Butternut Squash Cinnamon Streusel Pancakes

When I saw this recipe on foodgawker I knew I had to try it! I changed around a few things. It was DELICIOUS!

For the cinnamon streusel:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks

To make the pancakes:
1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup milk
1/2 cup pureed butternut squash (can also use pumpkin)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons apple sauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

First, make the cinnamon streusel. In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Mix together with your hands or a fork, until you have a crumbly mixture. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together flours, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Set aside. Add in milk, egg, butternut squash, apple sauce, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Heat a griddle or pan to medium low. Coat with cooking spray. Drop 1/3 cup of batter onto heated skillet. Add 1-2 tablespoons of the cinnamon streusel. Cook on the first side until bubbles begin to form, about 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip pancake over and cover very generously with cinnamon streusel. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve pancakes with syrup.

Baked Butternut Squash Oatmeal

Original recipe found on foodgawker

2 cups butternut squash puree (or pumpkin as original recipe calls for)

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

3/4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp vanilla

1-1/2 cups milk

2-1/2 cups multigrain hot cereal

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, whisk together the butternut squash puree, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder until smooth. Whisk in the milk.

Mix the dry oats into the squash mixture. Coat an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick spray. Pour in the squash oat mixture. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, removing the foil after the first 30 minutes.

Serve hot right out of the oven or refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be eaten cold or reheated. Top with milk, maple syrup, whipped cream, or nuts.

Slow Cooker Granola

Original Recipe
5 cups oats

1 cup mixed nuts, chopped
1 cup dried fruit
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup almond butter
1 tbsp cinnamon

Place all ingredients in slow cooker and set to high for 3-4 hours. Place a wooden spoon or other utensil under the lid so it doesn’t close all the way. Check and stir the granola around every 30 minutes, or when it becomes fragrant. Once it looks a bit browned and toasted, it’s ready to go. Turn off slow cooker, let granola cool, then store in airtight container.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Bread

1 loaf frozen bread dough

1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup jelly

Let dough rise according to package directions.

Roll dough into a rectangle.

Spread peanut butter evenly on dough leaving a one inch border. Spread jelly on top of peanut butter. Fold in sides about one inch.Roll dough into a loaf shape.Put back in loaf pan.Brush egg on top.

Bake according to bread dough package directions.

Cinnamon Roll Bread

1 loaf frozen bread dough
1 egg, beaten

1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup pecans, chopped
3 tbsp butter, melted

Let dough rise according to package directions.

Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans in a small bowl.

Roll dough into a rectangle. Brush dough evenly with butter, leaving a one inch border. Spread brown sugar mixture evenly on top of buttered section of dough. Fold in sides about one inch. Roll dough into a loaf shape. Put back in loaf pan. Brush egg on top.

Bake according to bread dough package directions.

Shortcake Peach Coffee Cake

1 package white cake mix

1 cup milk
3/4 cup Egg Beaters (3 eggs)
1/3 cup oil
1/2 stick butter, melted
1 tsp almond extract
4 peaches, peeled and diced

Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray.

Mix together cake mix, milk, egg beaters, oil, butter, and extract in a large bowl.

Spread mixture evenly into pan.

Drop peaches evenly on top of cake mixture.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a wooden stick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Cool cake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with icing.

ICING:
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. almond extract
3-5 tsp. milk

In small bowl , blend icing ingredients.

Zucchini Banana Muffins

2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
1 tbsp molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 mashed banana
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans

2 cup shredded zucchini

Preheat oven to 350. Spray a muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Beat eggs, sugar, applesauce, molasses, & vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until well combined. Add in banana and mix for another minute.

In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Slowly add to egg mixture. Mix just until combined.

Fold in pecans and zucchini.

Fill muffin tins 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Remove from pan. Cool on wire rack.

Harvest Oatmeal

Not a pretty pic, but very tasty!

1/2 zucchini, shredded
1/2 cup baby carrots, shredded
1/2 apple, shredded
1/2 cup Multi Grain Hot Cereal
1 cup Water
1 tbsp Ideal Brown Sugar Substitute
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tbsp chopped pecans

Combine everything but the pecans in a sauce pan. Heat over medium high heat until most of the liquid is absorbed stirring occasionally. Top with chopped pecans.

Makes 1 serving = 4 points plus

Fabulous French Toast

Recipe adapted from Penzey's Summer Catalog
2 loaves Rhodes frozen bread dough, baked according to pkg directions & sliced 1-1/2 inches thick
2 cups Egg Beaters
1 cup fat free Half & Half
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp allspice
dash ground cloves
1 tbsp vanilla

Heat a large griddle. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Combine eggs, milk, spices, and vanilla in a shallow dish. Soak both sides of the bread in the mixture. Cook each side 2-4 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with remaining bread.

Top with desired toppings.

Banana & Roasted Acorn Squash Stove Top Oatmeal

1/2 cup multi grain oatmeal

1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1/2 cup water

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 banana, diced

1-2 roasted acorn squash (depending on size I used about a cup), mashed

Combine above ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn down temperature to medium. Cook stirring occasionally 10-15 minutes.

Makes 1 serving = 4 points

Broccoli & Cheese Muglette

1 cup Egg Beaters

1 handful broccoli, chopped

1 wedge laughing cow cheese, chopped

water

Spray a large mug with cooking spray.

Place broccoli and a few tablespoons of water in the mug. Microwave for one minute. Drain off water. Pour egg beaters on top of broccoli. Microwave for one minute. Stir in laughing cow. Microwave 1-2 minutes or until set.

Makes 1 serving = 4 points plus

Overnight Pumpkin Banana Cold Oatmeal

1/2 cup Country Choice Multigrain Hot Cereal
1 Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla Yogurt

1 banana, mashed
1 cup pumpkin
2 tablespoons PB2
1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp nutmeg

Combine above ingredients in a cereal bowl. Refrigerate overnight. Eat cold in the morning.

Makes 1 serving = 6 points plus

Overnight Peanut Butter, Banana, & Apple Cold Oatmeal

1/2 cup Country Choice Multigrain Hot Cereal

1 Trader Joe's Honey Greek Style Nonfat Yogurt
1 banana, mashed

1 apple, chopped

2 tablespoons PB2

1/4 tsp cinnamon

Combine above ingredients in a cereal bowl. Refrigerate overnight. Eat cold in the morning.

Makes 1 serving = 7 points plus

Use a Fiber 1 yogurt to change it from 7 points plus to 5 points plus

Overnight Apple Banana Steel Cut Oatmeal

1/4 cup steel cut oatmeal

1 apple, cored
1 banana
3/4 cup water
1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

pinch of clove

Pulse apple and banana in food processor until apple is finely chopped and banana is mashed.

Combine oatmeal, apple, banana, spices, & water in a bowl that will sit in your slow cooker with the lid on. Place bowl in slow cooker. Fill slow cooker with water almost to the top of the bowl.

Cook on low 7-8 hours.

Makes 1 serving = 4 points plus

Gingerbread Waffles

I saw this recipe on foodgawker yesterday and had to try it! The kids and I both LOVE it! I adapted it slightly.

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 eggs, yolks and whites separated

1 1/2c buttermilk

1/2c molasses

4 Tbsp butter, melted

2cup flour

3 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp ginger

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp cloves

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp cardamom

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and egg yolks until creamy. Stir in buttermilk, molasses, and butter.

Into a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom.

In a glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks have formed.

Add liquid mixture into sifted dry ingredients and stir together. Fold in egg whites.

Cook according to waffle-iron instructions.

Banana Breakfast Cake

1 box yellow cake mix

3 eggs

3 ripe bananas

3/4 cup apple sauce

1 cup chopped candied pecans

1/2 cup brown sugar

Glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons maple syrup

2 tablespoons milk

Preheat oven to 325.

Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray.

Mix together cake mix, eggs, bananas, apple sauce, and pecans. Spread mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle brown sugar on top. Swirl into batter with a knife.

Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool cake 15-20 minutes. Combine glaze ingredients. Spread glaze on cake.

Upside Down Coconut Almond Banana French Toast

1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup brown sugar corn syrup

1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped almonds

4 medium bananas, sliced
1 loaf Pepperidge Farm Brown Sugar Cinnamon Bread, torn into small pieces

1-1/2 cups Egg Beaters
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon vanilla

Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl stir together brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and coconut. Spread evenly in baking dish. Cover mixture with sliced bananas. Sprinkle almonds on top of mixture in pan. Top with bread pieces.

Whisk together Egg Beaters, milk, and vanilla. Pour over bread.

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 325. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Serve portions upside down.

***Note***If serving to a large group turn over into another casserole dish to serve easier.

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Raisin Bread

1 loaf frozen bread dough
1 egg, beaten

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tsps cinnamon sugar

1/4 cup raisins

Let dough rise according to package directions.

Roll dough into a rectangle. Brush egg on dough (save a little).

Evenly spread brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon sugar, and raisins on dough leaving a 1 inch border.

Fold in sides about one inch.

Roll dough into a loaf shape.

Put back in loaf pan.

Brush remaining egg on top. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar on top of loaf.

Bake according to bread dough package directions.

Apple Pie Bread

1 loaf frozen bread dough

1 tsp sugar

1 egg, beaten

2 cups apple pie filling

Let dough rise according to package directions.

Roll dough into a rectangle. Brush egg on dough (save a little).

Evenly spread apple pie filling over bread leaving a 1-1/2 inch border.

Fold in sides about one inch.

Roll dough into a loaf shape.

Put back in loaf pan.

Brush remaining egg on top. Sprinkle sugar on top of loaf.

Bake according to bread dough package directions.

Overnight Butternut Squash & Pumpkie Pie Oatmeal

1/4 cup steel cut oatmeal
1 cup butternut squash puree

1/4 cup pumpkin butter

1 cup water

1/2 oz Bosky Acres Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese

Combine oatmeal, squash, pumpkin butter, & water in a bowl that will sit in your slow cooker with the lid on. Place bowl in slow cooker. Fill slow cooker with water almost to the top of the bowl. Cook on low 7-8 hours. Stir in goat cheese right before eating.

Makes 1 serving = 4 points