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10 Amazing Healthy Pancake Recipes you MUST TRY!

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Hey there!  I don’t know bout you, but I LOVE pancakes!  They can easily be made into a filling ,healthy and nutritious breakfast in the blink of an eye!  Let me share with you a few of my favorite amazing healthy pancake recipes from me and other incredible bloggers!

  1. Zucchini-Cornbread Pancakes From Athletic Avocado

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2.Paleo Mocha Almond Pancakes From the Healthy Maven

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3.Buckwheat Pancakes with Almonds and Honey Roasted Peaches From Food Faith Fitness

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4.Chocolate Zucchini Bread Pancakes From Athletic Avocado

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5.Healthy Cannoli Pancakes From Kitchen Tested

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6.Chai-Spiced Banana Bread Pancakes From Athletic Avocado

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7.Healthy Red Velvet Pancakes From The Big Man’s World

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 8.Chocolate Chunk Maca Banana Bread Pancakes From Honey and Figs Kitchen

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9.Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Pancakes From Breakfast Drama Queen

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10.Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cakes with Blueberry Glaze From The Housewife Training Files

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We hope you enjoy these Amazing Healthy Pancake Recipes!

Cranberry Pumpkin French Toast Rollups

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These healthy Cranberry Pumpkin French Toast Rollups are a delicious change from french toast for a satisfying and tasty breakfast!

I know I’ve confessed my love of pumpkin before, but I just need to shout it out so the whole world can here (sorry not sorry)!  I love baking with it because it’s so versatile!  Since I received some amazing sprouted whole grain bread from Silver Hills Bakery, I just knew that a new french toast rollup recipe was calling my name! And of course I used pumpkin, because it is fall’s best flavor!  I also had some cranberries on hand, so I decided to mix that up with the pumpkin and voila an amazing recipe was born!  This is a perfect fall breakfast!

These healthy Cranberry Pumpkin French Toast Rollups are a delicious change from french toast for breakfast!

Cranberry Pumpkin French Toast Rollups

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Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices of Silver Hill's Bakery Bread I used Steddy Eddy, crusts cut off
  • Pumpkin-Cranberry Butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp. almond milk
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Use a rolling pin to roll the bread slices into thin squares
  • Put about a 1 tbsp of the Pumpkin-Cranberry Butter each bread slice and roll up
  • Mix the remaining ingredients and place into a bowl
  • Dip each rollup into the egg mixture and place in a skillet coated with cooking spray on medium heat for about 1-2 minutes each, or until done
  • Top with maple syrup, more pumpkin-Cranberry butter, or what you desire! 6. Enjoy!

These healthy Cranberry Pumpkin French Toast Rollups are a delicious change from french toast for breakfast! Health Benefits: Silver Hill’s Bakery Steady Eddy Bread:

  • Organic
  • Sprouted whole grains
  • High in fiber
  • High in protein
  • Vegan
  • Dairy-free
  • Non-GMO
  • No artificial ingredients or preservatives

Recipe as a Whole:

  • All natural
  • No refined sugar
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Antioxidants
  • High in fiber
  • Protein-packed
  • Whole-grains
  • Dairy-free
  • Nut-free
  • No preservatives
  • No artificial ingredients
  • Clean
  • Vegetarian

These healthy Cranberry Pumpkin French Toast Rollups are a delicious change from french toast for breakfast!   These healthy Cranberry Pumpkin French Toast Rollups are a delicious change from french toast for breakfast!

Teecino Herbal Coffee and Energy Cereal Product Review!

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Now, first things first, I am not a tea person and I will probably never consider myself one.  I am a  die-hard coffee fan, all day e’r day!  However once I tried these products from Teecino, they changed my thought on coffee alternatives!.   I’ve been having troubles with caffeine, it’s been having a negative affect on me and it makes me feel dizzy and lethargic ! I never thought tea or herbal coffee  had much flavor, every time I tried it it seemed as if I was drinking hot water, not my cup of tea (pun intended).  Let me tell you about Teecino a little bit, their company is not only tea but caffeine-free herbal coffee and  super food cereal!  It is such a nice change from the same old cuppa’ joe!  Not to mention the herbs used contain antioxidants, soluble fiber, enzymes, essential oils and immune boosting constituents!  This product is so beneficial for your health just like tea!  Before I give details on their products, first look at this healthy recipe I made using their sustained energy cereal!

What they sent me:

Herbal Coffees

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French Roast Herbal Coffee(non-caf)

Taste:  I was so impressed by this one because I am a dark roast kind of girl!  The perfect intensity for a dark roast, not too high and not too little!  Their is no need for caffeine in this!

Vanilla Nut Herbal Coffee (non-caf)

Taste:  Wow I love this flavor! Just the right amount of vanilla with a hint of a nutty taste!

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Dandelion Dark Roast Herbal Coffee (non-caf)

Taste:  Again, in love with this dark roast!   Like it says on the packet “this delivers all the satisfaction without all the caffeine and acidity of coffee!”

Dandelion Caramel Nut Herbal Coffee(non-caf)

Taste: Similar to the dandelion dark roast but lighter.  This medium roast has a hint of sweetness thanks to “a swirl of sweet against roasted nuts”!

Hazelnut Herbal Coffee (non-caf)

Taste: This one has such a powerful decadent flavor!  the intense flavor of the hazelnuts is accompanied by golden roasted almonds, figs and dates, adding a tint of sweetness!

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Nutrition:  Only 20 calories per Tbsp. serving!  The ingredients are mostly organic like organic carob, organic barley, organic chicory, dates, almonds, organic figs, natural vanilla flavor and natural nut flavor!  This is a natural energy booster so there is no room for caffeine !  The energy comes from the nutrients and not stimulants!  Also inulin from chcory root supports and improves digestion!

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Tee Chia Sustained Energy Cereal: As described on the website, “TeeChia is a high performance, gluten-free cereal made from super seeds that produces lasting energy, satiety (satisfying fullness), and regularity.” Thanks to the blend of super seeds such as chia, flax, quinoa, amaranth, ramon and pumpkin, this cereal will keep you energized and satisfied while on the go!

Blueberry Date: So sweet and satisfying!  I love the blueberry and date flavors together!  The super seeds add an awesome crunch that regular oatmeal just doesn’t have!

Cranberry Apple:  Sweet yet tangy from the dried cranberries.  The apple and cranberries help balance each other out!

Nutrition Facts: 200-210 calories and 5-6 grams of fat per serving. Also 6 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein, 8-10 grams of sugar (from all natural sweeteners), 10% DV of iron and 20% DV of magnesium!

Ingredients:  All natural and organic ingredients such as gluten-free rolled oats,  organic quinoa seeds, organic amaranth seeds, dates, organic milled chia seeds, organic currants, organic milled flaxseeds, organic pumpkin seeds, dried fruit, organic cinnamon, organic ramon seeds, and natural flavors!

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 Click HERE to see my recipe for  Gluten-free Super Seed Banana Bread Cookies Made with Teechia Sustained Energy Cereal!

Gluten-free Super Seed Banana Bread Cookies

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Since moving back to college I haven’t been able to make any recipes, which saddens the crap out of me!  Thankfully I was able to go to my friends apartment to make these cookies!  I brought all these ingredients to college thinking I would have enough time to make stuff, but unfortunately I have been busier than expected.  However, I am so glad I used my noodle to create this amazingly tasty and amazingly easy cooke recipe!  All-natural ingredients, no refined sugars, no artificial flavors/colors and no preservatives!  Not to mention Gluten-free, dairy-free,  and vegan!  I used Teechia sustained energy cereal which is pretty much a delicious mixture of oats, seeds, and dried fruit!  These super easy to make cookies are perfect for an on-the-go snack, a light dessert, or even for breakfast!

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Super Seed Banana Bread Cookies

Makes 10-12 cookies

  • 1/2 cup Gluten-free flour (I used garbanzo bean flour)
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 packet of Teechia sustained energy cereal (I used blueberry date) or 1/2 cup GF oats
  • 1 banana, mashed
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. agave nectar/honey/maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp. raisins/ chopped dates
  • Melted vegan/dark chocolate (optional)
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and energy cereal.  Mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine banana, coconut oil, agave,  and vanilla.  Stir well.
  4. Add banana mixture to flour mixture and combine well, scraping the sides of the bowl to get all the flour mixed in.
  5. Spray cooking spray on a cooking sheet and drop batter evenly into 12 cookies.  Bake for about 15-17 minutes, or until cookies are golden brown. Drizzle chocolate over cookies if desired.
  6. Enjoy!

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Health Benefits:

Garbanzo Bean Flour:

  • Gluten-free
  • High in protein and fiber
  • Low in fat
  • No cholesterol, sodium or saturated fat

TeeChia Sustained Energy Cereal:

  • Gluten-free
  • High in protein , whole grains,and fiber
  • Contains Omega-3 fats
  • No refined/added sugar
  • No preservatives

Recipe as a whole:

  • All-natural
  • No added sugar
  • No preservatives
  • No processed ingredients
  • No artificial flavors
  • 100% clean
  • Chockful of vitamins and minerals
  • All-natural sweeteners
  • High in fiber and protein
  • Healthy fats
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Whole-grains

 

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Perfect Fall Breakfast: Pumpkin Apple Pie French Toast

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I love everything about fall, but mostly the flavors that come along with it.  Lets be honest here, apples and pumpkin have to be at the top of the list when it comes to fall favorite flavors!  I wanted to make a recipe incorporation both of them because why not?  The result is a delicious unquie take on a breakfast classic, French toast.  this is completely healthy and filling!  No added sugar or cream or crap or artifical stuff here!  I made this using ThinSlim bread!  Only 50 calories per slice and no artifical ingredients!  No preservatives and Non-GMO!   And for all you clean eating college students out there, this beauty was made in my dorm room!

Click HERE to get your Thin Slim Products!!

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Pumpkin Apple Pie French Toast

Serves 2-3

  • 6 slices  Thin Slim Bread/GF/ ezekiel/ whole grain bread
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp. apple sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. pumpkin puree

Filling

  • 1 apple, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese/ greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup apple sauce
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree.
  1. In a shallow bowl, combine egg, cinnamon, vanilla, apple sauce and pumpkin puree.  Mix well.
  2. Spray cooking spray on a skillet heated on medium-low heat.  Dip slice on bread in egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides well.
  3. Place slice on skillet and cook like you would normal french toast, flipping once the first side is brown.  Repeat with remaining slices.
  4. Place chopped apple in a bowl and mix with cinnamon.  Microwave for about 2 minutes, or until apples are soft.  Add remaining ingredients to bowl and mix well.
  5. Divide filling among 3 pieces of french toast.  Add remaining slices over top the filled ones.
  6. Enjoy!

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Health Benefits:

Pumpkin

  • Chock-ful of vitamin A, E and C and potassium
  • Low calorie and fat
  • Plenty of filling fiber
  • Lots of beta carotene and other antioxidants

Apples

  • Plenty of filling fiber
  • Rich in antioxidants minerals and vitamins such as vitamin A and potassium
  • low calorie and fat
  • high water content
  • natural sugars

Recipe as a whole

  • All natural
  • No added sugar
  • No preservatives
  • No artifical flavors
  • No processed ingredients
  • Clean
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Antioxidants
  • vegetarian

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Peanut Butter and Banana French Toast Roll-ups

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I love french toast, it may be better than pancakes!  I have made so many healthy pancake recipes that I decided it was time to try something different, french toast roll-ups!  These babies have been going viral through Pinterest and other social media websites lately, but if course they are not healthy. My mission was to create the same lovely recipe, but clean it up a bit nutrition wise.  The cinnamon-sugar is a key part in making this dish, so I added all natural unrefined cane sugar that I got from Karis Naturals!  To make it even better, I added peanut butter and banana because who doesn’t love that combination?  

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Peanut Butter and Banana French Toast Roll-ups

Slices of bread are rolled thin, filled with peanut butter and banana, rolled up and dunk into egg mixture, then coated in a cinnamon sugar mixture.  If you like french toast, you love these peanut butter banana french toast roll-ups even more!

 

Peanut Butter and Banana French Toast Roll-ups

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Ingredients
  

  • Makes 10
  • 10 slices ezekiel bread/whole-grain bread
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1 cup mashed banana about 2 large bananas
  • 2 eggs or 1 egg and 1 egg white, beaten (or 2 flax eggs)
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar

Instructions
 

  • Take crusts off of bread and roll each slice with a rolling pin until flat.
  • Spread peanut butter on each slice then spoon on mashed banana.  Roll the slices up and repeat for all.
  • In a shallow bowl, combine eggs, almond milk, and vanilla.  Mix well.
  • In another bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar together.
  • Heat a skillet on medium-low heat with coated with cooking spray.
  • Dunk rolls in egg mixture, then add to skillet, cooking them until golden them turning over to the other side.  Repeat with remaining roll-ups.
  • Once out of the skillet, immediately roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Enjoy!

 

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Health Benefits

  • Protein
  • Fiber
  • Healthy fats
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • All-natural
  • No preservatives
  • No processed ingredients
  • No refined sugar
  • No artificial ingredients
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Low-glycemic

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DIY Healthy Gourmet Popcorn: Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Popcorn

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I have a little bit of magic for you today, something peanut-buttery, Chocolatley, Crunchy,  fluffy in your mouth, and perfectly healthy and clean at the same time.  Can you guess what it is? There, I got ya! You don’t even have a clue, but the answer is my newest creation, Peanut-Butter Chocolate Crunch Popcorn, so decadent, so sweet, so tasty, you wouldn’t even guess that it is sugar-free, preservative-free, all natural, 100% clean, and super-duper simple to make, now that’s magic!

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Popcorn

  • 8 cups freshly popped plain popcorn
  • 2 Tbsp. coconut oil
  • 2 Tbsp. peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp. slivered almonds

Chocolate drizzle

  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp. honey
  1. Melt coconut oil and peanut butter in microwave for about 30 seconds, or until fully melted.
  2. Mix peanut butter mixture  and almonds into popcorn.  Mix thoroughly, or until each piece is evenly coated.
  3. For the chocolate sauce, melt coconut oil in microwave for about 30 seconds, or until fully melted.  Stir in cocoa powder and honey.
  4. Drizzle chocolate on top of popcorn.
  5. Enjoy!

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Health Benefits

  • Whole grains
  • Fiber 
  • Protein
  • Healthy fats
  • 100 % clean
  • All-natural
  • No added sugar
  • No preservatives
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

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Gluten-free Pasta dinner: Sweet Potato Basil Quinoa Gnocchi

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Who doesn’t love a good ol’ simple pasta recipe?  We have our old standbys like spaghetti and meatballs, but I want to go outside of the box. How you might ask? Well first of all, instead of using processed refined flour, I chose to use quinoa flour.  I added some sweet tater (because who doesn’t love them) and some basil and called it a day (a delicious day).  So easy and fail-proof (at least I think so), it can be your go-to pasta dinner.  Throw on some all-natural pasta sauce, and BANG, you just made the best gluten -free pasta EVER created! Processed with VSCOcam with f2 preset Sweet Potato Basil Quinoa Gnocchi

  • 3/4 cup quinoa flour (or 3/4 cup quinoa pulverized)
  • 1 cooked sweet potato, peeled
  • 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)
  • 2 Tbsp. tapioca starch (or corn starch)
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped basil (or dried)
  1.  Using your hands, mix all ingredients together until a dough ball forms.  
  2. Divide dough into 6 equal sized balls.  
  3. Roll each ball into little logs about 1/2 inch thick.
  4. Cut each log into about 8 equal sized pieces and press each with a fork, until a mark is visible. 
  5. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  6. Add gnocchi to boiling water, let cook until gnocchi floats to the top.
  7. Remove from water and let cool.
  8. Top with your favorite pasta sauce or eat plain.
  9. Enjoy!

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  • Fiber
  • Gluten-free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Dairy-free
  • 100% clean
  • No preservatives
  • No added sugar
  • Paleo
  • Dairy-free
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Antioxidants

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