Bring Back Breakfast {Giveaway!}

No matter how busy life is, the best weekends are when we take the time to make and enjoy breakfast together.

Hopefully we’ve got no better place to be, than at home, where we can relax and spend time as a family. What could be better than a plate of waffles… a chance to talk… pass the syrup… talk some more… pass the bacon…hear about each other’s week… and just be together.  It’s real breakfast, as it’s supposed to be.

Now that my kids are in school, and the weekdays are filled with school, homework, soccer, friends and more- taking that time on the weekend is precious to me.

When the folks at Hungry Jack™ asked if I would like to be a “Bring Back Breakfast” Ambassador, and share a few ideas for making breakfast a tradition on the weekend… I was thrilled to say yes.

Since I typically make most of my meals from scratch, I knew I was going to be picky about boxed pancakes. I do use boxed pancakes when we go camping, and I’ve also wanted a few good mixes in my pantry for mornings when I need a quick breakfast because of an early morning soccer game, or for when my husband or kids want to treat and make breakfast, so I couldn’t wait to try the Hungry Jack Cinnamon Spice mix.

Since I just bought apples from my favorite local farm, I couldn’t resist…..

adding a little grated apple to the mix…

I used about 1 cup of apple to 2 cups of mix and added 1-1/2 cups of water. Stir together until combined, but the batter is still slightly lumpy.  Whether from a box or from scratch, don’t over mix pancakes or waffles.

Heat a frying pan or griddle to medium heat and brush with butter.

Cook until golden brown on both sides.  (Be careful not to have your pan too hot, or they will be doughy in the center.)

My family loves short stacks.

Do yourself a favor and serve your Cinnamon Apple Pancakes with homemade Buttermilk Syrup.  It’s a match made in heaven. My kids said it tasted like eating carmel apples – one of our favorite fall traditions.

Ben made short work out of his stack.  And I even got a big smile from him… and a request for seconds.  This is high praise since he is my most discerning eater.  These are seriously yummy pancakes my friends… and a pleasant surprise to discover.

It takes a little effort to carve out time to enjoy a relaxing weekend breakfast with those you love.  But it is so worth it.

Here are a few tips to bring back breakfast on the weekend:

  • Plan ahead and put in on the schedule. Decide when and what what you like to serve.  Then be sure to have the ingredients on hand.  Or have key ingredients for several favorite meals in your pantry at all times.
  • Make it special. On weekdays we have meals like oatmeal, fruit with yogurt and granola, a smoothie, quick scrambled eggs with a bagel, or even cold cereal .  The weekends are for our favorite breakfasts… they may take a little more effort and aren’t necessarily as healthy.
  • Involve your family. Let the kids take turns deciding on the meal and helping you to cook.  They will be more excited about it, with the added bonus that they are learning to cook too.
  • Make it a tradition.  One of the best things about traditions is they become a habit.  When we all look forward to it, it’s easier to make it happen.


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Hungry Jack was also kind enough to include a wonderful giveaway for you today.

To enter to win a “Bring Back Breakfast this Weekend” Kit that includes new Hungry Jack products and one Hamilton Beach Belgian Waffle Maker leave a comment answering this question:

What is your favorite weekend breakfast food or tradition?

The Rules:

  • Contest closes on Monday 14, October 1, 2013 at 10:00 pm MDT
  • Only one comment per person please.
  • Random winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 15

Thank you to my friends at Hungry Jack for sponsoring this giveaway!   Be sure like Hungry Jack on Facebook where you can find recipes, promotions, and more.  You can find more recipes and promotions on the Hungry Jack website.

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hungry Jack.  All opinions and ideas are my own.

92 Comments

  1. My favorite weekend breakfast is when my husband makes omelets after we get home from church

  5. A good hearty breakfast gets the day started right. Pancakes, waffles or French toast served with homemade jam or fruit are the best!

  7. The Saturday Market with fresh baked bread and pastries, not very healthy, but we walk while we eat! :) Thanks for the chance to win!

  8. Usually no time to fix anything during the week. Love breakfast food. Especially bacon. Love pancakes with lots of butter and syrup. comfort food
    I come to your blog often. Love it. Especially the quilting posts.
    thanks for the giveaway. Those pancakes look wonderful!
    pam

  11. We sleep in on Sunday and when we get up my husband makes what we call “mexican eggs.” I contribute by making either cheese grits or home fries. “Mexican eggs” is basically jazzed up scrambled eggs. My husband adds various dried guajillo peppers, fresh garlic, cilantro, tomatoes, cheese, chili powder, etc., etc.,. Then they are served with crisped corn tortillas. MMMMM good!

  15. My favorite breakfast would be eggs and bacon with hashbrowns. I can remember my dad making breakfast for us on the weekends when I was growing up….

  20. Weekends are when my husband LOVES to make breakfast for me and our 2 teenage sons…the grated apples added to the Hungry Jack Cinnamon Spice Pancake mix will become a quick favorite for us I am sure!!

  21. While I was growing up, my dad would make Sunday breakfast every week. He kept a sourdough starter in the fridge and would play his old time country western albums, fry up some bacon, and make sourdough pancakes. I sure miss those days!

  22. i love caramel rolls, eggs, bacon, hash browns. pancakes cooked over the camp fire are a close second. thanks!

  24. My favorite tradition is my hubby making a big breakfast on Saturday. The best part is if my 2 boys will eat it. They are both autistic and very picky about what they eat :) The joy is making different things from scratch and getting them to try them and like them. We will definitely try Hungry Jack!

  26. My family loves French toast or eggs with bacon and fried potatoes. The buttermilk syrup sounds delicious, I will have to try it. Thanks!

  27. A “real” breakfast on the weekends is something my family looks forward to…three generations under one roof makes it special!

  28. I always remember having pancakes before going to church every Sunday! My kids aren’t the biggest fans yet but hoping that changes.

  31. My favorite would have to be belgian waffles with fresh blackberries and strawberries, pure maple syrup infused with cinnamon, and whipped cream, but I love every breakfast food and everything listed above sounds delicious too!

  35. Sausage and biscuits on the weekend is a family favorite. We also like chocolate chip pancakes!

  37. Pancakes, eggs and sausage with real maple syrup (that goes on the sausages too!). And lots of family time!!

  38. Did not know they made a waffle maker like you see at motels. Would love to win this. My family loves belgian waffles.

  41. Mmmmm……scrambled eggs, bacon and french toast or pancakes. YUM! I am definitely going to have to try those apple cinnamon pancakes. Dear Hubby is a pancake lover and I think he would go nuts for these. Thanks for the chance to win!

  47. My favorite weekend breakfast tradition is the fact that we always take the time to cook and eat together on Sunday mornings. We usually bake something special, and there’s always eggs, sausage, and bacon!

  49. My dad makes wonderful pancakes – he has a special griddle and it is a special treat. Sometimes breakfast, sometimes dinner!

  50. We love pancakes and waffles, especially for supper! My waffle maker died about a year or so ago (the finish started coming off on the waffles even when sprayed or brushed with oil), so a new one would be fabulous.

  51. My favorite weekend breakfast is baked french toast with bacon! We rarely have time during the week for a cooked breakfast, so this is a real treat for us.

  54. When I was in college, and would come home for the weekend, my dad would always get up and go get two of my favorite donuts and have them waiting for me when I woke up! I loved that he always remembered what my favorite kind was!

  55. when my boys are home with their kiddies I make a big breakfast. With my childcare I make breakfast an important meal. We sit down and enjoy our food

  57. I love pancakes and bacon. Mostly my favorite time is when it’s a leisurely meal with family time and lots of coffee!

  58. Our favorite breakfast is hash brown casserole. We used to have waffles often, but our waffle iron died and we never replaced it.

  59. Sunday brunch at home. It’s my favorite. I love breakfast but during the week I run off to work without eating! So a big brunch is great, for just hubby and me or any or all of our kids who stop by! Did I mention quiche? I’m known for my quiche.

  60. I LOVE breakfast so it is really hard to choose! Either an omlet or chocolate chip pancakes! Thanks for the giveaway! Amy @ gasudimack(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

  61. We have an egg bake that we like and if there is a sleepover going on we often have chocolate chip pancakes. Thank you for the chance to win!

  62. I like to make bacon, eggs and toast on the weekends. Good old classics. That or breakfast tacos with home made tortillas!

  63. My favorite breakfast is waffles with cheese scrambled eggs that have peppers and of course, breakfast potatoes! (Hash browns) :)

  64. My husband and I love weekend breakfasts, so we enjoy making omelets accompanied by homemade wheat toast, fresh fruit & o.j.; or we’ll have pancakes, belgian waffles…the list goes on! Sometimes I’ll make zucchini bread and have yogurt on the side. A healthy breakfast to start a new day–what could be better?!

  65. My favorite breakfast changes depending on the season. Right now I’m craving pumpkin pancakes or eggs with veggies.

  66. YUMMY! My mouth is watering! We have a young crew of 6 that all love to be in the kitchen. Out favorite weekend breakfast is when dad makes strawberry waffles! He makes light, fluffy waffles than puts strawberries on top and then kisses it with some spray whip cream and a light dusting of powdered sugar – or if we are lucky – I get a chance to whip some cream with sugar and vanilla to top off the homemade taste! Can’t get better than that!

  68. We love loaded scrambled eggs or omlets filled with veggies from the garden peppers, tomatoes, and cheese.

  69. I like making scones or pineapple ring pancakes made with almond-coconut milk. We like breakfast for dinner too…we call it BFD :)

  74. My husband is a restaurant manager- weekends are his busy time. So we love to go in and sit in a quiet spot and have breakfast! Even if we only get to see him in passing, we still get to spend a little time all together.

  75. Sleep-overs are great for serving buttermilk pancakes, bacon and fresh fruit. What a perfect ending to a long week-end.

  76. My favorite weekend breakfast is probably pancakes, bacon, orange juice, and coffee. Not real original, but that’s what I like. Thanks for a great giveaway. And thanks for the idea to add grated apple to the pancake mix.

  78. I think this is a wonderful idea. It would be hard for our family as our getting up on Saturdays is very random. Some here and some there. That being said, Who wouldn’t get up with the smell of pancakes…YUM!

  79. Now that I am pregnant and crave hash browns all the time that has been my husbands go to Sunday brunch.

    The rest of the time we do pancakes or scrambled eggs, toast, and sausage.

  80. My husband and I often make breakfast together on Saturday mornings. We will make toad-in-the-hole or hashbrowns and eggs together, or sometimes pancakes! No matter what we make, it’s great just to spend that time with him, after the busyness of the week, and it’s a great way to start our weekends.

  85. We make family breakfast on at least one day each weekend. Pancakes, waffles, eggs and toast….the usuals. But we enjoy it so much. It always makes me happy to see my family eat. Thanks for the chance to win. :)

  86. Our families favorite breakfast is “A Mess” Bacon, hash browns, eggs and cheese all scrambled up together!

  87. My grandchildren always insist that I make German Pancakes with homemade buttermilk syrup. My favorite is waffles but since I don’t have a waffle maker I never get my choice.I would love this. Thanks!

  88. My favorite weekend breakfast is blueberry pancakes (made with fresh blueberries of course!!_ :)

  90. would love to make waffles someday, I remember having homemade waffles as a kid with melted butter and powdered sugar sprinkled over the butter. mmmmm

  91. My favorite Saturday morning tradition is making breakfast while the kids watch Saturday morning cartoons. I loved cartoons as a kid, so it is fun to watch my kids enjoy them, too!

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