These Banana Breakfast Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting and some Breakfast Hacks are brought to you as part of a sponsored campaign for Happy Morning Hacks with Jif.
I don’t know why, but breakfast is a tough one in this house to keep variety. It just seems like the same things over and over again. Any time I can find something that changes things up makes me happy, and with a long summer looming ahead with many, many breakfasts to prep, I am looking to find more ways to make breakfast more delicious, more fun, more interesting, more simple. I want to hack our breakfast, to put it simply.
Things we almost always have on hand for breakfast:
Eggs (we have 12 chickens), bread (toast), yogurt, bagels (usually mini), and English muffins. We also often have the ingredients for breads, oatmeal bakes, muffins and more.
But what can mix things up and add some excitement?
Breakfast Hacks
Add new ingredients. Change up the eggs. Add a dash of hot sauce (it adds flavor, not heat, even my spicy food hating 6 year old loves this secret ingredient).
Change the presentation. Instead of *just* scrambled eggs with veggies and or cheese, serve it rolled up in a tortilla for a breakfast burrito!
Offer new toppings. Raise your hand if you spent many childhood mornings eating butter on toast, or perhaps some jelly on an English muffin!? BORING… and also, not really offering a lot in the way of protein. We do frequently do peanut butter as a topping… but why not mix even that up!? I’m not just talking smooth vs crunchy. I’m talking some fun flavored Peanut Butters, like Jif’s new Cinnamon and Maple Peanut Butter Spreads.
Adding Maple or Cinnamon flavors to your morning adds a little flavor change and a lot of fun for your tastebuds! Even little changes can make a big impact on an otherwise regular morning. The new Jif Flavored Spreads feature Jif Peanut Butter in morning-inspired flavors — maple and cinnamon. Spread over a piece of toast or on top of a favorite pancake recipe, Jif Flavored Spreads are the perfect addition to your favorite breakfast staples. With 7g of protein per serving, Jif Spreads are a tasty and satisfying addition to any morning routine.
OR, you can really have some fun, and take those banana muffins you make so frequently, and frost them with Jif Maple Peanut Butter Spread. Tell the kids you’re having breakfast cupcakes and they’ll be delighted with their breakfast, I’m sure!
Banana Breakfast Cupcakes with Cinnamon Peanut Butter Frosting
Ingredients-
Pillsbury banana quick bread mix
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Topping-
Jif Cinnamon Peanut Butter Spread
Directions-
Preheat your oven to 400° in line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners
In a large mixing bowl whisk your eggs together
Now mix in your bread/muffin mix, milk, and oil
Pour your batter into your cupcake liners, filling them 3/4 way full
Bake your muffins for 18 to 20 minutes
Let your muffins cool completely then top them with your Jif Cinnamon Peanut Butter Spread
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Jemma says
What a great recipe and I love that you used a mix to save time and not skimp on flavor!
Thanks for sharing this great morning recipe a TOHOT!
Jemma
Angela Bethea says
This looks like a very delicious breakfast for cupcakes. Any cupcake for breakfast in my book is always a good way to start the day. Thank you for sharing. Planning to try this over the weekend. xx
Amanda says
Sounds like a delicious and filling breakfast! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
lauren happel says
Those look soooo good! They are making me hungry just looking at them! I think I am going to have to add them to my list this week to make for breakfast and try them out with the kids!
Kelly Hutchinson says
What a fantastic way to shake things up at breakfast time. I have not tried the cinnamon Jif, but I would love to. I bet it would be delicious!
leslie green says
What a fun way to spruce these muffins!
Marielle Altenor says
I usually make my banana muffins from scratch but this would save me so much time! I love adding peanut butter on my muffins too!
Mimi Green says
I had no idea Jif has flavors, OMG I felt like I just found out something that nobody else knows. I have a muffin for breakfast every morning. A cinnamon muffin to be specific. I’ve got to try this cinnamon peanut butter.
Michele d says
Banana Cupcakes sounds amazing although not sure if my family would like peanut butter frosting on them.
krystal says
This is making me wish fall was on the way! This looks so delicious and perfect for sharing!
Lynndee says
Love me some cupcakes! I’ve got to try your recipe. Bet it’s delish because it has my fave peanut butter in it.
Jessica Simms says
I think my kids would love this, they love to eat peanut butter and banana sandwiches. I think this would be a nice change from the normal breakfast meals we have in the morning.
Angela Kanellopoulos says
omg yes!! these look amazing i need them!!!
The Cubicle Chick says
I have been seeing so many creative recipes with peanut butter…. but I don’t know if I can do the peanut butter on my muffin. LOL! I may try it one day, though. – Yolonda
Mimi says
My children will be headed back to school in about a month. I’ve already started planning and I am adding this to my list of quick breakfast recipes. Looks yummy and quick!
Ann Bacciaglia says
My kids would be thrilled to have these for breakfast. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make these on the weekend.
Stephanie Pass says
These look and sound like an awesome breakfast. I can’t wait to try that Jif spread. I just love Jif.
lisa says
These sound like an awesome breakfast to me! l am always looking for new breakfast ideas for my kids and I’m sure they would love these.
Kathy says
Those look very good. I’ve never had any with peanut butter frosting before. I bet they taste amazing!
Claudia Krusch says
My son would love these for breakfast! He’s such a picky eater! I can’t wait to make them!
MyTeenGuide says
I didn’t know Jif has these flavors. I will add this to my list. The girls love muffins for breakfast!
April Mims says
I haven’t seen the flavors yet but I need them. We eat tons of peanut butter and would really love a new variety!
William Sweeney says
I had no idea that Jiff comes with cinnamon peanut butter now!! These look like amazing cupcakes to make for breakfast!
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
My daughter would absolutely love these for breakfast! She’s normally such a picky eater!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That sounds like a delicious power breakfast. Any time I can make a meal feel like a dessert, I’m all over it.