Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins not only look legit, they taste it! These muffins are perfectly rounded on top and have tons of chocolate chips throughout the fluffy muffin. You're going to want to make these again and again! I often get asked how I decide what to make for the blog. It really comes from anything - a restaurant I went to, something I saw in a magazine, or a simply craving. Maybe it's the weather but I am loving all breakfast goodies at the moment - things like scones … [Read more...]
Buttermilk Muffins
What to do with leftover buttermilk? Make buttermilk muffins! A sweet yet savory muffin that can be enjoyed anytime of day with any meal! Leftover buttermilk? If you bake often, you most likely have this problem. I often have leftover ingredients and sometimes they go to waste - this actually bothers me quite a bit so I try to utilize them in other simple ways without having to go out and buy a ton of other ingredients just to use, in this case, some buttermilk. So this half carton of … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
Can it be Fall forever? I am so obsessed with all things Fall, especially these Pumpkin Muffins...I mean Pumpkin STREUSEL muffins. They are perfect and scream HELLO FALL. What is your favorite Fall indulgence? Is it cinnamon? apple? cider? sweat shirts? jeans? boots? pumpkin? I'm going to say ALL of it, but Pumpkin desserts are way up there on my favorites list. Although a muffin is not necessarily a dessert, it is definitely an indulgence...one I could indulge in every … [Read more...]
Blueberry Donut Muffins
These Blueberry Donut Muffins that are doused with a vanilla glaze, sliced almonds and vanilla sprinkling sugar are to die for. These are such a a wonderful treat in my house and they don't last long! I used to work above a bakery that sold these amazing blueberry and cinnamon donut muffins. I quit working there so I quit having blueberry donut muffins. So sad. Until now! A few weeks ago I had some one-on-one time with Raya (my toddler). We hit a few parks then my favorite local … [Read more...]
Orange Scones
Scones are my thang. I am currently obsessed with orange scones. I took my scone recipe and simply added fresh orange juice and orange zest. They're light and fluffy yet chewy and taste just like a fresh orange. They're absolutely perfect! Anyone else obsessed with Panera's orange scones? Other people must be because I've noticed if you go to Panera after the morning rush, they're GONE. I've been enjoying Panera's orange scones since, well, forever. Every once in a while I head there to … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins
It doesn't get better than this Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins, man. Today I am sharing another delicious treat with you, and it's to die for! With Spring around the corner, I figured a muffin recipe would be appropriate to share. I love me a good muffin. Do you have a favorite muffin? I would say mine are probably Blueberry Muffins but these Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins may be taking the lead! There are two amazing things happening in this muffin. The first amazing thing is … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Scones
There is nothing that makes me happier than... FALL BAKING. I just can't get enough of all things cinnamon and pumpkin right now. I just went to Costco and bought the largest container of cinnamon I have ever seen. I have no idea how I'm going to go through it all, but I am definitely going to try. You see..where there's pumpkin...there's cinnamon. But there can be cinnamon without pumpkin. Ya feel me? So...Pumpkin Scones! I know, right? I eat more breakfast pastries in the Fall than I … [Read more...]
Brown Sugar Raisin Muffins with Pumpkin Granola Crumble
How are your mornings? Do you gradually wake up to the chirping birds, slowly walk down your stairs and make a hot cup of coffee, then curl up on your cozy couch and watch the news for an hour, then decide to make yourself a hearty breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon and pancakes? I totally do this every morning...I'm so lucky. I'm totally kidding...totally kidding. Some day my friends...some day. Since I had Miss Raya, I usually get up whenever she does! I also go to bed … [Read more...]
Cheesy Cornbread Muffins
I love these little bundles of sweet cheesy deliciousness. The weather is cooling down so Fall food is totally on my mind even though I wish it would stay Summer for just a wee bit longer. Cornbread is just so darn good that I had to develop a recipe to make over the upcoming cooler seasons to go with soups and chili. And to eat for breakfast... What I love most about this recipe is that it starts with boxed cornbread mix which makes it super easy. I simply added a few … [Read more...]
Vanilla Scones
Vanilla Scones are light, fluffy and melt in your mouth. Pure vanilla bean paste takes these vanilla scones to the next level. If you're a scone lover like me, you have to make these! They are delicious! I could eat breakfast treats every morning. Are you a sweet or savory breakfast person? Or both? I would say I'm both. As a kiddo I was definitely sweet, but I think most kids go for the sweet stuff like french toast (was my favorite!) instead of the veggie omelet (which is now my … [Read more...]
Blueberry Coconut Muffins
These muffins... These Blueberry Coconut Muffins... Are seriously one of my favorite recipes yet. Not even kidding here. I've been purchasing big plump blueberries the last few weeks for my oatmeal in the morning. I'm really into berries right now - strawberries too. Love snacking on them. They're deep red and super sweet right now. Are they even in season? Wherever they're coming from, they're awesome right now. So I want berry everything for some reason. Maybe because I can't … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins with Walnuts
Muffin mouthful. Am I right? Peanut Butter, AND Chocolate, AND Banana, WITH Walnuts, in ONE muffin. It's a beautiful thing my friends. I need to make more muffins, like right this minute. They're little bundles of morning love that go well with my coffee. Mornings are tough to begin with even when you're a morning person, and muffins...they make mornings so much better. So why all the ingredients and flavors? Well, because I had some ripe bananas and I just recently slathered peanut … [Read more...]