Thursday, April 11, 2013

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pancakes

Posted by Unknown at 9:34 AM 0 comments
Nothing better than pancakes for breakfast, am I right?


Sadly, pancakes can be dangerous if you're on a diet. But these pancakes are super healthy and are 100% whole wheat! With only 90 calories each, you can have two or three drizzled with sugar free maple syrup for a delicious fiber-filled breakfast!

I found this recipe on Chocolate and Carrots and her pictures got to me! I halved her recipe since I was only making these for myself, and I got 6 fluffy pancakes. I ate one since they were so filling and I froze the rest! So when i'm craving pancakes for breakfast all I have to do is reheat these for about a minute or less in the microwave and top with peanut butter and maple syrup voila!

Recipe:

Source: Chocolate & Carrots

(Makes 6 fluffy pancakes)

Ingredients:
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (increase to 1 tablespoon if you have a sweet tooth)
  • 1 egg white, beaten
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup + 1/8 cup skimmed milk (3/8 cup)
  • 1/2 tablespoon canola oil

Directions:
  1. In a medium bowl, mix all dry ingredients.
  2. In a smaller bowl, mix wet ingredients.
  3. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well.
  4. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto a greased skillet over medium-low heat and let cook for about 30 sec until it puffs and then flip to the other side and cook for about 10 seconds. 
  5. Transfer to plate and continue cooking the rest with the same directions.

Serve with peanut butter and maple syrup!

Friday, April 5, 2013

Caramel Apple Cake

Posted by Unknown at 7:39 AM 0 comments
This is one of the easiest cakes that I have ever made, seriously. You should go do it right now. The cake was so soft and the edges were perfectly crumbly. And the glaze, don't let me start with the glaze. I couldn't stop licking the glaze from the sauce pan! It's that good!




I found it on Monica's blog "Lick The Bowl Good", and her pictures looked divine, I had to make it!
The cake is topped with a brown sugar glaze, which is the caramel.
I followed the recipe exactly, except I omitted the nuts. I prefer cakes to be nut free.

Recipe: 

Adapted from Lick The Bowl Good

Cake:

  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cup apples (peeled and chopped)
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease an 8x8 square pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, mix eggs with hand mixer until foamy and light in color. Mix in oil and vanilla.
4. Stir in the flour mixture and mix with a wooden spoon. (Batter will be thick)
5. Add in chopped apples and stir to mix everything together.
6. Pour batter into pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. As soon as the cake has finished baking and is still hot, prepare the brown sugar glaze.
8. In a sauce pan over medium heat, combine: 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tbsp butter, and 1 tbsp heavy cream.
9. Stir often until the mixture comes to a boil. Cook for 3-5 minutes. (I cooked for 2) Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla.
10. Spoon the glaze over the still-hot cake and spread evenly.


The cake should look like this. Let cool for the glaze to harden, then cut into pieces. (I got 9 pieces)


I devoured the cake in seconds! Its so sweet and it satisfied my cravings. 
I'm better of not knowing how many calories are in this cake!


I highly advise you that you try this cake, you'll get loads of compliments!

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Whole Wheat Tortillas

Posted by Unknown at 11:50 PM 1 comments
Hello! I just started spring break and I'm so happy! Finally a break from all the studying and sleepless nights. Today I made whole wheat tortillas, and they require minimum effort. 

The truth is I don't like to buy pre-made tortillas, I think they have a funny taste, plus they are filled with preservatives. Homemade is much healthier, and contains only natural ingredients that you probably already have right now!


With these tortillas you can make healthy enchiladas, burritos, or a tortilla pizza!

I always freeze them so I can eat them anytime I want, just make sure you layer each tortilla with foil so they don't stick with one another.

Recipe: 

By Sarah Pachev

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour (If you don't like a strong whole wheat flavor just use half white and half WW)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup warm water (more or less if needed)

Directions:

1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add olive oil and stir until well combined.
3. Add in warm water a few tablespoons at a time and until the dough can be gathered into a ball.
4. On a floured surface, knead dough by hand for about 10-15 mins. Cover and let rest for 15 mins.
5. Divide dough into 10 to 12 balls.
6. Roll each ball to form a circle. (Make sure surface is floured or else dough will stick)
7. Cook each tortilla on a ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute (30 seconds on each side) until puffy. 
8. Wrap in a towel to stay warm.

Freeze or eat right away!

Nutritional Information: 

(Per 1 tortilla, if the recipe makes 10)

Serving Size 29 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 
115
Calories from Fat 
27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 
3.0g
5%
Cholesterol 
0mg
0%
Sodium 
1mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 
19.3g
6%
Dietary Fiber 
0.7g
3%
Protein 
2.6g



 

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