When there’s a chill in the air, sometimes the same ol’ eggs and bacon breakfast just won’t cut it. I want something warm and cozy. This Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal fits the bill. It’s done in the Instant Pot to “set it and forget it” while you get ready, making it perfect for busy fall mornings loaded with work, school, or whatever is on your plate. Choosing Oatmeal When I was a kid, there were two kinds of oatmeal on the market. Good old Quaker Oats in the big cylindrical barrel or in the instant flavored packets. But now there seems to be a million kinds. Let’s take a…
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Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
If I had to choose my favorite breakfast sweet, it would be coffee cake. Allegedly, even though it contains zero coffee, it is named this because it is the perfect compliment to a cup of coffee. While I can’t attest to that because I don’t drink coffee, I can tell you that this Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake is one of the best I have ever had. This recipe was inspired by King Arthur Flour‘s recipe for Cinnamon Streusel Coffeecake, but I couldn’t help but tamper with it. What Makes A Coffee Cake, A Coffee Cake Then? All coffee cakes start with a poundcake base. A high amount of…
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Delicious Warming Chai Spice Blend
You could find me drinking Chai Tea Lattes all year ’round, but chai flavors just hit differently when the weather starts to cool and the days shorten. When your soul needs a little warming, toss a sprinkle of this chai spice blend into your favorite hot beverage or baked good. Chai without Anise? Yes! Chai flavor is largely attributed to cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and clove. Other flavors like pepper, nutmeg, and anise are largely up for debate. I personally cannot stand anise. Just the smell of it makes me want to gag. I keep star anise on hand for it’s beautiful rustic star shape, but I also double bag it,…
