Summer is that time year - the bananas turn brown faster than we can eat them.  No worries, those ripe bananas are the perfect excuse to make this Nutella Swirled Banana Bread.

All the great flavor of banana bread, PLUS the creamy goodness of Nutella -  oh, yes please!  This bread is fabulous and makes two big loaves, perfect for company, for gifting, or to stash one in the freezer for another day.

You're going to love the smell of this bread baking so much you probably won't be able to let it cool completely {guilty}.  If so, try it

As if I need another excuse to stock berries in my house - This Blueberry Lemonade Spritzer is simply amazing and perfect for summer days or nights.

Get the RECIPE here.

Aaaaahh Breakfast!  I love weekends or summer mornings when we have time to enjoy a truly good hot breakfast.  Summer is a little slower, family comes to visit, and there is time to enjoy these yummy Ham and Cheese Waffles topped with butter and warm maple syrup . . . yum!

You know, Father's Day is next weekend - I bet the man in your life would love these hot waffles loaded with ham and melty cheese!

And although the man in my life doesn't eat them, I highly recommend a soft cooked egg on top for a complete hot,

I love the fresh taste of summer berries.  The abundance of sweet strawberries is a perfect excuse to make a loaf of this fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread.

I'm not really sure if you should count this Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread as  breakfast or dessert - either way, this sweet bread is made with cream cheese to stay moist and tender, plus it's filled with fresh berries bursting with flavor!  I think it might just be time for me to make another loaf!

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We love smoothies at our home.  Sometimes for breakfast, sometimes for a great afternoon snack, and sometimes they bring new life to leftovers for dinner!  This Citrus Smoothie is perfect for all three of those categories.

To start all you need is fresh red grapefruit, an orange, and an lemon . . . mmmm, I can almost smell the freshness of the citrus from this picture.

We're going to use the zest for even more fresh citrus flavor.  Then, all we add  is Greek yogurt and a splash of honey {optional}.  Blend it with some ice cubes for a completely