Pancake whateverday #5

So #pancakesunday turned to be a pancake Tuesday and finally posting it on Thursday, so... you know what? It's pancake whatever day, enjoy!;)

 

On the menu: Chocolate pancakes, no sugar, no eggs, so it's vegan and super healthy the same time!

 

Lately I'm in love with Minimalist Baker and I used one of their pancake recipe from the 7 ingredients or less cookbook what you can download as well if you subscribe on their newsletter.

Although as always, I've changed hell lot of things, added my own ideas and turned it into a healthy version.

 

 

1 cup wholewheat flour mixed with some ground almond

1 tbsp baking powder

1.5 tbsp xilit

1 cup almond milk

1.5 tbsp grape oil

~15-20 g xilit chocolate or any type of no sugar diet one.

 

 

Combine the dry ingredients first, then add the rest. Cut, or grate the chocolate before adding it into the mixture.

If you have, you can use some nonstick spray on the griddle, otherwise use oil.

 

Flip the pancakes when bubbles appear on top and edges appear dry. Then cook for 1-2 minutes more.

Get ready, no surprise, chocolate made them a bit sticky, but I guess the amazing smell and taste compensate us for all the difficulties.

 

And if you are going for an extra pleasure, serve with a mixture of melted butter & chocolate. In one word, it's yummm.

 

*If you are not particularly looking for a no egg recipe, I would recommend to use one, at least I'll try that way next time.

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Pancake Sunday #4

After feeling so sick on Friday morning, I didn't even go to the cafe on my last working day which is really disappointing actually.

Without this good bye day, it's just weird that suddenly it's over. Ok, ok, it's not that I don't go there anymore, I know my work is not totally over, it's just changing into a different level. I still want to help and do what I can, but won't be there every single day and won't be the smiling barista girl who welcomes guests on an early Monday morning.

That's sad, but good. It was my choice, a hard choice indeed. I'm tired of being tired and I need new challenges. And I have a couple of them already, so although I won't have a daily job, I feel I'm still going to be a busy girl.

I'm truly excited about this new lifestyle. 

But... That post supposed to be about PANCAKES.

So let's talk about it. ;)

 

Today (after an amazingly long sleep, a totally late breakfast, a well deserved visit to Lush) we went to Maramuto Japanese tea house.

It was so perfect to sit there, it was calm and peaceful, sitting by the sunny window... ahh, totally zen feeling! Loved it so much! This is how I imagine a nice Sunday afternoon.

And for sure I'll go back there more often.

But back to pancakes.

Buying matcha to prepare drinks and special cakes, was already on my shopping list, but now that I had a delicious matcha coffee latte I was so inspired to get a small bag of this wonderful green tea powder.

 

 

 

 

 

Of course I was so excited to try it immediately, and as it's Sunday... it was no question.

 I prepared Matcha Pancakes.

 

I used this recipe as an inspiration, but I was trying to change it a bit healthier and also I had to replace a few ingredients I didn't find at home.

 

Here is what I used:

 

1 cup graham flour

1 tbsp xilit

1 tbsp tapioca syrup

2 tbsp matcha (powder)

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup ground almond

1/4 cup oat bran

1 large eggs (beaten)

1 cup soy milk

1/4 cup almond milk

2 tbsp grape oil

 

Make a smooth mixture and fry them in a pan. When it's ready, you can use melted butter to flavor the pancakes and/or natural tapioca, plum or maple syrup. Also recommended to slice some fruits, I guess it's a perfect breakfast this way.

Check out the original version too and enjoy! ;)

 

 

 

 

(Strawberry)Pancake Sunday #3

I should seriously think about renaming Pancake Sunday into Pancake Monday!;P

This time I was good and prepared them in time, but to sit down, upload & write... that's always an other question. I'm the type of person who takes her time!;)

 

 

These strawberry flavoured pancakes were perfect end of my lovely weekend.

 

I tell you how I prepared them, but as always I would like to remind you that this recipe was spontaneously came to my mind, so I don't have exact quantities. Be creative! ;)

 

(No sugar) Strawberry Pancakes

 

I used:

 

~1,5 dl soy milk

~3-4 tbsp graham flour

~2 eggs

~1 tbsp ground almond

~ 2 big strawberries

~1/2 banana

~1 tbsp xilit

~1 pinch baking soda

~1 pinch salt

~1-2 tbsp grape oil (plus some extra for frying)

 

Mix the ingredients and add any extras if needed.

During baking them my first 2 were too sticky and burned, but finding the right temperature finally helped.

 

 

In the end I prepared the same type of cocoa sauce as last time with adding some extra strawberry pieces and 2 tbsp of strawberry jam (diet one sweetened with Stevia).

I cooked the ingredients on low temperature for a couple of minutes until the sauce was nice and smooth. You can use a blender if you don't like the strawberry pieces, although I think that's the best yummy part.:)

Enjoy!

Pancake (Sunday) Monday #2

Yesterday I've run out of time a bit, there were so many things in my mind and actually we had a really cool weekend with lots of fun programs.

So this time #pancakesunday became pancake Monday!;)

 

A wonderful yummy looking pancake on Pinterest was my inspiration, but honestly finally I've changed so many ingredients and basically everything about it, that I guess, this is kind of a new recipe now!;)

 

When I'm baking I love to use my imagination and never really sticked to the quantities, so forgive me, but I can give you only a circa idea how to prepare this!:)

 

 

Here is what I used to bake no sugar cocoa-muesli pancakes

 

3 tbsp oat bran

5 tbsp muesli mix (no added sugar)

1 tbsp  cocoa powder

1 tbsp xilit

1 tbsp ground almonds

2 tbsp graham flour

1 banana

2-3 dl almond milk

1/4 tsp baking soda

1 tbsp grape oil (and some more for the baking)

 

 

Use a blender to mix everything. Be careful with the milk, add it slowly and try to do some baking test before using the whole quantity depending how thick pancakes you prefer.

My first few tests were a bit sticky, was hard to turn them, but finding the right balance of ingredients finally made me happy on my pancake day!:)

Don't be afraid to differ and change things, but something I can tell you for sure, it tastes gooooood!:)

And it's a perfect healthy dessert, guarantee you won't feel guilty!;)

 

If you want a little bit of extra sweet delicacy on the top, you can prepare cocoa sauce.

There are millions of recipes on the internet, but I was lazy so I mixed only some cocoa powder with xilit and tiny bit of almond milk. I heated up the mixture in a pan on low temperature until the xilit melted smoothly.

That's it, easy peasy and definitely not the real pro version, but who cares until it tastes delicious!

 

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Sweet nothing

Well, after a long week of work, finally I have a whole weekend for myself.

And what's the best way to celebrate this? Well... with doing exactly NOTHING.

Basically I've spent my afternoon with relaxing, daydreaming, drinking strawberry milkshake, enjoying the sun and the company of my grumpy cat!:)

 

But why should I feel bad?

Enjoying a moment spent with resting, is always much more advantageous than spending your time with something that doesn't make you happy.

If you're tired, sleep.

If you just want to watch the sky, then lie down in the grass and stare the sky.

And if you want to dream,

JUST DREAM!

;)

 

 

 

Try this strawberry milkshake!

4-5 pieces of strawberries, 150ml soy milk, 150ml almond milk, 2 tbsp xilit or other sweetener.

Use a blender to mix it and enjoy!

 

 

I guess me and my cat are just posing the same way!;))

Can you be happy for 100 days in a row?

My answer is: I'm ready for the challenge!
What say you?:)

Yesterday I've found an inspiring post on the blog "A beautiful mess".
Basically the challenge is about to take a photo of anything that makes you happy every single day for 100 day in a row.
I had kind of a same idea in mind for a while, but never really started to accomplish, so here is the moment to do it! I gladly say yes and join the fun!
If you're interested about my 100 happy days, come and follow me on Instagram.
I'm sure it's going to be funny to look back after finishing the challenge. The reason I particularly love that idea is, because I think we forget about many crazy little moments that made us smile. Most of the people only remember for the big events, birthdays, Christmas, holidays... but life is made of everydays. So instead of waiting for the next big thing in your life, try to enjoy your next 100 ordinary days!;)

My #day1

I'm totally happy for my frozen banana soy milkshake (:

Do you want to prepare that too?

Put a peeled banana into the freezer.

After an hour  blend it with 3dl of soy milk and a tbsp xilit (or any other sweetener you prefer).

Easy, isn't it?:)

If you feel like joining, use the hashtag: #100happydays

Pancake Sunday#1

I guess all my friends know that I'm in love with food!:)
I enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and everything before, after and in between.
Good food always brings smile on my face.
But. I find it important to take good care about what we eat. It's so easy to find super-duper cool looking sweets full of colouring, sugar and preservatives...

I already had a initiation about healthy baking.
www.bakingwithoutposion.blogspot.com
I don't feel like continuing this blog separately, but from now I try to share some more recipes and advices on Wild Compass for Freedom.
Including a #pancakesunday, hope you'll all enjoy.

Here is the first easy peasy recipe.
Banana pancakes
Believe it or not, but these yummy pancakes were made of 2 eggs & 1 banana.
That's it. Use a blender to mix the ingredients, actually I used a tiny bit of grape oil too.
Heat up a frying pan, use some oil again to prevent pancakes being too sticky.
I think it looks better when they're smaller sized, like american pancakes.
Fry both sides & enjoy your delicious sweets without using anything unhealthy.

 

Do you feel like reading about more healthy recipes?

 

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