Retro Pancakes

by HEAB on November 22, 2009

Happy Sunday. :)

After going back and forth between several pancake options this morning, I just went with my own creation.

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Ingredients:

1/2 cup So Delicious plain coconut milk kefir

4 egg whites

1 scoop vanilla Sun Warrior rice protein powder

3 TBSP wheat bran

1 packet stevia

1/2 tsp maple extract

1/4 tsp baking powder

Pinch Celtic sea salt

1 ounce chopped walnuts

So the above picture doesn’t quite capture the beauty of my breakfast. The final product looked more like this…

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At first, I only added 1 TBSP wheat bran to the batter, and I ended up with thin crepes that I couldn’t even flip. Katie, they reminded me of your Crepe-Cakes, which I’ve been meaning to try. So, Crepe-Cakes, check. :) I then added 2 more TBSP of wheat bran to the batter and got an actual pancake that I could flip. After topping them with some tahini, maple syrup, and my little crepe mishaps, I entered into a pancake abyss of joy. Add chopped nuts to your batter while it’s cooking. So fun to have a little crunch in the mix.

Where does the retro come in you ask? Well, I ate my pancakes wearing my new leg warmers…

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Love. :)
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!!

{ 62 comments }

Food-Fitness-FreshAir November 22, 2009 at 2:05 pm

Yumm! I love Sunday morning breakfasts. I haven’t seen coconut milk kefir yet! I’ll have to keep looking because I love anything coconut flavored.

Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo) November 22, 2009 at 2:06 pm

OMG you are SOOOOoooo Flashdance!! What a feeling! Love it!

PS I used to stick wheat bran in everything as a filler. To me, it tastes like sawdust, but has great stats (read lots of fiber and fluff for few calories). I should add a little here and there again.

Have a great

Dori November 22, 2009 at 2:09 pm

Well the pancakes/crepes look and sound delicious! I have hot pink legwarmers!

eaternotarunner November 22, 2009 at 2:11 pm

Love the legwarmers!! And the pancakes look pretty good too ;-)

Beth S. November 22, 2009 at 2:13 pm

I really wish I had leg warmers…and those pancakes

Erica November 22, 2009 at 2:17 pm

mmm I bet the walnuts made them awesome! How fun. LOVE the legwarmers. Its a little chilly here today- I could use some of my own ;)

livingfreeforever November 22, 2009 at 2:21 pm

I love your hair like that:) Man, I need some leg warmers! I’m freezing here in Va.! I was looking forward to seeing what kind of cool pancakes you had today!

Chocolate-Covered Katie November 22, 2009 at 2:27 pm

Yours look way better than my crepe cakes. They have so many fun colors/textures going on.

We both celebrated Pancake Sunday today :) . Lazy Sundays are the best. Someday we’ll have to celebrate together!

Jessica November 22, 2009 at 2:31 pm

I love your leg warmers! You look gorgeous and so comfortable – like you are glowing. :)

Carbzilla November 22, 2009 at 2:38 pm

LOVE the leg warmers. I can use a full body warmer these days! I’d be happy to hop around like a vertical caterpillar as long as I was warm. (I first typed worm – LOL)

I had mystery grains for breakfast yesterday and today – they might have been oat groats. They were in a bulk bag so I could not identify them. With PB, raisins & a touch of cranberry/apple butter, it didn’t really matter what grain it was. Just yummy!

Happy weekend!

Danielle November 22, 2009 at 2:42 pm

Your pancakes sound amazing and your leg warmers look adorable. They are actually quite similar to mine, and I’m having the sudden urge to wear them today… :)

Dawn November 22, 2009 at 2:57 pm

I think using psyllium husk could make it a gluten free
version for the celiacs out there. YUM. Another great
Heather recipe. Thanks! Dawn

Heather Eats Almond Butter November 22, 2009 at 3:02 pm

Precious Dawn, Thanks for the suggestion. Next week’s recipe will be gluten free. Expecting some almond flour in the mail this week – cannot wait to experiment!

Katie November 22, 2009 at 3:07 pm

Ahh, I want some pancakes!!! Those look quite tasty and I would love to make them…but I am vegan and I don’t know what I would use as an egg white substitute. :( Ener-G egg replacer wouldn’t work quite right, would it?

Oh, and I love the leg warmers! :)

Heather Eats Almond Butter November 22, 2009 at 3:16 pm

Katie, Try 2 TBSP ground flax seed mixed with water. I’ve used this as egg replacement in other pancake recipes, and it usually works really well. Just allow it to thicken up a bit first.

VeggieGirl November 22, 2009 at 3:08 pm

Lovin’ the ’80s look :-D

Chloe (No Sugar and Spice) November 22, 2009 at 3:10 pm

We just went out to breakfast – it’s my favorite thing to do on the weekend. Those pancakes look delicious, I definitely need to come up with my own sugar-free recipe. Perhaps top with almond butter and sliced banana? Yum!

lora November 22, 2009 at 3:43 pm

gosh i am jealous of 3 things in this post—pancakes, your arm muscles and those freaking cute leg warmers! have a wonderful sunday dear!

xoxo
Lo

Janna November 22, 2009 at 3:46 pm

Haha!

Love the leg warmers. So retro. I have a few pairs myself and I’ve been rocking them lately as the weather has been getting chillier.

Leg warmers are definitely the way to go!

Katie November 22, 2009 at 3:51 pm

Came across your blog and love it!!! Your pancakes looked so good, all your creations look amazing!!!! Love the legwarmers!!!! It reminds me that I need to get some!! Have a wonderful night!!!!!
Katie xoxo

Heather Eats Almond Butter November 22, 2009 at 3:55 pm

Katie, Glad you found me, and yes, you need to get some leg warmers. :)

Abby November 22, 2009 at 3:56 pm

AHH I have leg warmers in my “cold things” bin.. need to bust them out asap! ;)

rebecca lustig November 22, 2009 at 4:12 pm

those ‘crepe cakes’ look delicious, lovely lady!

p.s. such retro leg warmers :-P

tons of love,
becca xo

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Katie November 22, 2009 at 4:12 pm

Leg warmers look like fun ! I totally wore PJs till 3 I did shower before that but just put them back on! Can we say laaazy Sunday?

Steph November 22, 2009 at 4:35 pm

You make leg warmers look so hot!

I had pancakes today to, but not nearly as healthy and delicious looking as yours! Pancakes and Sundays go so perfect together don’t they?!

Lindsay November 22, 2009 at 4:41 pm

LOVE it. I have a pair of black legwarmers somewhere around here, you’re making me want to go find them…..

Evan Thomas November 22, 2009 at 4:44 pm

I forgot it was pancake sunday. I need to hook on to that tradition.

shelby November 22, 2009 at 4:47 pm

Darn, I forgot it was pancake sunday! I had oats for breakfast :)

Your recipe looks fantastic! I still haven’t put protein powder in my recipes but I love the idea. Soon.

Legwarmers = So adorable! I must get myself a pair

Jenny November 22, 2009 at 5:36 pm

only a select few can pull of the leg warmer look – you being one of them. I’m slightly bitter ;)

Melissa S. November 22, 2009 at 5:49 pm

i totally should have made pancakes this morning…now i want them. is it horrible for them for dinner?! hahaha!

Heather Eats Almond Butter November 22, 2009 at 5:49 pm

Melissa S. Pancakes for dinner? Never horrible! :)

Erin November 22, 2009 at 6:23 pm

Ooo yummy pancakes! I was actually going to buy a pair of leg warmers yesterday and I didn’t! I’m thinking I might have my roommate knit me some!

Bekah November 22, 2009 at 6:25 pm

HEAB- there are a certain number of bloggers I look up to and strive to be like, but you, I think I’m already naturally like you. I love your crazy/beautiful waves and your “care free” duds of yoga pants, leg warmers and tanks. (Show off those chaturanga arms!) ;) Basically my go to outfit for grocery shopping, lounging, yogaa, the works.

Yummy pancakes!

Heather Eats Almond Butter November 22, 2009 at 7:40 pm

Bekah, I live in my “care free” duds as well. Love them. :)

hotflashbang November 22, 2009 at 6:33 pm

hehe leg warmers… cool…. your breakfast looks yummyyyyyy… you should enter the 40 day breakfast challenge to win $50 gift certificate to Whole Foods.. http://keepyourdietreal.com/food/breakfastbrunch/40-day-breakfast-challenge-post-to-win/..

Have a super week!
Annie

Heather Eats Almond Butter November 22, 2009 at 7:40 pm

Hotflashband, Thanks for the link. Will go check it out.

carolinebee November 22, 2009 at 6:39 pm

SO.CUTE!!! Love :D

Mandy A November 22, 2009 at 6:41 pm

You are too cute in your leg warmers :)

kbwood November 22, 2009 at 6:47 pm

i LOVE your hair!! you are so earthy.. its beautiful!! is your hair naturally curly?

Heather Eats Almond Butter November 22, 2009 at 7:25 pm

kbwood, Thanks so much. Yep, all natural. :)

Devan Geselle N November 22, 2009 at 7:06 pm

You look SO gorgeous heather!!!
it shows in your pancakes! ;) dang girl. you throw together fantastic foods. I need to come over for a pancake breakfast. and some HEAB tahini oats. (note to self.. must make again asap)

glidingcalm November 22, 2009 at 8:53 pm

your creations are the bomb. I love them all!! those pancakes look fantastic, and ofcourse I love the legwarmer action!!! I kinda miss them, since I totally wore them everyday while coaching and skating!!!

Maybe I’ll have to wear them to school this week?! haha

heatherrrrrrrrrrrrrr, please send me a picture of you in a scarf if you have one!! I’d love for you to be on the GC special edition post!!

TAKE CARE and happy Monday!

elyse November 22, 2009 at 9:41 pm

Heather you look great! Not a drop of makeup and you don’t need it. Love the legwarmers. You have to check out the supersoft styles @ http://www.babylegs.net! I have like 8 pairs between my two kids and they’re awesome for adults, too…either on arms or legs. Have a great week!

Heather Eats Almond Butter November 22, 2009 at 9:52 pm

Elyse, Thanks for the leg warmer tip. :)

psychoj1 November 22, 2009 at 9:52 pm

I’m totally jealous of your leg warmers! You look gorgeous in that pictures! I swear, you’re always glowing :D

<3 jess
xoxo

yogiclarebear November 22, 2009 at 10:28 pm

leg warmers are so back! no, they never left. love too!

Christopher Ian Hill November 22, 2009 at 10:49 pm

Yes, bring back the 80s! :) Hey, I wear Member’s Only Jackets! :) …oh were talking about food he he he….I have been eating semi-healthy! I have yet to try some of your recipes…I’ll find one eventually! :)

Alisa - Frugal Foodie November 23, 2009 at 12:24 am

Leg warmers!? You are so kidding me! It has taken me decades to catch up with the last trends and now we are going back?

Tamzin November 23, 2009 at 3:45 am

Ooooooo those pancakes look so good! You also looks so pretty in that picture, and I have to say I’m so in love with your blog, its one of my must reads everyday! x x

Chelsea Ward November 23, 2009 at 5:55 am

Cute legging and yummy looking pancakes!

What exactly is So Delicious Coconut Kefir?

Heather Eats Almond Butter November 23, 2009 at 8:12 am

Chelsea, So Delicious Coconut Milk Kefir: http://heathereatsalmondbutter.com/2009/07/10/coconut-milk-kefir/

marlameridith November 23, 2009 at 7:11 am

Love, love, love those leg warmers! You are too cute! Funny, I was thinking last week that I wanted to get a hold of some! You mentioned Maple extract in this post….did you mean syrup or is there an extract out there….cause that would be a yummy Maple booster!

Heather Eats Almond Butter November 23, 2009 at 8:14 am

Marla, I bought maple EXTRACT. Look for it in the baking aisle at Whole Foods. You’ll love it.

Anne P November 23, 2009 at 7:16 am

OMG!! Legwarmers totally need to make a comeback. I think you can spearhead the movement ;)

Lara (Thinspired) November 23, 2009 at 7:22 am

Heabie you totally rock those leg warmers! I think they’re definitely made for your body type–long and lean!
I’m going to look through your archives to find a veggie mess inspiration. I nead a HEAB-inspired lunch today. Trying to stay on track for XMas.

Tina November 23, 2009 at 8:17 am

Ah your leg warmers are so cute!! Love the breakfast as well :)

Justine November 23, 2009 at 8:25 am

Your so pretty heabers!!!

I have been craving the heck outta some pancakes but I keep forgetting to make them!! I might need you to text me tomorrow morning and remind me. hehehe

Love,
Justine

Heather Eats Almond Butter November 23, 2009 at 8:32 am

Justine, You know, pancakes aren’t just for breakfast. :)

Amy November 23, 2009 at 8:35 am

Only you could look soooo cute in those legwarmers! I would’ve never believed that trend would come back around…but, I should’ve known better!!

I enjoyed your detailed posting of eats too – as soon as I can find some kabocha squash I’m all over it! Even my whole foods doesn’t carry it. Ok, silly rant ended!

Lori November 23, 2009 at 6:23 pm

Love the legwarmers! So cute and look SO comfy!! (oh and yeah, those pancakes look Goooooo gooood!)

Sarah (from See Sarah Eat) November 23, 2009 at 8:13 pm

Ooh, I love those leg warmers!

Theorist November 24, 2009 at 4:44 pm

LOL! I SOOO hope you took some time to flashdance before or after you prepared your food!

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