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Weekday mornings can be hectic around here. Everyone is trying to get out of the house at the same time while I’m scrambling to find a nutritious breakfast for us to eat before we all leave.
A while back, I decided to do this one small thing on Sundays to make the weekday mornings go a lot more smoothly. The solution you may ask? To make our weekday breakfast ahead of time. I knew I needed the breakfast to be something that we would all love and be good for us. It needed to be a hardy breakfast that could be eaten on the go; so, I came up with homemade delicious and nutritious pop tarts. These are not the type of pop tarts you will find in any box.
Hand held savory breakfast pop tarts made to each persons preference is the perfect solution. I use store-bought frozen pie crusts, spread it with Gold ‘n Soft and layer in their choice of ingredients; eggs, bacon, roasted veggies, and a variety of cheeses. The breakfast pop tarts just need to be wrapped with parchment paper and thrown into the toaster to warm up and everyone is out the door within minutes.
Choose from these ingredients or come up with your family’s favorites.
Spread the entire bottom layer with Gold ‘n Soft.
I love using Gold ‘n Soft because it is so easy to spread. There is no wait time for it to soften and it goes on smoothly without pulling on the pie crust dough.
Add your filling, cover with the top layer of pie crust dough and crimp edges with a fork.
Bake in the oven and when cool wrap each in parchment paper. Label with ingredients and place in the freezer.
Defrost in the fridge the night before you want to eat it.
Then just pop the parchment wrapped tart in the toaster to warm up!
The weekday mornings are much calmer (thankfully) and I can enjoy my mornings again knowing my family has a delicious breakfast that is also good for them.
- 1 box (2 pie crusts) refrigerated uncooked pie crusts
- Gold 'n Soft for brushing onto the bottom layer
- ½ cup cooked scrambled eggs
- ½ cup roasted vegetables, chopped
- ⅓ cup finely diced cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- ¼ cup bacon crumbles
- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Sprinkle all-purpose flour onto the countertop.
- Working with one pie crust dough at a time unroll on to flour and cut pie crust into six 3" x 4" rectangles. Repeat with second crust.
- Spread 6 rectangles completely with Gold 'n Soft and fill with your desired filling combinations.
- Place top piece of dough onto filling making sure to get all air bubbles out. Press edges together and seal all sides with a fork.
- Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve hot or when cool wrap in parchment paper and freeze for up to 3 months.
Place in fridge the night before to defrost.
Place into a 350 degree oven for 8 minutes or place parchment wrapped pop tart into the toaster making sure the toaster is at the highest setting.
The parchment paper will brown in the toaster just like when it's in the oven.
Weekends are when I love spoiling my family for breakfast with french toast or pancakes and nothing tastes better than when they are drenched in Gold ‘n Soft.
Did you know Gold ‘n Soft spread has no cholesterol or hydrogenated oils, and has zero trans fats per serving, all while having the great taste of butter? I enjoy how it is so very easy to spread even right after I take it out of the refrigerator.
I got my Gold ‘n Soft at Smart & Final click on the picture below to see what store carries Gold ‘n Soft near you.
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Check out some recipe inspiration from Gold ‘n Soft.
Love the breakfast pop tarts? Here are some other breakfast ideas for you, Breakfast Tacos, Pumpkin Pie Spice Waffles, and Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding!
Until Next Time…
XOXO
Whitney Wright
This looks delicious! Going to make these soon!
Cole Nemeth
I don’t think I’ve stumbled across a recipe I just HAD to try in a while! I’m going to attempt this on the weekend!
Its All About The Yummy
Cole, I had one this morning. They’re delicious! P.S. Love your name!
Shannon
Oh my god I am definitely pinning these for later they look SO amazing! Especially the last picture they look so flakey and yummy. Thank you for sharing!
Its All About The Yummy
Shannon, They are supper yummy, I know you’re going to love them! Let me know what you think.
Jen Temcio
I have seen this brand of butter in stores but I always just pick up my same one. I am going to try it though, along with your recipe!
Martie
These look so yummy, I can’t wait to try theses. Never tried Soft n Gold, but it looks fab. The filling options are limitless. Plus love the savory idea for breakfast!!! Thanks for sharing this recipe!!
Dawn
Absolutely stunning photography. I feel like I can reach out and take a BITE 🙂 looks absolutely delicious!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife
What a cool idea! Original Pop Tarts are fine when you want something sweet and sugary, but this is perfect for people who love a savory and quick breakfast!
Holly
These are so cute and would be fun to make with the kids! I love that you could really customize the filling with whatever is on hand.
Cassie
I never would have thought I could make my own pop tarts but you’ve showed me that I can! Will have to give these a try
Lois Alter Mark
These look amazing! They’re so much more interesting and healthy and filling than those other ones! Will definitely have to try them.
Francesca
Love these! Such a great idea! I’m definitely making these asap!
Denay DeGuzman
What a wonderful breakfast recipe! I love the idea of being able to make the Breakfast Pop Tarts ahead of time and then warming them us as needed. Yum!
Anne | onedeterminedlife
Savoury pop tarts! What a great idea. These look delicious
Eloise
This is awesome, thank you the the recipe… I’ve always wanted to try making homemade pop tarts but never took the challenge to do so. You have inspired me to make these for me and the kids ; )
Leah
I love this idea! So much better than that sugary filling! I can’t wait to try these!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
What a great idea for a grab-and-go breakfast! I love that these are savory – not that there’s anything wrong with sweet 😉 Yum!
Joan Cajic
Loving how simple and delicious these look, I will need to try these.
Cynthia
Everybody wanting to get out of the house at the same time 😀 😀 it brought back memories when we were in school living at my parent’s house! I’ll have to give this a try, most days I’m having cereal or oats or yogurt, but I much rather have a savory breakfast like these pop tarts!
Elise Cohen Ho
What a brilliant idea. I am going to drop the bacon as I am not a fan of bacon but am definitely going to make these.
Ashley @ GrowingSpangs
Genius!! I love that I can put anything in them, and they seem like they’d freeze pretty well. I’m going to have to try this – getting a decent breakfast is a chore in this house at the moment, but I’m a big freezer meal prepper. Thanks!
Tanya
I used to love pop tarts – the bad ones – when I was a kid, toasted and slathered in butter. Now that I’m trying not to eat like a 12 year old, I love this idea! Thanks for sharing. ?
Jesenia Montanez ~ client
I’ve had sweet pop tarts, but this takes it to another level. I’m getting hungry just looking at the photos. Thanks for sharing!
Krystal // The Krystal Diaries
Oh this is a great idea! I used to eat poptarts all the time in high school! I have to try making these for myself.
Candy Rachelle
Hey, this is really cool…making your own pop tarts! The store bought ones are so full of sugar. Making your own, you can add your own stuffing…whatever you want. I love it!
Thena
Very cool pics and recipes. Homemade anything is so much better and way healthier!