breakfast

Buttermilk Pancakes

Happy National Pancake Day! Whether it is a Sunday or a Tuesday morning, pancakes are always the star on the breakfast table.

This year, National Pancake Day happens to fall on Fat Tuesday, so what better way to celebrate than to engorge on a delicious stack of pancakes!

Thick and fluffy, these Buttermilk Pancakes are quick to make and super delicious! They are also easy to freeze and thaw for those mornings you just don't have time to cook!

Whip up a patch this morning or enjoy them for dinner!

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My Portuguese Mother // Buttermilk Waffles
My Portuguese Mother // Buttermilk Waffles
My Portuguese Mother // Buttermilk Waffles

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½  tsp. ground cinnamon

  • 3 tbsp. sugar

  • 2  tsp. baking powder

  • ½ tsp. baking soda

  • ¼  tsp. salt

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk

  • 3 tbsp. butter, melted, plus more for serving

  • Maple syrup for serving

Recipe

  1. In a medium bowl whisk all the dry ingredients together.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, buttermilk, and egg until combined. Add the dry ingredients into the large bowl and whisk until just combined, do not over mix.

  3. Heat a lightly oiled frying pan over medium high heat. Scoop ⅓ cup of the mix onto the pan. Cook until bubbles begin to form at the surface, flip and cook until the second side in slightly browned.

  4. Serve with a knob of butter, and maple syrup.

    *If not eaten right away, preheat your oven to 200 degree F. Set a rack in the oven, and place the pancakes there to keep warm.

    *Pancakes can be frozen up to 3 months. Allow them to cool completely, then transfer them to airtight plastic bag and place them in freezer.  To thaw, preheat a toaster oven, or a traditional oven and heat them until warm.

Raspberry Chia Seed Jam

Raspberry Chia Seed Jam

Store bought jams are usually filled with preservatives, and unwanted sugars, but making your own jam at home allows you to control what you are putting into it.

This superfood jam is made with 4 ingredients, and perfect for spooning over toast, crackers, oatmeal and yogurt.

The addition of the Chia Seeds not only adds more texture but adds an additional list of health benefits, such as omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber and antioxidants.

Make this jam and store it for the week for a quick topping for your breakfasts and snacks.

Tip: If raspberries aren’t your favorite berry, swap it for blueberries, blackberries or strawberries, or a combination of all.

Coconut Granola

Coconut Granola

Happy New Year!

Getting back into a routine after the holidays, or in my case after a trip is always difficult. This year, I spent NYE in Portugal, so my new year resolutions got slightly pushed back!

Now that I am officially back and in cooking mode, I am dedicating this month to healthy recipes and whole foods. Being Portuguese, I was raised eating a Mediterranean diet which if you haven’t heard is 2019 diet of the year!

So kicking off, I whipped up this quick granola recipe that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack! This 8 ingredient granola could not be easier to make! Packed with nuts, chia seeds and big chunks of coconut, this recipe is also easily adaptable for your preferred flavors.

Once you try out this recipe and see how easy it is to make, you will never go back to store bought granola again!

Spiced Pumpkin Waffles

Spiced Pumpkin Waffles

Fall is officially here! The crisp air, fallen leaves and the smell of warm spices are my favorite things about this season! Like a lot of people, my other favorite thing is pumpkin spiced everything!!

These waffles are packed with flavor, and are cooked into crispy golden brown squares that are fluffy and soft inside.

They will spice up any breakfast and are a great choice for a fall brunch!

They are also easy to make, and perfect for when you don't know what to do with that leftover canned pumpkin. They can easily be frozen which means you can have these pumpkin waffles for breakfast, or dinner and is perfect for those who are rushing to cook breakfast in the morning!