Archives for January 2018

Piña Colada Overnight Oatmeal

Pineapple and coconut combine into the perfect protein-packed overnight oatmeal. Serve chilled or warm for a filling breakfast or afternoon snack.

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Piña Colada Overnight Oatmeal from LoveandConfections.com

Overnight oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts. Mornings can be a little hectic getting the Little up and dressed, fed, and off to school. Sometimes I don’t get a chance to make my breakfast until after she is gone, and by that time I am busy with other things around the house or recipe developing. It is so nice to have a quick and tasty breakfast waiting for me, with just a few additions that I can do in the mornings.

Piña Colada Overnight Oatmeal from LoveandConfections.com

I usually double or triple this recipe so I have 2-3 days worth of breakfasts, and switch up the fruit. I use whatever fruit is in season, or something I happen to have in the freezer. Pineapple and coconut are great tropical flavors and perfect for eating this right out of the jar! Strawberries, blueberries and bananas are some of the other favorite fruits I also use.
Piña Colada Overnight Oatmeal from LoveandConfections.com

Both milk and yogurt give this oatmeal a good amount of protein, along with the benefits of both oatmeal and chia seeds. I love using chia because it absorbs the mixture and thickens it just the way I like. You can definitely warm this up in a microwave-safe container, but I usually just eat it straight from the jar and topped with fruit or granola.

Piña Colada Overnight Oatmeal from LoveandConfections.com

Whatever way you prefer, you will definitely enjoy these overnight oats. The milk and yogurt both help create a creamy, delicious and nutritious start to your day! For more delicious dairy recipes, visit the Florida Dairy Farmers website!

Piña Colada Overnight Oatmeal from LoveandConfections.com

Piña Colada Overnight Oatmeal

By Love and Confections

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds
  • 1/3 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 – 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup pineapple chunks
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut, toasted

Instructions

  • Combine oats, chia, yogurt and milk in a small mixing bowl. Pour into jar with tight-fitting lid and refrigerate overnight. Layer with pineapple and coconut in the morning. (optional – warm in microwave-safe dish before adding toppings)

Yield: 1 serving

Until next time,

LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

Piña Colada Overnight Oatmeal from LoveandConfections.com

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Kahlua Bundt Cake #BundtBakers

A family favorite, Kahlua Bundt Cake is a moist, rich, coffee-flavored cake that is easy to make and a definite crowd-pleaser.

Kahlua Bundt Cake from LoveandConfections.com

After a bit of a break, I am back and sharing one of my favorite bundt cakes with you. Little L&C had some minor surgery last week and I took some time off to take care of her. She is recovering well, aside from some problems at night, and I am ready to get back in the kitchen to bake. I am so excited that my first recipe of the new year is with the Bundt Bakers! This month’s theme is “favorite bundt cakes”.

Kahlua Bundt Cake from LoveandConfections.com

Kahlua Cake is at the top of my list for bundt cakes; right next to this Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze. I love anything coffee-flavored, and Kahlua is no exception. Now, I have to warn you. Most of what I bake is from scratch, but this is a family recipe that has been made for years and uses a cake mix as the base. Hopefully I will get to experiment and make a completely homemade version soon, but until then, you need to try this cake ASAP.

Kahlua Bundt Cake from LoveandConfections.com

With a name like Kahlua Bundt Cake, you’d expect a lot of the liqueur and this recipe doesn’t disappoint. There is both Kahlua and vodka in the cake, as well as Kahlua in the glaze. I had to add some sort of decoration and opted for one of my favorite chocolate sprinkles. These sprinkles don’t taste bland or just sugary, they taste like actual chocolate.

Kahlua Bundt Cake from LoveandConfections.com

I know I have said “moist” probably too much in this post already – some people seriously hate the word – but there is no other way to describe this cake. Believe me, I looked at the thesaurus! Damp, humid, muggy, soggy, rainy, watery… and it only gets worse. If you know of a better word to describe this luscious and luxurious cake interior, then please let me know.

Kahlua Bundt Cake from LoveandConfections.com

Kahlua Bundt Cake is seriously is sure to become one of your favorites too! What is your favorite bundt cake? Comment below – would love to know! Happy baking!

Kahlua Bundt Cake from LoveandConfections.com

Kahlua Bundt Bake

Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
  • 1(3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup vodka
  • 1/2 cup Kahlua
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons Kahlua
  • chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Grease and flour bundt pan and set aside.
  2. In large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding powder, eggs and oil. Add in vodka, Kahlua, sugar and water and mix to combine.
  3. Pour into bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the middle of the bundt comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes in pan then turn out onto cooling rack to cool completely.
  4. Place cake on serving dish. Combine powdered sugar and Kahlua to form glaze. Pour glaze over the cake and top with sprinkles.

#BundtBakers is a group of Bundt loving bakers who get together once a month to bake Bundts with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely Bundts by following our Pinterest board. We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient.

Updated links for all of our past events and more information about BundtBakers, can be found on our home page.

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Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!