25 Strawberry Recipes for a Fruity and Refreshing Breakfast

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25 Strawberry Recipes for a Fruity and Refreshing Breakfast2/25 The Best Buttermilk Waffle Recipe 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The Best Golden Buttermilk Waffle Recipe Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 waffles (4 inch) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You won’t get any complaints from family or friends when you stack up these golden waffles for breakfast! —Kim Branges, Grand Canyon, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 2 waffles: 223 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 3/25 Berry Puff Pancake

min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Berry Puff Pancake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Breakfast is my husband’s favorite meal of the day. I use our homegrown blueberries in this sweet morning treat. —Cecilia Morgan, Milwaukie, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 215 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 273mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 4/25 Fruity Waffle Parfaits Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe satisfied all of

my cravings for breakfast when I was pregnant

my cravings for breakfast when I was pregnant. I knew I was getting plenty of nutrition in each serving, and it tasted great.—Penelope Wylie, San Francisco, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 469 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 337mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. 5/25 Baked French Toast with Strawberries 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: French toast is a crowd-pleaser, but it’s hard to make for a big group. This overnight casserole with strawberries and a sweet pecan topping fixes

everything

everything. —David Stelzl Jr., Waxhaw, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 piece (calculated without additional syrup): 377 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 6/25 Fresh Strawberry Breakfast Tacos 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When our son was growing up, this was one of his favorite breakfasts. I’ve used low-fat ingredients in the past with good results, too.—Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 taco: 225 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol,

280mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein

280mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 7/25 Doughnut Muffins 27 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Jam-Filled Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Back when my children were youngsters, they loved these doughnut muffins as after-school treats or with Sunday brunch. —Sharon Pullen, Alvinston, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 288 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 8/25 Gran’s Granola Parfaits 1 Review Contest

They were refreshing, light and wholesome

Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grace Natoli Sheldon for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my mother-in-law (Gran to our kids) had us over for brunch, I especially enjoyed her yogurt parfaits. They were refreshing, light and wholesome. I made a few changes to her recipe and came up with this sweet, crunchy and nutty variation. Yum! —Angela Keller, Newburgh, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 parfait: 327 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein. 9/25 Strawberry Banana Crepes 9

Reviews Contest Winner Strawberry Banana

Reviews Contest Winner Strawberry Banana Crepes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 18 crepes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family often has company over for breakfast or brunch, and these light fruit-topped crepes are our favorite. The sweet sensations are as fast to make as they are fabulous. You can cook the crepes the night before, refrigerate them with waxed paper in between, then fill and top them in the morning. —Shelly Soule Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 2 each: 328 calories, 17g fat (12g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 36g

carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein

carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 10/25 Dutch Baby Pancake with Strawberry-Almond Compote 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Dutch Baby Pancake with Strawberry-Almond Compote Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings (3 cups topping) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pannekoeken, or Dutch baked pancakes, are a treat in my husband’s family. You can also try this recipe with vanilla extract, blueberries and lemon peel. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 slice with 1/2 cup topping: 252 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 27g

carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein

carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fruit. 11/25 Rainbow Fruit Toast 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nothing will brighten up your morning more than one of these colorful and tasty toasts. —Shannon Roum, Taste of Home Food Stylist Nutrition Facts: 1 piece of toast with cream cheese (calculated without additional toppings): 172 calories, 10g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein. 12/25 Cornmeal

They measure, mix, whisk and build stacks

Towers with Strawberries & Cream Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cornmeal Towers with Strawberries & Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids love to help make these towers. They measure, mix, whisk and build stacks. It’s a family custom and a perfect summer breakfast or dessert. —Josie Shapiro, San Francisco, California Nutrition Facts: 3 pancakes with 3 tablespoons each strawberries and whipped cream: 245 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 13/25 Baked

French Toast with Strawberries 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: French toast is a crowd-pleaser, but it’s hard to make for a big group. This overnight casserole with strawberries and a sweet pecan topping fixes everything. —David Stelzl Jr., Waxhaw, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 piece (calculated without additional syrup): 377 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 14/25 Creamy Strawberry Crepes 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50

min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Wrap summer-ripe strawberries and creamy filling into these delicate crepes for an elegant brunch entree. —Kathy Kochiss, Huntington, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 2 crepes: 415 calories, 26g fat (16g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 15/25 Strawberry Soup 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Summer Strawberry Soup Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Laden with strawberries, this chilled soup is certain to become a new hot-weather

These sweet treats are lighter than air

favorite. —Verna Bollin, Powell, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 192 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. 16/25 Jelly Doughnuts 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Jelly Doughnuts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 doughnuts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s no need to run to the bakery for delicious jelly doughnuts! These sweet treats are lighter than air. I’ve been fixing them for 25 years for my husband, our two daughters and their families. They disappear almost as fast

as I make them

as I make them. —Kathy Westendorf, Westgate, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 doughnut: 270 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 17/25 Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 20 pancakes (3/4 cup spread and 3 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: More of a dessert than breakfast food, these luscious pancakes really know how to showcase the darlings of summertime—strawberries! The pancakes, sauce and cream cheese filling all feature fresh ripe

This recipe

berries. —Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes with 1 tablespoon spread and 2 tablespoons sauce: 335 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 18/25 Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve always tried to make cooking fun—for myself, my daughters and my grandchildren. Cooking teaches children the importance of following directions and being organized. This recipe

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