It’s a New Year and our family has made a resolution to be healthier together. One specific resolution my husband and I want to achieve this year is to cut back on added sugar and increase protein in our diets. One of our children has ADHD and sugar increases his hyperactivity, so it’s really important for us to work towards this resolution. It’s easy to cut sugar in lunches and dinners, which are typically more hearty meals. Breakfast time is the real challenge for us. Too often we rely on quick breakfasts for the family, like boxed cereal or instant oatmeal packets, packed with added sugar.
I went on a search for a healthy, protein-filled breakfast that everyone would enjoy and discovered cottage cheese pancakes. These healthy pancakes have only three simple ingredients: eggs, Hiland Dairy nonfat cottage cheese and oats. I know this recipe sounds crazy, but just try it. These pancakes are amazing and packed with protein and goodness. Bonus is they can be gluten-free if you have dietary restrictions. Just make sure the oats are gluten-free. I also joined this Hiland Dairy Healthy newsletter to discover more healthy recipes and receive high-value coupons! Read More…
Are you a coffee fan? I am not. Unless you count liking the smell of coffee. I just never acquired a taste for it. I haven’t really tried…it seemed like an expensive habit to pick up, so I’ve left it alone. Which has been a little problematic because coffee can be a really big part
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I love recipes that can be made a variety of ways. As in: 1 basic recipe that can be tweaked in a little way to make a slightly different experience. Cookies are great that way – swap M&Ms or butterscotch chips for chocolate chips. Some casseroles are good for that, as well – ham instead
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I got a banana problem. I really only like bananas when they’re firm. Not green, but definitely not in the mushy state. Since I don’t want to go to the grocery store every other day just for bananas, I often find myself with riper-than-I-would-like bananas. Which, I guess, isn’t really a problem. After all, I
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Disclosure: Contains affiliate link. See full disclosure here. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That’s what “they” say. I can’t tell you if “they” are right or not. But I can tell you that breakfast can be one of the most overlooked meals. It’s easy to fall in a rut – cereal
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Growing up, this was a breakfast that my mom would make on special occasions. Sometimes holidays. Sometimes birthdays. Sometimes “just because” which automatically made it a special occasion! They’re simple and people can even assemble their own sandwiches. That was great when we were teenagers and we all woke up at different times. Mom would just
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How did Monkey Bread get its name anyway? Was the inventor a woman named Sally Monkey? Is it because monkeys go gaga for the stuff? Is it because it was originally shaped to look like a monkey? I have no idea – I can make up a story about it, but that’s not really necessary
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Kitchen Hack (noun): Refers to a shortcut found in the kitchen. A tip or a technique that makes one’s life easier, specifically when it comes to organizing or preparing a meal. Kitchen hacks. I love them. I seek out more of them. Those little things that make my life easier. That make getting food on
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Want a party in your mouth? Want a great scent coming from your oven? This is a fun breakfast for you. Perfect for a holiday. Perfect for a special brunch. Perfect as a way to say “I love you”. Perfect as a way to say “I love breakfast”. It’s an even better recipe because its
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Disclosure: Contains affiliate link Okay – here’s the last of my breakfast posts. At least for a while. Make sure you check out some of the other recent posts for other breakfast ideas, such as: Banana Cake Mix Muffins Freezer Ready French Toast Sticks Pancake Bites Sausage Breakfast Casserole Freezer Ready Breakfast Burritos Try a
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