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Protein Waffles for the Family

Post author By De
Post date August 24, 2020
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Protein waffles are made several times a week. I make them in big batches and the family eats them in big batches with a family of five active members food goes quick. Mimi loves waffles and calls them waffle pancakes. Whether their pancakes or waffles they are called waffle pancakes and she asks for them daily. So, I like to keep them available all the time.

I used to make us separate waffles; mine protein and hers from the bag at Sam’s club. The main reason was the cost of protein. I figured out how to make a big batch that is family friendly and my kids actually prefer them now. They actually will say, “Mom, what happened to the other waffles.” It’s funny how when you eat good food you crave good food.

This makes a really big batch so I often freeze them in separate baggies for easy grab n go breakfast. It doesn’t take long and once you get into the waffle flipping groove you’ll wonder why you didn’t make your own sooner. Give this easy yummy recipe a try and let me know what you think of this cost-effective protein waffle recipe.

I find that people think eating healthy is expensive but I think that is just an assumption. If you broke down the savings from making your own, especially in bulk, you would save a considerable amount yearly. Eating healthy does not have to be expensive. That is why I really like to use MomSanity Mom Fuel Vanilla Protein. It is affordable for families and the ingredients I can trust to use in for everything my family eats. When I buy protein I usually buy one for shakes and one for baking.

I love to top it with Lakanto Maple Syrup. I’ve told you in the past why I have switched to Monk Fruit Sweetener instead of sugar for my families baking needs and they have not noticed the difference in the least.

Protein waffles are really easy to meal prep and also to make in advance. They are also something that is associated with not being a diet food which is hard to get my Bible and Bootcamp Beauties out of the mindset of restriction. We cannot live our life on a diet but we can make better choices. These waffles are not as convenient as you just add water but the taste is worth the effort.

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Mealtime Monday Recipes

Vegan Family Classics with Barilla Chickpea Pasta

Post author By De
Post date January 30, 2019
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Reminiscing over a bowl of Pasta

As my daughters’ approaches fifteen I have been reminiscing. When looking back, we always associate memories with food. There are two meals that I think I will forever treasure. Every time I make these meals. It takes me back to a time before three kids. When I was a new mom to this new little girl and full of hope, fear, and love. It’s funny how vividly you remember your first. I can honestly say that I may not recall as detailed with my other two daughters. I guess you always remember your first time.

Meals that come with Memories

I remember coming home from the hospital eager to introduce our new baby girl to her nursery. As I walked in the door. My mother was in the kitchen making one of my childhood favorite meals. Beef Stroganoff wafting in my nose as I began the daunting new life with this new child. I cannot explain the gratitude to coming home to that meal. I no longer associate it with childhood memories of my siblings, and I seated around the table for that yummy pasta dinner. Now its a fond memory of the beginning of motherhood.

Vegan “Beef” Stroganoff

My “Beef” Stroganoff is nothing like my mom’s. It’s now a dairy-free & meat free adaptation of my childhood favorite. I also have found out that I am allergic to wheat within the last three years. So, other than the name, Everything in my “Beef” Stroganoff recipe is different.

Some may say it’s a healthier version, but I don’t skimp out on the taste. Gluten Free pasta has come a long way. My family has always used Barilla Pasta. It’s one of th4 best pastas cooking to al dente perfect in 7-9 minutes and it tastes good every time.

I find with other gluten-free pasta their either have too much rice making them mushy or overcooked. They also may have too much corn making leftovers a gritty mess. Barilla gluten free pasta has always been my favorite until I found their Barilla Chickpea Pasta .

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Tasty Gluten Free Pasta

Then I came across a new find! Have you heard of Barilla Chick Pea Pasta? I was skeptical at first until I tried the Barilla Chickpea Gluten free pasta! It’s perfect! Not mushy and hello it is packed with protein. Adding extra protein boost and fiber to my diet was a second benefit. I usually get Barilla Gluten Free pasta and saw the new box in the aisle. Fiber and plant-based protein is an excellent addition to your meal. I love that there is one ingredient nothing is enriched; It’s merely chickpea flour.

“Sausage” Pesto Pasta

Another dish that reminds me of my oldest daughter is Sausage Pesto Pasta. It’s an effortless very delicious meal that I found years ago. I love to make it for New Mom’s families because it’s easy and tastes like love. At least that’s what I have been told. Anytime I ask my family, “What do you want for dinner?” Kyhia always requests Sausage Pesto Pasta, and it’s never rejected by other family members. I can safely say it’s one of her favorites. This dish is easily switched from dairy-free to dairy with a swap of two ingredients.

“Sausage” Pesto Pasta Recipe

10 oz. Gosh! Vegan Sausage
8 oz. Container Kite Hill Almond Cream Cheese
8 oz Package Earth Grown Mozzarella Shreds
5 oz. bag of Spinach
1 jar Barilla Pesto
2 cloves garlic.minced
1/2 onion, grated
Salt & Pepper To taste
8oz. Barilla Chick Pea Pasta

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Mix Cream Cheese, Spinach, Barilla pesto,garlic and onion
Add Warm Barilla Chick Pea Pasta and Mix.
Add Don Lee Farms Sausage and Mozzarella Shreds
Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes until shreds are melted.
Enjoy the deliciousness.

Food Sensitivities and Allergies

As Kyhia is getting older, we realize that like her Mama she has food sensitivities. It’s nice to have a Gluten Free, Lactose-Free Pasta to make her favorite meal. There are so many dairy substitutes that will never taste like dairy products but are similar enough alternative.

According to the American Nutrition Association,” 70,000,000 people every day suffer from some form of digestive issues.” Growing up I never had food allergies. It wasn’t until I was in my teens I had mild reactions to certain foods when tested like wheat and peas.

After I had my second daughter things changed. I began having stomach aches & migraine headaches almost immediately after I ate. It would also cause extreme gas and bloating. When it came to the point where I didn’t want to eat because it was so painful. I decided to go to the Doctor to see what was wrong.

I had the blood test done testing for Celiacs Sprux, Bacterium and H.pylori. All came back negative, but that didn’t make stomach pains go away. We did an elimination diet eliminating dairy first which relieved some of the pain, but I still would continuously have an itchy throat, always clearing my throat, migraines, running or clogged nose. Never associating it with the things I was eating. I also was trying to eat healthily and was eating whole wheat.

After continued issues I finally got an allergy test. Through testing I discovered that my healthy choices were causing me what seemed like indoor/outdoor allergy symptoms and digestive issues. My allergy test concluded that I was allergic to certain strains of pollen that can be found in wheat, legumes, and citrus fruits like pineapple. Little did I know that the daily allergy suffering that I thought was from outdoor/indoor pollen were actually from wheat found in the food, skincare, and other products.

Alternatives to Family Classics

Much like myself, my daughter is sensitive to dairy but has no food allergies but a few sensitivities. We still eat gluten-free in my home because it’s easier than making two meals and cross contamination. Often I make a dairy-free alternative when it comes to dinner. Barilla pasta has always been a family favorite and has been able to transition with my family and as we discover options to your traditional pasta like Barilla ChickPea Pasta. Things have changed on the dinner plate, but when you have the right ingredients, the food will taste good no matter if it is gluten or not.

My Kyhia will be leaving me soon, and I know this won’t be in the dinner rotation as often. I will savor these yummy meal time request. You have to try the Sausage Pesto Pasta. Tell me what you think? You’re welcome in advance.

Do you have a meal that brings back memories?

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Dessert Fitness and Health Gluten Free Recipes

Lemon Protein Mug Cake

If you love Lemons you will love this Lemon Protein Mug Cake! I love lemon! I have so many Lemon Recipes on my blog it has to be kind of apparent. For the last three years, I have asked for a Meyer’s Lemon Tree for my Birthday to no avail maybe this will be the year I get it-hint hint fam! But even if I don’t fresh lemons will always be in my kitchen available to make a yummy treat and so many other benefits!

Lemon water is a popular fitness trend but do you know why?

Benefits of Lemons you may not have heard

There are lots of benefits to lemons but here are a few that people don’t often mention:

1.Great for Digestion-

That’s why the Lemon Water Trend began in America we are always looking for a solution to our digestive issues. According to Fox News Health, About 74% of Americans experience daily Gastrointestinal Discomfort. Some people are now looking for natural remedies and adding lemon- even if it’s in the form of Lemon Water to your diet can help aid your digestion. Lemons are an excellent source of soluble fiber which especially in the form of pectin which is a soluble fiber that helps slow down the digestion of sugar and starches meanwhile reducing your blood sugar levels. You need to ingest a lot of lemon pulp and skin to get the fiber benefits lemons to offer. That is why most people use juiced lemon to help increase their lemon pulp intake. Although, that is the theory most people don’t juice the required amount of lemons to help improve gut health if they did they would help with their digestion.

2. Great Anemia protection-

Any fruit that contains Vitamin C and Citric Acid is a great addition to someone who is trying to absorb iron that occurs in plant foods. Helping people absorb more iron from their foods can be helpful for those who are Iron deficient. Veggies rich in Iron like Kale, Greens, Broccoli coupled with lemons can be a powerhouse in getting helping with iron absorption from plants instead of animal sources of iron.

Adding more lemon to your diet will help you get the absorption from plant sources that is harder for us to absorb than animal sources of iron. Helping add protection against anemia.

3. Great to prevent kidney stones-

According to News Medical Life Science, “They noted that there was an over four times rise of kidney stones among women and the incidence had doubled among men over these three decades.” Mostly because of the overprocessed American diet and our body and the lack of water and overconsumption of oxalates in our foods.

Lemons are a great natural remedy for chronic kidney stones. Studies have concluded that the high levels of citric acid found in lemons help to increase urine volume and pH which makes it less likely for kidney stones to form. Consuming a minimum of half a cup of lemon juice daily can have these positive preventative effects on kidney stones.

4. Great for weight loss

This is probably the most common reason I found people drinking lemon water because they believe it helps them lose weight. It does but not to the extent that you think. Studies have revealed Lemons have polyphenols (which I have written about before) that helps you lose weight but a healthy diet and exercise is necessary to achieve quantifiable results.

5. Great for your teeth

Studies have shown, The chemical properties of lemon are great for tooth pain, cleaning and cleaning your mouth naturally. Seek a toothpaste with lemon in it or add a drop to your mouthwash routine. It’s great to eliminate the bacteria in your mouth and neutralizes bad breath.

6. Great for Internal Bleeding

This is something that really surprised me in my research. Lemons contain an antiseptic and coagulant effects that have helped stop internal bleeding. Some people use it as a remedy for things like nosebleeds because of the coagulant effect. Put some lemon juice on a cotton ball and apply to a nosebleed and watch it magically stop.

7. Soothes Respiratory Disorders

Lemons are a rich source of Vitamin C which makes them great to combat respiratory issues and breathing problems. Drinking lemon juice in water, diffusing Lemon essential oils can help assist with breathing and respiratory disorders.

Not only does lemon have all these and so many more benefits but they taste great too! Give this 90-second mug cake a try next time you are looking for a delicious lemon treat.

Were there any facts that surprised you about lemons?