Matcha Oatmeal Muffins

Matcha is trending right now, and for good reason. Its floral yet earthy flavor adds fantastic depth to any recipe. Since I am a huge lover of all things breakfast, I wanted to find another way to add matcha to my mornings. These muffins are super easy to make and much healthier than a traditional muffin. I use gluten-free flour, but regular flour (or even whole wheat) can be used as well. It has oatmeal that fills you up and no processed sugar! I recommend using honey or maple syrup.

When it comes to matcha, I recommend getting one that is organic. You don’t need the “ceremonial grade” matcha that is used for matcha lattes. Just grab one that is good quality.

I like to top these with extra oats and a little coconut sugar for crunch. These are best hot and fresh from the oven.

No matcha? No problem. You can leave the matcha out if you want. When I am making these for the kids I leave out the matcha and add in chocolate chips.

Breakfast, Children, Recipes, Making Messes, BakingMariaMarch 14, 2023Baking, Breads, Meatless, Nut-Free, matcha, muffin, breakfast Comments

Lemony Herbed Pea Pesto Crostini

This pea pesto recipe is great to have in your back pocket because it can be made very quickly and with very few ingredients. I like to keep peas in my freezer for a number of different dishes, and also because they are inexpensive. They naturally have a pop of sweetness, so I like to add lemon for an acidic touch, garlic for a savory bite, and herbs for a fresh finish. Mix all of that together with salty parmesan cheese, and you are good to go. I like adding red pepper flakes for some heat as well, but it is definitely optional! Great for appetizers, a side dish, or the base for a dinner.

Entertaining, Holidays, Side Dishes, Recipes, Main DishesMariaFebruary 22, 2023Breads, Meat, Meatless, Nut-Free, Snacks, St- Patrick's Day, Vegetarian, pea, pestoComment

Sautéed Green Beans with Lemony Gremolata

I am always looking for ways to change up veggies to make them more fun and interesting. I think most people are as well! Honestly, I am a huge weirdo, and I love eating veggies super plain.

Side Dishes, RecipesMariaJune 21, 2016Breads, Meatless, Nut-Free, Snacks, St- Patrick's Day, Vegetables, Vegetarian Comment

Crostini with Peaches, Ricotta, Prosciutto, Honey and Basil

I am a sucker for crostini! I mean, who doesn’t love bread and cheese together!? It is a perfect blank canvas to add anything and everything you like.

Entertaining, Side Dishes, RecipesMariaJune 8, 2016Breads, Meat, Meatless, Nut-Free, Snacks, Vegetarian Comment

Perfectly Fluffy Biscuits

I am such a sucker for Southern food! I experienced Southern style food here and there growing up, but it wasn’t until I went to school in Tallahassee, Florida at Florida State, that I experienced real Southern food. Tallahassee might as well be Georgia, they are so close!

Breakfast, Children, DIY & Crafts, Holidays, Side Dishes, RecipesMariaApril 5, 2016Baking, Breads, Easter, Meatless, Nut-FreeComment

Whole Wheat Buttermilk Oatmeal Scones with Honey Cinnamon Icing

I know, I know…I make a lot of scones, but they are just so good. I always talk about how convenient scones are to have around, because you can make them ahead of time, and store them in the freezer. The best part is they can go straight from the freezer to the oven!

Breakfast, Children, Video, RecipesMariaMarch 9, 2016Baking, Breads, Nut-Free, Seasonings, VegetarianComment

Cheddar, Bacon, and Chive Scones

These Cheddar, Bacon, and Chive Scones are basically just one more reason to have bacon in the morning!

Scones are my 2-year-olds new favorite things to eat in the morning.

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Gingerbread Loaf With Dark Chocolate and Spiced Crumble

Breakfast, Desserts, Holidays, RecipesMariaDecember 6, 2015Baking, Breads, Chocolate, Christmas, Nut-Free Comment

Eggnog Muffins

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Pumpkin Bread with Dark Chocolate and Spiced Crumble Topping

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Goat Cheese, Cheddar, Apple, and Pesto Panini

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Spiced Pumpkin Poppers

These little Spiced Pumpkin Poppers are everything I love, rolled into one little mini bite! I LOVE breakfast food, especially breakfast pastries. Anything from muffins to donuts, sign me up. Then there is the pumpkin, yep, it's that time of year again, and I have no shame in my game of adding pumpkin AND pumpkin pie spice to everything I possibly can. Pumpkin pie spice can be bought at the store, but it is so much better when it's made at home (check out my recipe here to see the secret spice I like to add in).

Donuts are definitely a crowd favorite, and I have tackled making them at home before, but it is a process. Between the rising, and then the rising again, and then the frying, then what do I do with the oil?? It can definitely be worth it on a special occasion, but for a perfect fall weekend when all you want is the sugared donut, pumpkin, spice flavor, baking is the way to go. Plus, anything that is bite-sized is fun! I like using mini muffins as a replacement for "donut holes," because these have a lot of the same flavors as a cakey donut, but remain light, fluffy, and oil-free.