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Breakfast Coffee Cake Mix in a Jar for Gift Giving

A great gift idea is a mix in a jar.

I just love those mixes in mason jars with a pretty ribbon tied on top. They are great gifts to make with your kids for teachers and grandparents. But also for a new mom or a sick friend.

You have probably seen cookies and brownie mixes but what about breakfast in a jar?

We’ve got the perfect recipe for you and it makes a huge batch so you will have several gifts made at once.

Our Breakfast Coffee Cake Mix in a Jar is the best gift for all those people you don’t really know what to buy.

You will need mason jars or other airtight containers – 2 jars for each cake – one for the cake mix (1 quart size jar) and one for the topping mix (1 pint size jar).

Breakfast Coffee Cake Mix in a Jar

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Ingredients

8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 cups sugar
2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

TOPPING:
3 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups chopped pecans
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each cake):
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup oil
1 cup water

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, milk powder, baking powder and salt.
In a second large bowl, combine the topping ingredients.

To make individual gifts:

  • Put 3 cups of flour mixture in a (approx. 24 oz) mason jar or other airtight container
  • Put 1 1/2 cups of topping mix in (approx 12 oz) second* mason jar/container.
  • Add a square of cloth (optional) and tie a ribbon around the top of each jar.mason jar recipe cards
  • Include a recipe card with the following directions:

To prepare cake: In a large bowl, combine 3 cups breakfast cake mix, 1 egg, 1/3 cup oil, and 1 cup water. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with 1-1/2 cups topping mix. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

  • *NOTE: An alternate option – instead of two jars you can put the topping mix in a Ziploc bag and place on top of the dry ingredients if your jar is a bit larger.

Yield: 7 batches (21 cups cake mix and 10-1/2 cups topping mix).
Store in airtight containers in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

Now you have 7 gifts ready for teachers, grandparents, neighbors or that friend that drops by with unexpected gifts for your family.

thanks gift basketIf you want to make your mix in a jar even more special, you can present the jars in a basket or gift bag. And you might want to add other items like a cake pan and/or cute spatula.

You could even personalize the gift basket more with gifts specifically for the recipient.

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Food Blogs to Follow:

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Chocolate, Cherry, Banana Breakfast Smoothie

Chocolate, Cherry, Banana Breakfast Smoothie

I want to share one of our favorite recipes with you…

Chocolate, Cherry, Banana Breakfast Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 3 small frozen bananas (peel before you freeze)
  • 2 cups frozen dark sweet cherries
  • 2 cups chocolate milk

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on puree (or the highest setting) until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour into glasses and serve. 4 servings

If you don’t have chocolate milk, you can always make your own with Hershey’s syrup or whatever your favorite chocolate flavoring is.

 

 

If you love smoothies, you might like our Blending Breakfast Smoothie Recipes cookbook.breakfast smoothie recipes ebook cookbook

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Let’s eat chocolate: #Choctoberfest is here!

Who doesn’t love chocolate, right?

#Choctoberfest is an annual recipe-sharing event. I’m joining other food bloggers from around the world to create delicious chocolate recipes. This year, over 70 bloggers are joining together for a week full of chocolate cakes, pies, cookies, puddings, tarts, candies, and more.

You can follow along by searching for the hashtag #Choctoberfest on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter. Or, simply follow any of the participating bloggers listed below.

We also have some awesome sponsors, who make #Choctoberfest possible every year. Our sponsors have banded together to put together a delicious prize pack worth over $400! Here’s what you get if you win! (Scroll down to enter.)

  • Candy Gift Pack from blog host Triple Chocolate Kitchen, which includes 180-pack of Lindt LINDOR Chocolate Truffles (dark, milk, and white). Triple Chocolate Kitchen organizes #Choctoberfest, as well as posting chocolate recipes throughout the year.
  • Chocolate and Cocoa Gift Pack from Divine Chocolate, which includes a variety of high-quality fair trade chocolate bars, cocoa powder, and Divine Chocolate swag. Divine Chocolate’s baking line consists of three premium quality flavors ranging from 55% to 100% cocoa for a wide variety of delicious desserts. Their chocolate products are made with 100% cocoa butter and are non-GMO and Vegan Society Certified.
  • $100 Nordic Ware Gift Card and 40 Pounds of Granulated Sugar from Imperial Sugar. They are currently hosting their annual Scary Scramble, featuring delicious fall-inspired recipes using Imperial Sugar’s high-quality sweeteners. Imperial Sugar has been a kitchen staple for over 175 years!
  • Collagen Fuel™ Drink Mix Gift Pack from Primal Kitchen. The ingredients in these drink mixes help support hair, skin, and nails. Their chocolate version has organic, fair-trade cocoa and coconut milk powders, with no wheat, soy, or dairy ingredients.
  • Cracker Gift Pack from Mary’s Gone Crackers. The lucky winner will get to try a variety of crackers, many of which pair well with chocolate (check their recipe page for ideas!). Mary’s products are vegan, cruelty-free, and organic.
  • Fig Spread Gift Pack from Dalmatia Spreads. With flavors like sour cherry, plum, blackberry, and orange, you’ll find that several of Dalmatia’s fig-based spreads work well in chocolate recipes. Use as a filling for crépes, serve warm over ice cream, or spread onto toast. They even have a fig cocoa spread that uses fair trade cocoa.
  • Alkaline Water Pack from Perfect Hydration. Wash down all those delicious chocolate desserts with Perfect Hydration water. This 9.5+ pH alkaline water helps to effectively restore and rebalance the body to optimum pH levels. This water goes through a 9-stage filtration process, has no added sodium, chlorine, or fluoride, and is packaged in recyclable BPA-free bottles.
  • Kitchen Conversions Chart and Etsy Gift Card from Moonflower Mountain. Winner chooses the colors for this flower-adorned conversion chart, which makes it easy to double any recipe or convert from cups to tablespoons.

This is a prize pack worth over $400! Open worldwide, except where prohibited. Must be 18+ to enter (21+ in some locations). One lucky winner will be drawn randomly on October 20, 2019 and contacted via email. See terms and conditions for more details. Enter the giveaway now:

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Entries from spam or inactive accounts are invalid. #Choctoberfest bloggers, sponsors, and their immediate families/households are not eligible to win. This giveaway is not affiliated with or sponsored by Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

Make sure you check out the participating bloggers to see #Choctoberfest recipes throughout the week:

Triple Chocolate Kitchen2 Cookin MamasA Day in the Life on the FarmA Labour of LifeA Little Fish in the KitchenA Southern FairytaleAmy’s Cooking AdventuresAn Affair from the HeartBottom Left of the MittenBroken TeepeeBunsen Burner BakeryChampagne and CoconutsCindy’s Recipes and WritingsCook with RenuCook’s HideoutCookaholic WifeCrafty Cooking MamaDaily Dish RecipesDixie Chik CooksEveryday EileenFairyburgerFamily Breakfast RecipesFirst Timer CookFix Me a Little LunchFrugal & FitFun Happy HomeGet the Good Stuff!Glenda EmbreeHezzi-D’s Books and CooksHow Was Your Day?I Can Cook ThatJoin Us, Pull up a ChairKaren’s Kitchen StoriesKate’s Recipe BoxKelly Lynn’s Sweets and TreatsLife & Medicine BlogLife on FoodLong Distance BakingLynchburg MamaMakes, Bakes and DecorMaking MiraclesMama Needs CakeMemories In The KitchenOur Good LifeOur Sutton PlacePalatable PastimeQueenslee AppétitReviewz & NewzSarah Cooks the BooksSarah’s Bake StudioSeduction In The KitchenShockingly DeliciousSimple Family Crazy LifeSimply Inspired MealsSneha’s RecipeStyle IslandSumptuous SpoonfulsSweet CoraliceSweet Dash of SassTake Two TapasThat RecipeThe Awesome MuseThe Beard and The BakerThe Delicious SpoonThe Food Hunter’s Guide to CuisineThe Freshman CookThe Redhead BakerThe Schizo ChefThe Spiffy CookieThe Urben LifeTrampling RoseTurnips 2 TangerinesWho Needs A Cape?Wildflour’s Cottage KitchenZesty South Indian Kitchen 

 

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Got Milk? for Breakfast! It’s National Dairy Month

June is National Dairy Month so we are encouraging you to consume your dairy at breakfast time.

I’m sure you know that all foods in the Dairy group contain calcium which is needed for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth. But did you know, that calcium is also important for regulating blood pressure and for the nervous system?

The Dairy Group includes milk, yogurt, cheese, and fortified soymilk. They provide calcium, vitamin D, potassium, protein, and other nutrients needed for good health throughout life. Choices should be low-fat or fat-free—to cut calories and saturated fat.

How much dairy is needed?

  • Older children, teens, and adults need 3 cups a day
  • Children 4 to 8 years old need 2½ cups a day
  • Children 2 to 3 years old need 2 cups a day

What counts as a cup of dairy?milk, cheese, yogurt national dairy month

  • 1 cup of milk, yogurt, or soy beverage
  • 1½ ounces of natural cheese
  • 2 ounces of processed cheese

Breakfast & Brunch Recipes with Dairy:

Peanut Butter ‘N’ Jelly Breakfast Shake

A breakfast smoothie made with 2 cups of milk.

Wylma’s Breakfast Bread

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Download “10 Tips to Get More Dairy” and a free printable grocery list

My family loved this savory breakfast bread made with milk and cheese.

Fresh Fruit Breakfast Lasagna

This is a great brunch casserole with crepes layered with fruit and pudding made with milk.

cheddar mushroom breakfast casserole national dairy monthCheddar and Mushroom Breakfast Squares

Make a batch of these delicious Cheddar Mushroom Breakfast Squares at night and reheat in the morning for a grab-n-go breakfast! One serving has 17 grams of protein.

Overnight Oatmeal Breakfast Parfaitovernight oatmeal breakfast parfait national dairy month

This overnight oatmeal breakfast parfait made with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit is the perfect breakfast for people on the go. Shared by Sam’s Place.

norwegian sour cream porridge national dairy monthNorwegian Sour Cream Porridge

Have you made homemade porridge? Try this recipe made with sour cream for a comfort food that hails back to the days of the Vikings. Shared by Recipe Savants.

Deconstructed Cheese Omelettecheese omelette national dairy month

An easy, relaxed weekend brunch omelette that works for egg-whites too. Shared by Whole Food Studio.

What kid won’t love these Strawberry Yogurt Pops for breakfast?

Strawberry Yogurt Pops

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Ingredients
1 cup low-fat strawberry yogurt
6 large strawberries

Directions

Chop your strawberries into small bits. And mix with the yogurt.

Pour mix into ice cube trays or paper cups.

Freeze for 30 minutes and add popsicle sticks to each pop.

Breakfast is ready to go all summer.

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June Dairy Month started out as a way to distribute extra milk during the warm months of summer. The commemoration was established in 1937 by grocer organizations sponsoring “National Milk Month.” By 1939, June became the official “dairy month.”  via the Dairy Alliance

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Here are some fun dairy month printables:

And don’t forget to download our cheatsheet, 10 Tips to Get More Dairy, and a free printable grocery list.

Be sure to include dairy in your family’s breakfast menus.

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