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Blender Pancakes

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Taste is Trump.: GAPS Blender Pancakes.

I made these this morning, like many weekend mornings in the last few months. They are awesome. They’re my favorite grain free pancake recipe because it all goes in the blender, then I pour the batter from the blender. Couldn’t be easier. Seems like I’m all about sharing the “easy” recipes with you guys:) I guess that’s because it’s GOT to be easy for me to like it! And because one of my goals here at OE is to encourage everyone that cooking healthy food is not difficult!

I use her exact recipe, so go to the link and print it. Notice her disclaimer that a regular blender MAY not work on almonds. I used my Blendtec. Here are my other tips:

1. you don’t HAVE to soak your almonds. I have used soaked raw almonds and I have used raw almonds out of the bag. Didn’t seem to make a difference. Her blog should have more info as to why you do want to soak them for better nutrition,  if you plan ahead well enough. That’s not usually me.

2. keep the heat on medium,  the butter can scorch easily. Use grass-fed butter if you can, or organic. At the least, use real butter rather than a processed oil fake butter tub of gross. (hey Dana, why don’t you tell us what you really think of imitation butter!!??!) IF you need convincing on using grass-fed butter see this page. If you are vegan, well, I just remembered this recipe has yogurt in it, so I suppose you won’t be making this one anyway…. Oh! Wait! There is almond milk yogurt now. And you can use the coconut oil to fry them instead of butter. Oh, you’re all set!   Update: I forgot about the eggs since the recipe wasn’t right in front of me:).  Vegetarians would eat these, but vegans won’t. Sorry, I tried.

3. the batter will thicken as it sits. The first batch may be a bit thin but they will still taste great, don’t worry. After the batter gets thicker you may need to do this: after you pour a “blob” of batter onto the pan, take a spoon and spread it out a little. If you leave them too thick, they won’t cook properly.

4. I like to add some almond extract if I have it.

5. To make these an extra special treat, you can add chocolate chips, but don’t blend them. Add at the end. Same for blueberries or other fruit that is in season. We used blueberries today and they were heavenly.

6. Use REAL maple syrup, (grade B is more nutritious) not the fake stuff. I’m sure Aunt Jemima was a wonderful person, but she makes some crappy syrup (Hey Dana, why don’t you tell us what you really think about fake syrup?!!?). It makes no sense to go to the trouble of making these awesome pancakes and then top them with high fructose corn syrup. You simply defile these healthy pancakes by doing so. Do not defile the pancakes.

7. I also added  a few pecan pieces on top of my blueberry pancakes today. Brilliant.

8. this recipe makes enough for my hungry family of 4, with plenty of left overs, which we love.

9. In her recipe she also tells us that if you leave out the sweetener and vanilla, these can be used like pieces of “bread” to make pizzas or sandwiches. I can’t wait to try that!

REMINDER: chocolate chips and maple syrup are not on the Maximized Living “Advanced Plan”. They are a rare treat after weight goals have been attained, or if you’re a healthy kid who gets pancakes on Sundays like mine do! We eat healthy breakfasts all the other days, but Sundays are always a treat breakfast because it’s our favorite day of the week!

Enjoy! We surely did! In fact, hubs had all the leftovers for dinner tonight!:)

Encouraging Health,

Organic Eater

The Truth About Pasteurization » » DrAxe.com

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The Truth About Pasteurization » » DrAxe.comDrAxe.com  IF you have any questions about dairy milk pasteurization, this video may answer them. I am merely sending a link to Dr. Axe’s website, for your information. There is also a helpful infographic.

Btw, every “carton” (not jug) of Organic milk I’ve ever come across is “ultra pasteurized”. Don’t waste your money. None of the good stuff is left in there after this process.

Encouraging Health,

OrganicEater

Strawberry Sorbet loaded with Vitamin C, and every other fruit possibility! (only need a blender)

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STRAWBERRY “SORBET” WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS
from http://www.OrganicEater.com

I just whipped up a monstrous portion of Vitamin C filled organic strawberry “sorbet”, and I had to share it with you asap because it’s so stinkin easy you won’t believe it! Strawberries are a great source of Vitamin C, and this sorbet is filled with strawberries, so here ya go. Here’s the fastest, easiest sorbet you’ve ever made. Hope you have a good blender!

(I realize it looks like ketchup in the picture, but it’s not. promise.)

1 bag (12-16 oz) frozen organic strawberries. I’m gonna tell you that it DOES matter if you use organic here. Strawberries are one of the most pesticide covered fruits according to the Dirty Dozen list. But if you can’t find/afford them, it’s still healthier than eating processed sorbet that used non organic strawberries at the factory! So, go for it. (no guilt here, remember)

1 cup almond milk (may need a little more, test as you go). Almond milk is a fantastic source of calcium! You should be able to substitute other milks, but unsweetened vanilla almond milk gives it a great flavor with no added sugar, so it depends on “where you’re at” on the good/better/best scale. YOU decide. If you’re into it, go to www.WholeNewMom.com to look for her – almond milk recipe.

Sweetener equal to  2 TBS pure maple syrup (grade B is the healthier one actually) or honey (we use local raw honey for health benefits). Liquid stevia or raw organic agave could be used as well. If anyone tries using an apple for the sweetener, let me know. Red or yellow, not green.

Blend until smooth. Eat immediately! Melts fast. It will have the consistency of a milkshake, but we still used spoons to eat it. We topped it with chocolate chips since it’s a weekend treat, but they weren’t necessary.  If you need to make this “to go”, like a smoothie, just add more milk, then pour it in a to-go cup with a straw.

Earlier this week I made pineapple sorbet and also banana sorbet, just like this, and they were both amazing. I was originally  inspired by a peach sorbet recipe that I saw on “The Chew” earlier this week, and now I’m trying all the fruits I can think of! This is an amazingly healthy, easy, fun, and delicious treat that we will be making all summer, usually without the chocolate chips:)

If you try this or another variation, let me know how it turns out! I can’t wait to hear about some of these creations. The possibilities are endless!

update 9/14/12: Dr. Axe had this Raspberry Sorbet recipe this week, and it uses water instead, but you’ll need to freeze it after blending:

  • 1 cup frozen raspberries
  • 1/3 cup raw honey or stevia
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
    1. Directions blend together and freeze for a couple hours (you may need to stir every 30 min to keep from freezing into a solid block of ice)

      Encouraging Health,

      Organic Eater

SUNSCREEN Link to Dr. Axe and What Organic Eating is Doing for My Skin

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With the hubs being in Uganda, Africa (on the equator) this week, I’m thinking about the sun a little more than usual (or, not thinking about it, as you will read of my “accident” below).

I read this quick & easy post (below) on sunscreen from Dr. Axe this week, and I wanted to pass it along to you since (in the US) it’s about to be summer. Near the bottom of his post is a link to another article of his, which lists foods that fight skin cancer, which would benefit your preventive measures or help someone who may already be in a fight against skin cancer. I am a fair skinned girl, and this is my first spring after organic/healthy/real food eating for a year. I can definitely see a difference in how easily my arms are starting to tan (not red). Yay!

After dropping hubs at the airport last weekend, I unintentionally sat in the sun without any protection (wasn’t thinking. brain dead after helping him get off to Africa) for well over an hour, as my very first sun exposure on my shoulders this season. I only got pink, covered it with coconut oil after I got home, and it’s already turned brown. Disaster avoided! Whew. Eating healthy food is feeding my skin, and the older I get, Lord knows I need all the skin help I can get (freckles, brown spots, wrinkles, veins)! So I’m excited to see what happens this summer, and I’m encouraged with yet another benefit to this healthy lifestyle (I need to update my list). I hope you’re encouraged too. Throw out the toxic stuff you used last year. It’s time to re-think your sunscreen purchases!

Encouraging Health,

Organic Eater (and Bather)

READ THIS: 75% of Sunscreens are Toxic: What to do Instead » » DrAxe.comDrAxe.com.

Paleo Pepitas, please!

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Roasted Pepitas at http://www.organiceater.com

Yes, these can be Vegan, Vegetarian, or Paleo of course; I just enjoy the alliteration of “Paleo Pepitas”:) These are our new favorite snack, and the whole family loves them! Pepitas, or pumpkin seeds, are a surprisingly healthy source of manganese and several other nutrients you can read about on the link below. Of course you can eat them raw, but we prefer the crunch and flavor of roasting them. My 8 year old turned his nose up to the raw seeds, wouldn’t touch em, but gobbled down a cup of these bad boys (fast!) after they had been roasted. Hubs and the teen love em too!  I buy them (pictured above) at Trader Joes. I prefer the “green” ones, rather than the seeds with the white husk that looks like they’re right out of the pumpkin. Just add a little oil of your choice (I used coconut oil, just enough to cover them) and some natural sea salt, on a baking sheet at 325 for about 20 minutes, stirring after about 10 minutes. They will need to cool off before you can serve them, so tell your family to wait! You could roast a whole bag of these at once, and store them, to have on hand for fast snacks. You can also add cayenne pepper or any other spices to try to vary the flavors.  Here are the benefits of pepitas. I also researched the pesticide levels on pepitas, and they were not on the dirty dozen, and could not be found on the What’s On My Food site, so I think they should be fine. If you know otherwise, please leave a comment.

This is going into regular rotation here at our house now that the 8yo has declared “this is better than popcorn” (and score for the seed vs. grain. yay!) I am thrilled to find another real food, quick, easy, healthy snack idea that got 4 thumbs up here. I hope it helps you too!

Encouraging Health,

Organic Eater