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6 Breakfast Ideas For Your Mother’s Day Surprise

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Make your mothers day breakfast a memorable one with these easy breakfast ideas!

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If you ask moms what they want to receive for Mother’s Day, you’ll most likely have a unanimous answer. After all the chores and the busy lives that moms live, they just want to have that one day off to relax. It doesn’t really take much to make them happy, nor it doesn’t have to be expensive as well. You can give them that one day to put their feet up and be the queen they truly are.

And everything begins with a lovely breakfast! You can team up with the rest of the family to plan for a lovely breakfast for your mom—whether it’s in bed or as she comes down and gets out of the room to start a day. What pleasant surprise would that be when she finds she doesn’t have to do any cooking upon waking.

Are you excited? You should be because here are six breakfast ideas to kick off this surprise.

1. Ricotta Pancakes

Give the classic pancakes a new twist by putting in an added ingredient to make them tastier, fluffier, and creamier: ricotta cheese.

You can make this as you would your ordinary pancakes by incorporating the ricotta cheese in the butter. Drizzle it with maple syrup—or chocolate syrup, if your mom loves sweets! Top it with any fruit of your choice, like strawberries or rhubarb for that extra sweetness.

2. Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

A sausage hashbrown breakfast casserole is another well-loved one because it’s quick and easy to make. While it may sound like a fancy meal to whip up, you don’t even have to be a master chef in the kitchen to make it for your dear mom! The best thing you can do is to prep the ingredients the night before so that when morning comes, all you have to do is cook. This can enable you to beat your mom’s usual wake-up time.

This dish is as easy as combining frozen hash browns, sausages, eggs, and a lot of cheese in a baking dish. Then you just need to leave it inside the oven for 40 minutes at 350 degrees F.

3. Krispy Kreme Donut Bread Pudding

Here’s another sweet treat for mommy! If she loves a classic original glazed Krispy Kreme, she’ll certainly love this donut bread pudding as well. It’s creamy, heavenly, and sinful as well. It’s that dose of sweetness to put your mom off a sweet start to her special day.

All you have to do is to break apart the donuts and drown them in milk, eggs, sugar, and cream. Put it in the oven and bake until it’s hot. Once it’s done, drizzle it with melted chocolate. It’s so good, you’ll even wonder why you never made it before.

4. Tasty Toast

You can’t go wrong with a tasty toast, especially if you still aren’t convinced with yourself that you can do something special in the kitchen. If your mom loves toast, you can always make her simple favorites. Eggs and guacamole on toasted bread are a no-brainer. You can even pre-make a scrambled egg mix the night before.

Alternatively, you can bring more color to the table and more sweetness by presenting something new. Spread cream cheese on top of the toast, and layer it with colorful fruit. You can put in strawberries, blueberries, or even kiwi for more brightness. It’s a sweet dessert, but it’s a healthy treat to have for your mom.

5. Rosemary And Grapefruit Mimosa

What’s breakfast without a good drink? Yes, you can’t go wrong with tea, juice, coffee, and even hot chocolate. However, if you could serve something new this time, it’s never too early to bring out a champagne flute for a rosemary and grapefruit mimosa.

While this may be a slightly bitter and herbal taste compared with the classic orange mimosa, its pretty pink colors and tangy flavor makes up for it. Plus, it’s a stunning and fresh celebratory drink to present your mom with, along with the breakfast meal you’ve prepared.

6. Granola Parfait

Who doesn’t love parfait? Mango and strawberry parfaits are great! But if you have a health-conscious mom, you can switch things up a notch by serving it with granola.

Plus, it’s so easy and fuss-free to make. All you’ll have to do is fill up a parfait glass with layers of yogurt, granola, fresh strawberries, or any of your mom’s favorite fruits. You can top it off with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, to make it a delicious dessert your mom deserves.

Conclusion

Now that you have this list of ideas, are you excited to give your mom that ultimate surprise to make her feel like the well-loved queen she is? If you’ve got younger siblings at home, you can even ask them to help out with some of the preparations. 

Imagine the joy that your mom will have when she sees her little ones helping around in the kitchen to surprise her. Who knows, your mom may shed a few tears of joy. There’s nothing like a good breakfast surprise to put a positive and happy start on your mother’s special day.

Cooking With Cinnamon: 5 Simple Recipes you can Try at Home

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Cinnamon is one of the healthiest spices you can add to your diet. Here are some ways to incorporate it into your meals!

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Cooking is great fun and a great way to try out new foods and recipes. Some people cook simply to feed their families and themselves, while others may cook professionally for work reasons. Other people cook as a hobby, and will often have friends or family around to sample their creations.

What is Cinnamon?

Trying out new things when cooking is the best way to experiment with different flavors, aromas and spices, with one of the most popular being cinnamon. Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the genus Cinnamomum species of tree. It is extracted from the inner bark of various species of this tree, and it is one of the most common spices used in the world of cooking.

In addition to its unique taste, there are a number of health benefits that are associated with cinnamon. It is a spice that is packed with antioxidants and other medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce swelling. It is also said to be a very powerful anti-diabetic spice that can lower the blood sugar levels of people with the disease.

Cooking with Cinnamon

There are hundreds of different recipes from all over the world that include cinnamon, which you can try to cook at home. After all, it is one of the most popular ingredients when baking. You can find a lot of great recipes online such as the Instant pot cinnamon rolls from Corrie cooks, which is super easy to follow and tastes absolutely amazing.

There are lots of delicious treats that you can make featuring cinnamon, and in this article you’ll find information about some of the most popular, as well as a couple that you may never have heard of before.

Cinnamon Rolls

We may as well start with one of the all-time classics with cinnamon, which are cinnamon rolls. These are tasty, sweet and packed with raisins. The sweet dough oozes taste, and topped with icing and cinnamon, you simply cannot go wrong if you are looking to prepare something sweet for your coffee guests.

The great thing with cinnamon rolls is that you can bake them in different ways. Some people prefer to have them filled with raisins and currants, while others simply prefer butter and cinnamon on top. Some like to have them served with a side dish of ice cream, whipped cream or even chocolate, while others prefer to enjoy them without anything else.

Apple and Cinnamon Oatmeal

There are some things in the kitchen that simply go together perfectly. Apple and cinnamon is one of them. It’s as though they were made for each other. These mouthwatering combinations can be made a variety of different ways, but one very unique and special method is using them to create baked oatmeal.

Combining the diced apple and cinnamon with delicious oatmeal, and delicious pecan nuts, covered in syrup is a recipe from heaven. It’s something that will get your taste buds going into overdrive, and is actually a great breakfast where you can start the day with a bowl packed full of goodness and energy. It is also something that can easily be stored in the fridge and then reheated again later on. The fact that it tastes so good is another reason why you wouldn’t need to worry about any of this going to waste. It’s perfect as a midday snack or even as a dessert after your dinner.

Apple Strudel

This delicious baked treat is one that lots of people enjoy all over the world. There are a few different types of strudel that you can bake in the kitchen, but probably the most popular is the German apple strudel. It’s packed full of delicious apples, thin layers of pastry and a perfect amount of cinnamon to give it a kick. It is a very easy dish to prepare and shouldn’t take you more than around 90 minutes to prepare and bake. Some people like to add raisins inside along with the apple, though this is of course optional. You could actually even add some other fruit inside along with the apple such as pear, which also creates a beautiful taste.

Bundt Cake

The popular bundt cake is one that lots of people enjoy, especially at events such as christening, baby showers or other intimate gatherings with family and friends. It’s a cake that is simple to prepare, and with the right amount of cinnamon, will come out delicious. The cinnamon bundt cake is a lot lighter than other similar cakes, and actually has a very similar taste to a cinnamon roll. You can glaze the top with icing or vanilla glazing, or serve as it is. Some people enjoy a scoop of vanilla ice cream or some whipped cream with it, whereas others may simply prefer to have it on its own and enjoy the delicious cinnamon flavorings.

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread

This is a recipe that many people might not be aware of. Lots of people like to cook their own bread and for many people, having a bread maker at home is as important as having a kettle or coffee maker. Bread making is a cooking skill that has been around for centuries and in many cases, recipes have been passed down through the generations. Sweet potato cinnamon bread is a delicious bread to bake and one that won’t take you more than an hour from start to finish. Once cooked, the bread should be quite moist, almost like cake. You don’t want to overcook it and dry it out, so make sure you keep an eye on it.

You can use various ingredients when making this bread. Lots of people like to add dried fruit such as raisins and currants while others enjoy adding in a variety of nuts, such as walnuts, which go perfectly with this recipe. There are so many different recipes that you can find online for baking and cooking, especially with using cinnamon. It’s a spice that can be used in combination with various foods and doesn’t always have to be used for cakes and sweet treats.

It’s something you can easily add to a curry or a pasta sauce. The next time you are cooking, why not add a little bit to your food and see how it adds to the taste and aroma. You might find yourself using it more and more in the near future.

Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Bread – Eggless, Milk and Sugar Free!

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Eat up this delicious banana bread thats totally eggless, milk-free, and sugar free! I’ve yet to meet a soul that doesn’t like this banana bread, it’s been a signature treat of mine for years and never disappoints. What I love about this bread is that it’s guilt free and super filling. Whole wheat flour (or all purpose flour depending on your preference) and oatmeal provide you with loads of fibre and energy, making it the perfect breakfast or snack option. It’s also great for those on a diet that are looking for a filling, low-fat dessert.

The bread is also very moist and dense, so it doesn’t dry up and can hold at room temperature for quite a while (although because of it’s deliciousness I don’t think it will last very long!). The secret to it’s moist-ness is the yogurt as well as the creamy bananas – make sure to use ripe bananas, the riper the better!

I personally love this bread once it’s cooled down, but you can definitely eat it straight out of the oven or even warm it up in the microwave. Now who can resist melted, gooey chocolate?

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Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Bread – Eggless, Milk and Sugar Free! 

 

Ingredients:
 
  1. 2 cups All purpose flour
  2. 1 cup fine oatmeal
  3. 1 tsp baking soda
  4. 2 tsp baking powder
  5. 1/8 tsp salt
  6. 1 tbsp cinnamon
  7. 1/4 cup oil
  8. 2 tsp vanilla extract
  9. 4 ripe bananas
  10. 1.5 cups water/yogurt mixture (container of 200g plain yogurt mixed with water and 1.5tbsp of vinegar)
  11. 100g dark chocolate, chopped into small bits
Instructions:
 
  1. Preheat the oven to 180 C and greese a loaf pan.
  2. Mix together flour, oatmeal, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Mix yogurt/water mixture together with oil, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract. Combine with the dry ingredients and mix until all lumps disappear. Now fold in the chopped dark chocolate.
  4. Pour into loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
 
  1. I’m a big fan of walnuts, you can also mix in about a cup of walnuts along with the chocolate, making it even more dense and filling! Or you can even omit the chocolate and add in chopped apples and raisins!

Simple Dairy Free Eggless Oatmeal Waffles Recipe

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This basic waffle recipe is so customizable and so easy to make! It contains no eggs or dairy whatsoever and makes the perfect breakfast fix or even dessert. It’s also quite cheap to make considering you do not need to buy eggs or milk, and perfect for people with intolerances. I make these waffles for breakfast and slather on honey, maple syrup, or my favorite fruit jam.

I have also made them for dessert by pilling up a few scoops of icecream, slicing some fresh fruit, sprinkling shredded walnuts and topping it off with chocolate sauce. You can also add in chocolate chips, or frozen blueberries to make blueberry waffles – just make sure to coat them with a little bit of flour before folding them into your completed batter. Whatever your taste, have a little fun and experiment – I’d love to see what you come up with!

So Easy Healthy Oatmeal Waffles

 
Ingredients:
 
  • 1 1/4 cup water with 1 tsp white or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive, canola or melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey
  • 1/2 cup gluten free rolled oats
  • 1 3/4 cups white flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • pinch sea salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
 
  • In a small bowl, combine water and vinegar mixture with oil, and your choice of syrup (agave nectar, maple syrup, or honey). Whisk together and set aside.
  • Add dry ingredients including the vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until well incorporated and let it stand for about 5 minutes until your waffle iron is preheated.
  • Pour batter into waffle iron and cook for approximately 5 minutes. Remove and place on a baking rack, but do not stack the waffles or else they will get mushy!
  • Serve immediately with drizzled honey, maple syrup, or even ice cream, Nutella, fresh fruit and chopped nuts.
Notes
 
  • To store, place in freezer bags and put in the freezer. Reheat by placing in the toaster. You can keep them in the freezer for a couple of months.

Strawberry Sprinkle Funfetti Pancakes

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Why have plain pancakes for breakfast when you could have this funfetti pancake explosion? Strawberry sprinkles pancakes are something your kids will LOVE to look forward to in the morning – so whip up a quick batch before heading off to sleep and drop them in the pan the next morning. We will be honest with you – there is no easier way to get them up for school in the morning! 

Strawberry Sprinkle Funfetti Pancakes

 
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Add some color to your day with these funfetti strawberry pancakes!
 
Ingredients:
 
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup of whole milk
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 5-6 medium-sized strawberries, sliced
  • sprinkles of your choice
Instructions:
 
  • In a small bowl, mix together milk, egg, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Make a well in the flour mixture and pour in the milk mixture, mixing well and then adding in the melted butter and stirring until combined.
  • Heat a sauté pan over medium-low heat and butter or spray it with cooking spray. Once hot, scoop ½ cup of batter into the pan. Immediately lay 3-4 strawberry slices on each pancake, gently pressing each one in. Sprinkle with sprinkles and let it cook for about 2 mins or until golden brown, flip to the other side and cook for another 1-2 mins.
  • To serve, place strawberry side up and sprinkle with confectioners sugar, or whipping cream and more sprinkles if desired.