Flourless Pumpkin Waffles

The other day I posted a picture on Facebook of this delicious dish I threw together over the weekend.

And it was a great way to start my day.  It was just absolutely delicious!

I've been trying to focus on consuming less processed foods.  

This meal satisfies my nutritional needs and my undeniable sweet tooth, with natural foods!

Believe it or not, there is no flour in this waffle!  Just good-for-you ingredients.

You've got your Protein-eggs, Carbs-pumpkin puree, and Fats-pecans.

The coconut and other toppings are optional, but I highly recommend because it's quite the treat but also healthy. I love when those two words can be put in the same sentence.  It makes me so happy!

Ingredients:
makes 1-2 waffles

2 large eggs
1/2 c pumpkin puree
1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
1-2 Tbsp shredded coconut
Agave Nectar Syrup, to drizzle
sliced strawberries, optional
spoonful of chopped pecans, optional


Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk 2 large eggs, 1/2 c pumpkin puree, 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice until well combined.
2. Mix in 1-2 Tbsp shredded coconut.
3. Spray cooking spray on waffle maker. Pour 1/3 c of batter in preheated waffle iron (or in my case Belgian Waffle Maker!).
4. Allow batter to cook for 5-6 minutes.
5. Add toppings and top with Agave Nectar Syrup.

Enjoy!

Flourless Sweet Potato Pancakes

I saw on Pinterest, in order to make pancakes, all you need is a banana and 2 eggs! 

 I was ecstatic because it's Healthy and sounded very delicious!

So I tried the banana + 2 eggs recipe and it turned out very nice.  I thought, why not try other ingredients.  All you need is 2 eggs + a healthy starch/carb.  So instead I tried a sweet potato.  I turns out even better than the banana pancakes. 

 The sweet potato pancakes are fluffier and thicker!  Just Heaven!  I've been obsessed with these pancakes for the past 2 weeks.  I have them about every other day!  

It's a very satisfying meal in the morning or to make any time in the day!  I LOVE these pancakes!

Ingredients:
makes 4 medium pancakes

2 large eggs
1/2 sweet potato/ yam (about 4 in long)


Instructions:

1. I buy the sealed sweet potatoes at Wal-mart, so just microwave the sealed sweet potato for 6-7 minutes.
2. When done cooking, peal sweet potato and mash with a potato masher.
3. Mix in 2 large eggs.  
4. Pour 1/4 c of batter onto griddle and cook on medium until bubbles form on the top.  Then flip over and cook other side.

So try the banana, or sweet potato or even pureed pumpkin to make a healthier pancake.

See which recipe you like best!

Crustless Quiche

I think I've only tried maybe 1 or 2 quiches in my life.

And I didn't like them because I thought it tasted weird with a crust.

So I decided to make a crustless quiche.

It turned out really delicious.

It's the perfect meal when you need a lot of protein.

I would warm it up the next day for breakfast too.

Quiches are very versatile..You can put anything you want in them.

Next time Blake wants a meaty quiche.

We'll see what I come up with!

Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/4 c red onion, diced
handful fresh spinach, chopped
1 med tomato, diced
6 eggs
1 c cottage cheese
2 Tbsp heavy cream
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper


Instructions:

1. In 1 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp olive oil cook all (5) vegetables in a frypan until softened. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl whisk 6 eggs.  Add 1 c cottage cheese, 2 Tbsp heavy cream, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
3. Add cooked vegetables to egg mixture.
4. Pour egg mixture into 9" pie dish.
5. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.

Instructions with pictures:

In 1 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp olive oil, cook all (5) vegetables in a frypan until softened. Set aside.

In a medium bowl whisk 6 eggs.  Add 1 c cottage cheese, 

2 Tbsp heavy cream, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.

Add cooked vegetables to egg mixture.

Pour egg mixture into 9" pie dish.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

AKA, Morning after Thanksgiving, healthy smoothie :)

If you were like me on Thanksgiving and had way 

too much to eat like Pie, Rolls, Stuffing, Turkey and some more 

Stuffing, maybe a 2nd or 3rd piece of pie....

THEN....join with me in Starting Anew the next morning and having a healthy smoothie!

This smoothie tastes just like pumpkin pie filling..YUMM!

You can enjoy it for Breakfast, Afternoon Snack, OR Midnight Treat!

source:  Eating Bird Food

Ingredients:
serves 1

1/2 c pureed pumpkin
1/2 frozen banana
3/4 c milk (I used almond milk)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
pinch of nutmeg
2 tsp sugar (I used stevia)


Instructions:

1.  Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2.  Top with whipped cream (highly recommended).  Pour into a glass and Enjoy!

No-Bake Banana Coconut Oatmeal

I've been obsessed with banana and coconut lately!

I wanted a quick and easy breakfast in the morning that includes 2 of my most favorite ingredients.

The Oats are fantastic in this meal.

I almost prefer my oats uncooked because I love the texture!

It's incredibly easy so you can throw it together and take it with you to work.

Or if you were good that morning and you got up on time,

 relax and eat because it takes almost NO time to make!

Ingredients:
serves 1

1 sm/med banana, mashed
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1/2 c oatmeal (old fashioned, not instant)
1/3 c shredded coconut (I prefer sweetened) 


Instructions:

1. Mash banana with potato masher or fork.
2. Mix in 2 Tbsp Maple Syrup, 1/2 c oatmeal and 1/3 c shredded coconut.

Eat up! 

Lately, I've been eating this deliciousness as a midnight snack.
Helps curb my sweet cravings!

 

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes

 I love making a REAL breakfast on the weekends because I finally have TIME to do so.

I'm always rushing during the week to get just a bowl of cereal in right before work.

So I decided to change it up and make these delicious banana oatmeal chocolate chip pancakes.

These pancakes are incredibly light and fluffy!

And best part is they're healthy!

No added processed sugars, butter, eggs etc.

And yet they taste just as great, if not BETTER!

I added the mini chocolate chips because seriously, I can never get enough chocolate!  

I crave chocolate ALL..THE...FREAKEN...TIME!

So why not start off your morning with these healthy pancakes 

but add a lil' bit of chocolate to get those happy brain cells goin' for the day!

Ingredients:
makes 10 sm/med pancakes

1 1/2 c milk
1 c rolled oats
2 ripe bananas
1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp baking powder
1/4 c mini chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. In a blender, puree 1 1/2 c milk and 1 c rolled oats until smooth.
2. Add 2 ripe bananas, 1/2 c flour, 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp baking powder. Puree a few seconds more.
3. Let batter rest 10 minutes.
4. Pour batter into a medium bowl, mix in 1/4 c mini chocolate chips.
5. Heat a large nonstick skillet to medium heat. Mist with nonstick cooking spray.
6. Scoop batter onto skillet in 1/4 c increments.  Reduce heat to medium-low and cook pancakes until air-bubbles appear and underside is golden, about 4-5 minutes.
7. Flip and cook about 4-5 minutes more.  
8. Serve with sliced bananas and maple syrup!

Instructions with pictures

In a blender, puree 1 1/2 c milk and 1 c rolled oats until smooth.

Add 2 ripe bananas, 1/2 c flour, 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp baking powder. Puree a few seconds more.

Let batter rest 10 minutes.

Pour batter into a medium bowl, mix in 1/4 c mini chocolate chips.

Heat a large nonstick skillet to medium heat. Mist with nonstick cooking spray.

Scoop batter onto skillet in 1/4 c increments.  

Reduce heat to medium-low and cook pancakes until  air-bubbles appear and underside is golden, about 4-5 minutes.  Flip and cook about 4-5 minutes more.  

Serve with sliced bananas and maple syrup!