberries inside.

These muffins have rolled oats inside, which help to fill you up, so that’s a win-win in my book. There is a tiny bit of prep time, as the old-fashioned oats are soaked in buttermilk for one hour before whipping up the muffins. During that time the oats soak up the buttermilk, leaving them very moist and perfect for a muffin batter base!

I added a simple, thin powdered sugar glaze once the muffins were done, which leaves them pretty, shiny and lovely for serving. Honestly, the muffins come together quickly once the oats have soaked, so just plan ahead a little bit and you’ll have no problems. Here’s how to make these tasty breakfast or snack treats.

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A Little Prep Work Ahead Of Time

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant) and buttermilk in a large mixing bowl, then stir to combine. Set the bowl aside and let the oats “soak” in the buttermilk for one hour. The oats will absorb almost all of the buttermilk during this time.

In a SEPARATE bowl, stir together all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and brown sugar. Set the bowl aside. You will also need to spray or grease 12 standard-sized muffin cups (or line with paper liners). Silicon muffin liners can be used, as well.

Old-fashioned rolled oats are soaked for 1 hour in buttermilk.Flour and other dry ingredients are stirred together in a mixing bowl.

Make The Muffin Batter

After the oats have soaked for one hour, add an egg and melted (but cooled) shortening into the bowl of oats. Stir, but only until these ingredients are just barely combined. Don’t overmix! Add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the bowl, and stir again until combined into a thick batter.

Egg and melted shortening are stirred into the rolled oat mixture which has been soaking.Dry ingredients are stirred into the rolled oat mixture, forming a thick batter.

The last step is to gently fold the blueberries into the batter for the blueberry oat muffins. Once combined, divide the muffin batter evenly between 12 greased, standard-sized muffin cups. Each muffin cup will be filled over half way. 

Blueberries are gently folded into the batter for the blueberry oat muffins.Muffin tin liners are filled with the thick blueberry batter before baking.

Bake, Cool, Then Glaze The Top Of The Muffins

Bake the blueberry oat muffins at 400°F for 18-20 minutes on a middle rack in the oven. When done, the muffins will be golden brown. and a toothpick inserted into the top should come out clean (no batter). Let them rest 3-4 minutes, then transfer them from the pan to a wire rack (placed on top of paper towels or wax paper) to finish cooling.

While the muffins cool, make a thin glaze by combining powdered sugar and a few drops of water in a small bowl. When the blueberry oat muffins have completely cooled, use a pastry brush to “paint” the muffin tops with glaze. The paper towels (or wax paper) under the wire rack will catch any random drips, (which makes for easier cleanup).

After baking, the blueberry oat muffins cool on a wire rack before glazing.A thin glaze of powdered sugar and water is mixed to glaze the top of the baked muffins.Powdered sugar glaze is painted onto the blueberry oat muffins with a pastry brush.

Time To Eat The Blueberry Oat Muffins

The blueberry oat muffins are ready to serve and enjoy once the glaze has firmed up! They are delicious, especially when sliced and topped with a tiny bit of soft butter! The blueberries are wonderfully moist and juicy, and the muffins have a nice flavor and texture.

Glazed blueberry oat muffins, on a wire rack and ready to eat!The blueberry oat muffins are filled with juicy blueberries for lots of flavor.

I really hope you enjoy making (and eating!) these blueberry oat muffins. They are a nice breakfast or snack, and the oats (with fiber) inside each muffin will help to fill you up! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you will come back again soon! Take care, and have a GREAT day.

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Recipe adapted from the cookbook “Country Cooking Made Easy”, page 398, published by Firefly Books, 2013, contributed by Eva Whitmore

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Blueberry Oat Muffins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Inactive Prep Time (oats soaking)
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 28 mins
 

Glazed Blueberry Oat Muffins, with blueberries, oats, brown sugar and cinnamon are yummy for breakfast or a snack! Recipe makes 12 muffins.

Category: Bread/Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry oat muffins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories Per Serving: 163 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled old-fashioned oats not instant
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 4 Tablespoons vegetable shortening melted and cooled
  • 1 cup blueberries
Glaze:
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • few drops of water as needed to make thin glaze
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray or grease 12 standard-sized muffin cups (or fill with paper liners). Silicon muffin liners can be used, as well.

  2. Place rolled oats and buttermilk in a large mixing bowl; stir to combine. Set bowl aside; let oats "soak" in buttermilk for 1 hour. Oats will absorb most of the buttermilk during this time.

  3. In a SEPARATE bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and brown sugar. Set bowl aside.

  4. After oats have soaked for 1 hour, add egg and melted (but cooled) shortening to oats. Stir, only until ingredients are just combined. Add flour mixture; stir until it becomes a thick batter. Gently fold blueberries into the batter.

  5. Fill 12 muffin cups about half full, dividing batter evenly. Bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes on middle rack. When done, muffins will be golden brown. and toothpick inserted into the top should come out clean (no batter). Let muffins rest 3-4 minutes; transfer from pan to a wire rack (placed on top of paper towels or wax paper) to finish cooling.

  6. While muffins cool, make a thin glaze by combining powdered sugar and water in a small bowl. Too thick? Add water? Too thin? Add powdered sugar. When muffins are completely cooled, use a pastry brush to "paint" muffin tops with glaze. Let glaze firm up, then serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Blueberry Oat Muffins
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 163 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 171mg7%
Potassium 117mg3%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 60IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Glazed Blueberry Oat Muffins, with blueberries, oats, brown sugar and cinnamon are yummy for breakfast or a snack! Recipe makes 12 muffins.


Nov
2021

Pear Pecan Bread

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Make 2 loaves of absolutely delicious Pear Pecan Bread, drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze. Make one loaf for you and another for a friend!
Make 2 loaves of absolutely delicious Pear Pecan Bread, drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze. Make one loaf for you and another for a friend!

We were recently blessed with a grocery bag full of pears from one of our neighbors. He said they couldn’t handle any more and since it was the last of the harvest, they thought we might enjoy them! YES, PLEASE!  I let them ripen for about another week, then canned some pear butter to store in our pantry. YUM.

I’ve made pear bread before, but decided to try another recipe I found online that sounded wonderful. I doubled the original recipe, and added a vanilla glaze drizzled on top of each loaf. That way, we could eat one loaf, and give the other one to another family (or wrap it and freeze it for later. This pear pecan bread is so tasty, and it was no trouble at all for us to gobble it up within a matter of about 3 days!

The recipe makes two beautifully browned standard sized loaves of bread, using 8½” or a 9″ loaf pans. Small pieces of fresh pears and pecans dot each slice, and the bread is NOT dry (unless you over cook it… ha ha!). It is flavored with vanilla and the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg. Here’s how easy it is to make pear pecan bread:

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Mix The Wet Ingredients

Before making the batter, preheat your oven to 350°F, and lightly spray (or grease) two 8½” or 9″  loaf pans. Set aside. The batter doesn’t take too long to make, so you want your oven preheated and ready to go when you are!

To make the “wet” ingredients, place vegetable oil, granulated sugar and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Whisk (or beat) these well, until fully combined. Add the peeled and chopped pears, chopped pecans and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir well, to fully combine these “wet” ingredients.

Oil, sugar and eggs are whisked together in mixing bowl until smooth.Chopped pears, pecans and vanilla extract are added to the batter.

Mix The Dry Ingredients And Add To the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, stir (or whisk) together the “dry” ingredients. The dry ingredients used are all purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Once combined, slowly add these “dry” ingredients, a little at a time, to the bowl containing the “wet” ingredients.

Stir as you add, and continue stirring just until all the dry ingredients are fully incorporated into the batter. When done combining the ingredients together, you will have the batter ready to make two loaves of pear pecan bread.

The dry ingredients, including flour and spices, are combined in a bowl.Dry ingredients are stirred into the pear pecan bread batter until combined.The batter for the bread is thoroughly combined and ready to pour into loaf pans.

Ready To Bake The Pear Pecan Bread

Evenly divide the batter between the two greased loaf pans, then place on a middle rack in your preheated oven. Bake at 350°F for 55-60 minutes. Oven temps can vary quite a bit, so check for doneness at the 55 minute mark.

When done, you can insert a toothpick into the center of a loaf, and if it comes out batter-free (clean), the bread is done. The loaves should be wonderfully browned, as well. Transfer the loaf pans to a wire rack, and let the bread cool for 10-15 minutes before trying to remove it from the pan. To remove from pan, slide a butter knife around all the edges of the pan to loosen the bread. Turn loaf pan upside down to release the bread. Cool the loaves on a wire rack after removing them from the pan.

Bread batter is poured evenly into two greased loaf pans before baking.After baking, the loaves of pear pecan bread are browned and cool on a wire rack.

Make The Vanilla Glaze For Drizzling

While the pear pecan bread is cooling, you can make the simple vanilla glaze that will be drizzled on the bread once cool. In a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a few drops of water. Stir, and continue to add a few drops of water at a time until the glaze is thinned just enough to drizzle over the top of the bread.

If you get it too thin, simply add a little bit more powdered sugar. If it is still too thick to drizzle with a fork, simply add a couple more drops of water until it reaches the desired consistency. Once the pear pecan bread has completely cooled, drizzle the top of each loaf decoratively with the vanilla glaze. I usually use a fork OR a honey dipper to do this. TIP: For easy cleanup, place a sheet of wax paper, parchment paper or aluminum foil UNDER the wire rack to catch drips while drizzling the glaze.

A vanilla glaze is made by combining powdered sugar, vanilla and water.Each of the pear pecan bread loaves is drizzled with vanilla glaze.

Time For A Slice Of Pear Pecan Bread!

Once the drizzled glaze has firmed up, the bread is ready to slice and serve! You can get about 8, one-inch slices per loaf. Serve with your favorite hot beverage (or a big glass of cold milk), and enjoy! We enjoy pear pecan bread for breakfast OR a great afternoon snack. It is delicious!

If you are interested, these loaves freeze very well. I usually wrap the loaf in plastic wrap, and then in aluminum foil when freezing. All you will need to do is let the loaf thaw completely before serving!

A peek at the inside of the loaf, and a slice of pear pecan bread.

I really hope you have the opportunity to make and enjoy this bread. We LOVE it! Thank you for taking time to visit my blog today. I hope you will come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, and have a wonderful day. God Bless You.

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Recipe adapted from Michaela Kenkel at: https://anaffairfromtheheart.com/pear-bread/

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Pear Pecan Bread
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 

Make 2 loaves of absolutely delicious Pear Pecan Bread, drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze. Make one loaf for you and another for a friend!

Category: Bread/Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pear pecan bread
Servings: 16 (8 slices per loaf)
Calories Per Serving: 414 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2½ cups fresh pears peeled/cored/chopped
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
For Drizzle Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • drops water ,as needed to thin glaze
US Customary - Metric
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray/grease two 8½" or 9" loaf pans. Set aside

  2. Place oil, granulated sugar and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Whisk or beat well, until combined. Add pears, pecans and vanilla extract. Stir well.

  3. In a separate bowl, stir (or whisk) together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Slowly add this mixture, a little at a time, to the pear mixture, stirring as you add. Stir only until fully incorporated into the batter.

  4. Evenly divide batter in prepared pans; place on middle oven rack. Bake at 350°F. for 55-60 minutes. Oven temps can vary; check for doneness at the 55 minute mark. Insert a toothpick into the center of a loaf; if it comes out clean, bread is done. Transfer pans to a wire rack; let bread cool 10-15 minutes before removing from pan. Cool loaves on wire rack after removing from pan.

  5. Make vanilla glaze while bread is cooling. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and a few drops water. Stir; continue to add 2-3 drops of water at a time until glaze is thinned enough to drizzle on bread. Too thin? Add a little powdered sugar. Too thick to drizzle? Add a few drops of water until it reaches desired consistency. Once bread has cooled completely, drizzle each loaf with glaze, using a fork OR honey dipper. TIP: For easy cleanup, put wax paper, parchment paper or aluminum foil UNDER rack to catch glaze drips.

  6. Once glaze has hardened, bread is ready to slice and serve! Slice into 8, one-inch slices per loaf. Loaves can also be frozen if wrapped well. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Pear Pecan Bread
Amount Per Serving (1 slice (1/16th of total))
Calories 414 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 233mg10%
Potassium 128mg4%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 35g39%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 78IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Make 2 loaves of absolutely delicious Pear Pecan Bread, drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze. Make one loaf for you and another for a friend!


Nov
2021

Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Muffins

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Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Muffins are full of pumpkin spice flavor and topped with a buttery pecan streusel. You’ll love these yummy muffins!
Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Muffins are full of pumpkin spice flavor and topped with a buttery pecan streusel. You'll love these yummy muffins!

Fall is the time for all things PUMPKIN! I have been making pumpkin muffins for years, but today I want to share our absolute FAVORITE recipe (found online) for these delicious breakfast treats. Full of flavor from pumpkin pie spices and topped with a decadent streusel topping, they are a real taste treat! Here’s how to make them:

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Prepare The Muffin Batter

Before mixing the batter, remember to preheat your oven to 375°F so it’s hot when the muffins are ready to bake. To make the batter, place pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, vanilla and butter (melted but cooled) in a large mixing bowl. Whisk these ingredients well, until combined and smooth. These are your “wet” ingredients.

Melted butter, pumpkin puree, eggs and vanilla extract are whisked together in large glass bowl.The wet ingredients for the muffins are whisked together until smooth.

In a separate bowl, combine all purpose flour, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt, and stir to combine. These are your “dry” ingredients. Stir or whisk the dry ingredients a little at a time into the wet ingredients. Continue to stir or whisk only until the ingredients have been incorporated into the batter. Don’t overmix!.

Flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice mix, baking soda and salt make up the dry ingredients for muffins.The dry ingredients are combined with the wet ingredients for the pumpkin pecan streusel muffins.

Place 12 paper-liners into a standard sized muffin tin. I like to give each paper liner a little shot of non-stick baking spray before filling them with batter (a little trick a former professional baker told me over 25 years ago). Fill each muffin cup about halfway with batter, dividing the batter evenly. Set the pan aside and make the streusel topping.

The muffin batter is evenly divided into 12 paper-lined muffin cups.

Make The Pecan Streusel Topping

In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, chopped pecans, pumpkin pie spice, melted butter and salt. Once mixed together with a spoon or fork, it will be a crumbly streusel topping for your muffins.

If you don’t have any pumpkin pie spice mix in your pantry, you can use my simple recipe to make your own. It will make a bit more than you need for this recipe, so you can have extra for the NEXT batch of muffins! Get the pumpkin pie spice mix recipe HERE.

A streusel topping is made with butter, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, pecans, pumpkin pie spice and salt..After being combined, the streusel topping is ready to add to the muffin batter.

Time To Bake The Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Muffins!

Top each of the muffins with the pecan streusel, dividing it evenly between the 12 muffins. Now they’re ready to bake in your preheated oven. Bake the muffins for 20 minutes at 375°F.

When done, the muffins will be nicely browned, and a toothpick inserted into the top of a muffin should come out free of batter. Remove the muffins, and lightly sprinkle sifted powdered sugar over the top of each muffin. Transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling, and then they’re ready to serve and enjoy!

Each of the cups of pumpkin muffin batter is topped with pecan streusel before baking.Powdered sugar is sifted onto the muffins after they finish baking.

Who Wants A Yummy Muffin?

After the muffins have cooled slightly, they are ready to gobble up. We think they taste fantastic just slightly warm or at room temperature! Peel back those muffin paper-liners, and take a big bite.

These muffins are AMAZING! My husband says they are some of the best muffins he’s ever had (and he’s eaten a LOT of muffins over the years). Hope you enjoy them just as much as we do. YUM! They truly taste wonderful any time of year, but we especially love their warm pumpkin spice flavor during FALL! 

Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Muffins, cooling on a wire rack after baking.A close up of one of the pumpkin pecan streusel muffins.

I am confident you will really love these delicious Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Muffins. They are absolutely wonderful! Thanks for stopping by, and I sincerely invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Have a great day.

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Original recipe source: Kathi and Rachel (a mother-daughter team), at laughingspatula.com/pumpkin-pecan-crunch-muffins/

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Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Muffins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Muffins are full of pumpkin spice flavor and topped with a buttery pecan streusel. You'll love these yummy muffins!

Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin pecan streusel muffins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories Per Serving: 332 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
For Muffin Batter:
  • 1½ cups all purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (see NOTES below to make your own)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup butter (melted and cooled) = 5½ Tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Streusel Topping:
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup chopped pecans can substitute walnuts
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (see NOTES below for substitution)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted = 5½ Tablespoons
Sprinkle Finished Muffins With A Small Amount Of SIFTED Powdered Sugar (if desired)
    US Customary - Metric
    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

    2. Place pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, vanilla and melted (but cooled) butter in a large mixing bowl. Whisk well, until combined/smooth.

    3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt; stir to combine. Stir or whisk these ingredients a little at a time into the pumpkin mixture. Stir or whisk only until ingredients have been incorporated into the batter. Don't overmix!

    4. Place 12 paper-liners into a standard sized muffin tin. Spray paper liners with non-stick baking spray, if desired. Fill each muffin cup about halfway with batter, dividing the batter evenly. Set pan aside; make streusel topping.

    5. MAKE STREUSEL TOPPING: In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, pecans, pumpkin spice, melted butter and salt. Streusel topping will be fairly crumbly. Top muffins with streusel, dividing evenly.

    6. Bake muffins for 20 minutes at 375°F. When done, muffins will be browned on top and a toothpick inserted into the top of a muffin should come out batter-free. Remove from oven; lightly sprinkle sifted powdered sugar on top of each muffin. Transfer to wire rack to finish cooling, then serve and enjoy!

    Recipe Notes

    NOTES: Don't have any pumpkin pie spice for this recipe? Make your own! HERE is the recipe for a handy mix (this makes extra), so you will have it handy. https://www.thegratefulgirlcooks.com/pumpkin-pie-spice-mix/

    Nutrition Facts
    Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Muffins
    Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)
    Calories 332 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 7g44%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 5g
    Cholesterol 59mg20%
    Sodium 345mg15%
    Potassium 126mg4%
    Carbohydrates 46g15%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 25g28%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 3546IU71%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 37mg4%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Oct
    2021

    Chocolate Banana Berry Oatmeal

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    Make your breakfast look AND taste good with a bowl of Chocolate Banana Berry Oatmeal! Filling and delicious, you’re gonna like it!
    Make your breakfast look AND taste good with a bowl of Chocolate Banana Berry Oatmeal! Filling and delicious, you're gonna like it!

    Do you enjoy oatmeal for breakfast? I sure do, and for years now have been enjoying it made in a variety of ways 2-3 times a week. It fills me up, and I truly think it tastes delicious, whether it’s made with nuts, raisins, cinnamon, apples, brown sugar, cranberries or other ingredients. THIS recipe is for chocolate oatmeal with fresh fruit. Yep. You heard me, and it’s so good.

    A few years ago I shared a recipe on my blog for “healthy chocolate oatmeal“. That recipe originally was discovered online from another blogger named Kristen at Dine And Dish. I loved that dish then and still do, but several months ago decided to make a couple changes, and this recipe is the result. The addition of several ingredients, plus a different cooking style and fresh fruit help this breakfast LOOK good, and it will definitely fill you up!

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    Time To Make Some Oatmeal!

    Measure old fashioned oats and milk (I use low-fat) into a medium sized saucepan. Bring this mixture to a low boil, and then cook on low for about 3-4 more minutes. When done, most of the liquid will have reduced.

    Take the pan off of the heat source. Immediately stir in a couple Tablespoons of cocoa powder, a teaspoon of pure maple syrup (or honey) and a Tablespoon of almond butter. NOTE: The almond butter is optional, but I like to add it to the oatmeal for a little bit more protein.

    Stir these ingredients into the oatmeal until thoroughly incorporated (and almond butter has melted). If the oatmeal becomes too thick for your taste, simply stir in a tiny bit more milk.

    Old-fashioned oats and milk are cooked together in a saucepan.

    Maple syrup (or honey), cocoa powder and almond butter are added to the cooked oatmeal.

    Once fully incorporated, transfer the chocolate oatmeal into a small serving bowl. Now it’s time to “pretty it up” for serving and eating!

    The chocolate oatmeal is transferred to a serving bowl, to garnish before serving.

    To Serve Chocolate Banana Berry Oatmeal

    Now you’re almost ready to serve Chocolate Banana Berry Oatmeal. The only problem with that is you will still need to add bananas and strawberries, right? Right!

    Garnish the top of the finished oatmeal with thinly sliced bananas and strawberries. I love to do this, because the fresh fruit adds a nice “POP” of color which really makes the dish look inviting. The fresh fruit garnish also add additional sweetness, texture and flavor to the chocolate oatmeal

    Slices of banana and strawberries are added to make it chocolate banana berry oatmeal.A spoonful of chocolate banana berry oatmeal, ready to be eaten.

    I hope you enjoy this filling and delicious Chocolate Banana Berry Oatmeal! The recipe can be easily doubled or tripled if making it for more than one person. Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you will come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Have a great day!

    Looking For More OATMEAL Recipes?

    You can find ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page. I have a nice variety of oatmeal recipes you may enjoy, including:

    Interested In More Recipes?

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    Chocolate Banana Berry Oatmeal
    Prep Time
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    Cook Time
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    Total Time
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    Make your breakfast look AND taste good with a bowl of Chocolate Banana Berry Oatmeal! Filling and delicious, you're gonna like it!

    Category: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: chocolate banana berry oatmeal
    Servings: 1
    Calories Per Serving: 399 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    • ⅓ cup old fashioned oats ,uncooked
    • ⅔ cup low-fat milk ,or milk of choice
    • 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 Tablespoon almond butter , optional but good!
    • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup , or honey
    For Garnish:
    • 2 large strawberries , thinly sliced
    • ½ large banana , thinly sliced
    US Customary - Metric
    Instructions

    1. Measure old fashioned oats and milk into a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a low boil, and then cook on low for 3-4 more minutes. When done, most of the liquid will have reduced.

    2. Take pan off the heat. Immediately stir in cocoa powder, maple syrup (or honey) and almond butter (if using). Stir until fully incorporated (and almond butter has melted). If oatmeal becomes too thick for your taste, stir in a bit more milk.

    3. Transfer chocolate oatmeal into a serving bowl. Garnish with thinly sliced bananas and strawberries. Serve, and enjoy!

    Recipe Notes

    NOTE: Caloric calculation was made using low-fat milk AND almond butter.

    Nutrition Facts
    Chocolate Banana Berry Oatmeal
    Amount Per Serving (1 g)
    Calories 399 Calories from Fat 144
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 16g25%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 7g
    Cholesterol 13mg4%
    Sodium 81mg4%
    Potassium 932mg27%
    Carbohydrates 59g20%
    Fiber 11g46%
    Sugar 24g27%
    Protein 15g30%
    Vitamin A 211IU4%
    Vitamin C 38mg46%
    Calcium 291mg29%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Sep
    2021

    Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

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    Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal is a cinch to make, and is full of juicy blueberries and banana slices! It’s an easy, yummy breakfast!
    Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal is a cinch to make, and is full of juicy blueberries and banana slices! It's an easy, yummy breakfast!

    Do you enjoy oatmeal? When I was a kid, if you had told me that someday I would actually ENJOY oatmeal, I would have laughed. Hilariously. Oatmeal? You have got to be kidding me. HOWEVER… I now LOVE it, whether it’s a big ol’ bowl of it (with brown sugar and cinnamon), a baked version, or in cookies. Go figure.

    I’ve made several varieties of BAKED oatmeal over the past few years, and today I want to share this simple recipe for blueberry banana baked oatmeal. It is VERY EASY to prepare, and then is popped in the oven to bake. Once it is done baking, I let it cool down to room temperature then cut it into slices for serving. EASY PEASY! And guess what? It is delicious! Here’s how to make this delicious breakfast treat:

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    How To Make Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

    Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. It only takes a few minutes to get the oatmeal ready for the oven, so you want it to be nice and hot before you add it. Okay, now for the oatmeal…

    Stir together rolled oats (old fashioned, not quick or instant), sugar, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add milk, melted (and cooled) butter, lightly beaten eggs, blueberries and vanilla extract. Stir gently to combine these ingredients.

    NOTE: You can use fresh OR frozen blueberries for this dish. I typically use fresh, but if you will be using frozen, there is no need to thaw them. Just toss them in there frozen.

    Oats, sugar, baking powder and salt are combined in a mixing bowl.Blueberries, milk, melted butter, vanilla and eggs are added to the batter and stirred in.

    Add the banana slices, and gently stir them into the batter, until fully incorporated into the batter. Once done, the oatmeal is ready for the oven!

    Sliced bananas are gently stirred into the blueberry banana baked oatmeal mixture.

    Time To Bake It!

    Lightly spray a 9×9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the oatmeal mixture into the baking dish, spreading it evenly to disperse the blueberries and bananas. OPTIONAL- you can also top the dish with ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans if desired, before baking. We don’t usually add the nuts, but that is completely your choice!

    Place the dish into the preheated oven, and bake at 350°F. for 45-50 minutes, or until the oatmeal has set. Since oven temps can vary quite a bit, I suggest checking it at 45 minutes, and then bake longer, if necessary. The top should be golden brown in color once done.

    TIP: If you wish the top to be more brown in color, you can put the baking dish under the broiler (5″-6″ away from heating element) and let it brown more. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you do this step, be sure to check it every 30 seconds and rotate the pan until browned to your liking (approx. 1 minute or so total). Keep a very close eye on it, so it does not BURN (and ruin your nice breakfast)! 

    A baking dish full of the oatmeal mixture, ready to go into the oven.Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal is golden brown on top, once taken out of the oven.

    When done, remove the blueberry banana baked oatmeal from the oven, and transfer the dish to a wire rack to cool. Of course, you CAN eat it hot, but we have found we enjoy this dish best at room temperature. It slices better, etc., but that is your choice, as to how you will enjoy your baked oatmeal best!

    Close up of the baked oatmeal, full of juicy blueberries and sliced bananas.

    Ready To Enjoy A Piece Of Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal?

    Once the blueberry banana baked oatmeal has cooled to room temperature, you can easily cut it into 9 pieces (about 3″ x 3″ each). Grab a fork, plop a piece on a plate, and enjoy your yummy breakfast, with some hot coffee or tea.

    Slice of blueberry banana baked oatmeal, served on a white plate with a fork.

    I really hope you enjoy this blueberry banana baked oatmeal. We sure do! It is best if eaten within 2-3 days after cooking (and it also freezes well, too, if wrapped securely). Thank you for stopping by today, and I hope you will come back again for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day!

    Looking For More OATMEAL Recipes?

    You can find ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, which is located at the top of the page. I have a nice variety of recipes that feature oatmeal you might enjoy checking out, including:

    Interested In More Recipes?

    Thank you for visiting this website. I appreciate you using some of your valuable time to do so.  If you’re interested, I publish a newsletter 2 times per month (1st and 15th) with all the latest recipes, and other fun info. I would be honored to have you join our growing list of subscribers, so you never miss a great recipe!
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    Original recipe source: A Fred Meyer booklet called “My Magazine” that was mailed to our home, Summer edition, page 22

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    Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal
    Prep Time
    15 mins
    Cook Time
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    Total Time
    1 hr 5 mins
     

    Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal is a cinch to make, and is full of juicy blueberries and banana slices! It's an easy, yummy breakfast!

    Category: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: blueberry banana baked oatmeal
    Servings: 9 (3" square pieces)
    Calories Per Serving: 304 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    • 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup milk
    • ½ cup butter (1 stick) melted, and cooled
    • 2 large eggs beaten
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup blueberries fresh or frozen
    • 1 banana sliced (approx. 1/2" slices)
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    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9"x9" baking pan with non-stick spray.

    2. Stir together oats, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add milk, melted/cooled butter, beaten eggs, blueberries and vanilla extract. Stir gently to combine. Add banana slices; gently stir them into batter, until fully incorporated.

    3. Pour oatmeal mixture into prepared baking dish, spreading batter evenly. OPTIONAL- you can also top the dish with ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans if desired, before baking.

    4. Bake at 350°F. for 45-50 minutes, or until the oatmeal has set. Oven temps can vary;, I suggest checking it at 45 minutes, and then bake longer, if necessary. Oatmeal should be golden brown on top.

      TIP: If you wish the top to be more browned, put the baking dish under the broiler (5"-6" away from heating element) and let it brown more. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you do this step, be sure to check it every 30 seconds and rotate the pan until browned to your liking (approx. 1 minute or so total). Keep a very close eye on it, so it does not BURN (and ruin your nice breakfast)! 

    5. When done, remove baked oatmeal from oven and transfer to wire rack to cool. Once cooled to room temp., cut it into 9 pieces ( 3" x 3" each). Enjoy!

    Recipe Notes

    NOTE: You can use fresh OR frozen blueberries for this dish. If using frozen, there is no need to thaw them.

    Nutrition Facts
    Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal
    Amount Per Serving (1 3"x 3" square)
    Calories 304 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 7g44%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Cholesterol 70mg23%
    Sodium 249mg11%
    Potassium 302mg9%
    Carbohydrates 42g14%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 21g23%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 442IU9%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 96mg10%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Aug
    2021

    EASY Buttermilk Pancakes

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    Make a batch of delicious, EASY Buttermilk Pancakes from scratch in under 10 minutes! Mix the batter, and onto a griddle or skillet they go!
    Make a batch of delicious, EASY Buttermilk Pancakes from scratch in under 10 minutes! Mix the batter, and onto a griddle or skillet they go!

    If you’re like me, you probably purchase store-bought pancake mix to make pancakes whenever you want to make a big breakfast.

    Did you know it is ridiculously simple  to make easy buttermilk pancakes from scratch in only a few minutes? That’s right! Buttermilk helps to lighten the batter and create airy pancakes!

    Making buttermilk pancakes from scratch only requires a few common ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Even if you don’t have buttermilk handy, you can very quickly make a great substitute with milk and white vinegar (tip shown in the printable recipe card).

    Here’s how to make some EASY buttermilk pancakes in practically no time at all.

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    Make The Pancake Batter

    Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and baking powder in a large bowl. Set this bowl of DRY ingredients aside while you mix the wet ingredients.

    In a SEPARATE bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. These are your WET ingredients.

    Dry pancake batter ingredients are whisked together in a large bowl.Eggs and buttermilk are whisked together in a separate bowl.

    Stir the WET ingredients (egg and buttermilk) into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir, to combine, just until the ingredients are mixed, but do not OVERMIX.

    This is your batter for the easy buttermilk pancakes. See how easy it is to make the batter from scratch?

    Wet ingredients are combined with dry ingredients to make batter for easy buttermilk pancakes.

    Cooking The Easy Buttermilk Pancakes

    Lightly spray a griddle or large skillet with a non-stick cooking spray or brush on some cooking oil to cover the surface.

    Heat the griddle until hot. Using about 1/4 cup per pancake, pour the pancake batter onto the grill, forming a circle. The pancakes will be approximately 5″ in diameter.

    As the easy buttermilk pancakes cook, large bubbles will appear on the surface of the pancakes, as shown below.

    When there are lots of bubbles on top AND the bottoms of the pancakes are golden brown, carefully flip the pancakes to the other side.

    Pancakes are cooked until bubbles form on surface and bottom sides are golden brown.Time to turn over the pancakes when large bubbles appear on the top.

    Keep Going!

    Continue to cook the pancakes until set, and cooked through. Both sides should be golden brown when done.

    Remove the pancakes from the griddle (or skillet), and transfer them to serving plates. Repeat this process with all the batter, which will yield approximately 15 pancakes.

    You can wrap the pancakes in foil and keep them warm in a low temperature oven while you cook the rest of the pancakes, if you wish.

    Easy buttermilk pancakes cooking on an electric griddle.

    Let’s Eat Some EASY Buttermilk Pancakes!

    When ready to serve, place the hot pancakes onto serving plates, and top each stack with soft (or melted) butter, and some delicious maple syrup.

    I also enjoy easy buttermilk pancakes when served with my homemade Blackberry Pancake Syrup, as seen in the second photo below). YUM!

    A stack of three easy buttermilk pancakes, topped with butter and maple syrup.Blackberry syrup and whipped cream top this stack of easy buttermilk pancakes.

    I hope you will try this simple recipe to make homemade EASY buttermilk pancakes for those you love. They really are delicious, and I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

    Have a wonderful day, and thank you for stopping by. Please come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes.

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    You can find ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page. I have some delicious pancake recipes you’ll enjoy, including:

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    Original recipe source: “Taste of Home” magazine, Aug./Sept. 2006 issue, pages 16-17, published by Reiman Publications, Inc.

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    EASY Buttermilk Pancakes
    Prep Time
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    Total Time
    10 mins
     

    Make a batch of delicious, EASY Buttermilk Pancakes from scratch in under 10 minutes! Mix the batter, and onto a griddle or skillet they go!

    Category: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy buttermilk pancakes
    Servings: 15 pancakes (approx.)
    Calories Per Serving: 97 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • ⅛ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 cups buttermilk (see NOTES below for substitution)
    US Customary - Metric
    Instructions

    1. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and baking powder in a large bowl. Set bowl aside. In a SEPARATE bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.

    2. Stir egg/buttermilk mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir, to combine, only until ingredients are mixed; do not OVERMIX batter.

    3. Lightly spray griddle or large skillet with a non-stick cooking spray or brush with oil to cover surface. Heat greased griddle until hot. Using about 1/4 cup per pancake, pour batter onto grill, forming a circle, approx. 5" in diameter. As pancakes cook, bubbles will appear on surface of pancakes. When there are lots of bubbles on top AND bottoms of pancakes are golden brown, carefully flip pancakes to the other side. Continue to cook until set and bottom of pancakes are browned. Remove pancakes from griddle; transfer to plates. Repeat process with remaining batter.

    4. Serve pancakes with butter and pancake syrup. ENJOY!

    Recipe Notes

    Notes: BUTTERMILK SUBSTITUTE: Measure 2 cups whole milk into container. Remove 2 Tablespoons milk from container. Add 2 Tablespoons distilled white vinegar (or fresh lemon juice) and stir to combine. Let milk sit 5-10 minutes. Stir and use, as a substitute for buttermilk.

    Nutrition Facts
    EASY Buttermilk Pancakes
    Amount Per Serving (1 pancake)
    Calories 97 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 28mg9%
    Sodium 272mg12%
    Potassium 90mg3%
    Carbohydrates 16g5%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 89IU2%
    Calcium 52mg5%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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