Breakfast recipes to help you eat more real food at home.
These are one of my family’s most favorite muffins. Actually, my mom, my sister, and other relatives are making these now as well, especially when there are a bunch of kids in the house and we want to make something that will be pretty good for them and fill them up at the same time....
Here’s another way to simplify breakfast and make it quick, easy, and homemade. It’s too easy to skip breakfast all together, or eat junk for breakfast. Instead, have a quick fix ready by making this homemade pancake mix recipe ahead of time. Yes, I’m talking about not eating junk for breakfast and then give you...
I am a definitely a morning person, but in an effort to simplify life, it’s nice to be able to grab things out of the fridge or freezer for a quick and healthy meal. Waffles actually make a great make ahead meal. I’m glad that my kids are older now and can get themselves breakfast....
These blueberry muffin recipe had to be called the “Perfect Blueberry Muffin Recipe”, because that’s exactly what my son said when he walked in the kitchen and saw them: “Mama, how did you make them so perfect?” He’s not one for flattery, so I knew he was genuinely impressed. Muffins are one of the only...
Since we’re talking about simplifying our lives, we have to talk about simplifying our cooking, specifically, introducing simple and healthy breakfast ideas into our lives. Today, I’m going to give you a number of ideas, including recipes that may help you simplify breakfast time, while keeping it healthy. Real food is a must. The less...
Want to save money and make sure you’re eliminating preservatives? Well, the nice thing is, making Hash Browns from Scratch is really not difficult. I’ll be honest. I have never in my life bought store bought hash browns, though I have had some that other people have cooked. They taste great. No problem there. But...
It’s a challenge sometimes to provide snacks for my kids that are healthier than the average, overly processed, dye filled snacks. In an effort to keep it real, I make Homemade Chocolate Chip Granola Bars with Chia Seeds for extra protein. Well, actually one of my boys makes them usually. They are simple and you...
Monkey Bread is such a delicious treat for breakfast, tea, or any ‘ol time. Making Monkey Bread from Scratch is kind of a rarity today, though. If you look for recipes online you will find plenty that are made from pre-made raw dough which is full of food coloring (yes, a lot have that lovely...
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin bread is a great way to use that pumpkin that you kept in your freezer from last Fall. It adds some extra nutrients into the bread that no one will even know about, unless your kids are into cool stuff like that. I pureed the pumpkin I had from my garden last...
I guess when I made this Crumb Cake Recipe I referred to it throughout the day as multiple things. Finally, my son asked me, “What is it? Crumb Cake, Coffee Cake, or Spice Cake?” It is what it is. Though I’m sure there is someone out there with a perfect definition of the differences, I grew up...
I like to keep things simple. Why have 16 recipes for 16 breads, when you can have one or two that you tweak for different needs and uses? That’s what I love about this recipe for Blueberry or Banana bread. It is just that – Blueberry or Banana Bread…or strawberry bread, or banana chocolate chip...
You really can make your own applesauce. It’s surprisingly easy! Even if you’re on a budget and don’t have lots of fancy tools it’s not difficult to make it work. If you can get a WONDERFUL contraption like This One, then apple sauce…and any other sauce, will be even easier! Again, I’m sure there are...
Who knew that making your own yogurt could be so simple?!! It really is! If you can get your hands on some raw milk, you will avoid the harm that occurs at the cellular level from homogenization and you’ll retain the good bacteria that usually gets destroyed through pasteurization. The scare from raw milk started...
I grew up eating marmalade and toast for breakfast so this recipe brings back some great memories. It’s tart, tangy, and delicious on biscuits. I think pink grapefruit marmalade gives the extra flavor needed for an amazing tasting marmalade. Pink Grapefruit Marmalade Author: Kelly – Simple Life Mom Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 2...
I have boys who are never full. I do not even finish cleaning the kitchen before they are back asking for more food. One way I’ve learned to counteract this is to make a drawer for them in the fridge. I fill it with fruit, ready to go veggies, cheese, yogurt. I also make muffins,...
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