Another last wednesday of the month means another What’s Up Wednesday post with Mel, Shay, and Sheaffer. It also means another edition of Recipe Club with Andrea.
What we’re eating:
I’ve decided to go on a 10-day sugar detox with the Today Show hosts. I saw that they were doing it and really wanted to try it to see what kind of benefits and effects it had on my body. So this pancake recipe is Molly-certified sugar free. I saw a pin on Pinterest and was “pin-spired” to make this. Let me just start by saying i’m really not good at giving recipes. Normally I just dump things into a bowl until I think it’s good, so my measurements may not be exact or to your preference.
Ingredients:
2 Frozen Bananas (or 1 if you don’t want as much of a banana-y flavor)
2 Eggs
Ground Cinnamon to taste
Flax Seeds
Vanilla Extract
Chocolate Chips (if you don’t care about going sugar free!)
I didn’t think about taking pictures until I mashed up my bananas…
Take your desired amount of frozen bananas and mash them up with a wisk.
Next, crack your eyes into the bowl and mix.
We bought these travel flax seeds packet, so I decided to put in about half of one of these packets. I’d never had flax seeds before. Flax seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and magnesium. What a simple way to add these nutrients to your diet. You don’t even know they are in there!
I’m a fan of cinnamon. I shake it on my coffee, sprinkle it on some fruits, so for me the more the merrier. I’d say I probably put in about a tablespoon or so.
Mix those ingredients together…cook it on a griddle or pan just like a normal pancake and voila! It’s not your typical pancake and surely doesn’t look like it, but I liked it as a little change from the regular. And I felt healthy eating them….alongside one of my favorite fruits 😉
My sugar detox isn’t technically over until Sunday. But homegirl was CRAVING some brownies. Listen, i’ve been really good about not having sugar. The other day I drank straight coffee and milk (and I even liked it!). I walk past the chocolate container at work. I’m drinking unsweet tea (SHOCKER!) and everything in between. I decided to cheat a little and go ahead and make these brownies with a recipe I found on google, but tweaked a little. They are homemade, so I knew exactly what was going in them. Now my mom and all her unhealthy food loving ways ate that corner and the top and was so grossed out. But really I liked them.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of flour (which is good because I have to use my gluten-free flour)
1/2 cup of sugar (I didn’t want to completely cut the sugar out, but I probably would’ve been okay with less)
1/3 cup of cocoa (I used unsweetened – this may give a bitter after taste to some)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Mix these all together. Then add:
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 oil (vegetable, canola, whichever)
Grease your pan. Bake them at 350 for about 15 minutes. AND YUM! I added a couple butterscotch chips just to see what that tasted like and actually liked it. I wouldn’t want too much, but I thought it was a different kind of edition!
I’ve heard so many treviews about whey protein powder. I read on the ingredients that it contains lactose so i’ve been testing it out these past couple days to see what it does. I haven’t been adding the full amount it calls for, but so far it’s been working for me. A good way i’ve been getting my protein is through smoothies mixed with this whey protein powder. I’ll hopefully be posting some recipes soon!
What I’m reminiscing about:
Lately, I’ve been reminiscing about the fact that I’ve been at my job for 6 months already. My job has been nothing but a blessing and I still find it hard to believe that 6 months ago I was all dressed up, jamming out to Taylor Swift’s new album not knowing what on Earth to expect. I’ve learned a lot in just this short amount of time and cannot wait to see where the future takes me with my company 🙂
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What I’m loving:
My new favorite spot in my house. Okay i’ve lived in my same house since I was in Kindergarten, but 15 years later found this relaxing spot that I can take all to myself. It’s within walking distance from my room (get it?) and I get to look over our pool, with the sound of waterfalls, my Bible and coffee in hand, and a blanket or the outdoor fan on if I need to. Nobody else in my family goes out there…so i’ve officially claimed it MINE 🙂
What we’ve been up to:
We’ve been celebrating the man himself, we’ve (dad and I) have been working, and we’ve been gardening up a storm!
What I’m dreading:
I really try not to dread anything….but it’s really hard when you have to sit in the same chair for 2 hours at 8:00 in the morning 4 days a week listening to a lecture over “Matrices, Vectors, and Linear Programming” during summer. I mean someone tell me who required this class for business majors so I can have a word with them.
What I’ve been working on:
Lately, i’ve been working on being better about my Quiet Times, spending time with Jesus, and reading through my Bible. On my to-do list right now is to go through all the pages I have tabbed in my Bible and re-highlight the important verses I marked or make notes of what I wanted myself to remember. I’ve had this Bible for so long that things are starting to get faded…and we can’t have that! 🙂
What I’m excited about:
I’m excited about having today off of work. I asked my boss if I could take today to catch-up/get ahead on my homework for this summer class. I’m going to run my errands that i’m really far behind on. I’m going to watch Hoda and KLG with momma. I’m going to go golfing with my siblings. And i’m going to hang out with Emily. Who says Wednesdays weren’t good days?! I think in honor of knowing it’s going to be a great day, i’ll treat myself to one of these bad boys. And that’s enough to get me excited!!
What I’ve been reading/watching:
I talked about what i’ve been reading and watching last week for book club. If you missed it, look here. I’ve found my new favorite movie and a good book. (Still wanting recommendations for more summer reading!)
What I’m listening to:
As I started to answer this question the air conditioner kicked in and I realized…wow am I thankful for air conditioning. And at the same time I can hear our printer going off because my mom just sent something from downstairs. And I say wow am I thankful for technology. And I can hear Star Wars playing on the other side of the wall because my brother is watching it in the next room. And I think wow i’m thankful to have not just one brother, but two other siblings. And then it gets me all happy because I realize…the good Lord has truly blessed me.
What I’ve been wearing:
I have been wearing lots of Taralynn’s lately. I posted about this outfit a couple of weeks ago, but seriously this shirt is worn weekly. Not to mention the fact that the short can go on any girl’s night. And her jewelry??? Yep, always decked out in it. I love her website and her business.
What I’m doing this weekend:
I have no plans this weekend, just like last weekend. Thankfully my weekends start Thursday when I get home from work so I have longer weekends than most people. They still seem to go by fast, but I have a feeling i’ll be enjoying some of this….aaahhhh relaxation!
What I’m looking forward to next month:
I love July…I think it’s one of my favorite months of the year. While it’s always scorching hot here in Texas, we do A LOT of celebrating around here. Dad gets another year old, Ryan gets another year old, America gets another year older and we make our annual trek to Iowa to visit our grandpa 🙂
What else is new:
I think i’ve covered it all. I’ve probably just made your eyes bleed from this long post, i’ll spare you on one question. 😉
What I’m doing for the 4th:
Right now, I have no set plans for the 4th. My work is observing Friday the 3rd so i’ll have a long weekend. The 4th is my favorite holiday, so as long as I get to see some fireworks and spend time with some of my favorite peeps i’ll be happy.
Can’t wait to go through and read what’s up with all of you 🙂 Happy Wednesday!
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