From quick on-the-go treats to heartier dishes, Food Network personality Valerie Bertinelli has delicious recipes for that first meal of the day.
Here are some of her best breakfast recipes.
Valerie Bertinelli’s All-in-One Breakfast Smoothie is the ultimate grab-and-go meal
The Valerie’s Home Cooking host posted this smoothie recipe on her website, saying it’s her favorite choice for those mornings when she doesn’t have time to sit down for breakfast.
The recipe serves two and “packs a nutritious punch” with ripe, peeled, frozen bananas, ice, unsweetened almond milk, cold-brew coffee, uncooked oats, honey, almond butter, chocolate-covered espresso beans, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and if you like, mint sprigs.
“This is the perfect breakfast for when I’m in a hurry,” she said. “I add all the ingredients, blend, and it’s ready in minutes. But the fresh, healthy way it tastes and jump-starts my energy level at the same time is the real luxury. It’s also efficient.”
Get the complete recipe on Valerie Bertinelli’s website.
Bertinelli’s Cherry-Coconut Scuffins brings together 2 beloved baked goods
The culinary personality explained in her cookbook (by the same as her cooking show) how her baked treats got their unusual name.
“Before the first season of my cooking show, I was in the Food Network test kitchen, trying to invent a recipe,” Bertinelli wrote. “I had in mind something that was both healthy and decadent. … A woman I admire said, ‘Not quite a muffin. But so good!’ Another chef said, ‘It tastes like a scone, but kind of like a muffin, too.’ Suddenly I lit up. ‘Oh, it’s a scuffin!’ And so the scuffin was born. They are so darn cute.”
While the recipe link below is for Bertinelli’s Cherry-Coconut Scuffins, the recipe can be modified to use any mix-ins you prefer.
Reviewers loved the adorable treats saying, “Made them mini and full muffin size and loved both. Great grab and go in the morning breakfast,” and “So moist and delicious. I made them cran orange with vanilla and still amazing!”
You can find the full recipe, video, and reviews on Food Network’s site.
Bertinelli’s Eggs Benedict recipe simplifies hollandaise sauce
With deli ham, eggs, white wine, lemon juice, unsalted butter, whole-wheat 100-calorie English muffins, and chives, Bertinelli’s spin on this classic dish is filling and flavorful.
Traditional Eggs Benedict calls for hollandaise sauce, which can be tricky to make, but here the former One Day at a Time star opts for a just-as-delicious creamy sauce that fits the bill.
In her recipe, while the eggs are poaching, the wine and lemon juice are mixed in a separate pan and brought to a boil. Lower the heat and whisk in the butter; remove from the heat and season.
The poached eggs are served open-faced on the English muffins, with the rich dressing drizzled over them.
Reviewers gave Bertinelli’s five stars for her satisfying breakfast recipe saying, “My family couldn’t believe how delicious the sauce was. It’s nice and tangy (not vinegar-y) and much nicer than the creamy traditional sauce” and “This recipe is soooooo easy & delicious. I’ve always hesitated making a Hollandaise sauce. You have taken away my hesitations. And it’s a light version. Love it! Thank you, Valerie!”
Get the complete recipe and reviews on Food Network’s site.
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