Monday, July 7, 2014

A Quick Easy Breakfast

 
For a quick breakfast, we love to have banana bread "sandwiches" with cream cheese in the middle. A plate of fruit, maybe a plate of cheese and a pot of tea makes a great fast breakfast. :)










 Homemade banana bread smells so good. :)


 Putting cream cheese between slices makes a wonderful little sandwich. :)  This also works well with other kinds of breads - like cranberry, cherry, pumpkin, zucchini or more.

 We take these on trips as well - a wonderful snack.

This time we have little orange slices - sometimes we have apple slices, grapes, strawberries or other fruits.  Lots of times, we also have a plate of cheese slices which goes well with such a meal.

 One nice thing about such a meal is that it is very easy to prepare..... and to have things ready for a child to prepare.































Thank you for visiting today..... so nice to have you stop by. I hope you have a great day. :)


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58 comments:

  1. LindaJuly 7, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    Cream cheese is so good on banana bread, pumkin and others too! Sadly, I forget that sometimes! visitng from Art of Homemaking. Blessings, Linda@ bushelandapickle

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 7, 2014 at 12:26 PM

      Yes, it is.... and it helps to fill the kids up too. :) Plus it just tastes good. Thank you for visiting... and for your comment. :)

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  2. DeniseJuly 7, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    Sounds wonderful, and your photography makes it look even more appetizing! Thanks for a great idea! :)

    Blessings on your Monday!
    Denise
    http://refinemelord.com/

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 7, 2014 at 12:27 PM

      Thank you.... how kind your comment is. :) Thank you also for stopping by.

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  3. Patty SumnerJuly 7, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    I love the idea of the cream cheese! I am definitely going to give this a try...Looks yummy! Have a great day! Blessings!

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 7, 2014 at 12:28 PM

      Good - it really adds something to bread that already tastes good. :) Thank you so much.... have a great day also. :)

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  4. xinexJuly 8, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    Beautiful teapot! Is it pewter? Love the teacup too and what a pretty presentation. The banana bread looks yummy...Christine

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 8, 2014 at 10:20 AM

      It is actually stainless steel by Oneida... I love it and we use that one often.... most winter mornings it is on the table for breakfast. :) The banana bread was really tasty.... and I sure enjoy my teacups. :) Thank you for visiting!

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  5. BECKYJuly 8, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    Ooh, I LOVE homemade banana bread and haven't even thought to make any in a long time! Your photos are lovely and everything looks yummy! I'm participating in Martha's Favorites Tea Cup Tuesday today. Nice to meet you!

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 8, 2014 at 6:58 PM

      Thank you..... I made banana bread again today... found bananas on sale... and made 17 loaves - 8 large ones and 9 small ones..... and the kids have already eaten 3 1/2 of them. :) We haven't made it often enough until just lately again... and we all love it. Thank you for visiting and for your kind comment - it is so nice to meet you also. :)

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  6. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJuly 8, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    Oh, this looks lovely! I love banana bread with cream cheese. A real treat! Thank you for joining me for tea and have a beautiful day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 8, 2014 at 6:59 PM

      Thank you.... a nice treat. :) Thank you for visiting.

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  7. Judith @ Lavender CottageJuly 8, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    I have never had cream cheese on my banana bread, now I must try this!

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 8, 2014 at 7:00 PM

      I hope you do - it is really good.... makes the tasty banana bread extra special. :) Thank you for visiting.

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  8. CarrieJuly 8, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    Your banana bread looks delicious. I've put butter on it before, but never cream cheese--something new to try. This looks like a terrific breakfast. I hope you have a great week :).

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 8, 2014 at 7:00 PM

      Thank you so much.... I hope you have a wonderful week also. :)

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  9. MimiJuly 9, 2014 at 1:05 AM

    That looks divine! I love your blog background. I have the same one...lol! Mimi xxx

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 9, 2014 at 12:46 PM

      Thank you.... I like the blog background also.... a pretty and feminine one. :) Thank you for visiting.

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  10. PamelaJuly 9, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    I have never tried that -- sounds so good. Your bread looks oh so delicious and I have drool on my keyboard. ~Pamela

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 9, 2014 at 12:46 PM

      I hope you try it - it is really good - makes good banana bread into a real comfort type food. :) Thank you for visiting.

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  11. Lisa notes...July 9, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Now you've made me hungry. :) Not only for food, but also for a pretty setting. That's usually a rarity for me. Beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 9, 2014 at 12:47 PM

      What a fun and nice comment! So glad you stopped by. :)

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  12. A Salty LifeJuly 10, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    Oooooo that looks so delicious and beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing on the link up at somuchathome.blogspot.com. I will have to bake me some banana bread now!
    God bless,
    Chris

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    1. Gentle JoySeptember 21, 2014 at 2:48 PM

      Thank you... we need to have it again soon also... it has been awhile. :)

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  13. JESJuly 11, 2014 at 5:07 AM

    Never thought of using cream cheese like that! Thank you for the yummy idea :) Please join us next week on the Art of Home-Making Mondays!

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    1. Gentle JoySeptember 21, 2014 at 2:49 PM

      We love cream cheese - it adds something to all fruit breads... or pancakes... or bagels... or ? :)

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  14. UnknownJuly 11, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    Your pictures are beautiful! They are making me hungry ;) I will have to give this a try. Always looking for new breakfast ideas. Thanks for linking up over at Capture your Journey and have a beautiful weekend <3

    Amber,
    http://joydare.com

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    1. Gentle JoySeptember 21, 2014 at 2:49 PM

      Thank you... it is nice to have breakfast planned out and ready to go. :) Thank you for the link up.

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  15. UnknownJuly 12, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    Delicious! I can't wait to try this with warm banana bread! Thanks for sharing at the Saturday Soiree Blog Party!

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    1. Gentle JoySeptember 21, 2014 at 2:50 PM

      Yumm.... it is REALLY good with warm banana bread! :) Thank you for the party.

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  16. Lisa BoyleJuly 16, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    Looks delicious! Thanks for linking up with "Try a New Recipe Tuesday." Hope you can join us again this week. :-) http://our4kiddos.blogspot.com/2014/07/try-new-recipe-tuesday-july-15.html

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  17. StephanieJune 9, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    Banana Bread sandwiches....what a clever and delicious idea! And a side of oranges is simply perfect :) Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. Happy hugs!

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    1. Gentle JoyJune 9, 2015 at 9:47 AM

      It is a favorite meal for us... and one that we often take on trips... so easy when the sandwiches are all made ahead... Yum. :)

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  18. aspiritofsimplicityJune 9, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    looks delicious. I like to have a quick breakfast like this as well.

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    1. Gentle JoyJune 9, 2015 at 10:00 AM

      It really does taste good and it is quick... .and easy. :)

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  19. Sarita @ it's my girls' worldJune 9, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    What a wonderful idea!!! Love cream cheese with banana bread--- will have to make some this weekend!!

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    1. Gentle JoyJune 10, 2015 at 7:45 AM

      It is so good.... This morning I was thinking I wish I had some made for breakfast. :) I need to make some too.

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  20. Enthusiastic BookwormJune 12, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    this looks so darn good, really must try this! Thanks for sharing. Stopping by from #FuntasticFriday

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    1. Gentle JoyJune 12, 2015 at 1:18 PM

      It is great... and we enjoy it for breakfast or snack. :) Thank you for the great blog party. :)

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  21. Jennifer@MyFlagstaffHomeJune 12, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Oh, you're making me hungry! Think I need to make a few loaves of banana bread this weekend.

    Jennifer

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    1. Gentle JoyJune 15, 2015 at 8:39 AM

      I just finished eating some banana bread and cream cheese and now I am drinking a cup of tea.... such a satisfying breakfast. :)

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  22. bj June 15, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    I absolutely LOVE Banana Nut Bread and love adding cream cheese to a slice or two. :)
    Tell me, dear one, do you link to ALL the parties you have listed ?

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    1. Gentle JoyJune 15, 2015 at 8:46 AM

      Yes, I do, but some, like this post.... were linked up last year, and I am using this one again now... so no, I am not doing all of these at once - many of them are from last year. :) Life has gotten so very busy and I have had to cut back on some things... so I am writing a new post on each blog each week.... and pulling an old one in also for link ups since the info is still good... Thank you for visiting. :)

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  23. She Yarns CrochetJune 21, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    This look so awesome:-) Thanks for linking up and sharing with us at Funtastic Friday. Hope you join us again this week.

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    1. Gentle JoyJune 22, 2015 at 10:04 AM

      It really is yummy... such a treat... and also filling. :) Thank you for visiting.

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  24. Sandi MagleMarch 30, 2017 at 6:37 AM

    Thanks for sharing your nummy recipe and lovely tea cup...grins, Sandi

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    1. Gentle JoyMarch 30, 2017 at 10:33 AM

      We sure enjoy it... and I am reminded that we need to do it again. :) Thank you for visiting.

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  25. RachelDMarch 31, 2017 at 5:59 AM

    Simply lovely, and I'm wishing I'd used these rainy days this week to bake up a batch of my Mother's Banana Bread. When I used to cater parties, we'd make half a dozen loaves, sliced and halved and circled around a platter, with a pretty mold of cream cheese in the center. Beautiful, and VERY popular.

    And that's one of our favorite breakfasts, too.

    rachel

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    1. Gentle JoyMarch 31, 2017 at 1:37 PM

      Mmmm... it is a good breakfast and it worked well for traveling or days where we needed something ready in a hurry... something that would stick a while. :) A pretty mold of cream cheese sounds beautiful and I can see why those were popular. Thank you for visiting.

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  26. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comMarch 31, 2017 at 7:01 AM

    I'm on my way over now. Put the kettle on. :-)

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    1. Gentle JoyMarch 31, 2017 at 1:44 PM

      I will do that! :) I just told my daughter today that we need to make more of these breads to put into the freezer again... she said there may be one left. :) Thank you for the smile.

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  27. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloMarch 31, 2017 at 11:02 AM

    Banana nut bread is so good but I have never tried it with cream cheese in the middle. Sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

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    1. Gentle JoyMarch 31, 2017 at 1:47 PM

      It is really good. Sometimes people like to sweeten the cream cheese and I'm sure that would be good also, but we like it with just plain cream cheese... it helps it to be filling and a bit more substantial. Thank you for visiting. :)

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  28. Bernideen April 2, 2017 at 5:28 PM

    Your banana bread looks just wonderful and I love the idea with the cream cheese which would be nice on an Afternoon Tea Tray. Thanks for sharing and linking.

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    1. Gentle JoyApril 3, 2017 at 5:18 AM

      Thank you... we have used it for an afternoon tea and it was delightful. Thank you for the party... it is always a joy to visit. :)

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  29. Christine @ Rustic-RefinedApril 4, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    Your recipe sounds wonderful, Keep on #DIDI, we love seeing your posts. Hope you have a great day!

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    1. Gentle JoyApril 4, 2017 at 11:43 AM

      Thank you.... I will keep on... and I sure enjoy your party. Thank you.

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