Back to School Breakfast Ideas, Bacon & Cheese Muffins & A Cookbook Giveaway!

Today was the first day of school for my kids. They were so excited when they went to bed last night. But the excitement soon wore off this morning when it was time to get up. Mackenzie was easy to get out of bed, but Mr. Grumpy Carson was another story. That boy loves to sleep so it was a bit harder getting him up and around. Over summer the kids fell into their own routine of sleeping in and eating breakfast a bit later than usual.

So needless to say this morning was quite the battle to get them to eat anything for breakfast. I need to start going with some quick and easy breakfast ideas if I want them to eat anything. I am assuming that I am not the only one out there that has this problem. Goodness I hope not. There are even some days Carson just refuses to eat breakfast and that makes me feel really bad. So today I wanted to throw out some Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas to share with everyone.

Here are a few breakfast ideas that I found at my site that can help you out a bit. I usually make two batches of granola each week because my daughter loves Granola. Her favorite way is sprinkled on yogurt. Muffins and Granola Bars are really quick in the morning. Cinnamon Toast, Cheese Toast and Peanut Butter Toast is perfect paired with some peaches, pears, applesauce or yogurt.

I make up a big batch of Instant Oatmeal at the beginning of each month. It's so much cheaper than buying it. Leftover Pancakes and Waffles are perfect for busy school mornings. Smoothies can be a great breakfast as well try a Strawberry or Blueberry Banana Smoothie. If you cant get the kids to eat something maybe they can drink a smoothie on the go. It isn't breakfast but it's better than nothing at all.

Overnight Oatmeal can be started the night before school making breakfast a cinch. Mini Cinnamon Rolls or Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents are great as well. I usually have some cooked sausage in the the freezer which is perfect to make up a few of these little babies in the morning. You can even fry the sausage and mix in the cream cheese and just store the mixture in the refrigerator. The next morning just assemble the crescents and bake in the oven.

Do you see those muffins above? Well, that muffin isn't your ordinary muffin.. It's a Bacon & Cheese Muffin. Umm those little things are quite tasty if I say so myself. They actually remind me a little bit of a bacon, egg and cheese hot pocket. Not only are they good but they were so quick and easy to throw together. Making them perfect for school mornings.

I found that muffin recipe in life saver of a recipe book called Better Breakfasts ~ 110 Breakfast Recipes. This recipe book came to me at the perfect time. I was at such a loss for quick and easy breakfast ideas. I am sure everyone hates being stuck in a rut at breakfast time. Well this book has some pretty yummy recipes. Here is just a small sample of what you will find inside.


Blueberry Muffins
Bacon & Cheese Muffins
Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Bacon, Cheese & Egg Biscuit Cups
Chocolate Chip Breakfast Biscuits
Chocolate Waffles
Multi Grain Pancakes
Baked Oatmeal
Crock pot Granola
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
Chunky Monkey Smoothies
Crunchy Cereal Balls
Breakfast Banana Splits
Breakfast Kabobs & More

The Ebook is broken down into 7 categories:

* Muffins & Quick Breads
* Other Baked Goods
* Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes
* Oatmeal & Cereals
* Smoothies Skillets,
* Casseroles & Pizzas
* Under 10 (or so) To the Table

Now for the Great News!!!!!

Katie over at Cooking during Stolen Moments is giving away (2) copies of the Better Breakfast Cookbook to (2) Mommy's Kitchen readers. All you have to do is leave me a comment telling me your biggest breakfast dilemma. For me it's variety, I get tired of making the same old things. I will pick (two) random winners on Friday, August 27th and each winner will receive one free copy of Better Breakfasts ~ 110 Breakfast Recipes.

I also wanted to let everyone know that right now Katie is running a special and is offering Better Breakfast ~ 110 Breakfast Recipes for just $3.97, that's an awesome deal. But you need to hurry this price is only valid until Saturday August 28Th.

I am also including the recipe for Katie's wonderful Bacon and Cheese Muffins. Enjoy!!!

Bacon & Cheese Muffins

2 - cups all purpose flour
2 - teaspoons baking powder
1/4 - teaspoon salt
1/4 - teaspoon black pepper
1 1/4 - cup.milk
1/4 - cup butter or margarine, melted and cooled
1 - egg
1/2 lb - bacon, diced, cooked and degreased
3/4 - cup shredded cheddar cheese

In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together the milk, melted butter or margarine and eggs. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Fold in the bacon and cheese just until combined. Scoop into greased or lined muffin tins. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden brown.



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