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Healthy TWO Ingredient, Guilt Free Pancakes 

1/29/2015

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YES, you read that right. TWO ingredients! I saw a friend post a photo of her 2 ingredient creation last weekend and I immediately set out to make some for myself and the hubby. I was extremely happy with the results that I've already made them twice this week. So much more effortless than normal pancakes, very delicious, and the best part: guilt free! Even the hubby whose least favorite food is eggs devoured them. 

You Will Need:
- 2 eggs
- 1 large banana

Now these are the basic ingredients. You can make the pancakes using just the above
 2 or you can add a few more optional ingredients if you have them on hand, such as:
- baking powder (1/8 teaspoon) - highly recommended as it makes the pancakes fluffier
- ground cinnamon (1/4 teaspoon) - also recommended as it adds a nice flavor
- fruit (I tried them with frozen blueberries and pomegranates - yum!)
- chocolate chips
- whatever you like in your pancakes

Throw the eggs and banana (and baking powder and cinnamon if using them) into a food processor or blender and blend together. If you do not have one of these devices, just mash the banana and then add the eggs (and optional ingredients) and stir together.  If using fruit or chocolate chips, add while the pancake is cooking rather than mixing into the batter (see next step).

Lightly grease a griddle or non stick pan with oil or cooking spray and heat on medium heat (if you only have a stainless steel pan, read on). Pour a little bit of batter into the pan to form circles. These pancakes are best made small and thin. Add fruit and/or chocolate chips on the top of the pancake right after you pour the batter in, otherwise they will stick and burn to the pan (I learned this the hard way).
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Cook on medium heat until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown and voila! You've got some gluten free, guilt free, high protein pancakes! Yum! Serve with whatever topping you like: fruit compote or preserves, syrup, agave nectar, honey, yogurt etc...

It is possible to make these in a stainless steel pan, but just use this common advice found on a few various websites: Make sure the pan is hot before adding oil or butter and make sure the oil or butter is hot before adding the batter! This really worked for me!  Also, they may not look perfect as I find the pancakes harder to flip when using stainless steel pans. As you can see in the photo on the top, they didn't all turn out perfectly round but as a former boss used to say: perfect is boring....and its all about the taste anyways!!

And that's all folks! Let me know if you decide to give this recipe a try and what you think of it! Bon Appetit!
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Alternatives to Pizza Crust

1/22/2015

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Let's face it, most of us LOVE pizza. There may be times when you want to enjoy some delicious pizza but perhaps have a gluten intolerance, feel the need to watch your carbs, or simply don't have the ingredients or time to prepare pizza dough.  These are some of my tried and tested go to alternatives to pizza dough that have allowed me to devour one of my favorite foods at times when I did not think it was possible!

1. Zuchini/Corguette Pizza Slices
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This vegetable that is part of the squash family is extremely versatile. It can be used in muffins, in cakes, as pasta and now as a pizza base!? You betcha! As many of you know, I like to be creative when it comes to food. This was something I was inspired to make while I was trying to lose weight for my wedding and craving pizza. It definitely satisfied those cravings! This is a gluten free option (for those that have an intolerance). Check out the easy recipe with photos and steps here.

2. Pita Bread Mini Pizzas

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Pita bread was my best friend when I moved out of my parents' house! It didn't take long to start using it as a pizza base and I was instantly hooked! To this day, I still use pita bread as a pizza base as it is very inexpensive (ie. 89 cents for a pack of 6 pitas), you can store the pitas in the freezer and always have them on hand for when those pizza cravings arise, it is very quick and easy to make the pizza, and it simply tastes delicious. These are also a fantastic activity for kids or for a party (especially since not everyone will like the same toppings). Prepare all the toppings beforehand and allow the kids or party guests to make their own individual pizzas by placing their favorite toppings on the base. Big hit! To make this recipe, simply follow from Step 3 of the Zucchini/Courgette Pizza Slices recipe, although it is pretty self explanatory: you can easily just place some sauce on the pita along with your favorite toppings and that's basically it! Bon Appetit!

3. Cauliflower Pizza Crust
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I know what you're thinking: "Cauliflower as a pizza base?!! That's just poppycock!" and that is what I also thought when a friend of mine told me about this recipe. But I just HAD to try it because, as mentioned,  I love creative and weird recipes. This was a little bit more time consuming but I loved the results. This is also another gluten free option for those that need it. I followed the Cauliflower Pizza Crust recipe from the Lucky Penny Blog or just do a Google search for "cauliflower pizza crust" and you will find a variety of recipes to choose from. 
4. Baguette Pizza Bread
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Just like the Pita Bread Mini Pizzas (above), you can also use a sliced loaf of bread or a sliced baguette or some kind of French bread as a base....or any kind of bread, really! I'm a lover of carbs so anything goes and when I made pizza out of a fresh loaf that we had on hand, I was in heaven! If you have a gluten intolerance, try using gluten free bread! Simple and delicious!
There really are endless possibilities when it comes to making pizza and now there also seem to be endless possibilities for the pizza crust as well. There are plenty more alternatives out there than the ones I have listed but these are just some of my favorites. What are some of your favorites and some that I should try out?! I'd love to hear your suggestions and also let me know if you try any of the above out!

I leave you with some more photos of my pizza crust alternative adventures. Click on the photos for a description. Bon Appetit!
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