Morning!
What to do when your sweet mother in law brings over four loaves of Great Harvest bread!?
Make French toast!
Or more specifically, a Grilled Banana Sandwich! [See round I here!]
Today’s was made with a big, fat slab of High Five Fiber, French toast-style, topped with 1/2 cup of heated canned pumpkin with cinnamon and cloves, half a grilled banana, TJ’s PB, coconut and a drizzle of maple.
But you know what was missing? CRUNCH! Still fantastic and took me a really long time to eat.
This is Breakfast post – take II. I like the new version of Windows Live Writer a lot, but it has been freezing on me! And the auto-save did not work. Gruf.
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Wishing you all a happy Tuesday!
Samantha @ Bikini Birthday says
What kind of loaves did you MIL bring you?
Kath says
High Five Fiber (x3) and Honey Whole Wheat
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
That first pic of your living room is gorgeous!! And your french toast looks amazing 🙂
Christine says
Agreed! When I first started scrolling in my google reader (before I could see the chairs/couch) I thought it was from a magazine or something……
Happy Tuesday, back at ya!
Karen says
I agree! Your living room is gorgeous! Beautiful yet comfy.
Marisa @ Loser for Life says
I thought it looked like a magazine pic, too! Can you come decorate my house, Kath?!
Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says
Looks delish. 🙂
Sarah @ Sarah's Shaping Up says
I know what I’m having for breakfast tomorrow…. 🙂
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Oooh that looks delicious! I think I could have devoured that whole loaf on my own!! Have a great day Kath 😀
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
Ohh that GH bread looks so thick and hearty!! So much more filling than the usual white bread French toast. Have a wonderful day!!
Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says
That GH bread looks so hearty and delicious- perfect for french toast! What a way to start the day 🙂
Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says
Breakfast looks highly amazing, and the morning light in the living room is beautiful.
alana (at) the food says
oh how i wish i didn’t despise banannes!
Amy at TheSceneFromMe says
I love the simplicity of your living room. Looks very chic!
The high five fiber bread looks like it could warm me right up too!
Jessie -- TheMessieKitchen.com says
Oh my goodness that looks DELICIOUS.
Lee @ College Foodie Finds says
You love your pumpkin! This breakfast looks amazing as usual. Any new updates on your Great Harvest location?! I am so excited for you!!!!
Kath says
We’ve signed our lease – so now we begin buying equipment and talking to contractors. Construction won’t begin until after the new year (due to major landlord renovations and current tenant move out)
Meg says
Happy Tuesday to you!
What an AWESOME fall breakfast!
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
that looks awesome…. i had a dream about making french toast last night, i think now i really need to make some:-)
Natalia - a side of simple says
I love foods that take a long time to eat. Helps me savor each bite! I think I need to look for a mother-in-law like yours 🙂
Caitlyn (A Spoonful of Life) says
AMAZING! That looks so goooooood!
Food & Other Things says
I haven’t had French toast in so long…yours looks amazing!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Mmm…lovely French Toast!
I’ll bet a little sprinkle of granola would add that perfect crunch component. 😀
grocery goddess jen says
Love that picture of the loaf of bread! Beautiful!
Ash says
Yum! That sandwich looks divine!
hippierunner says
The combination of different things looks great!
Liz says
WHY DO WE NOT HAVE THIS BREAD IN MY TOWN? Not fair, man. The most gourmet we have in my area (York PA) is like, Panera.
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
I love those plates!!
Oh, what I would do for a loaf of high fiber GH bread…that was absolutely my FAVORITE!!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
that can only be the best french toast ever…it all starts with great bread!
Katie (The Boston Marathoner) says
This looks so delicious – and much heartier than my breakfast this morning! I love the idea of grilled bananas, too.
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
My dad is making french toast for T-Day Brunch and I can’t wait ! I might have to try heating up some pumpkin and putting it on top. Sounds great!
Julie @ Honey B. Nutrition says
That’s so sweet!! Four loaves is ambitious, though, wow! Maybe freeze some?? Breakfast looks to die for. Maybe throw some granola in there for crunch next time? Way to start the day!
klm says
In love with your picture perfect living room!
Justy2003 says
I keep saying I need to try those grilled banana sandwiches. They always look so tasty on yours and Caitlin’s blogs.
So, I saw on Lexington’s Groupon today that they’re giving you 50% off of Chocomize’s chocolate bars! After seeing them on your blog, I may just need to try it out.
http://www.groupon.com/lexington
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
you live in bread heaven.
Marina says
Your living room really looks beautiful.
And omg, that french toast… I think I’ll have it for my breakie tomorrow 😀
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
That looks like something worth waking up early for! 🙂 Yum
mariaeatsbeets says
I bought some TJ’s PB yesterday, so creamy and smooth. It is way different than the fresh pressed peanut butter I normally buy, it will take some getting used to. I also found pumpkin butter, and pumpkin cream cheese! I had no idea pumpkin cream cheese even exhisted until Sunday morning when I had it at Einstein bagels. Imagine my surprise when I happened to stumble upon it at Trader Joes’s.
Katherine says
Your breakfast looks delicious! You are lucky to have such a great mother-in-law.
Cole says
Thanks for keeping me inpired, Kath. No one makes living healthy look as amazing as you do! Xoxo
Christin@purplebirdblog says
Breaaaaaaaaaddddddddd!! Carb lovin’!
Kimberly @ Servantless American Cook says
Yumm! French Toast sounds so good! Your living room is beautiful too!
Krystina says
I would add some chopped nuts, pumpkin seeds or a nice sprinkle of cacao nibs. 🙂
Mama Pea says
Were your ears burning yesterday? Ashley and I were talking about you when we hit GH. Have you tried the “stuffing bread?” It sounded amazing!
Kath says
yes!!
I don’t like that bread cause of the onion factor
Mama Pea says
Oh, I forgot about that. Shoot.
Christine (bookishly boisterous) says
I adore your chairs!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Oh yum! I am going to be in Charlotte for Thanksgiving. I hope Great Harvest is open so I can expereinc ethe glory!
P.S. – Your living room is gorgeous.
Kath says
You might want to call in advance – they are usually super busy!! I think they do close on T-giving day and the day after
kate says
I had the same toppings on my oatmeal this morning!
Lu says
So amazing. I don’t understand how I haven’t made this before. I love all of those things. Just out of curiosity, was the pumpkin overpowering?
Kath says
Pumpkin? Overpowering? Never!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
That loaf looks insanely good – I’m making bread tonight. I’m loading it up with flax seeds
Lauren says
Breakfast looks delicious… but I also have to comment on the catalogue-worthy photo of your living room! Morning light is always so gorgeous 🙂
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
I made a very similar breakfast for my husband this morning!
Allie says
Yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum !!
🙂
dana @ my little celebration says
Wow, your grilled banana sandwich looks amazing! How sweet of your mother-in-law to bring you over FOUR loaves of bread – and Great Harvest, no less.
My favorite french toast toppings are peanut butter, sliced banana and honey. Super filling and super delicious.
Kiran says
I’m not at all good at making french toasts, but Caitlin’s recipe on Grilled Banana Sandwich is to die for! So yummy 🙂
Rachel says
oh boy what a mountain of goodness! I eat French toast for any meal of the day – it’s easy and doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Also a great way to use up bread!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
Holy yum! I love all the matching colors in the photos, too 🙂
CarrieBeth says
is that your living room in the top picture? it’s GORGEOUS!
larbs says
I’d like this on sat morning please!
Heidi - apples under my bed says
This looks so drop dead gorgeous, Kath!! Beautiful.
Heidi xo
Simply Life says
what a great morning in such a beautiful house!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
That loaf of bread seriously puts my grocery store loaf to shame! 😛 I wish we had a GH around here!
Hannah says
Have I mentioned before how much I love your upholstery? It’s so striking!
stacey-healthylife says
I gotta try french toast with GH bread, yum.
brandy @ nguyenisdinner.blogspot.com says
OMG, this looks great!
Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear says
Oh how fun to see that you have a similar towel than I do (white with colourful shapes, IKEA)! or at least I use mine as a towel in the kitchen 😀
Maria says
Your MIL sounds delightful! Lucky you 🙂 and that french toast looks like amazingness!
jenna says
holy yummmmm!