breakfast friday >> breakfast favorites!

While I’m without a kitchen and my waffle maker [the horror!] I thought it would be fun to do a recap of some of my favorite breakfast recipes.  I’ll be back in the kitch sometime next week and can’t wait to start creating once again.  For now, my kitchen is my office and my office is our bedroom.  But, things here in reno-land are going well and will be all finished in no time.

I’m kind of proud of my waffle recipes and have a hard time picking favorites, but cornbread waffles might be the winner!  If you’re looking for vegan waffles check this post!

Breakfast for dinner is calling your name.

Before waffles took over my life french toast was my very favorite.  I’ve french toasted nearly everything--  waffles [duh], english muffins, buckwheat bakes, doughnuts [in the book!], and the list goes on.  One of my favorites from over 2 years ago was this recipe for French Toast Oats.  Yep, that’s right, I french toasted your oatmeal.

I’m also kind of a closet cereal fanatic.  I really can’t keep the stuff in the house or it’s inhaled within two days.  Those crunchy, puffy balls of peanut butter cereal are my favorite.  So, when I realized I could make cereal in my own home by popping amaranth I was all over it.  Cereal ALL the time!  And you better believe I don’t just pour plain milk on my cereal.  Cereal sauce for the win! 

If you like pancakes and coconut then these tres leches pancakes are a must make.  It’s just not optional.  If you don’t like coconut check my recipe page for more pancake options.  Maybe the Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are more your style? 

And if you don’t feel like messing around cooking pancakes this recipe also works as cake.  Seriously.  Pancake-cake!!

Speaking of french toast, how about you make a loaf of the best gluten-free banana bread you’ve ever tasted and then you french toast it?

 

One of my very favorite breakfasts as of late was this vegan rhubarb berry baked oatmeal.  The texture was just right and it was filled to the brim with rhubarb-berry goodness.  I loved that this meal was great for a crowd or something that could be prepped for breakfast all week long.

Are you a breakfast sandwich kind of person but tired of plain egg + cheese?  Check out this Kale, Egg, and Sun-dried Tomato option for your next breakfast sandwich craving.

And if you’re on the lookout for a savory vegan option this Roasted Tomato Herb Tofu Quiche is a major winner.  It’s a great introduction to tofu if you’re still on the fence.

What are some of your breakfast favorites?

If all goes as planned I’ll have a new breakfast recipe for you next week!

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Enjoy the weekend!

Ashley

breakfast friday >> cinnamon quinoa coffee cake

It was actually a struggle trying to think of what to make for today’s breakfast post.  I blame it on moving brain.  I’m sure you’re familiar with moving brain.  You forget what day it is.  You can’t find important things, like vanilla extract.  All of your clothes are wrinkled.  You know, serious problems.

cinnamon quinoa coffee cake >> edible perspective

I was really in the mood for something cakey and lightly sweetened.  Something suitable for any day of the week.  Not pancakes, not quick bread, but maybe coffee cake?

cinnamon quinoa coffee cake >> edible perspective

Luckily, I remembered to stash all of my go-to baking flours and bring them to Chris’s brother’s house while we’re waiting to move into our Denver home.

cinnamon quinoa coffee cake >> edible perspective

After grabbing jars of various flours I scanned the fridge for additional mix-ins and my eyes landed on an overflowing container of leftover quinoa. 

Quinoa in the breakfast cake?

cinnamon quinoa coffee cake >> edible perspective

Why not?

cinnamon quinoa coffee cake >> edible perspective

Quinoa crumble on top of the breakfast cake? 

cinnamon quinoa coffee cake >> edible perspective

Why certainly.

The quinoa topping crisps slightly as it bakes and the cake is perfectly tender, packed with cinnamon, and studded with fluffy, cooked quinoa.

No other toppings necessary.

cinnamon quinoa coffee cake >> edible perspective

Print this!

Cinnamon Quinoa Coffee Cake

gluten-free, dairy-free // yields 1, 9x9 pan

for the coffee cake:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa, fully cooled
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons gluten-free oat flour
• 6 tablespoons sweet rice flour
• 3 tablespoons almond meal
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil, melted + slightly cooled

for the quinoa crumble:

• 3/4 cup cooked quinoa, fully cooled
• 1/2 tablespoon unrefined coconut oil, softened
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sucanat, or pure cane sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch of salt

1. Place all crumble ingredients in a bowl and mix with a fork until fully combined.  Set aside.
2. Preheat your oven to 350*F and grease a 9x9 pan with softened coconut oil.
3. In a large bowl stir the quinoa, oat flour, sweet rice flour, almond meal, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
4. In another bowl whisk the eggs and then whisk in the milk, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla.
5. Thoroughly whisk in the coconut oil and then pour into the dry ingredients.
6. Stir/whisk until just combined.  Do not over stir.
7. Let sit for 5 minutes and then pour into the baking pan.  Spread with a spatula to even out if needed.
8. Sprinkle the quinoa crumble evenly overtop of the batter and then place in the oven for 34-38 minutes.  A toothpick should come out clean and the edges will be golden brown.
9. Let cool for 10-15 minutes, then slice + serve warm.
10. Allow to fully cool and store leftovers in the fridge.

notes/substitutions: Butter can be used in place of coconut oil.  Honey can be used in place of maple syrup.  I do not recommend flax eggs in place of real eggs.  If you can’t tolerate gluten-free oat flour feel free to sub your favorite gluten-free all purpose flour instead.  There are no subs for sweet rice flour or almond meal.  For altitude around 5,000’ increase oven temp to 365/370 and decrease baking powder by 1/8-1/4 teaspoon.

cinnamon quinoa coffee cake >> edible perspective

Anything good on your plate this morning?

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Weekend!  Make it a good one!

Ashley