We’ve made it clear to our adult children, most with kids of their own, that all we want from them for Mother’s and Father’s Day is a little bit of their time. Our family loves breakfast and dislikes getting up early, so brunch is the perfect solution to time spent and food consumed.
Most recently, we’ve been trying to eat a little healthier, mostly due to doctor’s orders directed at the hubby, so no pork, little cheese and healthier carbs.
Our Menu:
Biscuits and Turkey Sausage Gravy
Fruit- Blueberries and Strawberries
Yogurt
Egg Cups
Banana Oat muffins with dark chocolate chucks
Banana Oat muffins with blueberries
Turkey Bacon
Biscuits and Gravy:
Again, I’m not a baker, so I use Bisquick TM for the biscuits
Gravy Ingredients:
2 packages turkey sausage links
2 cans low fat chicken broth
1/2 C Heavy Cream
1tsp. Xanthan Gum
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Directions:
1- Brown Turkey Sausage
Add Chicken Broth and Heavy Cream
Once mixture is warm, add Xanthan Gum and whisk togther
Bring to Boil.
Reduce to medium heat and continue stirring until desired consistency is met.
Banana Oat Muffins (Blueberry and Dark Chocolate)
Ingredients:
6 Cups Quick Oats
4 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp honey
4 bananas-smashed and mashed
4 eggs
3 Cups Almond Milk- I prefer the low sugar
Handful or a bit more of Dark Chocolate Chunks
Handful or a bit more of Blueberries
Directions:
1-Preheat 350 F
2-Either spray muffin tins 2 trays of 12-with cooking spray, or use baking cups (24)
3-In a large mixing bowl, blend dry ingredients- Oats, baking powder, nutmeg, Cinnamon, and salt
4-In medium mixing bowl, combine smashed bananas, honey, milk and eggs
5- Dump wet ingredients in to dry ingredients and mix well
6- Separate 1/2 of the mixture back to the other bowl
7- In one bowl throw in that handful of dark chocolate chunks and mix well
8- In the other bowl, throw in the handful of Blue berries and mix well
9- Place mixture evenly in baking cups or tins
10- Bake approx- 20 minutes
11- Allow to Cool
Egg Cups
This is a stretch calling this a recipe, but my granddaughters, Evelyn and Lucy, told me that these were the best eggs ever…
Ingredients:
8 Eggs
A splash of heavy Cream
Sprinkle or either parmesan cheese or cheddar
Salt
Pepper
Baking Cups
Directions:
1-Mix all of the above ingredients with the exception of the baking cups together with a whisk.
2-Pour mixture in baking cups
3- Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes
Display your brunch beautifully
Again, time is much more important than anything material.
What are some traditions that you have for holiday get togethers? Share them below.
