If you thought you had to give up delicious food like Crepes to create a lean physique, think again. Muscles like protein to grow, carbs to replace glycogen stores, and healthy fat to use as an energy source and allow for the proper uptake of many nutrients. The trick is to create a delicious meal [continue reading]
I was so excited when I came across the blog of Leanne Vogel of Healthful Pursuits and got her version of this amazing pancake recipe. I didn’t change it much – you should definitely go check her out, she has great allergy-friendly recipes and information! Some of the amazing superfoods included in this recipe are [continue reading]
You read that right. Bacon – dipped in my new gluten-free, dairy-free Maple Protein Pancakes. You guys know breakfast is my favorite thing to eat (I often make second breakfast haha) and the only thing better than pancakes for breakfast is protein pancakes. I’ve been trying not to eat too much sugar lately so I’ve [continue reading]
Blueberries are in season! Did you know that blueberries are a fruit that’s actually native to North America? They’re very low sugar, high in antioxidants, and have the ability to improve your memory. I’ve been eating them a lot this summer – putting them in green smoothies and on my breakfast salads. I had an [continue reading]
These are delicious, simple and fun to make with kids (or for the big kid inside). *wheat free, dairy free Yield: 4-6 crepes (depending on your pan size) You will need: mixing bowl, whisk (or fork), measuring cup, skillet, cooking oil spray, spatula Ingredients: 1 egg 1 cup almond milk 1 cup spelt flour Filling: [continue reading]
If you’re on the Paleo diet and missing pancakes, this recipe is for you! Just like mixing up my exercise program, I like to cycle through different types of eating to keep my body fed with a variety of foods. I have a lot of friends on the Paleo Diet right now, so in honor [continue reading]
I have been making these Dutch crepes for years, and though I originally learned to make them with milk and whole wheat flour, they are light and delicious (and taste even better) with almond milk and spelt flour. The filling is a simple melange of apple, fresh ginger and almonds that you can make in [continue reading]
If fitness and fat-minimizing are your goals, then breakfast is your most important meal of the day. You want to fire up the metabolic furnace as soon as you can, and give your body the energy it needs for ‘all systems go.’ Today for breakfast I concocted some pancake sandwiches to satisfy the big kid [continue reading]
I was overdue on grocery shopping, and woke up hungry, as usual. What to make – had to be something full of good protein, complex carbs and healthy fat – and at the same time satisfy my inner gourmet. No breakfast cereal out of a box would do. I poked around in the cupboards to see what [continue reading]