Today’s workout was one of those workouts where I felt like I was just going through the motions but I couldn’t seem to motivate myself to get my butt in gear and rejuvenate my workout.
At least the beginning of my workout was good! I completed a 20 minute stair master interval workout before heading into the weight room to focus on strength training my shoulders.
Breakfast
I felt a lot more motivated in the kitchen this morning than I did at the gym and set out to make almond flour pancakes.
I did a quick Google search on my phone and landed on this recipe which I tweaked a little bit by adding half of a mashed banana to the batter, reducing the amount of water the recipe called for and subbing honey for maple syrup.
The pancakes were quite dense, but I have a feeling they are going to do a great job of keeping me full until it’s time for my morning snack.
I also brewed myself a cup of peppermint crème coffee.
I’m trying to savor this flavor since I know The Fresh Market won’t sell it again until the next holiday season. It’s one of my favorites!
Off to the gym to work + teach!
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I love allrecipes.com! They have some great recipe ideas there. This one in particular looks delicious and I love that you added in a banana!
As much as I’ve seen almond flour around the healthy living blog world, I’ve yet to try it! I’ll definitely have to go for it one of these days.
I’m also kinda sad that I didn’t eat as much peppermint flavored things during the holiday season, and now I want peppermint ice cream.
Have a great day, Julie!
Your breakfast turned out much better than mine!
Have a good day, Julie!
Now I want pancakes! I like the looks of those, and I haven’t had breakfast yet. 🙂
Have a great day!
I really like almond flour pancakes. I whip egg whites and fold that into the batter to cut the denseness of the almonds and found that works pretty well. Absolutely delicious way to reduce flour. 🙂
Those pancakes do look dense and filling, I’ll have to check out that recipe!
I love all things peppermint flavor, so I bet that coffee would make me so happy 🙂
I must say, I enjoy a good dense pancake – they are so filling!
I actually just got some almond flour and this looks like a great recipe to try it out on 🙂
Those pancakes look SO good! I’m used to protein pancakes which, while also delicious, are often a little flat compared to these monsters!
That looks like a delicious start to a Thursday!! ALMOST the weekend!!
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I’m going to have to save that recipe for later! I’m gluten intolerant, so these would be perfect! Now I just need to go get some almond flour….
I’ve never tried almond flour, but if it’s anything like coconut flour (except for the taste, obviously) I’ll be a fan! We all have workouts like that- don’t beat yourself up 🙂
Silly question, but do you use a my k-cup for your Fresh Market coffees?
I haven’t had pancakes in forever! These look so good – along with coffee – perfection!
Girl you must have some serious strength to do the stair master.. that thing freaks me out because I am the clumsiest person in the world and every single time I try and use it I somehow end up falling.. No bueno. And those pancakes look delicious.. Good call on the maple syrup instead of honey.
Yum, I need to try those pancakes! And I had one of those workouts last night..not the most fun or productive but at least you did something!
Have you ever tried making protein pancakes? I like them personally. 🙂
Protein Pancakes are our next great muscle-building snack to take with you on the go. Whip these up first thing in the morning and they’ll be ready when you need them.
To prepare these, combine 1 cup oatmeal, 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1 cup of egg whites, and 1-2 scoops of your favorite protein powder. Once well mixed, pour onto a pre-heated pan coated with non-stick spray and pour batter evenly in the center.
Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes or until edges are brown and then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side. You should easily get 5-6 large pancakes from this recipe.
Mmmm these sound tasty! And I have some almond flour on hand 🙂
Those pancakes look mighty thick & filling! Great idea on adding the banana. I do that often as well. I love AllRecipes.com it is a great recipe source.
I think either adding a mashed banana or pumpkin puree is almost necessary for almond meal pancakes. They can be pretty grainy, but very filling! That coffee always sounds sooo good! I wish they had it in a K-cup version!
I use my refillable K cups to make it!
Since I’m not too creative in the kitchen I always use other recipes as inspiration or follow them step-by-step. My go-to resources are usually Cooking Light, Real Simple and Pinterest.
Those look so fluffy! There’s nothing I love more than a stack of pancakes. 🙂
the ‘cakes look great! maybe some leavening (baking powder) would fluff them up?
Yummy on the pancakes! I saw this after breakfast and I think I will make them for dinner tonight!
Jeez those look good. I haven’t eaten yet. I think I’m gonna see if I have all the ingredients. I know I have syrup! =p
Would love to know if the pancakes held you over! I’m looking to mix up my usual yogurt parfait breakfast (which keeps me full for a solid 4-5 hours!). They look nice and dense!
Those pancakes look amazing! I always appreciate a breakfast that holds me over until it’s time for my morning snack. These look like they would do the job!
oh man, do those pancakes look awesome!!!
Keith and I make almond flour pancakes all the time…they’re the best! I’ve also made coconut flour pancakes but don’t like them nearly as much. I just love the heartiness and nuttiness of almond flour. It’s definitely my favorite!
I love using almond flour to bake with. I haven’t used it to make pancakes yet, but I definitely should!
i totally hear you on savoring the peppermint creme coffee…i still have been ordering peppermint mochas at starbucks! 😉
Ahhh I’m in love with peppermint coffee cream and so mad that they only sell it during the holidays. Next year I will have to stock up so I can keep drinking it well into spring!
Ooooh, those pancakes look hearty & delicious! Yum! 🙂
Can’t wait to try that recipe
I adore you coffee mug. Lighthouse Café is one of our “must visit” places when we go to Sanibel.
they look delicious!!
I’ve been having those kind of workouts recently as well. Hoping warmer weather is coming soon so I can switch things up and do outdoor activities.
You haven’t mentioned your livestrong group lately, how is that going? I love hearing about it!
I know a lot of people that would enjoy these! Would be amazing with fruit compote!
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