A Life in Food by real-life Chef Cheryl Bennett
Banana pancakes make the best weekend breakfast. These easy pancakes use basic ingredients you already have in your pantry. Mashed banana give the pancakes a hint of banana flavor, without being overwhelming. If you have an abundance of overripe bananas, try these banana muffins with cinnamon streusel.
Topped with a pat of butter, maple syrup and a few slices of fresh bananas, these pancakes are our absolute favorite weekend indulgence.
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These easy banana muffins are made from scratch, they have a great banana flavor and they are ready from start to finish in under 30 minutes.
They can be modified for different dietary restrictions, if needed, and they are perfect for a grab and go breakfast for busy mornings! Whether you are feeding yourself or your toddler, these muffins are a hit with the whole family.
This post has been recently updated from its original publication date of 9/24/12
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My healthy granola recipe is made with coconut oil, two types of coconut and almonds. It is good enough to eat on its own, which I do fairly often, but I love it sprinkled on top of yogurt for a little crunch. This granola will last for weeks or even months in an airtight container, but I guarantee it will disappear before you have a chance to find out.
There is no comparison between homemade and store-bought granola. If you’ve never made your own healthy granola before, this is a great place to start. The recipe is very easy and made with ingredients most of us already have in the pantry.
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An easy, fresh cherry scone recipe that anyone can whip up with little effort and ingredients that are always on hand. Stock up on cherries and freeze a few pounds for later, because cherry season will be here and gone before you know it and you’ll want these cherry scones again and again.
Scones get a bad reputation sometimes as being either dry and crumbly or too dense. I was on a mission to have neither, but instead a slightly sweet fresh cherry scone recipe that I would be happy to share with you.
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Mother’s Day is the one day of the year that Mom should be spoiled a little more than most days. She should not be in the kitchen making breakfast, lunch or dinner for the family, unless she wants to. I’ve gathered up a few of my favorite recipes that remind me of my Mom to share with you. Some are recipes that she has made for me, some are recipes that she often requests when we are together and others are recipes that I know she would love.
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Easy Blueberry Peach Muffins are the perfect weekend treat. Bursting with fruit and covered with buttery streusel topping (or not), these delicious muffins will quickly become a new favorite.
Get the last of the summer produce and bake up a batch of these delicious muffins. Full of fresh blueberries and peaches, they are a delightful way to start the weekend. What’s better than a warm muffin with your morning coffee? Nothing, that’s what.
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Learn how to make crispy cheesy hash browns loaded with bacon and sautéed vegetables. Have you ever made hash browns that ended up a gluey mess? Never again. Make your favorite restaurant quality hash browns at home with a few foolproof tips. Easy, Cheesy Hash Browns are crispy, full of flavor and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Breakfast cookies are a thing, I swear. And they’re delicious. You don’t have to feel guilty about eating a cookie for breakfast. These have no refined sugar, they are gluten-free and one breakfast cookie will keep you going.
Whether you grab one for a breakfast on the go, pack one for a hike or bike ride or need a mid-morning snack, these healthy cookies are the perfect option.
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A breakfast casserole is the perfect way to handle holidays. Whether it’s Mother’s Day, Christmas, Easter or even a family reunion weekend, it is the best bang for your buck. You can feed a crowd without standing in front of the stove for hours and the best part – it can be made ahead.
This last part is what seals the deal for me – getting everything prepared beforehand so you can simply slide it into the oven and go visit with your people.
Thank you to Idaho® Potatoes for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions are my own.
I really enjoy making a great spread and sitting around the table for a couple of hours while sipping on coffee and picking on the bountiful feast in front of me. Mother’s Day is next weekend and if I were able to spend it with my Mom, this is what I’d make for her. If you would like to solidify your position as her “favorite”, make this for her and you’ll have it in the bag for good.
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