Category: Breakfast

Nutella and Fruit Waffle

Make a Nutella and Fruit Waffle for a decadent, yummy breakfast! Topped with Nutella, strawberries, blueberries and bananas, you’ll love it!
Make a Nutella and Fruit Waffle for a decadent, yummy breakfast! Topped with Nutella, strawberries, blueberries and bananas, you'll love it!

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What Inspired Me To Make These Waffles

In October of last year (2024), my husband and I flew to Portugal to see our son and daughter-in-law who live in Central Portugal. We also spent a few days exploring Lisbon and found a little restaurant just a few doors down from our hotel in the Alfama district, where we enjoyed having dinner one evening.

The restaurant was pretty basic and unassuming looking on the outside, but it was so cute on the inside! Let me tell you, the food and service here were outstanding!

It was so amazing (thanks to Chef Demer and his team) that we went back for another dinner the next evening AND for breakfast the following morning! Yes… it was THAT GOOD!

Outside of the Gosta do Castelo restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal.Inside the Gosta do Castelo in Lisbon, Portugal.

Gosta Do Castelo

The restaurant is Gosta Do Castelo, and it is located up on the hill near the famous castle (Castelo de São Jorge) in the Alfama district of Lisbon. All of the meals we had there were insanely delicious, and the service and friendliness of their entire staff was incredible!

Some of the meals we enjoyed at the restaurant in Lisbon.

The morning we had breakfast there I had a granola and fruit overnight oats bowl, and my husband ordered waffles with Nutella and fruit. They both looked and tasted fantastic!

After seeing the beautiful way both of these meals were presented, I KNEW I had to come home and try and re-create that amazing looking waffle so I could enjoy it myself!

That is the true story of how I was inspired to make this decadent waffle breakfast in the comfort of my own home! For my husband and I this an occasional treat, and it’s delicious! So, here’s how to make a yummy Nutella and Fruit Waffle.

Nutella waffles we ate in Lisbon (plus another dish) that inspired me to make them at home.

Make The Waffle(s)

Use the waffle batter of your own choice, whether it is a commercially prepared mix OR a homemade waffle mix, and prepare it according to the instructions. This is completely your choice, of course.

Make the kind of waffles you enjoy and typically make, and then “fancy them up” with the Nutella and recommended fruit toppings, and I’m positive they’ll be enjoyed!

I use our Belgian waffle maker to make one thick round waffle per serving, but it is certainly okay to use two smaller, thinner waffles and layer them on the plate (just as the restaurant in Portugal did- see above pic).

TIP: By the way, if it is quicker and more convenient for your schedule (and you enjoy them), use frozen waffles, prepared according to the package directions.

Scooping out the batter to make homemade waffles.Using our Belgian waffle maker to make waffles.

Prepare The Toppings While The Waffle Cooks

While the waffle is cooking, prepare the fruit topping for the finished waffle. For each waffle, slice a banana into ½” slices and cut about 3-4 fresh strawberries into thin slices. 

You will also need about 10-12 fresh blueberries for the waffle topping and an optional peppermint sprig or a fresh pea tendril for garnish, if desired. Poppy seeds and a jar of Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread will also be needed!

Strawberry and banana slices plus blueberries are used to garnish the waffles.Nutella hazelnut spread and poppy seeds are also used to top the waffles.

Assemble And Serve The Nutella And Fruit Waffle

Remove the waffle from the waffle maker once it is done cooking and is browned and crispy. Place it on a serving plate and decorate it for serving while it is still hot.

A crispy brown waffle is ready to add Nutella and fruit to, and then enjoy!

Spread Nutella over the top of the waffle, to cover it with the yummy chocolate. The amount of Nutella you use is completely up to you! I typically spread about 2 Tablespoons over the surface of the waffle.

Arrange the banana and strawberry slices decoratively on top of the Nutella spread. Sprinkle a few blueberries on top of the waffle, then sprinkle poppyseeds on top of the banana slices, as shown below.

If desired, sprinkle the waffle with sifted powdered sugar. You can also garnish the waffle with a sprig of fresh peppermint or a fresh pea tendril (shown below), for a little pop of added color.

A Nutella and Fruit Waffle, beautifully decorated and ready to eat!

Serve the Nutella and fruit waffle immediately, grab a fork, and dig in! The fresh fruit and deep creamy chocolate hazelnut Nutella combine to make this a beautiful and delicious breakfast treat!

Banana slices, blueberries, strawberries, Nutella and poppy seeds on a crispy waffle.

I hope you have the opportunity to try this yummy, decadent Nutella and fruit waffle, and trust you’re going to enjoy it as much as we do!

Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day!

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Nutella and Fruit Waffle
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Make a Nutella and Fruit Waffle for a decadent, yummy breakfast! Topped with Nutella, strawberries, blueberries and bananas, you'll love it!

Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: nutella and fruit waffle
Servings: 1 waffle
Calories Per Serving: 342 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 4" waffle use homemade OR frozen, as desired
  • 2 Tablespoons Nutella hazelnut spread
  • 1 medium banana peeled, cut in ½" slices
  • 3 large fresh strawberries de-stemmed, cut in thin slices
  • 10 fresh blueberries or more, if desired
  • ¼ teaspoon poppy seeds
Additional Garnish (OPTIONAL): Sifted powdered sugar, peppermint leaves or pea tendrils, as desired
    Instructions
    1. Use a waffle batter of your choice, whether it is a commercially prepared mix OR a homemade waffle mix. Prepare the batter according to package instructions.

    2. Preheat waffle maker according to manufacturer directions. **If you're going to use frozen waffles, prepare them according to the package directions.**

    3. Cook waffle according to directions. Remove waffle from the waffle maker (or toaster if using) once it is done cooking, browned and crispy. Place waffle on a serving plate.

    4. Spread Nutella over the top of the waffle. **The amount of Nutella used is totally up to you! I usually spread about 2 Tablespoons on the waffle.

    5. Arrange the banana and strawberry slices decoratively on top of the Nutella. Sprinkle a few blueberries on top of the waffle, then sprinkle poppyseeds on top of the banana slices.

    6. If desired, sprinkle waffle with sifted powdered sugar. Garnish with fresh peppermint leaves or a fresh pea tendril, for added color (optional). Serve.

    Recipe Notes

    NOTE: Waffles may vary widely in size depending on the waffle maker used (or if using frozen waffles). The caloric calculation was made using a standard 4" size waffle using a mix, as this is the size most commonly made or purchased. Photos are shown using a larger, 6" Belgian-style waffle, which would have a higher caloric value.

    Nutrition Facts
    Nutella and Fruit Waffle
    Amount Per Serving (1 waffle (4"))
    Calories 342 Calories from Fat 108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12g18%
    Saturated Fat 11g69%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
    Sodium 17mg1%
    Potassium 712mg20%
    Carbohydrates 58g19%
    Fiber 7g29%
    Sugar 40g44%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 93IU2%
    Vitamin C 59mg72%
    Calcium 70mg7%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Peach and Granola Pancakes

    Peach and Granola Pancakes are a delicious, decadent breakfast treat! Easy to make, full of (and topped with) peaches, cinnamon and granola!
    Peach and Granola Pancakes are a delicious, decadent breakfast treat! Easy to make, full of (and topped with) peaches, cinnamon and granola!

    Looking for a yummy pancake recipe that’s easy to make for yourself or your family? How about trying this recipe for peach and granola pancakes!

    It’s the middle of summer and fresh peaches are everywhere! We love them so much, and so I came up with an idea for some delicious pancakes, filled with chopped fresh peaches and granola!

    Seasoned lightly with ground cinnamon, the batter is simple to make, using purchased pancake mix and granola. If you like to make your own pancake mix and/or granola, that is awesome, too!

    The pancake batter comes together in a flash, then they’re cooked lickety-split! Add an optional topping of sliced peaches, more granola, cinnamon and whipped cream to top the finished peach and granola pancakes, and you’ve got a great breakfast treat!

    Here’s how simple it is to make these peach and granola pancakes!

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    Prepare The Pancake Batter

    Place pancake mix, a peeled and chopped fresh peach, granola and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Stir gently until these ingredients are combined.

    I used commercial pancake mix and granola when I photographed these pictures. The granola I used also had a few raisins in it, so they were in the pancakes, too (more to the party, right?).

    Add ¾ cup of water to the batter mixture and gently stir, to combine. If the mixture is too “thick” for pancakes, add some more water, but only a little bit at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.

    You want a nice fairly thick batter but also need it to be able to be poured onto a griddle. Don’t overmix the batter, because overmixing produces “tougher” pancakes as the gluten in the flour becomes more strongly developed.

    Cooking The Peach And Granola Pancakes

    Grease a large skillet or griddle generously with non-stick cooking spray. Heat it on Medium-high heat until the skillet or griddle is hot (but not smoking).

    Pour the pancake batter onto the grill using 1/3 cup of batter for each pancake. Lightly spread them out into a circle shape using a spoon, if necessary.

    The batter from this recipe is enough to make five, 5″ pancakes, but the recipe can EASILY be doubled, if necessary. TIP: If you want the pancakes to be smaller and to end up with a couple more, use a ¼ cup of batter for each one.

    Let the peach and granola pancakes cook until bubbles form around the edges and the batter on the edges becomes “set” and golden brown (1-2 minutes). Lift up an edge of a pancake and take a peek to make sure the bottom of the pancake is lightly browned.

    You can see all the little pieces of fresh peaches and granola in the pancakes, as shown in the photo below. Don’t they look yummy even before they’re fully cooked?

    Flip the pancakes over and continue to cook (1-2 minutes) until they’re cooked all the way through and are lightly browned on BOTH sides.

    Transfer the pancakes off of the griddle and onto a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish while hot and then serve these yummy pancakes.

    You can still see bits of fresh peaches even after the pancakes are cooked! They add lots of sweet peach flavor to these pancakes!

    Garnish The Peach And Granola Pancakes And Serve

    Peel and thinly slice the remaining peach (or use more peaches if you want to garnish each individual portion) and top the pancakes with them. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon, then sprinkle a little more granola over the top.

    If desired, spray or add a big dollop of whipped cream on top of everything (yum). Serve immediately, and enjoy these delicious, fruit-filled pancakes! 

    We enjoy these delicious pancakes without using any syrup, because the fresh peaches on top and the big dollop of whipped cream add lots of flavor. All that said, if you want to add pancake syrup, then by all means, go for it!

    You can also serve them just as they are (in classic fashion), with some butter and good ol’ pancake syrup drizzled on top! Any way you want to eat them, I’m sure you’re going to enjoy these delicious pancakes.

    Peach and Granola Pancakes can be simply served with butter and pancake syrup.

    I hope you have the opportunity to make these delicious peach and granola pancakes and enjoy them like we do. They’re a special treat we love every now and then, when we want to have a “sweet” breakfast treat.

    Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a WONDERFUL day!

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    Peach and Granola Pancakes
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    5 mins
    Total Time
    15 mins
     

    Peach and Granola Pancakes are a delicious, decadent breakfast treat! Easy to make, full of (and topped with) peaches, cinnamon and granola!

    Category: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: peach and granola pancakes
    Servings: 5 pancakes
    Calories Per Serving: 127 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    • 1 cup pancake mix purchased or homemade
    • 1 medium peach* peeled, chopped
    • ½ cup granola purchased or homemade
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¾ cup water* + more, if needed
    To Garnish Pancakes (OPTIONAL, but totally recommend):
    • 1 medium peach peeled, thinly sliced
    • additional ground cinnamon sprinkled on top
    • whipped cream a dollop or spray, as desired
    Instructions
    1. Place pancake mix, chopped peaches, granola and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Stir gently until combined. Add water; stir gently to combine. If batter is too "thick", add a little bit of water at a time until it reaches desired consistency.

    2. Generously grease skillet or griddle with non-stick cooking spray. Heat on Medium-high until cooking surface is hot (but not smoking). Pour pancake batter in, using ⅓ cup of batter for each pancake (5 total). Lightly spread into a circle using a spoon, if necessary. *If you want smaller pancakes to have a couple more, use a ¼ cup of batter for each one.

    3. Let pancakes cook until bubbles form around the edges and edges becomes "set" and golden brown (1-2 minutes). Lift up the edge of a pancake to make sure the bottom is lightly browned.

    4. Flip pancakes over; continue to cook (1-2 minutes) until pancakes are cooked through and lightly browned on BOTH sides. Transfer pancakes off of the griddle and onto a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish (if desired) and serve.

    For Serving Garnish (optional, but recommended):
    1. Peel and thinly slice 1 peach (or peaches if you want more). Garnish the pancakes with them. Sprinkle with cinnamon, then sprinkle a bit of granola on top. If desired, add a spray or dollop of whipped cream on top of everything. Serve and enjoy these delicious fruit-filled pancakes! 

    Recipe Notes

    NOTE: Optional garnishes to top the pancakes of 1 peach, ground cinnamon and whipped cream are not included in the caloric calculation as amounts used may vary for each cook.

    Nutrition Facts
    Peach and Granola Pancakes
    Amount Per Serving (1 pancake)
    Calories 127 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 18mg6%
    Sodium 141mg6%
    Potassium 136mg4%
    Carbohydrates 19g6%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 163IU3%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 70mg7%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Creamy Banana Pie Overnight Oats

    Make Creamy Banana Pie Overnight Oats for 2! It’s a yummy breakfast treat with bananas, yogurt, almonds, oats, graham crumbs and cinnamon!Make Creamy Banana Pie Overnight Oats for 2! It's a yummy breakfast treat with bananas, yogurt, almonds, oats, graham crumbs and cinnamon!

    I love making overnight oats and have been making many different flavors for years now. I especially enjoy making them in the Summer, because when it’s really HOT outside I don’t like to heat up the kitchen making traditional breakfasts.

    Overnight oats are a wonderful solution because they only take a few minutes prep the night BEFORE you’re going to eat them. In the morning you’ll wake up to find jars full of cold, creamy, delicious oats ready to enjoy for breakfast!

    The recipe I’m sharing today is one I found online a few months ago, have made several times, and really enjoy! Here’s how to make Creamy Banana Pie Overnight Oats.

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    What Ingredients Will I Need?

    You will need old-fashioned oats, milk, vanilla yogurt, 2 ripe bananas (one in oats, one for garnish), maple syrup (or honey), vanilla, and cinnamon. Before serving, you’ll garnish each jar of oats with graham cracker crumbs, banana slices and sliced almonds (or walnuts).

    Ingredients shown are needed to make these overnight oats.

    Combine oats, milk, vanilla yogurt, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla, ground cinnamon and 1 ripe, mashed banana in a medium bowl. Stir them well, because you want them to be fully combined.

    Oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, mashed banana, vanilla and cinnamon in a bowl.

    Place Oats In Jars And Refrigerate Overnight

    Divide the oats mixture evenly into two half-pint or pint-sized jars (16 oz.). I have used both sizes of jars for this recipe but now use half-pint jars (8 oz.), so they fill to the top (for presentation).

    You can use other containers for this, but make sure that the containers you use are at least 8 ounces (1 cup) and have lids. The photo shown below is a PINT jar (16 oz.) and you can certainly see the oats do not reach the top of the jar.

    Two servings of overnight oats, shown in 16-ounce jars.

    Cover the jars tightly and place them in the refrigerator OVERNIGHT. This is really important, because while the jars of oats chill overnight, the oats will soften and absorb most of the liquid in the jar.

    The photo shown below shows a half-pint jar (8 oz.) and it’s filled almost all the way to the top with the overnight oats. This is the size jar I use almost 100% of the time now.

    A serving of overnight oats, shown in an 8-ounce jar.

    Garnish The Creamy Banana Pie Overnight Oats

    Remove the jars from the refrigerator in the morning after the oats have chilled overnight (at least 8 hours). Stir the oats well and add the additional garnishes before serving because the added toppings add even more flavor!

    Top each jar of creamy banana pie overnight oats with banana slices, crushed graham cracker crumbs, and almond slices (or chopped walnuts). Sprinkle with a few poppyseeds on top (optional), for extra fun!

    Creamy banana pie overnight oats, topped with banana slices, graham cracker crumbs and almonds.

    Serve And Enjoy!

    Serve the creamy banana pie overnight oats cold, dig in and enjoy this delicious and especially filling breakfast treat! It not only LOOKS good, but it also TASTES great!

    Cold creamy banana pie overnight oats, ready to be enjoyed.

    The oats are thick and creamy, banana-flavored, and the crunchy almonds, banana slices and graham cracker crumbles remind me of eating banana cream pie! It’s delicious!

    A spoonful of the overnight oats reveals the creamy cold oats, ready to be eaten.

    I hope you have the opportunity to make this yummy breakfast treat for yourself and those you love. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to meet your needs, and I’m confident you’ll enjoy it (especially on really HOT summer days- wink, wink).

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    Original recipe source, and with thanks to Angelica at: Delicious Banana Cream Pie Overnight Oats – A Sweet and Creamy Breakfast Delight – Pepper Basil

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    Creamy Banana Pie Overnight Oats
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    0 mins
    Overnight Refrigeration (inactive prep time)
    8 hrs
    Total Time
    8 hrs 5 mins
     

    Make Creamy Banana Pie Overnight Oats for 2! It's a yummy breakfast treat with bananas, yogurt, almonds, oats, graham crumbs and cinnamon!

    Category: Breakfast
    Cuisine: All Cuisines
    Keyword: creamy banana pie overnight oats
    Servings: 2
    Calories Per Serving: 447 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    For The Overnight Oats:
    • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
    • 1 cup low-fat milk
    • ½ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
    • 1 small banana (RIPE) mashed well
    • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    For Garnish (before serving):
    • 1 small banana sliced, divided between jars
    • ¼ cup crushed graham crackers
    • 4 raw almonds (or walnuts) sliced or chopped
    • 1 pinch poppyseeds (OPTIONAL) divided between jars
    Instructions
    1. Combine oats, milk, vanilla yogurt, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, cinnamon and mashed banana in a medium bowl. Stir well until fully combined.

    2. Divide oat mixture evenly into two 8 oz. jars or containers. You can use other containers, but make sure each one is at least 8 oz. (1 cup), and has a lid.

    3. Cover jars; place them in a refrigerator OVERNIGHT. This is important, because while the oats chill overnight, they soften and absorb the liquid in the jar.

    4. Remove jars from the refrigerator after oats have chilled overnight (at least 8 hours). Stir oats and then top with garnishes before serving. Garnish each jar of oats with 3-4 banana slices, crushed graham cracker crumbs, and almond slices (or chopped walnuts). Sprinkle with poppyseeds (optional). Serve cold and enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts
    Creamy Banana Pie Overnight Oats
    Amount Per Serving (1 (1/2 of total))
    Calories 447 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 13mg4%
    Sodium 175mg8%
    Potassium 871mg25%
    Carbohydrates 81g27%
    Fiber 8g33%
    Sugar 36g40%
    Protein 15g30%
    Vitamin A 212IU4%
    Vitamin C 10mg12%
    Calcium 307mg31%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Instant Pot Cinnamon Bundt Cake

    Instant Pot Cinnamon Bundt Cake, swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet cream cheese icing is a yummy coffeecake or dessert!
    Instant Pot Cinnamon Bundt Cake, swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet cream cheese icing is a yummy coffeecake or dessert!

    Looking for a delicious recipe to make for breakfast or a snack, using an Instant Pot? I’ve got a good one here for you to check out today!

    An Instant Pot Cinnamon Bundt Cake is an easy to prepare, delicious treat! A decadent cinnamon sugar layer is swirled through the batter making it look and taste wonderful, and a sweet cream cheese icing tops it off perfectly!

    This simple recipe will yield enough for 8 slices and could be enjoyed as a morning coffeecake OR as a snack or dessert, if desired. I found the recipe in one of the Instant Pot cookbooks I own and I’m happy to share it with you today. Here’s how to make an Instant Pot Cinnamon Bundt Cake.

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    Make Cinnamon Sugar and Prepare Bundt Pan

    Stir together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until combined. Set this mixture aside.

    Granulated sugar and ground cinnamon are combined in a small bowl.

    For this Instant Pot recipe, you will need a 1-quart bundt pan OR a tube pan that fits inside your Instant Pot. Generously butter the pan all over (shown below). Set the bundt pan aside while you prepare the batter.

    A 1-quart bundt pan is generously coated with butter before filling with batter.

    Prepare The Bundt Cake Batter

    Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a medium-sized bowl until combined. These are the “dry” ingredients for the bundt cake.

    In a SEPARATE bowl, whisk together milk, melted (cooled) butter, 2 eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk these ingredients until they are fully combined. These are the “wet” ingredients.

    Dry ingredients for the cake batter are whisked together in a medium bowl.Wet ingredients for the bundt cake batter are whisked to combine.

    Pour the “wet” ingredients into the bowl with the “dry” ingredients, then whisk or stir until they’ve been fully mixed together. This is the batter for the bundt cake.

    Wet ingredients are poured into and mixed with the dry ingredients until combined.

    Layer And Swirl The Batter and Cinnamon Sugar

    Now it’s time to layer the batter with the cinnamon sugar mixture you made earlier. Use a large spoon and place HALF the batter in the buttered bundt pan, spreading it evenly in the pan.

    Sprinkle the cinnamon/sugar mixture evenly over the surface of the batter until it has all been distributed. Using a butter knife or a small spatula, swirl it through the batter in a back-and-forth motion so the cinnamon sugar is decoratively intertwined with the batter (see photo #2 below).

    Half the cake batter is spread into the buttered bundt pan.Cinnamon sugar mixture is sprinkled on top of batter, then swirled into the batter.

    Prepare The Instant Pot And Bundt Cake For Cooking

    Spoon the remaining half of the batter on top and spread it out, being careful not to mix it with the cinnamon swirl layer below. Now the Instant Pot Cinnamon bundt Cake is ready to be cooked!

    Pour 1½ cups of water into the Instant Pot inner pan. Place a trivet into the water on the bottom of the Instant Pot. Carefully lower the bundt cake pan down onto the trivet.

    Topped with more batter, the pan goes onto a trivet over water in the Instant Pot.

    Cook The Cinnamon Bundt Cake

    Lock the lid of the Instant Pot in place and flip the Pressure Release knob to SEALING. Set the MANUAL, CAKE or PRESSURE COOK setting to 35 minutes at high pressure.

    It usually takes the Instant Pot about 10 minutes or so to reach full pressure inside before it begins cooking at the time selected.

    Once the cooking program has finished, let the internal pressure release NATURALLY (do nothing) for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, flip the Pressure Release knob to VENTING, which will allow all of the remaining steam in the appliance to be released.

    Instant Pot Cinnamon Bundt Cake is pressure cooked for 35 minutes.

    When all steam has been released, open the Instant Pot. Carefully lift the bundt cake pan up and out of the Instant Pot, then let the cake cool (still in the pan) on a wire rack for about 5-7 minutes.

    The cooked bundt cake cools in the pan for 5 minutes, then is removed from the pan.

    Carefully run a butter knife around the inside edges of the pan to separate the cake from the pan. Invert (flip over) the bundt pan onto the wire rack, then lift the pan off of the cake.

    If you buttered the pan very well, the cake should slip out with no problem. Immediately turn the cake right side up and let it cool for several minutes before adding the icing.

    After inverting pan to remove cake, it is turned right side up and cools on wire rack.

    Glaze And Serve Instant Pot Cinnamon Bundt Cake

    While the Instant Pot Cinnamon Bundt Cake cools, make the cream cheese icing to decorate the finished cake. Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a small bowl until the icing is smooth and lump-free.

    Carefully transfer this icing to a zip lock plastic bag and then seal the bag. When the cake has cooled a bit, cut a small bottom corner off of the ziplock bag. If the cake is still too hot the icing will melt, so be patient!

    Place a piece of parchment paper, wax paper, or foil under the wire rack holding the cake. This will help catch any icing “drips”, making cleanup easier after icing the cake.

    Squeeze the bag to move the icing to the cut corner, then apply the icing in a decorative fashion to the surface of the cinnamon bundt cake.

    Sweet cream cheese icing is used to drizzle over the surface of the warm bundt cake.

    Let the icing firm up a bit, then slice the Instant Pot cinnamon bundt cake into 8 wedges and serve it warm or at room temperature. You can see in the photo below the lovely cinnamon sugar mixture running through the middle of the slice! YUMMY!

    A slice of Instant Pot Cinnamon Bundt Cake on a white plate, with cake in the background.

    I hope you have the opportunity to make this delicious Instant Pot Cinnamon Bundt Cake! You can serve it as a coffeecake, a snack or a simple dessert, and I sincerely hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we do.

    Thank you for stopping by and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day!

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    Original recipe source (and highly recommend): “The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook”, by Coco Morante, pages 40-41, published by Ten Speed Press in 2018

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    Instant Pot Cinnamon Bundt Cake
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    45 mins
    Natural Pressure Release and Cooling
    15 mins
    Total Time
    1 hr 10 mins
     

    Instant Pot Cinnamon Bundt Cake, swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet cream cheese icing is a yummy coffeecake or dessert!

    Category: Breakfast, Dessert or Coffeecake
    Cuisine: All Cuisines
    Keyword: Instant Pot, cinnamon bundt cake
    Servings: 8 wedges
    Calories Per Serving: 366 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    For Cinnamon Sugar:
    • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
    • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    For Bundt Pan:
    • softened butter (to generously grease bundt pan) AS NEEDED
    For Cake:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • cup granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ cup butter melted/cooled
    • ½ cup low-fat milk (or whole) at room temp.
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2 large eggs at room temp.
    For Icing:
    • ½ cup powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar)
    • ¼ cup cream cheese at room temp.
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    Instructions
    A Little Prep:
    1. Stir together granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl until combined. Set mixture aside. Generously butter a 1 qt. bundt pan or tube pan. Set pan aside.

    Make Batter:
    1. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a medium-sized bowl until combined ("dry ingredients"). In a SEPARATE bowl, whisk together milk, melted (cooled) butter, eggs and vanilla ("wet ingredients"). Pour "wet" ingredients into the "dry" ingredients, then whisk or stir until the batter is fully combined.

    2. Using a large spoon, place HALF the batter in the buttered bundt pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle all the cinnamon/sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Using a butter knife or spatula, swirl it through the batter in a back-and-forth motion so cinnamon sugar is intertwined with the batter. Spoon remaining half of the batter on top; spread it out, being careful not to mix it with the cinnamon swirl layer.

    Cook The Cinnamon Bundt Cake:
    1. Pour 1½ cups of water into the Instant Pot inner pan, then place a trivet on the bottom. Carefully lower the bundt pan down onto the trivet.

    2. Lock the lid in place and flip the Pressure Release knob to SEALING. Set the MANUAL, CAKE or PRESSURE COOK setting to 35 minutes at high pressure. It usually takes the Instant Pot about 10 minutes to reach full pressure inside before it begins cooking at the time selected. Once cooking program has finished, let the internal pressure release NATURALLY for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, flip the Pressure Release knob to VENTING, which releases all the remaining steam.

    3. When all steam has been released, open the Instant Pot. Carefully lift hot pan out of the Instant Pot. Let cake cool (still in pan) on a wire rack for 5-7 minutes. Carefully run a butter knife around inside edges of pan. Invert pan onto the wire rack, then lift the pan off of the cake. If you buttered the pan well, the cake should slip out with no problem. Immediately turn cake right side up; let it cool for several minutes before adding icing.

    Icing And Serving Cake:
    1. Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla in small bowl until lump-free and smooth. Spoon icing into a zip lock plastic bag; seal the bag. When cake has cooled a bit, cut a small bottom corner off the ziplock bag. IMPORTANT: If cake is too hot the icing will melt, so be patient! Place parchment paper, wax paper, or foil under wire rack. This helps catch any icing "drips", making cleanup easier. Squeeze bag to move icing to the cut corner, then apply in a decorative fashion to the surface of the cinnamon bundt cake.

    2. Let icing firm up; slice cake into 8 wedges. Serve warm or at room temp. Enjoy!

    Recipe Notes

    NOTE: Low-fat milk was used for the caloric calculation. You will also need a small amount of butter to "grease" the bundt pan before filling (as needed).

    Nutrition Facts
    Instant Pot Cinnamon Bundt Cake
    Amount Per Serving (1 slice (1/8 of total))
    Calories 366 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 9g56%
    Trans Fat 0.5g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Cholesterol 82mg27%
    Sodium 290mg13%
    Potassium 198mg6%
    Carbohydrates 53g18%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 28g31%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 479IU10%
    Vitamin C 0.04mg0%
    Calcium 90mg9%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Instant Pot Cinnamon Bundt Cake, swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet cream cheese icing is a yummy coffeecake or dessert!

    Café Mocha Overnight Oats

    Make Café Mocha Overnight Oats with chocolate and coffee flavor in 5 minutes. Refrigerate overnight, then enjoy a quick, delicious breakfast!
    Make Café Mocha Overnight Oats with chocolate and coffee flavor in 5 minutes. Refrigerate overnight, then enjoy a quick, delicious breakfast!

    Looking for a delicious breakfast you can make the night before to enjoy the next day? Overnight oats are perfect for this! It only takes a few minutes to prepare them, then they’re refrigerated overnight and are ready to go the next morning!

    With only a short prep time and overnight (inactive) refrigeration time, you can look forward to a yummy breakfast the next day! Here’s how to make Cafe Mocha Overnight Oats.

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    Make The Oats The Night Before You Will Eat Them

    The most important thing you need to remember when making overnight oats is to make them the night before you’ll be eating them, for best results! They need to be refrigerated for several hours (overnight is best) so the liquid has time to be absorbed into the oats.

    The name of the recipe implies that (“overnight”), but it’s always interesting seeing questions I have received about making them ahead of time. Yes… plan ahead so they’re ready to be eaten for breakfast the next morning!

    The other question I’ve been asked about overnight oats a few times is “do you really eat them COLD?” Yes – overnight oats are meant to be eaten cold, right out of the refrigerator!

    What Ingredients Will I Need?

    You will need old-fashioned oats, milk, chia seeds, cocoa powder, maple syrup (or honey), brewed (cooled) coffee, vanilla and a pinch of salt.

    This recipe is very versatile because you can meet your own requirements by substituting plant-based milk, use decaf coffee instead of regular, or add more maple syrup if you enjoy a sweeter taste, etc.

    To make the overnight oats, combine all the ingredients (except for optional garnishes) in a medium-sized bowl. *See TIP below.

    Ingredients for the overnight oats are placed in a medium bowl to combine.

    TIP*: I have found that using a WHISK is the best way to go, for quickest mixing (better than a spoon). The cocoa powder takes a bit of whisking to blend in, but keep whisking and it will eventually be fully incorporated.

    A whisk is used to fully incorporate the ingredients for Café Mocha Overnight Oats.

    Once all the ingredients are combined, you will have a fairly “liquid” mixture. This is how you want it, because the oats and chia seeds will absorb most of the liquid overnight!

    Overnight oats have a lot of liquid which will be absorbed overnight.

    Spoon the overnight oat mixture into two small canning jars or containers that have tight-fitting lids. 

    Ingredients are evenly divided between two small jars.

    Cover and Refrigerate The Oats Overnight

    Cover the jars and place them in the refrigerator overnight (at least 8 hours for best results!). The oats and chia seeds will absorb most of the liquid overnight while they chill in the fridge.

    Two jars of café mocha overnight oats before covering and refrigerating overnight.

    In the morning, open the jar or jars when you’re ready to eat. You should notice much less liquid present! Give the oats a good stir, then add an optional garnish, if desired.

    After overnight refrigeration, much of the liquid has been absorbed.

    Serve and Enjoy Café Mocha Overnight Oats

    NOTE: If you want to “garnish” the finished oats, you can add whipped cream, grated chocolate, banana slices or berries on top before you serve them, but that’s optional.

    To make it look “fancy”, I spray a small amount of whipped cream on top of each portion of Café Mocha Overnight Oats, then finely grate a tiny bit of chocolate on top. After that, I grab a spoon, dig in and enjoy my delicious breakfast.

    A jar of café mocha overnight oats, garnished with whipped cream and grated chocolate.

    Serve the overnight oats and enjoy the wonderful flavor or this unique breakfast treat! The chia seeds help provide antioxidants and additional fiber which help to make you feel full, which is awesome.

    The oats have a nice depth of chocolate and coffee flavor and are not overly sweet. I love having overnight oats for breakfast, and trust you will, too!

    Closeup photo of a spoonful of the chocolate overnight oats, ready to be enjoyed.

    I really hope you have the opportunity to make Café Mocha Overnight Oats and am confident you will enjoy them! Once you make overnight oats, you’ll find it’s a quick way to grab a filling, delicious breakfast on the go.

    Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day.

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    Recipe adapted from: Angelica at: Decadent Mocha Coffee Overnight Oats Recipe – Pepper Basil

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    Café Mocha Overnight Oats
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    0 mins
    Overnight refrigeration (inactive prep)
    8 hrs
    Total Time
    8 hrs 5 mins
     

    Make Café Mocha Overnight Oats with chocolate and coffee flavor in 5 minutes. Refrigerate overnight, then enjoy a quick, delicious breakfast!

    Category: Breakfast
    Cuisine: All Cuisines
    Keyword: café mocha overnight oats
    Servings: 2
    Calories Per Serving: 296 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    For Overnight Oats:
    • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
    • ¾ cup low-fat milk
    • ½ cup brewed, strong coffee* *cooled to room temp.
    • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup (or honey) or more, for sweeter taste
    • 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
    • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 pinch salt
    For Garnish (opt.): whipped cream, shaved chocolate, berries or banana slices
      Instructions
      1. Combine all ingredients (except for optional garnishes) in a medium bowl.

        TIP: Use a WHISK for quickest mixing. Cocoa powder takes a bit of whisking to blend it in but keep going; it will eventually be fully incorporated.

      2. Divide oat mixture evenly into two small canning jars or containers that have tight-fitting lids. Cover with lids; refrigerate overnight (8 hours for best results).

      3. In the morning, open the jar(s) when ready to eat. You should notice much less liquid! Give the oats a good stir. If desired, add optional garnishes before serving. Enjoy.

      Recipe Notes

      NOTE: Caloric calculation does not include optional garnishes.

      Nutrition Facts
      Café Mocha Overnight Oats
      Amount Per Serving (1 g)
      Calories 296 Calories from Fat 63
      % Daily Value*
      Fat 7g11%
      Saturated Fat 2g13%
      Trans Fat 0.1g
      Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
      Monounsaturated Fat 2g
      Cholesterol 7mg2%
      Sodium 68mg3%
      Potassium 447mg13%
      Carbohydrates 51g17%
      Fiber 8g33%
      Sugar 17g19%
      Protein 10g20%
      Vitamin A 94IU2%
      Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
      Calcium 195mg20%
      Iron 3mg17%
      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

      Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Make Café Mocha Overnight Oats with chocolate and coffee flavor in 5 minutes. Refrigerate overnight, then enjoy a quick, delicious breakfast!

      Chocolate Irish Cream Muffins

      Chocolate Irish Cream Muffins are tasty St. Patrick’s Day treats with chocolate chips and cream cheese and topped with Irish cream icing.Chocolate Irish Cream Muffins are tasty St. Patrick's Day treats with chocolate chips and cream cheese and topped with Irish cream icing.

      If you’re looking for a simple, yet delicious recipe for St. Patrick’s Day (or any time), may I suggest taking a peek at this one for Chocolate Irish Cream Muffins? It’s always fun to find different recipes I can make for St. Patrick’s Day. This year I made these muffins after making several changes (to suit our taste) to a recipe I found online!

      Chocolate Irish Cream Muffins are dense chocolate muffins, with chocolate chips AND a surprise Irish cream-flavored cream cheese filling inside. They are drizzled with an icing (also flavored with Irish Cream liqueur) and decorative green sugar sprinkles.

      These muffins are fairly simple to make and are delicious treats to be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack! Here’s how to make Chocolate Irish Cream Muffins. 

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      Make Irish-Inspired Cream Cheese Filling

      Place softened cream cheese in a medium bowl. Add a couple Tablespoons of Irish Cream liqueur to the cream cheese and beat this well using an electric mixer. Continue beating until the filling is smooth and creamy.

      This is the Irish-inspired cream cheese filling that will be baked into the middle of the muffins. When you take a bite of the chocolate muffin, this will be the flavorful, surprise filling inside! Set the filling aside while you make the muffin batter.

      Softened cream cheese and Irish cream liqueur in a small metal bowl.The Irish cream muffin filling is beaten until smooth and creamy.

      Prepare the Muffin Batter

      Whisk a large egg, milk, water, and melted (but cooled) butter in a large bowl. These are the “wet” ingredients for the muffins. It is very important that the melted butter has cooled to room temperature, or the heat could “scramble” the egg and you don’t want that to happen!

      Sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt together. Add these “dry” ingredients to the egg mixture in the large bowl.

      Toss in half a cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, and stir well, to combine the wet and dry ingredients into the finished batter for the muffins. Try not to overmix this batter.

      Fill The Muffin Tins For Baking

      Generously grease (or coat with non-stick baking spray) a standard 12-cup muffin pan. Use a spoon to place batter in each muffin cup about 1/3 of the way full.

      Add 1 teaspoon of the reserved cream cheese filling to the middle of each portion of batter. If you have additional filling left over after dividing it between the 12 muffin cups, add a bit more to each one. Use all the filling.

      Top the muffins with the remaining batter, equally dividing it between the muffin cups, making sure to cover the cream cheese filling. When done, the muffin cups should be about 3/4 full. Now it’s time to bake some yummy chocolate Irish cream muffins!

      Bake The Muffins

      Bake the muffins in a preheated 375°F. oven for 19-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out free of batter. The muffins will probably have a little dome on them, due to the cream cheese filling inside!

      Let the muffins cool for 2-3 minutes, then carefully transfer them out of the pan and onto a wire rack to finish cooling completely. While the chocolate Irish cream muffins cool, prepare the Irish cream icing that will be drizzled on top.

      Prepare Irish Cream Icing For Muffins

      In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, Irish cream liqueur (and a few drops of water, if needed) until the icing is smooth (lump-free), and is thin enough to drizzle over the muffins.

      Place a piece of parchment paper, plastic wrap or foil under the wire rack holding the muffins (for easier cleanup!). Use a spoon to drizzle the icing over the top of completely cool muffins (if they’re warm, the icing will melt).

      Immediately sprinkle the muffin tops with green colored decorative sugar (or sprinkles) while the icing is still “wet” so it will adhere.

      Green decorative sugar is sprinkled on top of the icing-drizzled muffins.

      Serve And Enjoy Chocolate Irish Cream Muffins

      Let the icing “firm up”, and then the chocolate Irish cream muffins are ready to be served. When you bite or cut into each muffin, you will see the Irish cream flavored filling inside, adding extra flavor to these delicious treats!

      Be sure to store any leftover muffins in an airtight container, for maximum freshness. You can also freeze the baked muffins to save a few for another time!

      One of the chocolate Irish cream muffins cut in half reveals surprise filling inside.

      I really hope you have the chance to make these yummy muffins, and trust you’ll enjoy them as we do! They’re a fun way to celebrate St. Patick’s Day (or any day, for that matter!).

      Thanks for stopping by today, and I invite you to come back again soon, for lots more recipes! Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day!

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      Recipe adapted from: Baileys, Cream Cheese and Chocolate Muffins Recipe – Food.com (submitted by Kitchen_Princess)

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      Chocolate Irish Cream Muffins
      Prep Time
      15 mins
      Cook Time
      20 mins
      Total Time
      35 mins
       

      Chocolate Irish Cream Muffins are tasty St. Patrick's Day treats with chocolate chips and cream cheese and topped with Irish cream icing.

      Category: Breakfast, Snack
      Cuisine: All Cuisines
      Keyword: chocolate Irish cream muffins
      Servings: 12
      Calories Per Serving: 240 kcal
      Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
      Ingredients
      • 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temp.
      • Tablespoons Irish Cream liqueur
      • 1 large egg
      • ¾ cup low-fat milk
      • cup water
      • Tablespoons butter melted and cooled
      • cups all-purpose flour
      • ½ cup granulated sugar
      • 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
      • 2 teaspoons baking powder
      • ½ teaspoon salt
      • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
      For Icing:
      • ¾ cup powdered sugar
      • 2 teaspoons Irish cream liqueur
      • water drops (as needed)
      Instructions
      1. Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃). Grease or spray the muffin cups of a standard-sized 12 cup muffin tin.

      2. Place soft cream cheese in a medium bowl. Add 2½Tbls. Irish Cream liqueur and beat well using electric mixer. Continue beating until filling is smooth and creamy.

      3. Whisk egg, milk, water, and melted (but cooled) butter in a large bowl. Sift flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, granulated sugar and salt together; add this to the egg mixture. Add chocolate chips; Stir well, to fully combine batter.

      4. Fill muffin cups with batter 1/3 of the way full. Add 1 tsp. of reserved cream cheese filling on top of each muffins batter. Additional filling left over? Add a bit more to each one. Top with remaining batter, equally dividing it between muffin cups, covering cream cheese filling. Muffin cups should be 3/4 full.

      5. Bake at 375°F. for 19-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let muffins cool 2-3 minutes, then transfer them out of pan and onto a wire rack to cool completely.

      6. While muffins cool, make icing. In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, Irish cream liqueur. Add drops of water, if needed, until icing is smooth (lump-free), and is thin enough to drizzle over muffins.

      7. Place parchment paper, plastic wrap or foil under wire rack with muffins (for easier cleanup!). Use a spoon to drizzle icing on top of completely cool muffins (if warm, icing will melt). Immediately sprinkle with green decorative sugar while icing is still "wet" so it adheres. Let icing get firm, then serve and enjoy!

      Nutrition Facts
      Chocolate Irish Cream Muffins
      Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)
      Calories 240 Calories from Fat 81
      % Daily Value*
      Fat 9g14%
      Saturated Fat 5g31%
      Trans Fat 0.2g
      Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
      Monounsaturated Fat 2g
      Cholesterol 31mg10%
      Sodium 172mg7%
      Potassium 197mg6%
      Carbohydrates 35g12%
      Fiber 1g4%
      Sugar 21g23%
      Protein 4g8%
      Vitamin A 196IU4%
      Vitamin C 0.03mg0%
      Calcium 73mg7%
      Iron 2mg11%
      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

      Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Chocolate Irish Cream Muffins are tasty St. Patrick's Day treats with chocolate chips and cream cheese and topped with Irish cream icing.

      Ground Pork Sausage Patties

      Make homemade ground pork sausage patties to serve with pancakes, eggs, or other favorite breakfast dishes. Recipe makes 8 sausage patties.
      Make homemade ground pork sausage patties to serve with pancakes, eggs, or other favorite breakfast dishes. Recipe makes 8 sausage patties.

      We enjoy sausage with many different breakfasts, like eggs or pancakes, etc. Today I want to share a simple recipe for making homemade ground pork sausage patties from scratch!

      This recipe is very simple and straightforward and the ground pork sausage patties are delicious! I’ve included some directions for how you can also freeze the prepared, uncooked patties and cook them once frozen, as needed.

      I hope you enjoy this recipe, and have “fun” creating your own homemade breakfast sausage! Here’s how to make it.

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      Make The Seasoning Mix

      In a medium bowl, add the spices for the sausage. Stir well until they are blended together. The spices you will use are dried thyme, sage, fennel, salt, pepper.

      Spices for the sausage patties are combined in a bowl.

      Make The Ground Pork Sausage Patties

      Add a pound of ground pork, minced garlic and an egg white to the spice mixture, then stir very well until the ingredients have been fully incorporated. Use your hands, if preferred, to mix these ingredients easily.

      Ground pork, garlic and an egg white are added to the spice mixture in bowl.

      Divide the seasoned pork evenly into 8 balls. Use your (clean) hands to press each ball into a 2½ inch wide round disk.

      TIP: Put each one on a small piece of parchment (or wax) paper, because this helps keep the patties separated, if you’re planning to freeze some of them.

      Seasoned ground pork is divided into 8 portions and placed on parchment.The ground pork sausage patties are flattened into 8 round disks.

      At this point, if you want to freeze a few sausage patties for later, place them (with the parchment paper still underneath each one) in an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze until needed.

      Cook The Sausage (Fresh or Frozen)

      COOKING FRESH?: If cooking fresh sausage patties, heat a large skillet over High heat. Add 2 teaspoons vegetable oil and continue heating. When the oil is very hot (but not smoking), carefully place the sausage patties in the skillet in a single layer.

      Fry them about 4 minutes per side until they are well-browned and fully cooked through.

      COOKING FROZEN? (shown below): If cooking frozen sausage patties, you don’t have to thaw them. Add 3 Tablespoons water (instead of oil) to the skillet, and place the frozen patties into the skillet in a single layer.

      Cover the skillet and cook on High heat for 2-3 minutes, then remove the lid and continue to cook. As the patties cook (and thaw), the water will slowly evaporate, and the patties will begin to brown.

      Four frozen ground pork sausage patties are cooked in water in skillet.

      Turn the sausage patties over once most of the water has cooked away. Continue to cook for several minutes on each side (turning occasionally) until each sausage is well browned on all sides and fully cooked through.

      Sausage patties are flipped halfway through the cooking time.Ground pork sausage patties are done when browned and fully cooked through.

      Serve The Ground Pork Sausage Patties

      Once the ground pork sausage patties are fully cooked, transfer them from the skillet onto paper towels before serving. The paper towels will help absorb any extra grease.

      Serve the sausage patties immediately, with pancakes, French toast, eggs, on a breakfast sandwich, etc.. You can also make gravy for biscuits using the sausage.

      The sausages are drained on paper towels and then are ready to be served.

      I hope you enjoy these simple, yet delicious ground pork sausage patties! I love to keep some in our freezer for when we want a couple sausage patties to go with our breakfast! Yum!

      Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a wonderful day!

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      Ground Pork Sausage Patties
      Prep Time
      15 mins
      Cook Time
      10 mins
      Total Time
      25 mins
       

      Make homemade ground pork sausage patties to serve with pancakes, eggs, or other favorite breakfast dishes. Recipe makes 8 sausage patties.

      Category: Breakfast
      Cuisine: American
      Keyword: ground pork sausage patties
      Servings: 8 sausage patties
      Calories Per Serving: 153 kcal
      Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
      Ingredients
      • 1 pound ground pork
      • 2 teaspoons dried sage crumbled
      • teaspoons salt
      • ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
      • ½ teaspoon dried fennel crushed
      • ½ teaspoon black pepper
      • 1 clove garlic finely minced
      • 1 large egg white (no yolk)
      For Cooking Fresh Sausages: (**if using frozen patties, use 3 Tablespoons water instead of oil)
      • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
      Instructions
      1. Stir sage, salt, thyme, fennel and pepper in a medium sized bowl until combined. Add minced garlic, ground pork and egg white. Stir (or use your hands) to fully combine these ingredients.

      2. Divide pork mixture evenly into 8 balls. Use your hands to flatten each one into a 2½ inch wide round disk.

      3. TIP: Put each one on a small piece of parchment paper to keep them separated. If freezing, place sausage patties (and paper) in airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze until needed.

      4. COOKING FRESH?: Heat a large skillet over High heat. Add vegetable oil; continue heating. When oil is very hot (but not smoking), carefully place sausage patties in skillet in a single layer. Fry them about 4 minutes per side until well-browned and fully cooked through.

        COOKING FROZEN?: You do not need to thaw sausage. Add 3 Tablespoons water (instead of oil) to skillet; place frozen patties in skillet in a single layer. Cover and cook on High heat for 2-3 minutes. Remove lid. As patties cook (and thaw), the water will slowly evaporate. Turn sausage patties over once most of the water has cooked away. Continue to cook several minutes on each side (turning occasionally) until well browned and fully cooked through.

      5. Once sausage patties are fully cooked, transfer them out of the skillet onto paper towels to absorb any extra grease. Serve immediately after draining, while hot.

      Recipe Notes

      NOTE: Caloric calculation was made without including the vegetable oil, as all oil is not absorbed into patties, and frozen patties are cooked in water.

      Nutrition Facts
      Ground Pork Sausage Patties
      Amount Per Serving (1 sausage patty)
      Calories 153 Calories from Fat 108
      % Daily Value*
      Fat 12g18%
      Saturated Fat 4g25%
      Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
      Monounsaturated Fat 5g
      Cholesterol 41mg14%
      Sodium 475mg21%
      Potassium 176mg5%
      Carbohydrates 0.4g0%
      Fiber 0.1g0%
      Sugar 0.04g0%
      Protein 10g20%
      Vitamin A 10IU0%
      Vitamin C 1mg1%
      Calcium 13mg1%
      Iron 1mg6%
      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

      Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Make homemade ground pork sausage patties to serve with pancakes, eggs, or other favorite breakfast dishes. Recipe makes 8 sausage patties.

      Apricot Glazed Scones

      Make 8 tasty Apricot Glazed Scones from scratch, filled with apricot jam and dried apricots, and topped with glaze and more dried apricots!
      Make 8 tasty Apricot Glazed Scones from scratch, filled with apricot jam and dried apricots, and topped with glaze and more dried apricots!

      I don’t know about you, but I LOVE scones, and have been collecting scone recipes for years and years. Today I want to share a recipe for Apricot Glazed Scones that I discovered years ago in one of my old cookbooks!

      The flavor mainly comes from dried apricots and apricot jam in the dough and dried apricots on top of the baked scones. When you drizzle a little powdered sugar glaze to the baked scones, it adds an additional sweetness to these treats.

      Apricot glazed scones are a great option for a “portable” breakfast or a quick snack. They’re delicious! Here’s how to make apricot glazed scones.

      Scroll Down For A Printable Recipe Card At The Bottom Of The Page

      Make The Dough

      Before beginning, preheat your oven to 400°F (or 204.44°C). The scones don’t take long to prepare, so you will want your oven preheated, and ready to go.

      To make the dough, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Use a pastry blender or two forks to cut very cold butter chunks into the mixture, until crumbly and the butter is reduced to the size of peas.

      Dry ingredients for the scones are combined in a large mixing bowl.Chunks of very cold butter are cut into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter.

      Time For Some Apricot Flavor!

      Add 1/3 cup of finely chopped dried apricots to the flour mixture and stir or toss well, to coat the apricot pieces with flour. Coating them well with the flour mixture helps them stay “suspended” in the dough, and not sink to the bottom of the scones while they bake.

      Once the apricots have been combined, add an egg, buttermilk, and apricot jam. Stir well, but only until the ingredients have been incorporated. Don’t overmix the dough.

      The dough should be very thick and “tacky” (quite sticky) to the touch. This is the dough for the apricot glazed scones. Now you’re ready to shape and cut the scones before baking.

      Finely chopped dried apricots are tossed well in the flour mixture.Buttermilk, egg, and apricot jam are combined with the dry ingredients.Dough for the apricot glazed scones is very thick once combined.

      Final Step Before Baking

      Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Lightly sprinkle the dough with flour (and lightly flour your hands). Knead the dough 4-5 times until it comes together in a smooth dough ball.

      Pat the dough out with your hands into a 8-9″ circle (still on the floured surface), shaping and smoothing the outer edges. Use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to cut the scone dough into 8 even wedges (like a pie).

      Brush the top of the scones with a lightly beaten egg white and then sprinkle with granulated sugar. Now the apricot glazed scones are ready to bake!

      Scone dough is kneaded, then shaped into a 9" circle and sliced into wedges.Scones are brushed with egg white, then sprinkled with sugar before baking.

      Bake The Apricot Scones

      Spray or grease a large baking sheet. Arrange the scones onto the prepared sheet, leaving them in a circle formation, with about half an inch in between each scone.

      Bake the apricot glazed scones at 400°F. for 13-14 minutes OR until they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted down into the thick part of a scone comes out clean.

      When done baking, remove the scones from the oven, and let them cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes. Carefully cut the scone wedges (to separate), and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.

      Apricot Glazed Scones are lightly browned on top, once baked.Scones are separated and cool on a wire rack before glazing.

      Make Glaze And Garnish The Apricot Scones!

      In a small bowl, place powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add 3-4 drops of water and stir to combine. Continue adding water, a couple drops at a time, until the glaze has thinned enough to be able to drizzle it over the scones. If you get it too thin, simply add a bit more powdered sugar and stir.

      Once the scones are completely cooled, drizzle the top of each scone with glaze, evenly dividing it between all 8 scones. I typically use a fork to easily drizzle the glaze.

      TIP: Place paper towels, wax paper, parchment paper OR foil underneath the wire rack before glazing the scones. Having it underneath will ensure easy cleanup for any glaze that may drip off the scones.

      While the glaze is still “wet”, sprinkle additional chopped dried apricots onto the glaze (it will act as “glue” to hold the apricots on top). This step adds a nice “pop” of color and additional flavor to the scones.

      A simple glaze is mixed, then drizzled on top of the cooled scones.

      Serve The Apricot Glazed Scones

      Once the glaze has firmed up and “set”, the scones can be served! Place them on a serving plate, and let the hungry throngs dig in!

      These scones also freeze very well (if wrapped tightly and individually, and frozen in an airtight container). That way, you can pull a scone out of the freezer, let it thaw, and enjoy it anytime you want! YUM! 

      The glazed apricot scones are topped with more dried apricots and served.

      I hope you will consider trying this yummy scone recipe, and trust you will enjoy them, too! We love scones for breakfast and also enjoy them for a quick afternoon snack, with a cup of hot coffee or tea.

      Thank you for stopping by today, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a great day.

      Looking For More SCONE Recipes?

      You can find ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, which is located at the top of the page. I have a wonderful variety of delicious scone recipes to choose from, including:

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      Recipe adapted from: “The Complete Cooking Light Cookbook”, pgs. 64-65, published in 2000 by Oxmoor House, Inc.

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      Apricot Glazed Scones
      Prep Time
      17 mins
      Cook Time
      13 mins
      Total Time
      30 mins
       

      Make 8 tasty Apricot Glazed Scones from scratch, filled with apricot jam and dried apricots, and topped with glaze and more dried apricots!

      Category: Breakfast, Snack
      Cuisine: All Cuisines
      Keyword: apricot glazed scones
      Servings: 8 scones
      Calories Per Serving: 278 kcal
      Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
      Ingredients
      • 2 cups all purpose flour
      • ¼ cup granulated sugar
      • teaspoons baking powder
      • ½ teaspoon baking soda
      • ¼ teaspoon salt
      • ¼ cup butter (COLD) = 4 Tablespoons, cut in small chunks
      • cup dried apricots finely chopped
      • 1 large egg lightly beaten
      • ¼ cup buttermilk
      • 4 Tablespoons apricot jam room temperature
      • 1 egg white lightly beaten (to brush on scones)
      • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar (to sprinkle on scones)
      For Glaze (after baking):
      • ½ cup powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar)
      • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
      • water* *to add by drops
      Optional Topping: *2 finely chopped dried apricots for sprinkling on top of glazed scones
        Instructions
        1. Preheat oven to 400°F (or 204.44°C). Spray/grease a large cookie sheet (set aside).

        2. In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Use pastry blender (or 2 forks) to cut in butter, until butter is size of peas.

        3. Add ⅓ cup dried apricots to flour mixture; toss well, to coat. Add 1 egg, buttermilk and apricot jam. Stir well, but only until incorporated. Don't overmix. Dough is thick and "tacky" (quite sticky) to the touch.

        4. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Lightly sprinkle dough (and your hands) with flour. Knead dough 4-5 times until it forms a smooth ball. Pat dough out (using hands) into a 8-9" circle (still on floured surface), smoothing outer edges. Use pizza cutter or knife to cut dough into 8 wedges (like pie). Brush top of scones with beaten egg white; sprinkle with granulated sugar.

        5. Arrange scones on baking sheet in a circle, with ½" between each scone. Bake at 400°F. for 13-14 minutes OR until golden brown, and toothpick inserted in thick part comes out clean. Remove scones from oven; let cool on sheet 2-3 minutes. Carefully separate scones; transfer to a wire rack; cool completely.

        6. In a small bowl, place powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add a few drops of water and stir to combine. Continue adding water, a couple drops at a time, until glaze has thinned enough to be able to drizzle it over scones. If you get it too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar and stir.

        7. Once scones are completely cool, drizzle them with glaze (I use a fork). While glaze is still "wet", sprinkle additional chopped dried apricots onto the glaze (glaze will help hold apricots in place).TIP: Place paper towels, foil, etc. underneath wire rack before glazing scones. Let glaze firm up, then serve!

        Nutrition Facts
        Apricot Glazed Scones
        Amount Per Serving (1 scone)
        Calories 278 Calories from Fat 63
        % Daily Value*
        Fat 7g11%
        Saturated Fat 4g25%
        Trans Fat 0.2g
        Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
        Monounsaturated Fat 2g
        Cholesterol 39mg13%
        Sodium 216mg9%
        Potassium 207mg6%
        Carbohydrates 50g17%
        Fiber 1g4%
        Sugar 23g26%
        Protein 5g10%
        Vitamin A 439IU9%
        Vitamin C 1mg1%
        Calcium 56mg6%
        Iron 2mg11%
        * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

        Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Make 8 tasty Apricot Glazed Scones from scratch, filled with apricot jam and dried apricots, and topped with glaze and more dried apricots!

        Overnight Oats Fruit Bowl

        Make a delicious Overnight Oats Fruit Bowl for breakfast! Maple cinnamon oats are topped with bananas, blueberries, strawberries and granola.Make a delicious Overnight Oats Fruit Bowl for breakfast! Maple cinnamon oats are topped with bananas, blueberries, strawberries and granola.

        My husband and I had the opportunity to travel to Portugal this past October, and enjoyed our time in central Portugal, Porto and Lisbon. While in Lisbon we discovered a fabulous, yet unassuming little restaurant several doors down from our hotel.

        Menu cover from the Lisbon restaurant where I enjoyed overnight oats.

        This restaurant is called Gosto do Castelo, and the food was so fantastic (thank you, Chef Demer!) we went back several times for dinner and breakfast. The food, atmosphere and service were top notch, all the way!

        The restaurant is up on the hill near the huge castle in Lisbon (in the Alfama district), and I TOTALLY recommend it, if you’re ever fortunate enough to be in Lisbon.

        One of the breakfasts I ordered was an overnight oats bowl (seen below), and I REALLY enjoyed it, especially with all the fresh fruit on top! This dish was presented in a different way then I usually serve overnight oats, but their use of colorful fresh fruit and granola on top got my attention and INSPIRED me!

        The overnight oats I had for breakfast in Lisbon at Gosto do Castelo.

        I’ve made overnight oats so many times, over the years, and have posted quite a few of the recipes here on my blog. Typically I make them in small canning jars, with a small amount of chopped fruit mixed into the oats. That way they are very portable and convenient to have around!

        However, after enjoying my fantastic breakfast at this restaurant I was determined to “up my game” a bit, and that’s how I ended up with this simple, tasty recipe!

        While this version may not be as “stunningly beautiful” as the chef-created dish I was served at the restaurant, it sure looks good and tastes great! Here’s how to make it.

        Scroll Down For A Printable Recipe Card At The Bottom Of The Page

        Prepare The Oats For Their Overnight Chill

        Any time you make “overnight oats” you will need to remember that the oats must “soak” overnight in the refrigerator, so PLAN AHEAD!

        For each serving you will need old-fashioned oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, milk, and real maple syrup (or honey). You will also need fresh sliced fruit to put on top of the  oats before serving the next morning.

        To prepare this dish, place oats, chia seeds, and ground cinnamon into a bowl (use a separate bowl for each serving).

        Old-fashioned oat, chia seeds and cinnamon in a white bowl.

        Refrigerate The Oats Overnight

        Stir in milk and maple syrup (or substitute honey), until all ingredients are very well combined. Cover the bowl securely with plastic wrap, then place it in a refrigerator overnight.

        As the oats soak in the milk and seasonings overnight, they absorb a lot of liquid, so overnight refrigeration time is necessary, for soft and creamy oats and chia seeds (which have lots of fiber and help to fill you up).

        Oats, cinnamon and chia seeds are soaked overnight in milk and maple syrup.

        Top The Oats With Fresh Fruit And Granola

        In the morning, before you serve the overnight oats, prepare the fresh fruit to display on the surface of the oats. I use half a small banana (thinly sliced), a few thinly sliced fresh strawberries, and about 15 fresh blueberries.

        If you have homemade (or store-bought) granola, I recommend adding a couple Tablespoons to the top of the oats as well. They add a wonderful crunch to this dish!

        Give the oats a good stir, then decoratively place the sliced fruit and granola over the surface of the oats. This give this breakfast good visual appeal and lots of color, because “we eat with our eyes first”, right?

        The overnight oats are topped with a variety of fresh sliced fruit and granola.

        Serve And Enjoy The Overnight Oats Fruit Bowl

        I once had a reader ask me if the fruit get “weird” or “mushy” when you heat the oats up after overnight refrigeration, which is when I realized some folks have never eaten overnight oats before.

        So in case you didn’t know… you EAT THE OVERNIGHT OATS FRUIT BOWL COLD!!! Yep… after topping the oats with fruit, you just dig in! The soft and creamy overnight oats are surprisingly good when eaten cold!

        Serve the overnight oats fruit bowl and enjoy the soft creamy oats, sweet fresh fruit, and crunchy granola! All these individual components combine for a delicious, filling, enjoyable, and hearty breakfast!

        I love having an overnight oats fruit bowl for breakfast, and feel confident you will, too! It’s a wonderful way to start the day, and always keeps me full until lunch time!

        A spoonful of overnight oats and blueberries are a good start to breakfast.Overnight Oats Fruit Bowl is a delicious, colorful and filling breakfast!

        I hope you have the opportunity to try this simple breakfast! This recipe, as written below is enough for one serving, but the recipe can EASILY be doubled, tripled, etc. to meet your needs.

        Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a GREAT day.

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        You can find ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, which is located at the top of the page. I have several delicious overnight oats recipes you might enjoy checking out, including:

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        Overnight Oats Fruit Bowl
        Prep Time
        10 mins
        Cook Time
        0 mins
        Refrigeration Time (inactive overnight)
        8 hrs
        Total Time
        8 hrs 10 mins
         

        Make a delicious Overnight Oats Fruit Bowl for breakfast! Maple cinnamon oats are topped with bananas, blueberries, strawberries and granola.

        Category: Breakfast
        Cuisine: All Cuisines
        Keyword: overnight oats fruit bowl
        Servings: 1
        Calories Per Serving: 492 kcal
        Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
        Ingredients
        For Overnight Oats:
        • ½ cup old-fashioned oats uncooked
        • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
        • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
        • 1 teaspoon real maple syrup (can substitute honey)
        • ½ cup milk (I use 1%)
        For Topping: (estimates- use fresh fruit or combinations you enjoy!)
        • ¼ cup granola **See NOTE below
        • ½ small banana thinly sliced
        • 3 medium strawberries de-stemmed, cored, thinly sliced
        • 15 fresh blueberries
        Instructions
        1. Place oats, chia seeds, and cinnamon into a bowl (use a separate bowl for each serving).

        2. Stir in milk and maple syrup (or honey), until all ingredients are well-combined.

        3. Cover the bowl securely with plastic wrap, then refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).

        4. In the morning, give the oats a good stir, then decoratively place the sliced fruit and granola on top of the oats.

        5. Serve immediately (while still cold), and enjoy!

        Recipe Notes

        NOTE: If you do not wish to use granola on top, consider using chopped walnuts or sliced almonds for the additional "crunch"!

        Nutrition Facts
        Overnight Oats Fruit Bowl
        Amount Per Serving (1 g)
        Calories 492 Calories from Fat 117
        % Daily Value*
        Fat 13g20%
        Saturated Fat 2g13%
        Trans Fat 0.02g
        Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
        Monounsaturated Fat 3g
        Cholesterol 6mg2%
        Sodium 62mg3%
        Potassium 769mg22%
        Carbohydrates 81g27%
        Fiber 13g54%
        Sugar 26g29%
        Protein 16g32%
        Vitamin A 285IU6%
        Vitamin C 27mg33%
        Calcium 299mg30%
        Iron 4mg22%
        * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

        Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Make a delicious Overnight Oats Fruit Bowl for breakfast! Maple cinnamon oats are topped with bananas, blueberries, strawberries and granola.

        Blackberry Apple French Toast Bake

        Blackberry Apple French Toast Bake is a fabulous dish! Make it ahead of time, refrigerate overnight, then bake it for a delicious breakfast!
        Blackberry Apple French Toast Bake is a fabulous dish! Make it ahead of time, refrigerate overnight, then bake it for a delicious breakfast!

        I don’t know about you, but every now and then I love French toast for breakfast! It’s not something we have often, but when we do… YUM!

        Over the years I’ve made many varieties and flavors of baked French toast and “regular” ol’ French toast! Today I want to share a recipe I created for a Blackberry Apple French Toast Bake!

        What I enjoy about this recipe (besides the taste) is that it’s easy to prepare the night BEFORE I want to serve it for breakfast. I mix it together, refrigerate it overnight and then bake it the next morning. This is a simple and absolutely DELICIOUS breakfast! Here’s how to make it.

        Scroll Down For A Printable Recipe Card At The Bottom Of The Page

        Prepare The Bread And Fruit

        Coat the bottom and sides of a 10″ x 8″ baking dish with softened or melted butter. Place cubes of slightly stale day old bread over the bottom of the dish in an even layer.

        The type of bread really doesn’t matter too much. I typically use French or sourdough bread, but have also used white bread to make baked French toast.

        TIP: The most important thing about the bread you use is you don’t want the bread to be fresh or it will turn into a soft “mush” while soaking. It is important to use “stale bread” to retain the structure of the bread cubes.

        Stale bread cubes are place in a buttered baking dish.

        Add blackberries (fresh OR frozen, unthawed) on top of the bread, distributing them evenly. The next thing to do is evenly spread peeled, cored and cubed apple pieces on top of the blackberries. 

        NOTE: When I made it this time, I was able to use fresh, juicy blackberries I picked in our backyard. You CAN use FROZEN blackberries if that’s what you have available, but do NOT thaw them before adding them to the dish.

        Blackberries and apple pieces are spread on top of bread cubes in dish.

        Prepare The Egg Filling

        Place eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl. Use a whisk to mix these ingredients, until they     are fully combined. This is the egg filling for the French Toast bake.

        Eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon are whisked together in bowl.Once combined, this becomes the egg filling for baked French toast.

        Soak And Refrigerate

        Slowly pour the egg filling over the top of the bread and fruit, covering as much of the surface as possible, for best results.

        Use the back of a large spoon to gently press down on the bread and fruit in order to moisten them with the egg filling. The filling will not cover them, but try to get as much of the bread and fruit pressed down into the liquid as possible, for best results.

        Tightly cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or foil, then place the dish in a refrigerator to chill and “soak” overnight (at least 8 hours). The bread will soak up most of the liquid while it chills.

        Fruit and bread are pressed down into egg mixture using the back of a spoon.Dish is covered, then is refrigerated overnight.

        Bake The French Toast

        After it refrigerates overnight, take the baking dish out and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes BEFORE popping it in the oven. While it comes to room temperature, preheat your oven to 350°F.

        Remove the plastic wrap (or foil), and then bake the French toast at 350°F. for 45-50 minutes. When done, the Blackberry Apple French Toast Bake should be golden brown and the egg filling should be set in the middle.

        When done cooking, Blackberry Apple French Toast Bake cools slightly.

        Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the French toast cool slightly before slicing it into 9 portions for serving.

        The French toast bake is sliced into 9 servings.

        Serve The Blackberry Apple French Toast Bake

        Place each serving on a plate, and sift powdered sugar on top. This “garnish” is optional, but it is a nice touch that makes the French toast look and taste great, too!

        You can also drizzle maple syrup on top of each serving for added sweetness, if desired. Serve warm, and enjoy this delicious breakfast treat!

        Sifted powdered sugar garnishes each piece of the French Toast bake.A piece of Blackberry Apple French Toast Bake, with powdered sugar and syrup.

        I hope you have the opportunity to try this recipe, and trust you will enjoy it as much as we do! It’s a delicious breakfast (with 9 servings), so it’s a perfect choice for a large family, holidays or when you have extra guests.

        Thank you so much for visiting my website, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a wonderful day.

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        You can find ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, which is located at the top of the page. I have a nice variety of French Toast recipes to choose from, including:

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        Blackberry Apple French Toast Bake
        Prep Time
        10 mins
        Cook Time
        45 mins
        Overnight Refrigeration (inactive prep)
        8 hrs
        Total Time
        8 hrs 55 mins
         

        Blackberry Apple French Toast Bake is a fabulous dish! Make it ahead of time, refrigerate overnight, then bake it for a delicious breakfast!

        Category: Breakfast
        Cuisine: All Cuisines
        Keyword: blackberry, apple, French toast
        Servings: 9
        Calories Per Serving: 492 kcal
        Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
        Ingredients
        • 1 Tablespoon butter melted or soft
        • 5 cups day old bread cut in bite-size cubes
        • cup blackberries fresh OR frozen (do NOT thaw)
        • 1 medium apple peeled/cored/ cut in bite-size cubes
        For Egg Filling:
        • 5 large eggs
        • cups milk
        • ½ cup granulated sugar
        • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
        • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
        For Serving: sifted powdered sugar and/or maple syrup
          Instructions
          1. Coat bottom and sides of a 10" x 8" baking dish with soft or melted butter. Place bread cubes in an even layer on the bottom of the dish.

          2. Add blackberries (fresh OR frozen, unthawed) on top of the bread, spreading them evenly. Spread apples on top of the blackberries.

          3. Place eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium bowl; whisk/mix until fully combined.

          4. Pour egg filling over bread/fruit, covering as much of the fruit/bread as possible. Use the back of a large spoon to gently press down on bread/fruit to moisten them with liquid. Liquid will not cover them, but get as much bread/fruit as possible saturated in the liquid. Tightly cover dish with plastic wrap or foil; refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).

          5. In morning, remove dish from fridge; let sit at room temp. 30 minutes BEFORE baking. While it sits, preheat oven to 350°F. Bake (uncovered) at 350°F. for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown on top and egg filling is set in the middle.

          6. Remove from oven; let cool slightly before slicing it into 9 portions. If desired, sift powdered sugar on each piece and/or drizzle with maple syrup. Serve warm.

          Recipe Notes

          TIP: The most important thing about the bread you use is you don't want the bread to be fresh or it will turn into a soft "mush" while soaking. It's important to use "stale bread" to retain the structure of the bread cubes.

          Nutrition Facts
          Blackberry Apple French Toast Bake
          Amount Per Serving (1 g)
          Calories 492 Calories from Fat 90
          % Daily Value*
          Fat 10g15%
          Saturated Fat 3g19%
          Trans Fat 0.1g
          Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
          Monounsaturated Fat 2g
          Cholesterol 109mg36%
          Sodium 687mg30%
          Potassium 342mg10%
          Carbohydrates 81g27%
          Fiber 7g29%
          Sugar 24g27%
          Protein 19g38%
          Vitamin A 323IU6%
          Vitamin C 5mg6%
          Calcium 239mg24%
          Iron 5mg28%
          * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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