Bonjour! Welcome to La Creperie du Heather. Breakfast this morning was an amazing protein packed powerhouse of rubbery yuminess!
Almond butter/apple butter crepe
Almond butter carob chip crepe
Inspired by Justine, I attempted a protein crepe this morning. I mixed 6 egg whites with one scoop of Jay Robb vanilla egg white protein powder and pumpkin pie spice in my Vita-Mix. I then cooked the crepes in a skillet sprayed with cooking oil. There was enough batter for 2 large rubber tires…I mean crepes, and I covered both with a Heather-sized spoonful of almond butter. One then received apple butter while the other got some love from Mr. Carob Chip. Now, Justine warned her readers that not all protein powders work in this recipe. I’ve had some bad luck heating whey protein before, and so I went with Mr. Robb’s egg white formula. The end result was not the light airy crepe I was hoping for, but they were still good…and very filling. CHECK OUT THESE STATS: 488 calories, 22 grams of fat (38%), 22 grams of carbs (19%), and 51 freaking grams of protein (44%). Since I’ve been eating grain pudding bowls and oat bran at night, I’m really trying to get in more protein at breakfast. Mission accomplished today! I must say that 2 spoonfuls of nut butter instead of 1 makes a HUGE difference in my morning. A) More almond butter will always make me happy, and B) The extra fat really satiates my hunger.
I then did a half marathon…on the recumbent bike. 13.1 miles in 60 minutes with very little resistance. Wow, what a completely boring workout, but at least I got some movement into my day. I’ve decided to take another weekend off from any exercise whatsoever as I’m still having hamstring issues. Nada this weekend…and I’m freaking out a bit. Oh well, no daily workout just means extra time with my CD and perhaps a nap. So, it’s all good. 
When I got home Mr. UPS man paid me a visit:
After seeing Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce all over the blogosphere, I was so excited to win some of my own from my sweet friend over at The Long Weigh. Thanks to you and Country Bob! Couldn’t wait to try it…so I did.
Lunch…puddin time!!!!!
Roasted veggies with Country Bob's Sauce & blueberry barley pudding
Don't be frightened by the blueness...it made me berry happy.
Today’s recipe: 1/3 block of silken tofu, 1/2 cup cooked barley, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 scoop Jay Robb vanilla egg white protein powder, and a splash of vanilla hemp milk. Topped off with some peanut butter…damn, darn this was good! Head on over to Chocolate Covered Vegan and check out all the wonderful pudding recipes Katie posted earlier today. You’ll be seeing her carrot cake suggestion around these parts very very soon!
Happy weekend my loves. Chris and I are attending our annual Mardi Gras party on Saturday night…you think they’ll have any jambalaya pudding for me?
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Hope your hamstring feels better soon! I like making egg white crepes (and they might be one of the first things I made after I stop being macrobiotic… if i decide to stop… which I haven’t decided yet, haha). I don’t put any protein powder in them, I just mix up egg whites and nut butter, cook ‘em, and top with some yogurt and berries. I miss yogurt
One more day!
That crepe looks interesting… It’s something I never would have thought of. I guess if tasty, what the hell right?
I have no clue how you can be sane without working out. I go crazy with one day off!
LUSCIOUSNESS!!!!
Rest up, dear Heather!!
By the way, I’m still loving the breakfast
That’s almost 1/2 of your protein needs in one meal! Awesome, I bet it kept you full for a long time! Rest up the leg and have a fun time at your Mardi Gras party!
WOAH! Check out the blueness! Ohmygosh, my favorite color is blue, and one of my favorite foods is pudding (shocking, I know), and one of my favorite people is you, so this post is pretty much awesome!
And I love how you pair veggies with the puddings to get a good mix of sweet and savory together for a perfect meal.
Happy weekend, super-cool Heather!
Wow! Blueberry madness up in there – I love it! I’m sorry your hammy’s still buggin you. Hang in there! It’s worth it!
Thanks again for your great tips!
Kaneil, balanceisbest
p.s…Jambalaya pudding? uummmm not so sure about that one!
Your crepe is such a great idea! I have a lot of mornings when I need a huge breakfast to get me through a long experiment without time for a break. I’m definitely going to have to try that. The blueberry pudding is also so pretty!
Hope you have fun at your party!
crepes!!!
Have fun this weekend!
My days will be filled with:
cooking
cleaning
laundry
editing a freelance piece
not in that order, probably
Blueberries and barley? Sounds odd at first reference but also creative and fun! Very inventive
I hear ya on the protein powders- I have a whole can of whey protein, and I don’t really like it. The texture and taste are both sort of… off.
Have an awesome weekend!
I just made a huge batch of barley so I’ll leave some for this recipe! I love the blueness and this looks so filling. Perfect for a quick schoolday breakfast.
Thanks for the idea Heather! Your amazing.
okay it’s official! I need a vitamix so i can make all of the delicious recipes on here! it must be a good investment because it looks like you use it multiple times a day
oh crepes…i used to work at coffee shop where we also made crepes. they are so yummy!
have a great weekend, the mardi gras party sounds fun!
seriously woman! That crepe looks amazing- and the texture DOES look a little (in the first pic) like it has tire tread marks on it..hm?? I totally agree on erring on the side of generosity with PB/AB spoons, soo good. I just bought Maranatha AB today, yaya me, i tots thought of u! Have fun at your party, I hope you get the little creepy baby in the cake
My friend was telling me about Country Bob’s the other day. What did you think?? You said you tried it, but didn’t mention anything about your impressions.
Hi Brittany,
I liked the Country Bob’s Sauce. It’s similar to A-1 Steak Sauce, and I can’t wait to try it in some recipes…namely burgers. My husband loves his burger to have a little kick, and I think some Country Bob’s mixed in with the meat will be a big hit. I’m also going to try marinating tofu in the sauce before baking it. Yum!
My name is Heather (nah nanah nah nah)
I am so sweet (nah nah nanah nah)
My love for almond butter (nah nanah nah nah)
Could never be beat (nah nanah na nah)
But then I tried something (nah nanah na nah)
And now I can’t choose (nah nanah na nah)
Oh, which I love more…..
I got the blended grain pudding BLUUUUES
That’s all your getting from me. I’m spent.
I’m so glad you got the Country Bobs sauce! Did you like it?
Those crepes look seriously amazing.. you know I love chocolate with breakfast so your combinations are making me crave it! That’s awesome that it had 51 grams of protein!!!
I hope you have a great weekend even though you’re working tomorrow! I am too , so we will love our Sunday even more!
Hi Elizabeth – I did like it. I’m such a condiment girl, and it reminded me of A-1 Steak Sauce which I used to pour on everything back in the day. My husband & I used the Country Bob’s for dinner as well, and I can’t wait to make burgers with it. I have a feeling those 2 bottles will be gone in no time! Chocolate for breakfast is such a great way to start the day! I love the little melted chips in your bowls of oats! Thanks again for the giveaway!
Wow, I’ll have to find some decent protein powder and give that a try–those stats are very impressive! Looks yummy with the carob chips, too. I’m sold.
LOVE that vibrant shade of blue!!
oh… I love love the blue pudding!! such a great idea to add grains, even into desserts!
Mr. UPS Man, come to me!!!
You are doing so great with your pudding creations, making CCV proud!! Have a nice, leisurely weekend with your CD & minimal sweatin’!
your blue pudding makes me so happy, too!!! blue’s my favorite color, yet it’s so hard to find in food-form
Heather-
Thanks for the cookbook suggestion, I found it used on Amazon and just ordered it! I have a huge weakness for cookbooks! I am so excited to try it out! Have a good weekend friend!
Haha. So funny you tried the crepes. Sorry they didnt turn out quite right
. They could have been over mixed. I always put the egg whites in a bowl and add the pp a little at a time beating with a fork until no lumps. It should be kind of a thick mixture. I have Jay Robb but its whey not egg white and it works pretty well. You just have to experiment. I like to have them as a small snack before bed. Your blue pudding is so pretty! I just bought tofu foe the first time yesterday and so far its come in handy replacing yogurt in my shakes. Have a great weekend!
~Justine
CREPES! Amazing. You make such great foods, an of course the picture looks great. I took a picture this morning of my bowl of my Jello chocolate pudding with brownie chunks by an open window with no flash and it looks great!
Thanks for your sweet comments – I feel like crap now but hopefully will feel better by Monday. Also, how do you bike for 60 min without pulling out your hair from boredom!
Dori, so glad your picture turned out well – makes a huge difference, no? Oh my gosh, I get so bored on the bike. I try to read but can’t concentrate on books or mags for very long. I usually just listen to my iPod and people watch. Feel better!!!
what a great idea for crepes – they look absolutely delicious!
happy weekend! hope you like the soynut butter and i didnt over-hype the deliciousness…i am in love though
yummy crepes!!! i’m loving the blue pudding, haha. that looks fun to eat
Just looking at that purple pudding made ME happy! I don’t know why but it just looks like it must have been perfection.
enjoy the weekend of relaxation
i know it’s tough, but just look at who you get to spend time with 
i need to start eating some pudding bowls…