Red Velvet Belgian Waffles

Ingredients: Waffles: 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons white sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cups buttermilk 1/3 cup melted butter, cooled 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon red velvet food coloring (such as Lorann Professional Kitchen®) Red Velvet Bakery… Continue reading Red Velvet Belgian Waffles

Hazelnut and Cacao Porridge with Almond Butter

Ingredients: Porridge: Heaped 1 cup rolled oats Pinch of sea salt 1 Tbsp raw cacao powder 1 Tbsp vanilla extract Scant 2 cups oat milk or nondairy milk of your choice, plus more if needed 2 Tbsp maple syrup or date syrup (optional) To serve: Almond butter Roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped Cacao nibs (optional) Directions:… Continue reading Hazelnut and Cacao Porridge with Almond Butter

Hummingbird Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Ingredients: 2/3 cup chopped fresh pineapple 1/2 cup sliced carrot 1 teaspoon water 2/3 cup almond milk 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts Directions: Combine pineapple, carrot, and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave until carrots and pineapple are partially softened,… Continue reading Hummingbird Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze

Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon milk, or as needed 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla… Continue reading Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze

Pumpkin French Toast Bake

Ingredients: 8 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1 loaf Texas toast thick-sliced bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon butter, softened… Continue reading Pumpkin French Toast Bake

Creamy Strawberry Crepes

Ingredients: 3 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons butter, melted 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup heavy cream, whipped 4 cups sliced strawberries Directions:… Continue reading Creamy Strawberry Crepes

20 Ways to Eat More Protein for Breakfast

Source: Sheela Prakash, TheKitchn.com, April 3, 2018  If you’ve ever left home in the morning with nothing but a piece of buttered toast in your stomach, you know just how important eating protein at breakfast is. If the first meal of the day isn’t rich in the nutrients, you’re sure to feel ravenous before you… Continue reading 20 Ways to Eat More Protein for Breakfast