Hometown Moments & Memories
GINGER NUT NOG FRENCH TOAST With vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and confectioner’s sugar, what’s not to love?
INGREDIENTS: • 3 eggs • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon • ½ tsp. ground nutmeg • ½ tsp. ground ginger • ¾ c. eggnog • 12 slices bread DIRECTIONS 1. Beat egg, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger in shallow dish.
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2. Stir in eggnog. 3. Dip bread in egg mixture until both sides are coated evenly. 4. Cook bread slices on medium heat in lightly greased nonstick pan or skillet until browned on both sides. 5. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar and serve with maple syrup.
Hit the Ground Running on Christmas Morning with this Festive Holiday Breakfast
Coffee: If serving to children, it can be omitted. Or you can use decaf in place of regular. Spinach: If it’s too intimidating, it can be omitted. But I personally guarantee you won’t taste it. Plus what’s better on Christmas morning than holiday green? Try it! You just might love it!
SANTA’S GET UP AND GO-HO-HO SMOOTHIE The perfect healthy complement to the decadent French Toast. INGREDIENTS: • 1 c. chilled coffee (optional) • 2 c. cooked pumpkin, fresh or canned • 1 frozen banana, peeled and sliced • 1 c. almond milk • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon • ½ tsp. ground nutmeg • ¼ tsp. ground cloves • 2 c. fresh baby spinach (optional)
DIRECTIONS 1. Pour all ingredients into blender. 2. Blend on high 1 minute or until mixture is creamy.
