Pancakes are forgiving

 

With a topping of maple syrup, a good pancake is not difficult to make. As my vegan friends already know, you can make delicious pancakes without eggs. Previously I've substituted for eggs with flaxseed, another time I used Greek yogurt because of the thick consistency, but today I had no egg, flaxseed nor Greek yogurt. I made the pancakes anyway as we just returned from vacation the day before and our refrigerator was still a little bare.

Here are the ingredients I used:

1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup almond meal
1 cup vanilla almond milk
2 Tbsp (approximately) natural apple sauce (just finished what was in the jar)
2 tsp baking powder
good sprinkling of cinnamon

The end result? Yummy and filling pancakes.

The photo is a whole wheat and flax recipe from skiptomylou.org. I think they look delicious!

Action Item: Make pancakes tomorrow. It's faster than you might remember!

Mini-pledges (Week 7 & 8)

I am running behind this summer, so here's a reminder of last week's and this week's goals if you are Committing to a Healthier You. If this is all new to you, read the info on the previous link and see if this can help you on your eating journey. If you are working on these mini-pledges, these two are great steps to healthier eating and a healthier body.

The 100daysofrealfood blog offers excellent advice on the two topics below. "Stop eating when you are full" is a simple, straightforward goal, but often one of the most difficult. Take time this week to really listen to your body. Not only stop eating when you are full, but try not to eat when you are only thirsty or tired or anxious. Tune in closely to read your body's clues.

• Week 7: 100% Whole grain – All grains consumed must be 100% whole-grain.
• Week 8: Stop eating when you feel full – Listen to your internal cues and stop eating when you feel full.

Action Item: Take on one of these mini-challenges this week or if you haven't already committed.

For Further Reading: White Bread vs Wheat Bread, The Best Bread: Tips for Buying Bread