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When French Toast Met Pancakes. If you ever want me to like you, just make me a light, fluffy stack of pancakes.

When French Toast Met Pancakes

I’ll blush, I’ll smile a lot, I might propose–it’ll be weird and cute. Promise. Just when I thought pancakes couldn’t get any better, I stumbled upon this recipe by Tasty Kitchen member frecklesandsunshine. The title: When French Toast Met Pancakes…and Fell In Love totally made me giddy with butterflies in my stomach. I was in love way before the batch was whipped up. What makes this recipe so unusual (and delicious) is how the French toast is coated in a very thin pancake batter, creating an amazing crust around the bread. Let’s dive in, shall we? You’ll need some ingredients. I used brioche because I wanted something that would be able to take the heavy batter. In a large bowl, add the eggs and beat ‘em until they’re light and fluffy.

Next, we’re just going to add all of the ingredients (minus the bread) one at a time. The baking powder … The vegetable oil … Vanilla extract (having fun yet?) Brown sugar … Weight Watchers Recipe - Creamy Breakfast Farina with Blueberries. Strawberry Browned Butter Muffins. Recipe Favorites: Egg Muffins Revisited, Again. These egg muffins are made of eggs, veggies, cheese (and optional meat) for a perfect grab-and-go breakfast!

Recipe Favorites: Egg Muffins Revisited, Again

These tasty egg muffins are low-carb, Keto, gluten-free, and South Beach Diet friendly and can easily be Whole 30 or Paleo; use the Recipes-by-Diet-Type Index to find more recipes like this one. Many years ago I came up with the name Egg Muffins for these little little low-carb mini-quiches baked in muffin cups, and I think they're perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast. I've been making egg muffins since 2005, going through a few versions to get the recipe just right, and for several years this has been the most popular recipe on my blog. And I'm pretty confident that my blog is the very first site that called these little baked egg muffins by the name "Egg Muffins," although now the name has spread and you can see them called that all over the web. If this is your first time making something like this, I've picked up a few tricks that I think you'll like. Cinnamon Toast&Rolls. The USDA released its new food pyramid the other day (which is actually a plate now instead of a pyramid), and I am sorely disappointed to report that cinnamon rolls did not appear anywhere on that plate.

Cinnamon Toast&Rolls

I think by now most of us know what should be on our dinner plate in terms of healthy, well-rounded nutrient-laden meals, but it is my considered opinion that our breakfast plate should include cinnamon rolls now and then. And not just any cinnamon roll, mind you, but how ‘bout a homemade cinnamon roll hybrid that is a cross between a cinnamon roll and cinnamon toast, is super easy to make and gosh darn delicious.

In honor of their ancestry, I call these little gems cinnamon toast rolls, and here’s all you need to make them… Yep. That’s it… some soft white bread, some butter and some cinnamon sugar. Trim the crusts off of the bread Roll the bread really flat Brush both sides of the bread with butter Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. 10 Foods to Wake Up Your Workday. 8.

10 Foods to Wake Up Your Workday

Quinoa “Quinoa is a gluten-free grain that contains more protein than any other grain or rice. The grain is so rich in amino acids, that it is considered a complete source of protein, high in lysine, methionine and cysteine—ideal for post-workout meals to help build muscle. It is also high in folate, magnesium, phosphorus and manganese, making it a nutrient-packed source of carbohydrates for long-lasting energy levels,” Dr. Duncan says. Energy Tip: Quinoa is a great replacement for wheat or refined carbohydrates as it can help support a healthy cardiovascular system, blood pressure levels and bowel health. Image Credit: Frances Janisch. Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread. I’m sorry.

Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread

I know it’s Monday morning and you probably came here for some pretty pictures of food that you could glance at, and then move on with your day… and here I go thrusting warm, soft cinnamon sugar bread in your face. It’s not fair. Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. Updated 9/22/11 to Add: If you’re coming here to sample these delicious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, you just might like the latest recipe that I’ve posted for Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes too.

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

And Gingerbread- Cinnamon Roll Pancakes too. Enjoy! Here’s a short video sharing how to make these delicious pancakes: If you’ve ever thought you needed a reason to eat pancakes, today is the day: National Pancake Day! Eat a short stack for breakfast, enjoy them for lunch, or make a dinner out a manhole-sized pancake… guilt free… because you’re merely celebrating their existence.