On the Go - Inside Out Pancakes

http://www.superhealthykids.com/portable-pancake-pockets/

These look so fun, delish and healthy.  We all know if you make something a little different and fun the kiddos will love it and more importantly eat it!  :)

I'm definitely going to be making these up ahead of time so they are easy to grab and go on those busy weekday mornings as well as early soccer mornings on the weekend.

Try them out yourself!  Here is the website there were found on.  Super Healthy Kids has some fabulous recipes for the whole family.

The Steps:

1. We first mixed up our batter. We used our standard pancake mix recipe. This pancake mix stays in our pantry at all times.  It beats purchasing pancake mix from the store and we always have some.
2. Then, we chopped up some strawberries and blueberries very finely. I actually used a food processor and pulsed rather quickly to cut them up, without pulverizing it.
3. Then, we poured 1 tablespoon of pancake mix onto a heated and well greased skillet.  You can then spread the mix out a bit to thin it out, so your pancakes aren’t too puffy at the end.
4. Then, we scooped a spoonful of berries to the center, and spread them out as best we could.
5. Then (this is the hardest part), drizzle the batter over the berries.  No need to pile another clump of batter on, simple drizzle to cover them up!  (watch the video for the demonstration here).
6. Then, flip the pancake to cook the other side!

Mmmmmm… wouldn’t you want these while you are waiting for a parade to start!  So fresh and delicious!


We’d love to see you get creative with other fillings!  We of course love berries for this, as berries are  super healthy food to include in your kids diets.  Both strawberries and blueberries are high in antioxidants and phytochemicals that protect those little bodies from damage, stress, and inflammation.   I tried it with some cottage cheese, since we enjoy cottage cheese on TOP of our pancake, but it was a bit difficult to work with, and kind of runny.  What fillings will you try?

For the homemade pancake mix, go here:

Who doesn't love a good s'more?

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S'mores Shakeology (with coffee)

Ingredients:
½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
½ cup brewed coffee, chilled
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
2 tsp. ground whole wheat graham cracker crumbs, divided use
1 cup ice

Preparation:
1. Place almond milk, coffee, extract, Shakeology, 1 tsp. graham cracker crumbs, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
2. Pour into a serving glass and garnish with remaining 1 tsp. graham cracker crumbs; serve immediately.

S’mores Shakeology (without coffee)
 
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
2 tsp. ground whole wheat graham cracker crumbs, divided use
1 cup ice

Preparation:
1. Place almond milk, extract, Shakeology, 1 tsp. graham cracker crumbs, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
2. Pour into a serving glass and garnish with remaining 1 tsp. graham cracker crumbs; serve immediately.

Healthy AND Fast?? Can it be done?

STOP!! Don't do it! Just because you need to grab a bite quickly doesn't mean you need to pull into a fast food drive through and get a burger and fries.  

This lunch right here is healthy and fast!! You still have to be mindful though.
I have a Venti Iced Green Tea without any sweetener. That's important. The green tea already has a minty flavor and you don't need those extra sugar calories.

WITH sweetener:
120 calories
31 g of sugar!! Yikes!!

WITHOUT sweetener:
0 calories
0 g sugar!! Yay!!

This salad is chock full of yummy goodness but here just be careful with the dressing. That is where ALL the extra, unnecessary calories are. I just dip my fork into the dressing and then take a bite of the salad. I barely used any of it. Yes, it's delish and you can have some. Just not the whole amount they give you.

WITH dressing:
430 calories
22 g of fat
640 mg sodium

WITHOUT dressing:
250 calories
6 g fat
160 mg sodium

See the big difference?? Even good for you, healthier options require small little changes to them. But they add up to huge differences in your daily intake.

It's small choices, made consistently each and every day that create change and maintain your healthy lifestyle!!