This delicious fall apple cider punch is perfect for any fall get-together or Thanksgiving celebration. It’s quick and easy to make and sure to be a hit!

Fall Beverage Bar

I always put together a little beverage bar in our dining room and I love to change it up each season. This year I added this cute pumpkin beverage dispenser and some amber glasses I found at Superstore. And since I had a cute fall punch bowl, I needed to come up with a fall punch!

Apple Cider Fall Punch

While I do love apple cider all on its own, sometimes it’s fun to put a little twist on things! This delicious apple cider fall punch is super easy to make with just a few ingredients.

Can you make this fall punch in advance?

Yes! If you want to get a jump start on the recipe, mix the cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice together in a large pitcher or drink dispenser. Refrigerate until you’re ready to serve and then add in the ginger ale and garnishes.

What can I do with the leftovers?

If you have a little bit of punch left and all of the garnishes, you can make up a simmering potpourri. Just add some water, a few cinnamon sticks and bring it all to a boil. Lower the temperature and simmer on low.  It smells just as good as it tastes!

Apple Cider Punch Float

If you want to be extra indulgent, try pouring this over some vanilla ice cream for a fun, fall float! Salted caramel ice-cream would also be good!

I hope you get a chance to give this apple cider punch a try!

More Fall Recipes

For more delicious fall recipes, give one of these a try…

Pumpkin Dessert

Cream Cheese Apple Dip

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Granola

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This raspberry and peach yogurt popsicle recipe is perfect for summer!  A healthy and delicious way to beat the heat – you can even have them for breakfast!

Summer Seasonal Simplicity Series

Welcome back to another week of the summer seasonal simplicity series! Each week my blogging friends and I are sharing a variety of summer ideas to inspire you for the season. From DIY ideas to summer decorating ideas, there’s something for everyone.  This week, we’ve put together our favorite summer recipes for you. You can find all of the recipes at the end of the post – I hope you enjoy them!

Raspberry and Peach Swirl Popsicles

I love the more relaxed, laid-back feeling of summer, and these raspberry and peach yogurt pops definitely fit the vibe! They’re simple to make with only 4 ingredients and are the perfect way to use up some of that fresh summer fruit.

Raspberry and Peach Yogurt Popsicle Recipe

If you’d like to make your own fruit popsicles, this recipe is a great one to start with. Make up a batch and keep them on hand for a quick afternoon snack or breakfast on the go!

How to choose the best popsicle molds

There are many different molds that you can use to make your popsicles – from the more traditional style, to  a variety of fun shapes and designs. When choosing your mold, think about what type of popsicles you’ll be making and how the size of the molds will best fit in your freezer. Some molds need to be laid flat while others stand upright. I love these stainless steel popsicle molds. They’re really easy to unmold and super durable and dishwasher safe. These silicone molds are another option especially if you like to make bigger batches of popsicles or you can even find collapsible molds. If you’re in Canada, the ones that I used were a super affordable plastic option from Superstore.

Popsicle Tips

• To remove the popsicles from the molds, run the molds under warm water for 10-15 seconds. Carefully remove each popsicle. If it still doesn’t come out easily, place them under the warm water for a few more seconds.
• You can adjust the amount of sweetener to your desired taste but remember that the puree will lose some of the flavor/sweetness when it’s frozen. It should ideally have a fairly strong fruit flavor and be more on the sweet side before freezing.
• Feel free to play around with different fruit flavors and combos! I like this combination of raspberry and peach as the raspberries provide a little tartness compared to the sweet peach flavor, but there are so many different combinations that you can try. You can also switch up the juice to infuse a new taste.
• The popsicles can be made ahead and kept frozen for up to one month.

I hope you have a wonderful summer and take some time to relax and enjoy a pop!

Delicious Summer Recipe Ideas

If you’re looking for more simple summer recipes to try, check these ones out! You can get the full recipe by clicking on the links below the images. Enjoy!

Blacked Green Bean & Shrimp Quinoa Salad at The Happy Housie
Basil & Corn Cakes with Tomato and Avocado Salsa at A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
Peach Rhubarb Muffins at Dans le Lakehouse

Best Fruit and Honey Parfait Recipe at Grace in My Space
Strawberry Mojitos at Maison de Cinq

Raspberry Lemon Cake at My Sweet Savannah
Raspberry Peach Swirl Popsicles at Clean & Scentsible

More Summer Recipes

You may also like these favorite summer recipes from the blog…

Meringue Berry Trifle

Cucumber and Sweet Corn Pasta Salad

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs

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This rich and creamy peppermint punch recipe will be the hit of your Christmas parties! It takes minutes to make, tastes delicious, and has such a pretty, festive look!

Christmas Seasonal Simplicity Series

I can’t believe it’s here, but this is the seventh and final week of this year’s Christmas Seasonal Simplicity Series! I hope you’ve enjoyed all of the Christmas inspiration that we’ve brought you! From Christmas crafts and handmade gift ideas to free Christmas printables and our Christmas home tours, we’ve poured our hearts into sharing our best of the season. This week, we’re putting on our party hats and whipping up some delicious Christmas drinks for you. You can find all of the recipes at the end of the post, so be sure to check them out. Cheers!

Creamy Peppermint Punch

If you’re looking for a festive, new holiday drink, this creamy peppermint punch is for you! It has a rich and creamy peppermint flavor that the whole family will enjoy. It’s perfect for your holiday gatherings or a fun family night watching Christmas movies. Best of all, it’s super quick and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.

Creamy Peppermint Punch Recipe

Peppermint Punch Variations

I’ve made this recipe a few times and tried a couple of different variations…

• Use candy cane or peppermint ice cream instead of vanilla ice cream and you can skip the peppermint extract. {The downside is you can’t control the amount of peppermint flavor like you can with the extract.}
• Lighten it up a little bit by using regular milk instead of the half and half.
• Make an adult version by adding some peppermint schnapps.
• Rim the glass with Christmas colored rim sugar or crushed candy canes.
• Add a candy cane for a stir stick.

Tips for Serving and Storage

This punch is so quick and easy to put together that I usually make it right before serving. It will last a few hours in the punch bowl without being chilled. If you do want to make it ahead of time, you can make it a couple of hours earlier and keep it in the fridge.

I have also placed left overs in the freezer in an airtight container. When you’re ready to drink it, let it soften to the point that you can place it in the blender and just give it a quick blend. Alternatively, you could use popsicle molds and make some peppermint pops!

I hope you enjoy this as much as we do!

More Christmas Drink Recipes

For more delicious holiday drink recipes, check out all of these beautiful drinks! Just click on the links below the photos for the full recipes.

Homemade Mulled Wine for Christmas at The Happy Housie
Naughty but Nice Christmas Cocktail at Inspiration for Moms
Merry Mistletoe Margaritas at This is Our Bliss
Cranberry Whiskey Mule at Modern Glam

Dark and Stormy Cocktails at Finding Silver Pennies
Pomegranate Cosmopolitan Cocktail at Maison de Cinq
3 Ingredient Easy Spiced Apple Gin Cocktail at The DIY Mommy
Ginger Pear Prosecco Sparkler at Life is Better at Home

Creamy Peppermint Punch at Clean and Scentsible
Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board at Life is a Party
A Festive Holiday Spiced Coffee Recipe at She Gave it a Go
Easy Chai Tea Latte at Paint Me Pink

More Holiday Recipes

For more delicious Christmas recipes, check out these posts…

Snowball Cookies

Holly Jolly Christmas Sherbet Punch

Fun Christmas Breakfast Ideas

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This easy apple snack board is loaded with crisp apples, delicious dips, caramels, and other apple-inspired treats for the ultimate fall treat. Perfect for a fun snack, appetizer, or dessert.

Apple Snack Board

We always love going apple picking in the fall and it’s fun tasting all of the different apple varieties. Plus, there are so many delicious apple recipes that you can make. From homemade apple sauce and apple crisp, to salted caramel apple pie – I love it all!  Now I’m going to be adding this apple snack board to my list of must-make apple recipes. It’s quick and easy to put together and has all of your favorite fall flavors!

Apple Snack Board Ingredients

While there are lots of different variations that you could do, here is what I included in our apple snack board…

• an assortment of sliced apple varieties
• caramel sauce
• cream cheese apple dip {This is SO good – find the recipe HERE.}
• nut butter
• caramels
• salted caramel waffle cookies
• dried apples
• graham crackers
• Teddy grahams
• cinnamon
• pistachios

Other Ideas to Add to Your Apple Snack Board

You can really add whatever you would like to your board, but here are some ideas of items that pair nicely with apples. I love a little cracker sandwich with brie and an apple slice!

• cheese slices or cubes
• Brie
• crackers
• pretzels
• dates
• mixed nuts
• caramel popcorn
• honey

How to Put Together an Apple Snack Board

Choose your board.

I used a round wood tray for our board, but you can use a cutting board, serving tray, cookie sheet – really anything that will fit your items. Just be sure that it’s food safe or line it with parchment paper.

Make your grocery list.

Think about what items you would like to go with your apples and write out a general list. It can be easy to buy too much, so don’t go overboard. I find it easiest if I try to stick with some kind of theme/color scheme I always try to look around the store to see if there are any other seasonal items that go with the theme too. You can often find some new items that you haven’t tried before!

Assemble your board.

Add items that require bowls and any larger items to the board first. I added the three dip bowls and the apples first.

If you have room, you can even add a seasonal decor item like the ceramic squirrel I have in the center of ours. This is also a good way to make your board look more full if you don’t want to use as many food items.

Fill in with your goodies.

Fill in any gaps with all of your goodies. If you have a bigger board, you can do 2-3 piles of each item around the board so it’s easier for everyone to reach.

Create some apple labels.

if you’re testing out a variety of apples, you can create these simple apple labels in minutes so everyone knows what kind of the apples their tasting. I listed the most common apple varieties on this printable and you just need to print it out and cut out the apple varieties you’re serving. Use a paper cutter to cut horizontal strips with the words, wrap the strip around a skewer, and secure with double sided tape or glue. Trim with scissors and add a v-cut in the end.

How to Keep Apples from Going Brown

If you’re not going to be serving your apple board right away or want your apples to last throughout the party without going brown, here’s the best way I’ve found to keep apples fresh. It might sound a little weird, but a good ol’ saltwater bath totally does the trick. Just fill a bowl with cold water, add salt {approximately 1/2 tsp to 1 litre of water}, and let it soak for about 5-10 minutes. Place a clean paper towel over the top of the bowl to help keep the apples submerged. You can give the apples a quick rinse with cold water afterwards if you’re concerned about a salty flavor, but I find that it’s not really needed if you’re careful not to use too much salt.

I hope you have fun putting together your own apple snack board. Let me know how yours turns out! I’d love to see some photos.

More Apple Recipes

Want more apple ideas? Check out these posts…

Cream Cheese Apple Dip

U-pick Apples Free Printable

Homemade Apple Sauce

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This delicious cream cheese apple dip is quick and easy to make with only 3 ingredients required. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a tasty fall snack!

Cream Cheese Apple Dip

We always go apple picking a few times each fall and I love tasting all of the different varieties of apples. While the apples do taste delicious on their own, this cream cheese apple dip definitely takes them up a notch! This dip is rich, smooth, and creamy with a yummy caramel flavor.

This would be perfect for a potluck or an afternoon snack and can be enjoyed all year long. Use it for apples or a variety of other dippers – I’m sure you’ll be hooked. You really won’t find anything easier, quicker or tastier to make!

Cream Cheese Apple Dip Recipe

What are the best apples for dipping?

Really any kind of apple will go well with this dip, but my personal favorites are Jonagold or Honeycrisp. It’s always fun to play around with different varieties so try out a mix of sweet and tart varieties to see what you prefer. Here are some of the more popular apple varieties and their characteristics…

• Braeburn – tart, sweet, and aromatic
• Cortland – tart and crisp
• McIntosh – juicy and sweet
• Fuji – sweet and juicy
• Granny Smith – moderately sweet and crisp
• Jonagold – tangy and sweet
• Jonathan – tart flesh, crisp and juicy
• Winesap – very juicy, sweet-sour flavor

What else can I serve with this dip?

Aside from the obvious apple slices, there are a variety of other items that pair nicely with this dip. You can have fun experimenting, but here are some ideas to help get you started…

• other fresh fruit (bananas, sliced pears, grapes, etc.)
• graham crackers
• cinnamon tortilla chips
• pretzels
• animal crackers
• gingersnap cookies
• spread on a bagel

What else can I add to the dip?

It’s always fun playing around with this basic cream cheese dip. My favorite thing to add is toffee or Skor bits {you can find these in the baking section of most grocery stores}, but here are some other variations I’ve tried…

• cinnamon or nutmeg
• nuts
• mini caramel chips

Tips for the best dip

I’ve made this dip many times, and it’s pretty much impossible to mess up. Here are a few tips though, to get the best cream cheese dip…

• Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. This will allow the sugar to dissolve into it. You can always soften it for a 10 seconds in the microwave if you don’t want to wait for it to soften.
• If you want to cut down on the sweetness, you can reduce the sugar to 1/3rd cup.
• For a more whipped consistency, beat the cream cheese and sugar on high for about 4-5 minutes and then add the vanilla. If you don’t want to bother with washing beaters, a fork and a little extra arm power will mix it up fine.
• For an extra cute presentation, scoop out a large apple and fill it with the dip.

How do I keep the apples from going brown?

If you’re not going to be serving your dip and apples right away or want your apples to last throughout the party without going brown, here’s the best way I’ve found to keep apples fresh. It might sound a little weird, but a good ol’ saltwater bath totally does the trick. Just fill a bowl with cold water, add salt {approximately 1/2 tsp to 1 litre of water}, and let it soak for about 5-10 minutes. Place a clean paper towel over the top of the bowl to help keep the apples submerged. You can give the apples a quick rinse with cold water afterwards if you’re concerned about a salty flavor, but I find that it’s not really needed if you’re careful not to use so much salt.

You can also use a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice {or another acidic juice} in the bowl of water instead of salt, but it doesn’t seem to work quite as well and can leave a slightly tart taste to the apples. It’s not necessarily a bad thing – especially since the dip adds sweetness – but just something to be aware of.

Let me know if you try it and what your favorite variations are. Happy apple season!

More Delicious Apple Recipes

For more delicious apple recipes, check out these posts…

Homemade Applesauce

Slow Cooker Apple Crisp

Apple Cider Bar

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This double chocolate zucchini bread is so moist and rich, it will soon become a family favorite. Have it for breakfast, a tasty snack, or a simple dessert to get your chocolate fix!

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Our friends gave us a bunch of extra zucchinis from their garden and I’ve been having lots of fun using then up. I’m not fond of cooked zucchini, but I sure love it for baking. It adds moisture and a little extra texture. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak in a few extra nutrients!

This double chocolate zucchini bread is one of my favorite ways to use zucchini. It’s so moist and delicious, I’m sure it will be one of your favorites too!

Why bake with zucchini?

In addition to adding some extra nutrients to your baking, zucchini adds a wonderful texture and moisture – similar to adding apple sauce or bananas. Zucchini has a mild flavor so it’s hidden easily and pairs amazingly well with chocolate.

Do I need to peel zucchini?

Nope! The zucchini skin is edible so there’s no need for peeling. Not only is it easier to leave the skin on, but it also adds color, flavor, and extra nutrients to your baking. Just wash your zucchini prior to using and you’re good to go!

How do I shred zucchini?

Grating

If you’re using a box grater, cut off the ends of the zucchini and just rub it against the side of the grater. While the box grater takes a little bit of extra time, it’s quicker to clean up than a food processor so it’s great for shredding if you don’t need a lot.

Food Processor

I usually use the food processor if I’m doing multiple batches. While it’s much quicker to shred the zucchini, it’s a little bit of a longer process to clean up the food processor, so it’s only really worth it for me if I have a lot to shred. When using the food processor, the zucchini tends to be a bit jucier, so I use a paper towel to blot up the excess moisture.

How much zucchini do I need?

One medium zucchini is equal to approximately 1 cup of shredded zucchini. Typically, grocery store zucchinis are smaller than home-grown zucchini so you’ll likely get more out of your harvested zucchini.

Tips for making the best chocolate zucchini bread.

• Don’t overmix the batter. Quick breads don’t need a lot of stirring, so just try to just barely mix the ingredients together. Overmixing can cause your loaf to sink in the middle or become too dense.
• Make sure your baking soda is fresh – it should be used within 6-9 months. If it’s been on the shelf longer than this time, save it for your cleaning and purchase a new box for baking.

I hope you enjoy this chocolate zucchini bread as much as we do!

More Quick Bread Recipes

For more quick bread recipes, check out these posts…

Pumpkin Nutella Swirl Bread

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread

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This homemade pumpkin spice granola makes a delicious, healthy breakfast. Eat it on it’s own or use it to top yogurt or fruit for a tasty snack.

Pumpkin Spice Granola

As soon as September hits, the pumpkin cravings begin! While I’m not a big fan of the famous pumpkin spice lattes, I do like almost everything else pumpkin. I’ve made this pumpkin spice granola for the last couple of years now, and I usually whip up a few batches throughout the season. It’s SO good and a great way to add in some extra nutrients. I can eat it by the handful, but it also tastes great with milk, topped on yogurt, or even added to other fall baking.

Pumpkin Spice Granola Recipe

This delicious pumpkin spice granola is the perfect fall twist on classic homemade granola. Warm fall spices combined with real pumpkin, and sweet chocolate chips make it a favorite seasonal treat.

Tips for Making the Best Granola

• To make the granola stick together better, you want the oats to bake quite close together so they can stick. You just don’t want them so crowded that they don’t bake evenly.
• Line the pan with parchment paper so the sweetener stays on the oats rather than the pan.
• Stir the granola every 10 minutes to ensure even baking. On the last stirring, you can lightly press down on the granola with the back of a spatula to clump the granola together a bit more.
• Don’t overcook the granola. You just want it to be lightly golden on top. It will continue to crisp up a bit more as it cools.
• Let the granola cool completely before breaking it up so it’s not too crumbly.

How to Serve Granola

There are lots of different ways that you can use your granola – have some fun experimenting! Here are a few of my favorites that help get you started…

• serve in a small bowl with your choice of milk
• add a few tablespoons over yogurt or ice-cream
• add it to cookies or muffins for a boost of texture and flavor
• slice apples, spread some nut butter on top and sprinkle with granola

How Long Does Granola Last?

This homemade granola should be stored in an airtight container, in a cool, dry spot. I like to use Wick jars or these mason jars and tops. While I’ve read that homemade granola can last for up to 6 months, I find it tastes best if used within a month or so. It can also be put in the freezer to extend the life for an additional 3 months. It’s a quick recipe to make though, so I prefer making up fresh batches rather than making extra for freezing.

More Pumpkin Recipes

For more delicious pumpkin recipes, check out these posts. I hope you enjoy them!

Nutella Pumpkin Swirl Bread

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

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Check out this collection of the BEST s’mores recipes!  There are so many fun ways to get that delicious s’mores taste!

The Best S’mores Recipes

S’mores season is here!  There is nothing quite like a good campfire and a perfectly toasted, melt-in-your-mouth s’more to go with it.  Ohhh…I can almost taste it! Of course, just because you don’t have a campfire, doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on that amazing s’mores taste!  Check out these awesome s’mores recipes for some fun variations of the traditional s’mores!  I bet you’ll want to try them all!

Fudgy S’mores Brownie Pie from Avery Cooks.

S’mores Milkshake from Bombshell Bling.

S’mores French Toast from Spicy Southern Kitchen.

Easy S’mores Trail Mix from Clean and Scentsible.

S’mores Donuts from Buns in My Oven.

S’mores Birthday Cake from A Subtle Revelry.

DIY S’mores Bar Recipes from Clean and Scentsible.

Skillet Smores Brownies from Satori Design For Living.

Reverse S’more Bites from Clean and Scentsible

Ritz Peanut Butter Cups S’mores Bars from Kevin and Amanda.


S’mores Cookies from Tidy Mom

Oreo S’mores Brownies from Yellow Bliss Road.


S’mores in a Jar from Clean and Scentsible

No Bake S’mores Cheesecake from Life with the Crust Cut Off.

S’mores Ice Cream Cake from Crazy Little Projects

Grilled S’mores Pizza from Clean and Scentsible

S’mores Dip from The Recipe Critic


Chocolate S’mores Popsicles from The Crafted Sparrow.

S’mores Cake from Baked By Blair.

Frosty S’mores Cups from Easy Baked.

S’mores Hot Chocolate from The Minimalist Baker.


S’mores Box from Clean and Scentsible. Mix and match cookies and fillings for a custom s’mores treat!

Create a S’mores Bar

If you love s’mores as much as we do, you can even create your own s’mores bar at home with these cute free s’mores printables. Just print out the s’mores labels and add them to mason jars or other storage containers for a fun and accessible treat.  We have a firetable on our back patio that’s perfect for a quick marshmallow roasting, but this DIY s’mores maker would be easy to create too!

Now doesn’t that make you want to get up and make some s’mores?  Do you have your own favorite? I’m always open for s’more ideas!!

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These cute strawberry shortcake kabobs are quick and easy to make for the perfect summer dessert!  Eat them alone or top with whipped cream and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs

These strawberry shortcake kabobs make a fun summertime dessert or snack idea. They’re simple to make and you can easily customize the sweetness to your particular taste. They’re perfect for summer parties, BBQs, or picnics. Eat them alone for a quick mess-free snack, or place them on a plate and top with whipped cream or other toppings.

Canada Day Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Ideas

With Canada Day approaching, I thought these strawberry shortcake kabobs would make the perfect treat to add to any Canada Day plans. While these strawberry shortcake kabobs might not be a classic Canadian recipe, their pretty red and white color make them perfect for a Canada Day BBQ or picnic. To make them even more “Canadian” drizzle some maple syrup over them or add a little into your whipped cream if you’re making it from scratch. Red and white sprinkles are always fun too!

I also thought it would be fun to make larger shortcakes using a maple leaf cookie cutter. I’ve put a few recipe modifications below the kabob recipe if you’d like to give these a try.

Strawberry Shortcake Kabob Recipe

These strawberry shortcake kabobs are quick and easy to make using refrigerated biscuit dough. They’re perfect for summer BBQs or Canada Day gatherings and lots of fun to eat!

Modifications to Make the Maple Leaf Strawberry Shortcakes

If you’re making the maple leaf strawberry shortcakes instead of the kabobs, there are just a few little changes to make to the recipe above:

• On a lightly floured surface, roll each biscuit into approximately a 10cm circle. Using a maple leaf cookie cutter, cut out one maple leaf from each round. My cookie cutter was approximately 8cm.
• Bake at 350F for approximately 10 minutes on a parchment lined baking sheet, ensuring the bottoms do not burn. DO NOT turn over midway.
• For the strawberries, chop into smaller pieces than with the kabobs. For a sweeter touch, add 1-3 tsp. granulated sugar and stir together in a medium bowl. Cover and place in the fridge until ready to assemble.
• To serve, place a maple leaf shortcake in the bottom of a bowl or on a plate. Add extra strawberries, whipped cream, a drizzle of maple syrup or any other topping of your choice. Pierce with a skewer and Oh Canada dessert topper.

Canada Day Treat Toppers

These Canada Day treat toppers can be used in a variety of ways to add a bit of Canadian flare to your Canada Day decor. They just take a few minutes to put together, but look oh so cute!

To make the treat toppers:

• Download and print out the “Oh Canada” tags.
• Trim them down with a paper cutter to your desired height.
• Fold them over a skewer stick, straw, or other thin item, and secure with double sided tape or glue.
• Using scissors, snip a little ‘v’ at the end of each tag.

DOWNLOAD ‘OH CANADA” TREAT TOPPERS

Canada Day Reflection

With the heartbreaking news about the remains of the 215 Indigenous children at the residential school in Kamloops, Canada Day will definitely have a different feel this year. I hope that it can be a time to come together as a country to educate and learn about the mistakes of our past. While there are many things about being a Canadian that I’m grateful for, I do recognize and acknowledge that there are many shameful parts of our history {and current practices!} – especially when it comes to colonization and treatment of Indigenous people. There is still a long way to go in regards to reconciliation, but hopefully we can start by using Canada Day as a time of reflection and support for our Indigenous communities.

More Canada Day Treats

If you’re looking for more Canada Day treat ideas, check out these delicious ideas before you go. I’m sure you’ll enjoy them all!

The Best Recipe for Strawberry Trifle from BAKED by Blair

Butter Tart Cake from Caked by Katie

Salted Caramel Nanaimo Bars from Ai Made It For You

And if you love strawberry shortcake, you should also try this chocolate chip strawberry shortcake recipe.

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If you’re a Disney fan, you must try these delicious Mickey waffles! Light and fluffy waffles in a fun Mickey Mouse shape for the perfect family breakfast.

Mickey Waffles

We’re big Disney fans at our house, and the Mickey waffles at Disney are one of our favorite foods to enjoy at the park. We even had them every morning when we were on our Disney cruise. So, after trying multiple waffle recipes, I finally found one that tastes just like the original!

These waffles are so light and fluffy and taste delicious even without all of the toppings. But, of course, syrup, berries, and whipped cream always make it better!

If you don’t want to make your own batter, you can actually purchase the actual waffle mix that Disney uses. It’s called Carbon’s Golden Malted Pancake & Waffle Flour and you can find it on Amazon.

Where to Buy a Mickey Mouse Waffle Maker

There are a few different styles of Mickey waffle makers out there at various price points This 90th Anniversary Mickey Mouse waffle maker from Shop Disney is probably the cream of the crop and has the exact Mickey face that you’d find at the park. {You can also find this model at Bed, Bath, and Beyond for a few dollars cheaper if you’re a member.} While it’s a little more expensive than the other ones, it makes 6 waffles at a time and is perfect if you’re feeding a larger crowd.

If you’re short on kitchen space, a smaller model might suit you better. You can find various single waffle Mickey waffle makers on Amazon or Bed, Bath and Beyond. Some have an actual Mickey face and others just have the Mickey shape. This is the Mickey waffle maker that we have. For some reason it’s cheaper on the Canadian site if you’re able to order from there. {Which is super strange as things are never cheaper on the Canadian site!!} They even have a cute Minnie Mouse waffle maker! And if you really don’t want another waffle maker, you could always make regular waffles and use a Mickey cookie cutter to make Mickey shapes.

What do I do with leftover waffle batter?

We really only make big breakfasts on the weekend, so I like to make extra batter that we can use throughout the week for fresh waffles on the go. Leftover batter can be refrigerated for 2-5 days {assuming the ingredients that you used don’t expire in this time}. Just store it in an airtight container in the fridge. You could also make up the extra waffles and store the cooked waffles in the fridge or freezer, but I love having mine fresh out of the waffle maker.

I hope you enjoy these just as much as we do! And remember that waffles aren’t just for breakfast! Breakfast for dinner is always fun and you can always play around with the toppings. I love these with ham and cheese!

More Breakfast Ideas

For more breakfast recipes, check out these posts…

Blueberry Streusel Muffins. If you have leftover berries from the pancakes, these muffins would be the perfect way to use them up!

Add some fruits and veggies to your breakfast with this Berry Green Smoothie.

Prefer pancakes? Give this apple pie pancake recipe a try!

More Easy Recipes

If you’re looking for other easy recipe ideas, check out these delicious ideas from some of my blogging friends…

Easter Shortbread Cutout Cookies from A Pretty Life
Jello Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe from It All Started with Paint

French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese Drizzle from Decor to Adore
Light and Fluffy Waffle Recipe from Clean and Scentsible

Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa from Pink Peppermint Design
Tomato and Feta Pasta from 11 Magnolia Lane

Easy DIY Birthday Cake from Our Southern Home
Coconut Cream Pie – The Easiest Pie Recipe from A Stroll Thru Life

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