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Family Favorite – Cookies and Cream Rolls
One word – amazing. This dough is just incredible, and you can totally switch up the filling. I’d recommend doubling the recipe, while you’re at it, and also using buttermilk ( I upped this to 1/4 cup and added additional powdered sugar ) in the icing.
This week, we had the same rolls, but I used a gingerbread filling. This was Clint’s favorite, but the kids still preferred the oreo.
- ¾ cup cookie butter ( we used Biscoff )
- 2 Tablespoons butter - softened
- ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- Mix well and spread on sweet bread dough. Roll up cinnamon roll style.
Amy’s Favorite – Apple Sausage Breakfast Bake
I love making a pan of something healthy at the beginning of the week, and then re-heating a slice for my breakfast the rest of the week. This recipe sounds a little odd, but I love the flavor, and also the protein-veggie-fruit profile.
- 4 teaspoons avocado oil
- 2 medium, tart apples chopped into ½" pieces ( I used Granny Smith )
- 2 zucchini, chopped or shredded
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 pound ground sausage, fried and crumbled ( I prefer turkey sausage )
- 1½ teaspoons salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and grease a 9x13" pan with oil.
- Place zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of salt to draw out moisture. Let rest.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together apples, onion, 1 teaspoon oil, cinnamon and maple syrup. Spread evenly on baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, add zucchini, roast an additional 10 minutes, then allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, almond flour, baking soda, vanilla and remaining salt. Whist to thoroughly incorporate. Add cooled apple mixture and sausage; stir well.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35-45 minutes, until golden brown and puffy around the edges. Allow to cool slightly, then slice and enjoy.
- *I sometimes add a jalapeno, 'cause i like things spice