Honey Oat Cakes

  Oat cakes do not usually contains eggs,  however, I am always looking for recipes that are healthy breakfast options and these fit the bill. A few coffee shops and bakeries here in Nova Scotia make oat cakes and I have changed the recipe to contain honey which cuts down on the amount of refined…

Strawberry Pancakes

I decided to have pancakes for supper tonight and thought a nice change would be to make strawberry pancakes. These will be great to make for Valentine’s Day. The batter is a nice pink colour and they cooked up really nicely. Fresh strawberries are at a premium this time of year so I used frozen…

Honey Granola

Granola is a great non-egg option for breakfast. It is yummy with fruit and yogurt or you can simply eat it as a cereal. This is made with honey and does not have any refined sugar. Homemade granola is so much better than out of a box and it is easy to make! Honey Granola…

Apple Cinnamon Scones

These are a great breakfast item and especially tasty in the fall when the first apples come out. Apple Cinnamon Scones Sift together dry ingredients: 2 and 1/4 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt Cut in: 1/4 cup cold butter Then add…

Crepes

My son has been asking me to make crepes for the past few weeks. Tonight was the night for a good-bye to summer, hello back-to-school celebration which seemed like a good time to make crepes! (Actually, the celebration was just eating crepes!) Crepes Sift together dry ingredients: 1 cup flour 2 tbsp sugar pinch of…

Pumpkin Whole Wheat Muffins

These whole wheat muffins are a great breakfast item or snack choice. They are made with whole wheat flour, honey and nutrient-packed pumpkin. They only contain 1/2 cup brown sugar. They are really moist. Pumpkin Whole Wheat Muffins Sift together dry ingredients in a large bowl: 2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup brown sugar…

Sausage, Tofu and Hash Brown Casserole

  This recipe can be used for a breakfast, brunch or a breakfast for supper meal. In our case today, it is a breakfast for supper meal. Silken Tofu can be great to use in dishes like quiches or breakfast casseroles as it can be processed smoothly and bakes up nicely. If this is your…

Belgian Yeast Waffles

These waffles require an overnight sitting in the refrigerator, but I love this recipe as it never sticks in my waffle iron and the yeast adds a nice flavor to them. Also, preparing them the night before saves time in the morning! These are yummy to use as dessert waffles as well. Belgian Yeast Waffles…

Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

(Note: I changed the photo of these muffins and made a slight change to the recipe. I found them a little dense so I added 1/2 tsp vinegar to the milk.) I ran out of white flour and had some bananas turning so I was hopeful the bananas would be enough to keep whole wheat…