Apple Crumble Pancakes

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Truly Jess
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Hi loves!

So it happened, I woke up sick, just like I thought I would yesterday. At 5am, my alarm clock woke me only to make me realize that all my body needed was rest. Sometimes it happens and the best you can do is, well, REST! So back to bed I went until 8AM. Much needed.

The only thing I was looking forward to today was trying out FlapJacked Cinnamon Apple Protein Pancake mix. I had been thinking of different toppings I could do and since this week is no-dairy week, I had to be a bit more inventive. Then came the best pancakes I’ve ever had. Seriously. SERIOUSLY. Ladies and gents, I give you my Apple Crumble Pancakes!

Ingredients
1/2 cup Cinnamon Apple FlapJacked Protein Pancake Mix
1/3 cup cold water
1/2 chopped apple (I used Honey Crips)
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 cup Muesli (I used Good For You Fruit and Nut)
2tbsp Walden Farms Caramel Sauce

Directions
1. Mix your FlapJacked mix with 1/3 cup of cold water and set aside
2. Spray a saucepan with non-stick spray or use 1/2tsp coconut oil and place heat on medium
3. Once saucepan is heated, add in your chopped apple and stir often until apples are soft and golden brown
4. Mix in your cinnamon and muesli and set aside
5. Cook your pancakes as you normally would, I mix the batter in three
6. Once your pancakes are done, place one pancakes on your plate and top off with 1tbsp of your syrup of choice, I used Walden Farm Caramel Sauce as it was what I had on hand, however you can skip syrups all together!!
7. Once you reach your last pancake, top off with your apple “crumble”
8. Dig IN my friends!

Guys – when I say these are the best pancakes I ever made, I am NOT kidding. These were moist, flavourful and the added texture of the muesli brought these protein pancakes to the NEXT level!

After my first bite, I said, and I QUOTE, “I don’t think I’m even going to like my own protein pancakes after this….FlapJacked what have you done to me???” I’ve got today’s TrulyDaily is prove that too;)

For anyone scared of that “dry protein pancake” this DEFINITELY will place your fears at rest. It actually still shocks ME that simply adding water can still leave this pancakes MOIST!

Mmm Mmm GOOD! 

Do yourself a favour and try this ASAP…you WON’T regret it!

Happy Pancake Eating!

What’s your favourite pancake topping?

Much love,
Jess
xoxo 

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Bliss in a Bowl

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Truly Jess
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Hi loves!

Ok so let’s talk about my recent love for rice bowls. As you may or may not know I use to be so scared of eating carbs. As a matter of fact, I avoided them like the plague. I even stopped eating fruits due to their carb content. Yeap you read that right. I.Stopped.Eating.Fruits.  All I wish I could do right now is go back and slap myself at the back of the head (Complete V8 commercial style). What the heck was I thinking? I knew I NEEDED the carbs to fuel my workouts but I didn’t care, I loved seeing that scale number go down, down and down, even if that meant my energy was low. I didn’t care, I was losing and I rocked! Umm…yeah not so much.

It took some time but I finally broke that habit of thinking carbs=bad. Now, I happily welcome carbs into my life and use it as fuel so I can keep kicking major booty at the gym;) And while we’re speaking of carbs, lets talk about my new favourite, very versatile, Bliss in a Bowl

Ingredients
1/2 cup cooked long grain brown rice
1/2 cup steamed broccoli
5 spreads of asparagus, steamed
2 mushrooms, diced and steamed
1/4 avocado, diced
1 tilapia filet, chopped
1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette

Directions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine your rice, broccoli, asparagus, mushroom and tilapia filet and combine
2. Drizzle both the olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette on top of your rice mix and fully combine
3. Place your mix in a bowl of your choice and top off your bliss in a bowl with your diced avocado

That’s it, that’s all! This recipe is TRULY so versatile because you can switch any veggies you prefer, switch the rice with quinoa or add any ingredients you want! Personally I ADORE adding some goat cheese to the mix, however, I am off dairy for a week so that wasn’t an option for me;)

There truly isn’t anything like a delicious, FILLING bowl filled with good carbs, protein, fats and GREENS! Eat up buttercup!

What’s your favourite go-to “Bliss-in-a-Bowl”? Share!!

Much love,
Jess
xoxo 

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FlapJacked Banana Bananza Pancakes!

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Truly Jess
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Hi loves!

Let me start today’s post with a simple picture…

And I know what you’re all wondering and YES it does taste as good as it looks;) Recently, FlapJacked, a protein pancake mix company, sent me three of their protein pancake mix for me to sample: Banana Hazelnut, Cinnamon Apple and Buttermilk. As an avid protein pancake lover, I was truly excited to try them out! And at 200 calories per serving, I definitely had the freedom to add some awesome icing ;) Well my friends…let’s get to it!

Ingredients
1/2 cup of FlapJacked Banana Hazelnut Protein Pancake Mix
1/3 cup of cold water
1/2 cup 2% greek yogurt
3 tbsp PB2
Stevia, to taste
Medium Banana, sliced
1/4 cup crushed Peanut Butter Puffins

Directions
1. Mix your Pancake Mix with your cold water and let sit for 3-5 mins
2. While your pancake mix is aside, spray your non-stick pan and place on medium heat
3. Take one third of your mix and spread on your pan, cook as you normally would a pancake
4. While your pancakes are cooking, mix your greek yogurt, PB2 and stevia until fully blended
5. Once your 1st pancake is cooked, layer a spoonful of your greek yogurt mix on top and add some banana slices, repeat after every pancake
6. Once you’ve reached your top layer, add the rest of your greek yogurt mix, then dust your pancakes with your crushed Peanut Butter Puffins for an extra crunch
7. Garnish your pancakes with the rest of your banana and enjoy!

Woah – seriously incredible! I honestly didn’t know what to expect with this pancake mix. Was it going to taste like my regular protein pancakes? Was I going to like it? And HECK yes I did! They were surprisingly fresh and reminded me of the pancakes I had when I was a kid! I think the buttermilk flour definitely helped me reminisce back to those Sunday morning breakfasts with my family;)

I INHALED my brunch after my workout this morning! I definitely see myself getting more of this mix to have readily available when I’m looking for a quick, easy and delicious protein pancake! I mean can you really complain? All you need to do is add cold water! And the best part? All of the ingredients are CLEAN! Thanks again FlapJacked for sending these over! Tried-Tested-and-True, FlapJacked has a TrulyJess seal of approval ;) haha who am I? 

I can’t wait to try the other flavours and add different “icing” to them! Next up? Cinnamon Apple! And I’m thinking a Baked Apple Icing is in order….stay tuned;)

It’s time to head back to prepping for tonight’s Easter Dinner! Today marks the FIRST Holiday dinner Andrew and I will be hosting! I’m BEYOND excited and feel so grown up:) Ok now that sounded pretty dorky but it’s the honest truth! Making a spectacular Holiday dinner for the people you love is fun and exciting! I’ll make sure to share with you guys some pictures of the food we’ll have – it’s definitely going to be wonderful! And as always, if you wish to see the day in video format, TrulyDaily will be up tomorrow!

Have you hosted your OWN Holiday Dinner before? What Holiday was it? Were you nervous? Did you have fun?

Much love,
Jess
xoxo

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