Apple Dapple Pancakes & My Favorite Breakfast Recipes

I think that one of the reasons why I’m always cooking and creating recipes is because I had my mom and grandma as cook role models growing up. Both of them have always enjoyed spending time in the kitchen making meals for the family to enjoy. To us, food is love.

You still can frequently find my 80-year old grandma in her massive kitchen, complete with 3 ovens, 6 burners, and plenty of counter space to work, cooking up a storm. Her first questions when you walk into her house are always, “Are you hungry? Do you want something to eat?” We’ve learned to never go to her house already full. She’s a persistent little lady, and even if you initially say no, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll somehow wind up with a plate in front of you.

Today I’m guest posting on My Own Balance (a blog I love and ready daily!), and I’m sharing a recipe that reminds me of my grandma: apple dapple pancakes. It’s one that she has whipped up for breakfast ever since I can remember.

The stars of the recipe are these ingredients…

….which results in this deliciousness:

Check out my guest post for the recipe!

Talking about apple dapple pancakes made me think of other favorite breakfast recipes of mine. While a lot of the time I simply grab a protein bar, eat a yogurt with fruit, or a bowl of cereal, I also like to take a few minutes to make breakfast on some days. Here are my top breakfast recipes these days:

• Blueberry, banana & oats pancakes

• Pumpkin spice pancakes with a cinnamon pecan topping

• Minty lemonade green juice 

• Strawberry almond oatmeal bars

• Fruit parfaits like this one

• Yogurt protein pancakes

Question: What’s your favorite breakfast dish?