Blueberry FLUFFS A.K.A. Blueberry Coconut Pancakes

How do I start my Labor Day weekend.........trying out new pancakes!! Word!

Here's the deal I am kinda getting tried of making Banana Egg Pancakes.  Why you ask?  Because (I know not a proper sentence)  I make them 2 inches by 2 inches and it takes me an hour and a half to make enough pancakes for 3 kids in the morning. There is not enough coffee in the world to help me make them everyday or even more thank 2 times a week! Don't get me wrong we love them but some times I need something a little bit quicker. And by quicker I mean a half hour quicker!

Technically these are pancakes but don't expect "regular" pancakes! These are fluffy and yummy and look legit and the syrup runs off them like its supposed to...but they just don't have the same consistency as the gluten discs served by millions every day. That being said, these pancakes are delicious! My husband loved them and our kids had thirds!! Breakfast success!! Notice I'm not included in that sentence. It's because I just don't eat breakfast (just coffee). <--------Do Not drink maxwell coffee!



























Coconut Flour Blueberry Pancakes By: BrokeAssGourmet.com

Ingredients:

- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk (we used almond coconut milk)
- 2 tsp honey
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Beat eggs until FLUFFFFFFFY, with electric mixer! Whip in milk and honey until well mixed!

In a different bowl mix together coconut flour, baking powder and salt.  Then add the liquid ingredients and mix until combined! Do NOT be like me and over MIX......maybe I should have listened to Peter!

Heat up pan or griddle and melt butter (we used coconut oil) to coat, over medium heat!

Use an 1/8 c. measuring cup and dollop <--------(not sour cream....just funny clip)  batter into the pan one or two cakes at a time. Place desired amount of blueberries (6-8) on top of each pancake and cook until edges are dry and the bottom is browned (hint, this takes just a bit longer than regular pancakes). Now flip those suckers! Cook until golden brown.

Serve with your favorite topping.

Serves 2-3

We are ALIVE!!

WOW...... it is has been forever since we were last on the blog......sorry!  Life can get really crazy with 4 kids. End of school year and then a summer FILLED to the rim with kids activities! But we made it! :)

Some things have changed in our life! We now eat some dairy, but still do not drink cows milk. Daughter is still gluten free, (oldest son eats gluten free for school lunches.....so their lunches match and no fighting!) My husband and I eat gluten again but only out for dinner or if daughter is not with us! Otherwise at home we are gluten free. The kids are starting to eat some refined sugars but again not that much. Once in a while they can a Snickers!! :) This life style change is always changing and growing with the needs that match us! I feel pretty happy with the way things are now! Kids are happy and healthy and that is all that matters!!!  My goal is to start blogging again........please bare with me if I forget for a while, but will really try not to!! 

Time to get the kids off to school!!!!! YEAAAAAAAAA 

Snacks, make me HAPPY!

Here are some of our favorite Gluten Dairy Free products we have been enjoying lately!!!

To Beer Or Not To Beer? That Is The Question!

Today I had the bright idea that we would move ALL the kids rooms around (4). I told my husband maybe you should get a some beer so you can do this wonderful project of mine! He then informed me he can't because we gave up gluten! Duh beer is made of wheat! Way to go me! So my amazing husband decided that he would give the ONLY gluten free beer that was available at the store a chance. Lets just say it is not what he is use to. ( If you like Budweiser then you should be fine) I feel bad. But as he puts it "If the whole family is not having gluten then he is not too!" Who wins Dad Of The Year?! Peter!!

Forget Skee Ball, How Many Tickets Do I Get For Paleo Cupcakes!

So heres the deal...... As a parent I have started to wondering how we were going to do outings with the kids that involved other people and "normal" food.  Our daughter has been doing great with taking lunch to school every day.  So one challenge done!  Last Sunday we were invited to my nephew's birthday party at Chuck E Cheese.  And as we all know birthday parties involve pizza and cake....which are YUMMY, but filled with gluten, dairy, refined sugars and artificial dyes which we all have given up.  So super mom mode kicked in!  Ok,  obviously we lunch at home before we go, pizza part is now dealt with.  Now on to the cake...... Paleo Vanilla Cupcakes, some with Paleo Chocolate Frosting, and some with just Carob Chips onto (in photo below)!  These cupcakes were so good that the kids didn't even think twice about them!  Chalk one up for the rents!!

Peter LOVING his cupcake with chocolate frosting! (see above for links to recipes)

Love cups

Bacon Egg Love Cups!

Breakfast this morning was great! It was the favorite, Paleo Banana Pancakes and bacon, but today we threw in a little protein blast and had these amazing bacon and egg cups. These are super delicious and really easy to make!

Here's how:
Start by pre-heating your oven to 350 F. Now lightly spray a muffin pan with olive oil cooking spray. Now cook the bacon about half way, or a little more. You want it safe to eat but not crispy.
Once your it's ready place one piece in each muffin cup and wrap it so it forms a little cup of bacon love. Now season and whisk your eggs. Four eggs should make six of these. Be careful not to over fill the cups as they will expand in the oven. About 2/3 full is plenty. Bake them for about 15 min. or until the egg is no longer runny. Remove from the oven and serve hot. Delish!!

Not food, but still FUN

So I know our blog is about eating better but wanted to share these super cool ornaments I found online...... http://www.wooz.dk/?p=4522.

Grease whatever cookie cutter you want to use. I had some neat ones from Ikea. There's a moose and squirrel. You just can't go wrong with those two! Lol then grease a baking pan. I used a crappy one I use for projects like these! Then place cookie cutters on pan and place perler beads in cutters. Only do one layer of the beads. Place in oven at 375 F for about 25 mins or until they have started to melt. Take out of oven, let cool for a couple of minutes. Remove from place and place in cool water to completely harden. I found that a couple some what stuck to the pan and had to use a spatula to help loosen them. When adding string to them some have holes where the string will go through others I had to make a hole with a nail and hammer!

Enjoy! Easy and fun to make!