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Recipe Roundup: Fall Favorites

Posted on October 8, 2013 by kissmybroccoli

Hey you gaaaaaaa-uys!

Sorry, did I fail to mention that Thursday with the sis involved a night with the Goonies? I swear I’ve been quoting it non-stop ever since! Ha! N-E-waaaay, I thought I’d pop in and “see” you guys before all the fun, food, and festivities begin with my favorite carb-loving foodie! So…What’s up? How ya been? Week going well? How’s the weather?? 😉

I’m not sure if it’s the cooler temps we’ve been having AND my new-found freedom with food, but I’ve definitely been feeling the itch for the kitch lately! I know I was pretty much double-fisting summer berries every day last week, but now that my fridge is cleaned out, it just feels time to bust out the fall flavors.

Today, I thought I’d share some of my favorite KMB FALL RECIPES along with a few from blogs I’ve been drooling over lately in case you guys are feeling the same way…and don’t worry, not ALL of them are pumpkin! 😉

Vegan Pumpkin French Toast
For any of you who couldn’t get in on the mouthgasm yesterday! 😉

Apple Pie Granola

Creamy Coconut Pumpkin Smoothie

Pumpkin Spice Pancakes with Maple Yogurt Sauce (GF)

Pumped Up Pumpkin Oats

Coconut Cranberry Protein Bars

Peanut Butter S’mores Oatmeal

Ginger Pear Pancakes with Maple Pecan Syrup

And just to prove I CAN make something other than breakfast…

Caramelized Onion, Cranberry, and Kale Saute

Seriously guys, you have NO idea how hard it was to narrow those down. I work really hard on my recipes and love them ALL…it’s like asking a mother to pick her favorite child! Ha! And as for the ~~children of other mothers I’ve been looking to kidnap~~ recipes I’ve been stockpiling and drooling over lately?

Nicole’s Pumpkin & Fig Pie

Madison’s Apple Chunk Cinnamon Rolls

Amanda’s Pumpkin Spice Scones

Sarena’s Roasted Kabocha Custard

Amanda’s Fig & Goat Cheese Muffins

Well, that’s it…for NOW! I’m seriously not even joking when I say my Pinterest boards are about to explode! I’ve just been so inspired and motivated lately. Only thing I need is a good kitchen booty shakin’ session…but I’m sure that will happen at least once over the next couple of days! Hope y’all have a great Tuesday! I’m off to beg Meg for a blueberry sandwich! And don’t worry, I’ll be sure to document ALL our mouthgasmic moments! 😉

What’s one of your favorite fall recipes? Share a link!

Posted in Recipe Roundup | Tagged baking, chocolate, cinnamon, coconut, cranberries, fall, granola, oats, pancakes, pumpkin | 52 Comments

Mouthgasm Monday

Posted on October 7, 2013 by kissmybroccoli

Oh yeah, I went there!

Now that we’ve all confessed our secrets and cleansed our souls, it’s time to get them nice and dirty again! That’s right, I’m bringing back the mouthgasm! Aime? This post is for you! And Laura? I’m sorry!

Pull out those napkins folks, you’re gonna need ’em! 😉

Show of hands…who out there likes ~~fuckin’~~ French toast?

Made with [free] cinnamon raisin bread?

Drizzled in pure maple syrup?

Coconut Fig Stuffed French Toast via www.kissmybroccoliblog.com

How about with some creamy coconut yogurt stuffed inside?

Coconut & Fig Stuffed French Toast with Maple Syrup from www.kissmybroccoliblog.com

And maybe a few warm and juicy fresh figs?

Coconut & Fig Stuffed French Toast with Coconut Peanut Butter Kiss My Broccoli www.kissmybroccoliblog.com

No? 😯

Ok, what if there was some silky smooth COCONUT peanut butter dripping over the edges of that creamy coconut and warm fig-stuffed cinnamon raisin French ~~sex~~ toast?

Coconut Fig Stuffed French Toast with Coconut Peanut Butter from www.kissmybroccoliblog.com

Really?? No takers?!

Hmm, guess that just means more for me!!

But, you know, if you haaaaaappen to change your mind…here’s the recipe! 😉

Fig & Coconut Stuffed French Toast

By: Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Keywords: stovetop breakfast sandwich figs greek yogurt eggs fall

Ingredients (Serves 1)

For the French Toast

2 slices of cinnamon raisin bread
1 egg + 2 egg whites
2 Tablespoons coconut-flavored Greek yogurt (I used Yoplait Greek)
1/2 teaspoon coconut (or vanilla) extract

For the Coconut-Fig Stuffing

2 Tablespoons coconut-flavored Greek yogurt (I used Yoplait Greek)
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 fresh figs, chopped

For the Coconut Peanut Butter

1/2 Tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

1. Heat a non-stick skillet to medium heat and coat with cooking spray, coconut oil, or butter.
2. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs together with the yogurt and extract.
3. Soak each bread piece in the egg mixture before placing in pan and allowing to cook for 4-5 minutes.
4. Flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
5. While the toast is cooking, combine yogurt and cinnamon.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter and coconut oil until smooth.
7. Heat chopped figs in the microwave on high for 10 seconds (optional).
8. Place finished toast slice on a plate, spread with coconut yogurt mixture and figs, then top with the other toast slice.
9. Cut sandwich in half and top with maple syrup, coconut peanut butter, and coconut chips (optional).

Hmm, perhaps I should’ve saved this for foreplay Friday?

Eh, who cares! Let’s get FORKIN’! 😉

And yeah…that coconut peanut butter? I know, ~~it’s basically lubricant~~ it tastes JUST like
Earth Balance’s creamy peanut butter spread!

What was for breakfast today? Was it mouthgasmic?

Posted in Breakfast | Tagged cinnamon, coconut, eggs, figs, French toast, Greek yogurt, Yoplait | 60 Comments

Confessions…

Posted on October 6, 2013 by kissmybroccoli

Happy Sunday, guys!

I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend! And before you get all, “Where’s the pancakes? Show me the pancakes, ~~Jerry~~” hear me out…

I’ve been seeing these posts all around blog world lately and I’ve really wanted to get in on the ~~cleansing of my soul~~ fun! So, since I’m gearing up for my trip to the land of ~~milk and honey~~ carbs and cheese today, why don’t we just roll with it? Plus, my first confession may help to explain things a bit…

Confession: I am not in any way shape or form, a baker.

But somehow by the grace of…GOD?!, I was attempting to make pancakes the other day and well, they turned into muffins! I know, right? Promise I’ll explain that interesting transition a bit later…after I can test the recipe again and make sure ~~I have some decent pictures~~ it wasn’t a total fluke! 😉

Confession: I seriously do have ADD.

No…really. The lovely people over at Sincerely Nuts asked me if I would mind doing a review* of some of their pistachios. Once they sent me a flavor list and I spotted the chili lime flavor, I knew I had to try them! They arrived one rainy and overcast day…obviously not idea for pictures…so I just put them away for safekeeping…that was FIVE months ago!?! I just happened to find them the other day as I was packing my travel snacks, cracked one open and I discovered something…

Confession: I believe shelling nuts to be a form of therapy.

Seriously though, I rarely EVER snack on nuts because I don’t typically find them to be very filling, but I guess there’s just something about having sloooow done to remove each shell! I had just a handful of these and was so satisfied…and the flavor is incredible! Really makes me want to try Jenn’s salmon recipe!

Confession: I am obsessed with ~~bargains~~ PUMPKIN!

Back in like January, while I was prowling the mark down section at Publix, I literally skipped a foot off the ground when I spotted what was on the shelf…

40 CANS OF PUMPKIN FOR 50 CENTS EACH!!! 😯

Obviously I had to buy ~~a few~~ them ALL! Don’t you frickin’ judge me! Besides, they don’t expire until 2015…you know, like that would really stop me! But now maybe you realize how those pistachios went missing? And speaking of traveling snacks…

Confession: I am an habitual over-packer.

Whether it’s half my closet or half my PANTRY, I just don’t understand how to be a light packer! I’ll be in Cleveland for five days…you think this will be enough to last me? 😉 Now who wants to come sit on my suitcase so I can get the damn thing zipped?!

*Disclaimer: While I did receive this item from Sincerely Nuts free of charge, all the above opinions expressed are my own and was not compensated in any way for this review.

Now it’s YOUR turn! What will you confess today?

Any secret’s for packing light?