Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Gluten-Free Flourless "Pancakes"



If you have ever been on Pinterest in the last couple years, you may have come across the pin that says: 1 banana + 2 eggs = best pancakes ever! (or something to that effect). Always been curious about those...do they really taste like pancakes? how many does it make? I love questions!

So, I was out of Herbalife, and had a plethora of bananas, so I rediscovered this pin. The recipe says to really mash up the banana for best results, which may have been done easier with a potato masher (which I do not own). It also suggests adding cinnamon; I added pumpkin spice and brown sugar. The recipe also does not specify how many pancakes it creates, it's about 4.

The "pancakes" don't really taste like traditional American pancakes, yet they don't taste eggy. The consistency is a cross between an omelette and creme brûlée. If you are a lover of pancakes, but want a healthier option, this may be for you!

Difficulty Level: 1+ so easy, a monkey could do it!
Yum Factor: 2-3 depending on what spices, etc. you add

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Orange Julius-ish



Took last week off for 4th of July holiday...and to be honest, I have not been cooking much lately. The last month or less I've been on the Herbalife shakes, it's been working well so far, but that requires you to consume 2 shakes, 2 protein snacks, and 1 colorful meal...not conducive to cooking.

Nothing says summer like a refreshing drink. I made this a couple years ago, and it was JUST LIKE going to Orange Julius at the mall. I am not sure if this is the exact recipe I made, but it was the only one I had, so maybe it was!

OJ concentrate is the most unusual ingredient here, not something typically kept in the fridge. A nice summertime treat and easy to make!

Difficulty Level: 1
Yum Factor: 3+