Posted on Mon, May 03, 2010
Posted for Brittny Bird on May 3, 2010
Nothing says spring like the taste of strawberries and the season's first fruits. These succulent little red berries are not only nearly every kid's favorite fruit but are packed with great nutrition that make mom's happy. Berries in general are terrific sources of antioxidants (components in foods that may be responsible for improving and maintaining health.) Strawberries rank number two on the list, just under blackberries.
Strawberries are a healthy non-fat, low calorie snack. A serving of strawberries (about 8) has only 50 calories and 7 grams of sugar. They also are a good-to-excellent source of several key nutrients including folate, fiber and potassium. Did you know that strawberries have even more vitamin C than an orange!
This spring I encourage you to reach for a handful of strawberries over a processed snack or dessert. Choose fresh strawberries to top your Cinnamon Chip French toast instead of syrup. Add sliced strawberries to your granola. Or ask your local Great Harvest bakery if they make Strawberry Shortcake bread:
What are your favorite ways to include strawberries or fresh fruit in your daily diet?
(P.S. Brittny is actually on maternity leave -- Congratulations, Brittny on your beautiful baby girl!! And thanks for prepping your blog posts before you left!)
Posted on Thu, Apr 22, 2010
Posted by Misti Maisch on April 22, 2010
Happy spring! However, spring here in Montana usually looks like winter especially when you wake up to 6 inches of snow in the middle of April! Whatever the season, there's one bread that is always good no matter what... Great Harvest Cinnamon Chip! Some bakeries may call this Cinnamon Burst, but whatever the name, you are bound to love it. The all-time favorite way to eat Cinnamon Chip is to use it for French Toast. (Sure it is good to pop into the toaster and slather it with butter too.)
This is one of my favorite recipes. Go ahead and give it a try!
Ingredients:
1 loaf of Great Harvest Cinnamon Chip bread (pre-sliced approx. 15 slices or hand slice approx. 10)
3 large eggs
1 c. half and half
2 Tbsp. honey (you can warm this up to make it easier to incorporate)
1 tsp. vanilla
4 Tbsp. butter (for skillet)
Whisk together eggs, half and half, honey, and vanilla in a bowl. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add butter 1 Tbsp. at a time as needed. Quickly dunk slices of bread in batter until they are just coated. Cook on both sides until golden brown. Serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or butter and peach jam. Yum!
We'd love to hear how you like to eat your Cinnamon Chip bread...please do tell!
Posted on Wed, Feb 03, 2010
Posted by Brittny Bird on Feb. 3, 2010
Growing up, I hope you heard the prophetic wor
ds from your mother, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." She was absolutely right! Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. Without breakfast, your brain and your muscles do not have the energy they need to sustain activity throughout the day. Research has found people who skip breakfast often feel more tired, irritable and restless in the morning. On the other hand, those who do eat breakfast have a better attitude toward work, higher productivity and better ability to handle tasks that require memory. Other studies show that breakfast eaters are 50% less likely to be obese!
Simply eating something in the morning is a great start, but choosing a variety of foods like whole grains, fruits and vegetables, lean protein and low/non fat dairy help you get even more from the meal. Your local Great Harvest has many great breakfast products that can be paired with an apple or banana and a glass of milk for a healthy and nutritious breakfast for the whole family. In addition to whole grain breads (great for toast!), muffins and scones, look for fresh-ground pancake mixes you can take home.
What is your favorite breakfast?