Hey guys,
How’s your week going? So I just got back from a lovely trip visiting my friends. It was so much fun seeing them again! But time flew by and before I knew it I had to board the plane and jet-set back home.
Usually when I’m away I try and keep up with posting and reading blogs, but this trip I barely opened my computer. It was nice having a bit of a break from technology and just enjoying my time with friends. I think it’s really important to just be where you are. What I mean is that when you are with friend, relative, or your significant other, truly be there with them. Don’t think about work, or tomorrow’s outing, or what’s on TV later. Instead be present with that person, listen closely, and the moments you are spending together. It really makes life much more enjoyable!
Being on holiday also meant long leisurely breakfasts. Like so many of you, I really really enjoy breakfast! So much so, that I often have it for dinner sometimes too. I’ve recently been experimenting with my paleo protein pancake recipe, and have come up with two new mouth watering recipes that I’m sharing with you today.
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
(Paleo, Gluten free, Dairy free, Grain free, Low-FODMAP)
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup cooked mashed pumpkin
- 1 tbsp (20 grams) raw mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts & cashews), ground into flour
- 1 scoop Sunwarrior vanilla protein powder (equivalent to 17g protein)
- 1 tsp ground flaxseed
- 1 whole egg + 2 egg whites
- 1 tbsp unsweetened almond or coconut milk
- 1/8 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
- Dash of sea salt
- Stevia or other sweetener, to taste (optional)
- Coconut oil or organic butter
- Mixed berry syrup: 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries microwaved for 2 – 3 mins
- Combine all ingredients, except coconut oil in a blender. Process until smooth.
- Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease with coconut oil.
- Make several pancakes by pour 1/4 cup of batter into different sections of the pan. Cook until bubbles form on top, then carefully flip and cook for a further 2-3 mins.
- Transfer to a plate and cover with lid to keep warm
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve pancakes with warm berry syrup.
Savoury Sweet Potato Pancakes & Fried Egg
(Paleo, Gluten free, Dairy free, Grain free, Low-FODMAP)
- 1/2 medium zucchini, grated
- 1/4 cup cooked mashed sweet potato (about 1 small potato)
- 1 whole egg + 1 egg white
- 1/2 tsp dried chives
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 1 whole egg, for frying
Method:
- Combine grated zucchini, sweet potato, whole egg, egg white, chives, salt and pepper in a small measuring jug. Whisk with a fork to combine.
- Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease with olive oil spray.
- Make several pancakes by pour 1/4 cup of batter into different sections of the pan. Cook until edges are set, then carefully flip and cook for a further 1 – 2 mins.
- Transfer to a plate and cover with lid to keep warm.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- To make fried egg: lightly grease pan again with cooking oil. Carefully crack egg into a small ramekin. When pan is hot, carefully pour egg into the pan. Cook for several minutes, until the egg white becomes set, but yolk is still soft.
- Top pancakes with fried egg and serve.
I absolutely adore these pancakes! The trick is to break the soft yolk and let it drizzle over the pancakes. It really is the ultimate savoury syrup! I love starting my day with protein and healthy fats as I find it keeps my blood sugar stable throughout the day.
Here’s to starting your day the right way
-Sarah xo
Great advice! I think I really need to work on ‘being where I am’.
Love the recipes. Whether I have a sweet or savoury breakfast really depends on my mood. I usually have a sweet-ish breakfast, but if I go out for breaky, it’s savoury all the way
I love going out for breakfast too! Poached eggs and spinach is my go to option because I never make them at home
Tasty recipes you have here, two choices of what to have for breakfast either sweet or savoury depending on what you like to have. In my opinion having these kinds of pancakes for breakfast lessen the craving for sweets, don’t you think so? And also it might be match with this http://proteinpowder.mercola.com/pure-protein.html, any thoughts?
Yes they definitely lessen cravings thanks to the hit of protein
I love the idea of doing savory ones with egg! YUM!
They really are fantastic, you should give them a try
Those look delicious!!
Thanks Megan, try them out and let me know what you think
Yum! I am always in a constant battle of sweet vs savory.
Such a hard decision I know! Today i went savoury and added some sweet corn in the mix…so darn good
I’ve never tried savory pancakes, but this way looks delicious!
They are really good, I think you would love them Paige!
Looks fantastic!!! How many pancakes are considered a serving?
The stats are calculated for the entire recipe, so eat as many as you please!
So glad you had such an amazing holiday <3 All charged up for the new semester? Mine's starting tomorrow…kind of nervous though!
Your zucchini pancakes with egg would be the ultimate way to start the day.
It’s my favourite thing to make on the weekends when I have a bit more time.