Gooseberry Patch - Our Best Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Easy-to-make breakfast recipes ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... Veggie & Sprouts Bagel, Page 14Bowl-Free Cereal-to-Go, Page 36Kristas Breakfast Tacos, Page 20Melissa Bordenkircher, Columbus, OH Tropical Smoothies A chilled, fruity smoothie really hits the spot on a summers day. mango, peeled, pitted and cubed 3/4 c. banana, sliced 2/3 c. milk 1 t. honey 1/4 t. vanilla extract Optional: 1 T. powdered milk Arrange mango in a single layer on a baking sheet; freeze for one hour. powdered milk Arrange mango in a single layer on a baking sheet; freeze for one hour.

Place frozen mango and remaining ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth. Pour into glasses to serve. SIMPLE INGREDIENT SWAP Try this easy fruit smoothie on a hot summer morning...just substitute milk for water in a favorite frozen fruit juice. Pour into the blender with several ice cubes and blend until frothy. So refreshing! Elizabeth Quigley, League City, TX

Ive been cutting sugar from my diet due to health issues, but I wanted something sweet to sprinkle on top of my yogurt.

So I created this granola... it is so yummy! Makes 8 servings 2 c. rolled oats, uncooked 1/2 c. raw walnuts or other nuts, chopped 1 t. orange zest 1 t. sugar-free maple syrup 1/4 c. canola oil In a bowl, combine oats, nuts, orange zest and salt; mix well. canola oil In a bowl, combine oats, nuts, orange zest and salt; mix well.

Combine syrup and oil in a separate bowl. Pour over oat mixture; mix well. Spoon mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from oven; allow to cool. Jo Ann, Gooseberry Patch

Good Morning Blueberry Shake I enjoy a yummy breakfast shake...this drink blends up fast and is so pretty! Makes 4 servings 2-1/2 c. blueberries 1-1/4 c. apple juice 1 c. frozen vanilla yogurt 1/4 c. milk 3/4 t. cinnamon Garnish: additional blueberries Combine all ingredients except garnish in a blender and process until smooth. cinnamon Garnish: additional blueberries Combine all ingredients except garnish in a blender and process until smooth.

Garnish with additional blueberries. Serve immediately.

Mary Ann Lewis, Olive Branch, MS Toss in a few chocolate chips just for fun! Serves 8 to 12 1 c. granola 1 c. quick-cooking oats, uncooked 1 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed 1/8 t. cinnamon 1/2 c. dried fruit, chopped into small pieces 2 T. ground whole flax seed meal 1/3 c. canola oil 1/3 c. honey 1/2 t. vanilla extract 1 egg, beaten Combine granola, oats, nuts, flour, sugar, cinnamon, dried fruit and flax seed meal in a large bowl. vanilla extract 1 egg, beaten Combine granola, oats, nuts, flour, sugar, cinnamon, dried fruit and flax seed meal in a large bowl.

Whisk together oil, honey and vanilla; stir into granola mixture. Add egg; stir to blend. Press mixture into a parchment paper-lined 8"x8" baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, until lightly golden around edges. Remove from oven and cool 30 minutes to one hour. Kristi Likes, Stonington, IL

Ham Quiche Cups On busy mornings, its so handy to have some of these little gems tucked in the freezer, ready to reheat. Kristi Likes, Stonington, IL Ham Quiche Cups On busy mornings, its so handy to have some of these little gems tucked in the freezer, ready to reheat.

Theyre very easy to change up by using sausage instead of ham and adding your favorite cheese. Makes one dozen muffins 1 T. butter 1 c. frozen diced onion and peppers seasoning blend 4 slices cooked deli ham, chopped 6 eggs, beaten 1/2 t. Italian seasoning pepper to taste 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Add onion blend and cook until vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Add ham and cook another minute. Remove skillet from stove; let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and seasonings; mix in cheese. Add onion mixture and stir until combined.

Ladle into 12 greased muffin cups, 2 tablespoons per cup. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, until eggs are set. Serve immediately, or wrap individually and place in plastic zipping bags. May keep refrigerated up to 2 days or frozen for one month. Warm in microwave. FREEZE IT When cheese is on sale, go ahead and stock up! Pop it into the freezer to use later.

Cheese tends to turn crumbly when frozen...not so good in recipes using fresh cheese, but perfectly yummy in these Ham Quiche Cups and baked casserole dishes. To use, let cheese thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Jennifer Hollingsworth, Powder Springs, GA

Veggie & Sprouts Bagel I made this for myself and was amazed at how much I loved it! When my kids saw how much I liked it, they took what I had left and begged me to make more. Its such a fresh-tasting and healthy snack. Makes one serving 1 mini whole-wheat bagel, halved and lightly toasted 1 T. alfalfa sprouts 2 slices tomato 2 to 4 cucumber slices sea salt to taste Spread each bagel half with cream cheese. alfalfa sprouts 2 slices tomato 2 to 4 cucumber slices sea salt to taste Spread each bagel half with cream cheese.

Top each half with alfalfa sprouts, one tomato slice and one to 2 cucumber slices. Sprinkle with just a little salt to taste. Jen Thomas, Santa Rosa, CA

Our kids love this French toast they can eat with their hands! Save time by making ahead and freezing. Pop in the toaster to serve. Makes 2 to 4 servings 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 c. vanilla extract 4 slices bread, each cut into 4 strips 1 T. butter Garnish: maple syrup, favorite preserves Whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla in a shallow bowl. butter Garnish: maple syrup, favorite preserves Whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla in a shallow bowl.