Toast is one of my favourite things to have for breakfast. Ā But….I also get bored easily and plain old toast with peanut butter is usually only good for a day or two untilĀ I need a different kind of toast. Ā Different bread, different topping, different in some way, shape or form.
Enter breakfast pitas. Ā I love these things. Ā My family and I first became addicted to them when we discovered the ones they sell at Costco. Ā So, so good. Ā Those ones are flax seed ones, and they are absolutely wonderful toasted for breakfast with some peanut butter and jam. Ā If toast is your thing.
So of course, I needed to recreate them. Ā Naturally. Ā If you’re going to be buying something constantly, you might as well be able to make it yourself, right? Ā Right.
Those flax seed, whole grain pitas took a few tries to recreate to my satisfaction, but they are amazing. Ā And actually quite easy to make. Ā So then I needed to try some new flavours. Ā Because I can’t just leave well enough alone. Ā Also, bored easily.
These cranberry orange breakfast pitas were just as amazing as the whole grain ones. Ā We loved them. Ā And again, they are quite easy to make. Ā I will say though, that they’re a little more finicky in the puffing department. Ā They definitely don’t puff as easily as regular pita bread. Ā In fact, it’s a little hit and miss with the puffing, in that they usually don’t puff all that much. Ā But it’s okay. Ā We’re just using them for toast, and they’re also a bit thicker than your typical pita bread, so it’s actually quite simple to cut a pocket into the bread with a knife after you toast it.
We enjoyed these for breakfast toasted with a little butter, or some jam. Ā No more boring toast for breakfast!
I shared this Cranberry Orange Breakfast Pita recipe over at Cupcakes and Kale ChipsĀ last week, so head on over there to check it out! Note: As with any yeast bread, the amount of flour can fluctuate a bit depending on a number of factors, go by the look of the dough. This dough is quite tacky but not sticky, and should clear the sides of the bowl when enough flour has been added. I use the scoop and sweep method of measuring flour. The water should feel very warm to the touch, but not hot. These pitas donāt puff up dramatically in the oven, just slightly, and sometimes not at all. Donāt worry, theyāre still delicious, and quite thick so you can easily slice a pocket into them with a knife!
Cranberry Orange Breakfast Pitas
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You saved me š was visiting Canada for a month and found these in the supermarket. Have been craving them ever since, and today I made them myself, according to your recipe! Thank you so much! At the moment Iām 8 months pregnant and I will make more of these to store in the freezer for when the new baby is here and I probably will forget to eat so need something easy, nutritious, and yummy! This is perfect! <3
So glad you enjoyed them! I haven’t seen these in the store in ages, have to make them again soon! And yes to lots of freezer meals with a new baby – congrats! š
I love this! I’ve never thought to eat pitas for breakfast before, but they look so delicious!
These are awesome! I’ve never heard of breakfast pitas but I can totally get on board with them! And I love that you made your own š
Breakfast pitas are the best! Although I will say I thought it was a strange idea the first time I saw them – but I got on board with it pretty quickly! š Thanks Izzy!
I love the idea of making my own pitas! Heading over to check out the recipe! Gorgeous photos Stacey!
Thanks so much Mariah!
Oh I love that you made homemade breakfast pitas! I went through a phase where I bought them all the time – I need to just make it myself. And cranberry orange is just the best!
We go through phases with them too, sometimes buying them incessantly. That’s what made me try to make them! Thanks Ashley!
This is such a great idea, Stacey! I love orange and cranberry combo. Sounds delicious! Great photos too! š
Homemade pita bread? You sound like a star baker!! I do love the cranberry and orange combo!
Hahaha, star baker? I wish! Pita bread is super easy, it just looks hard! š Thanks Beth!
Breakfast pitas are such a good idea, Stacey! I get tired of toast after a while, too, so I’m loving this idea. Sounds delicious with the orange and cranberry flavor!
Yeah, I need to change it up or I get bored – these were a great change, plus now I feel the need to try all sorts of other flavours! š Thanks Gayle!
Breakfast pitas?! That’s so creative and unexpected. Love it! š
Thanks Maryanne! They’re super tasty for breakfast!
How fun, what a creative idea!
That’s so clever Stacey, I love this recipe!!
Love this idea! The cranberry orange flavors sound delicious.
Cranberry and orange are so tasty together – we loved these! Thanks Maris!
I’m totally with you on the recreating thing! I recently had that with apple chips. They’re so expensive but so easy to make at home! And this cranberry orange version looks fantastic. š
Totally agree on the apple chips – we only ever make them because I refuse to pay for them! Plus, the kids like making them, although they disappear way too fast! Thanks Erin!
These pitas are so creative! Love the flavor š
Thanks Medha! They’re delicious – I just ate one for breakfast! š