Warm Up with a Cozy Breakfast

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Generously spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray.

3. Split, toast and butter English muffins.

4. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs on medium speed until frothy, about 1–2 minutes. Mix in flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.

5. Tear English muffins into small pieces and stir into the egg mixture. Stir in cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and cilantro.

6. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until sides appear slightly golden.

7. After 30 minutes, sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top and bake an additional 10 minutes.

8. Remove from oven, sprinkle green chiles on top and serve warm. Squares can be individually wrapped and frozen.

Makes 12–15 square servings.

Batter

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt

• 2 egg whites

• 2 Tbsp brewed strong coffee

• 1 tsp chocolate syrup

• 1/3 cup milk

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1 1/2 cups flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

Streusel

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 3 Tbsp flour

• 1 Tbsp cinnamon

• 2 1/2 tsp unsweetened baking cocoa

• 2 Tbsp butter, softened

• 2 Tbsp brewed strong coffee, mixed with one packet instant coffee granules

• 1 cup chopped walnuts

• 2/3 cup quick oats

Drizzle

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1 Tbsp butter, melted

• 2 Tbsp brewed strong coffee

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• 1–2 tsp milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Generously spray a 9-inch round cake pan with butter-flavored cooking spray.

3. In a small bowl, mix sugar, yogurt, egg whites, coffee, chocolate syrup, milk and vanilla until well blended.

4. In a larger bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt until blended. Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir until combined. Spread into prepared pan; set aside.

5. For the streusel: mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and cocoa. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or fork; stir in coffee, walnuts and oats (mixture will be thick and lumpy).

6. Top cake with streusel. With a knife, slightly swirl in the streusel, being careful not to overmix. Bake 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove and cool.

7. For the drizzle: mix vanilla, butter and coffee. Mix in powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time. If too thick, add milk 1 tsp at a time to reach drizzle consistency.

8. Cut and drizzle individual slices; serve warm.

Makes 8 servings.