Cheese and Veggie Muffins

A pleasant surprise and a great opportunity...

The plan was to make this with my 7 year old, but with all this cooking, my 3 year old has developed an ear for the sound of flour being poured. As soon as she walks by and sees a chair pulled up to the counter, she MUST be part of it: "Oh...Can I help?"

I think that if she hadn't helped, she would not even have taken the 2 "picky foodie" bites that she did take.

Cheese and Veggie Muffins

Great with a little butter or cream cheese. Very fluffy texture.

Ingredients:

• 2 loose cups of grated cheese (Gruyere, mozzarella, cheddar or whatever you like)
• 2 cups of flour
• 2 1/4 tsp of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup of milk
• 3/4 cup of corn kernels
• large handful of baby spinach/ chopped and fresh
• 1/2 zuchini shredded 
• pepper to taste
• can add a fresh basil leaf on top

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Mix flour, cheese, baking powder, salt and pepper, and veggies.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk.
• Make a well in the flour mixture, add all the other ingredients and mix until combined.
• Spoon into greased muffin tray, pop a basil leaf on top of each, and bake for 25 min. or until the tops are golden brown. 

Enjoy!

Chia Seed Yogurt

I take no credit for this. I tasted it at a friend's house and had to have some more. So easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of plain greek yogurt
• 1 cup of coconut milk
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 3 tbsps of honey
• 1 tsp of vanilla
• Fresh raspberries

Directions:

• Whisk the yogurt, coconut milk, chia seeds, honey and vanilla together. Then let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Pour into serving cups and top with a few raspberries.
• Refrigerate for a few hours...
• Love the texture. Great breakfast or dessert. 

Sunday Egg Casserole

INGREDIENTS

•Pam non-stick spray

•6 eggs, beaten

•3 slices of any deli meat (diced)

•4 slices of whole wheat bread

Cut into 1” squares

•2 cups of milk

•1 cup of grated cheese (any)

•1 cup of chopped spinach

•½  an onion, diced

•½ cup mushrooms, diced

•Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

1.Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.                      

2.Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan or dish.

3.Mix all ingredients well.

4.Pour into baking dish. 

5.Bake for 45 minutes.

6.Let cool a few minutes before cutting into squares. 

Favorite Pancakes

INGREDIENTS

Yummy caramelized bananas...

•3/4 cup milk

•2 tablespoons white vinegar

•1 cup all-purpose flour

•2 tablespoons white sugar

•1 teaspoon baking powder

•1/2 teaspoon baking soda

•1/2 teaspoon salt

•1 egg

•2 tablespoons butter, melted

•cooking spray

DIRECTIONS

As you prepare this dish, save a small quantity of toppings such as banana, chocolate chips or blueberries.                                         

1.Combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to "sour".

2.Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk egg and butter into "soured" milk. Pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until lumps are gone.

3.Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter onto the skillet, and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.

Frittata Muffins: Breakfast or Dinner? Be a rule breaker!

INGREDIENTS

•6 large eggs
•1/3cup heavy cream
•3 slices deli meat diced
•Handful of fresh spinach chopped
•¼ cup frozen corn
•1/3 cup of shredded cheese (any)
•2 diced scallions
•Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

1.Preheat oven to 350F.

2.In large bowl, beat eggs and cream well.

3.Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

4.Spoon batter into greased muffin tin, about ¾ full. 

5.Bake 18-20 min then let cool completely.

6.Use a pairing knife to free the edges of the muffins to release them. 

Adapted from www.ohsweetday.com