Yawn!
This year, one of my good friends is throwing a New Year’s Eve party that doesn’t even start until 10:30. So I doubt any of us will get to bed until at least 3… and most people will probably sleep right through breakfast the next day.
No matter how late you’re up partying, here are five reasons to drag yourself out of bed for a New Year’s breakfast:
This pie is a good choice for two reasons. First: it secretly contains beans, which are symbolic of money and prosperity for the new year. Second: round foods are considered “lucky” at New Year’s because they represent coming full-circle and a fortunate cycle for the next year.
Nothing relevant came up when I typed “chocolate for a lucky new year” into the google search bar. Eh, what does google know? Chocolate is always lucky. The more chocolate you have, the luckier you are. Always.
Pear-Vanilla Breakfast Cobbler
Pears represent prosperity and immortality due to the long lifespan of the pear trees. This cobbler, however, does not last very long. At least not in my house!
Apples are a symbol of pleasure, love, and fertility. When cut across the middle, the center has a five-pointed star, which represents a life in balance for the coming year.
And last, but not least…
Many cultures share the tradition of hiding trinkets inside a cake on New Year’s, where the person who finds the trinket will have the best luck in the coming year. This yummy little cake is healthy enough to eat for breakfast—well, unless you accidentally eat a hidden trinket.
Then maybe it’s not so healthy…
Question of the Day:
What are your plans for New Year’s Eve?
I might make a dessert for the party, but I probably won’t since it starts so late. My other New Year’s Eve plans include a Scrabble marathon with my roommate until it’s time to leave.
Kristin @ FoodFash says
Your pear vanilla breakfast cobbler looks AMAZING!!! I’ll have to test that out after green smoothie cleansing is over 🙂
Nadiya says
Oh Katie you’re such a foodie goddess 😛 I’m so excited to try out that Cinnamon Roll Pie.
emma says
happy new year sweetie! 🙂 mwah!! xx
Carrie says
Katie — I discovered your blog a few weeks ago, and I’ve become a huge fan! I love your approach to food and eating. For New Year’s Eve, I made your homemade graham crackers, along with the sugar-free chocolate cookie dough dip and the sugar-free brownie batter dip — yum!! My husband and I are always looking for healthy recipes to fuel our triathlon training, so these were a huge hit. Thanks so much for all of the great recipes!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Aww Carrie, that makes me so so happy!
Happy New Year!!
"Echo" says
Boston! – First Night 😀
saskia says
great as always, katie!
i created a new years survey on my blog, right here: http://girlinasong.wordpress.com/2012/01/01/waving-the-old-year-goodbye/
feel free to use it if you wish!:)
have a great one, all the best!
melissa @ the delicate place says
these look good but i just can’t eat breakfast lol. i never wake up hungry ever i’m a weirdo! happy new year!
Kristen says
I have to say thanks! Last minute, I discovered I had no flour in my pantry, so the vegan chocolate cookie recipe I was going to make for a NYE party was suddenly out the window and I had NO time to go get stuff. CCK to the rescue! I made cookie dough babies in like 5 minutes, it was so easy and everyone loved them and thought they were so cute! Awesome & easy!
Happy New Year!
Becky says
We made the cinnamon roll pie for new year’s. Yum! My two year old is loving all of your recipes, and I love that I get to sneak some extra plant-based protein in his diet. Now if only his grandmother hadn’t taught him to ask for whipped cream on all of his desserts…
Thank you! And keep it up.
LizAshlee says
I will take a sample platter and one of each…too hard to choose, they all look so good!
lisa says
hey katie,
i made your cinnamon roll pie yesterday for the first time and it was delicious. i put the batter into a muffin pan for easier individual breakfast servings. thanks katie for the recipe!
Kathleen @ KatsHealthCorner says
I love breakfast. <3 ESPECIALLY YOUR recipes for breakfast. <3