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New! Breakfast Plans are Here!

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So many people have been asking for Breakfast Meal Plans, so we got busy and created them for you!  I did a survey of Eat at Home Meal Plan members to find out what types of things were important in getting breakfast for the family every day and we really tried to incorporate those wish list items.

We’ve pulled together 12 weeks of breakfasts that are perfect for springtime.

We aimed for quick and easy and/or make ahead and freezer friendly.

We included some grab and go meals, for quick mornings.

Protein was important to a lot of people, so we added a “protein of the week” option that can be mixed and matched with all the breakfasts on the menu.

We also added a “fruit of the week” option to give a bit more interest to the meals.  Mix and match the fruit, meat and meals any way you like!

There are some meals that work well for slower weekend mornings – meaning you can linger over the table, but you don’t have to spend a lot of time doing the cooking.

To celebrate I have a special code to use for a discount – enter the code BREAKFAST at checkout. The code is only good through March 23!

If you’re looking for help and ideas for breakfast, check them out!  I hope you love them 🙂

Click here for more info on Eat at Home Breakfast Meal Plans!

 

 

Pumpkin Butter Muffins

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These Pumpkin Butter Muffins from Kim look amazing!  

As much as I love pumpkin spice everything, this is my first pumpkin recipe this Fall! (But don’t get me wrong, I’ve had plenty of pumpkin: pumpkin Greek yogurt, pumpkin cereal, pumpkin bagels, pumpkin cream cheese…well, you get the picture!) I also picked up a jar of Pumpkin Butter on my last trip to Trader Joe’s. When I saw Tiffany’s recent post for Apple Butter Muffins, I knew my Pumpkin Butter had a higher purpose.

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I incorporated some real pumpkin into the muffins too. Because pumpkin is a vegetable, therefore making my muffins *healthy*. That’s my logic and I’m sticking to it!

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Shockingly, my super picky 7 year old loved them! I really thought once he heard they were pumpkin, he wouldn’t eat them. He ate 3! A little extra pumpkin butter smeared on these warm, heavenly scented muffins didn’t hurt either.

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Pumpkin Butter Muffins

A perfect muffin for Fall, made with pumpkin and pumpkin butter.
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 12
Author: Kim M

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup canned or fresh pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Butter can also use Apple Butter
  • 1/4 cup + 1 Tablespoon milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tablespoon raw sugar + 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice optional, for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and spray a muffin tin with cooking spray (or use cupcake liners.)
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin, pumpkin butter, milk and egg.
  • Add the pumpkin mixture to the flour mixture, and mix until combined. Batter will be thick.
  • Divide mixture evenly between 12 muffin cups.
  • Top with raw sugar/spice mixture if desired.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.

If you are having a pumpkin craving and do not have any pumpkin (or apple) butter, here’s another pumpkin muffin recipe you might enjoy!

Kim M. is a contributing writer for Eat at Home, as well as the mom behind the mayhem at Makin’ it Mo’Betta. There you will find kid-friendly recipes, quick and easy meals, and an embarrassing number of desserts!

Apple Butter Muffins

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Apple Butter Muffins - so easy!

 

Recently I cooked up a batch of Slow Cooker Apple Butter.  This is the easiest thing ever to do.  You start with unsweetened apple sauce and add a lot of spices and some sugar.  That cooks all day in the slow cooker making your house smell amazing!

The apple butter is great spread on English muffins, biscuits or toast.  It’s also fantastic baked into muffins.

Here’s what you’ll need:   [Read more…] about Apple Butter Muffins

100 + Recipes for Fall

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I love fall. The crisp air. The gorgeous colors. And of course, most of all, the wonderful, aromatic flavors of autumn ingredients. Pumpkins, winter squash apples, cinnamon, caramel and spice! There’s nothing better than that. And this collection of recipes is proof of my love for cooking with these things.

From Breakfast to Dinner, to Dessert, you’ll find over 40 recipes that are inspired by fall and the delicious ingredients available during this time of year. Plus, you’ll find a link at the end to 75 more fall recipes to add to your menus in the months ahead. Enjoy the season! [Read more…] about 100 + Recipes for Fall

Freezer Friendly Breakfasts

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When summer vacation is over, mornings always get a little more hectic. There’s no sleeping in or lazy breakfasts! Keeping a stash of quick breakfast options in the freezer can be a real time saver.
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So just in case you need some inspiration and ideas for breakfasts you can grab-and-eat for your freezer, I’ve compiled some freezer friendly recipes here.

egg free waffles EAHWhole Grain Waffles

Waffles are the perfect freezer-friendly breakfast. Pop into the oven or toaster to defrost and it’s almost as good as fresh from the waffle maker! Especially if you top it like this. 

Gingerbread Waffles

hashbrown casseroleHashbrown Casserole

This is a recipe that can be made in the oven or slow cooker, but it can be frozen before or after baking.  If you freeze it in individual servings after baking, it can be heated in the microwave for a quick breakfast. It’s great for busy mornings…and holidays too!

Breakfast Burritos

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Graham MuffinsGraham Muffins

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All muffins

You can pretty much freeze any and all muffins, not just the few I spotlighted here. And there’s lots and lots of great ones to choose from, both sweet and savory! I love muffins, and think they make a great breakfast on the go, too.

peanut-butter-pancakesPeanut Butter Pancakes

whole wheat apple pancakes doneWhole Wheat Apple Pancakes

All pancakes

Pretty much any pancake will freeze well. They’re toaster friendly, and the kids always love them.

 

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Whether you make a quick egg sandwich with it, or top it with peanut butter and applesauce, having this quick bread in the freezer is really handy on busy mornings!

What are your favorite breakfast foods for busy mornings?