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Raspberry & Cream Buttermilk Pancakes

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FFresh buttermilk is the secret ingredient to these pancakes but we like to add layers of whip cream and homemade raspberry syrup for additional flavor! Top with fresh raspberries and a sprinkle of confectionery sugar and who can resist these light and fluffy pancakes?

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 Tablespoons Sugar
  • 3 Teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 3/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 3 Cups Buttermilk
  • 1/2 Cup Milk
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1/3 Cup Butter, Melted
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract

Topping

  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Raspberries
  • Homemade Raspberry Syrup
  • Reddi Whip Cream
  • Confectionery Sugar

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together buttermilk, milk, eggs, vanilla and melted butter. Keep the two mixtures separate until you are ready to cook.
  2. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, using a wooden spoon and blend together.
  3. Heat a lightly oiled frying pan over medium high heat.
  4. Pour batter onto the frying pan, using about 1/2 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.
  5. Between pancake layers we like to add homemade raspberry syrup that we learned to make from WickedGoodKitchen.com and Reddi Whip Cream for mouth watering goodness.
  6. Top with fresh raspberries and sprinkle on a little confectionery sugar to add a touch of sweetness.
  7. Garnish with mint to make it picture perfect!

If you are not a fan of raspberries try substituting fresh strawberries or blueberries with Vermont Maple Syrup. Let us know which one you liked the best!

Happy-Healthy Breakfast Bowls

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TThe next time you rush out the door in the morning without something to eat, remember this: Breakfast is the single most important meal of the day. Why do we say this? A healthy breakfast provides your body with the fuel it needs to replenish your blood glucose levels after eight hours of sleep. It fuels your brain and body with the energy it needs to focus at work or at home and helps us make smart decisions throughout the day.

A healthy breakfast combines good carbs and fiber with protein and essential vitamins and minerals that gives you energy and satisfies your appetite. Plus eating a fiber-rich breakfast helps you fill up and keeps you full for longer so that you do not consume extra calories throughout the day. Eating a healthy breakfast boosts your metabolism, curbs your hunger, and helps prevent binge eating.

Our favorite go-to breakfast are these healthy breakfast bowls! They are perfect for starting your day off right and are quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

  • 1 serving quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and sliced kiwi (or fruit of your choice)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar

Preparation

Prepare the oats according to the package directions. Top with the fresh fruit such as blueberries, strawberries, and kiwi. Sprinkle on some Chia seeds. Chia seeds are considered a “superfood” and for a good reason. Just one spoonful of chia seeds provides 5 grams of fiber, 4 grams of fat, and 2 grams of protein. Last but not least – drizzle on the agave nectar, a low-glycemic nectar with a mild, neutral flavor to add a little sweetness!

Remember – eating a healthy breakfast refuels your body, enhances your mood, improves your concentration, and helps to maintain a healthy body weight. If you don’t have time to eat before leaving the house – take it to go!

5 Ways to Start Your Day Happy

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SStart your day happy and relaxed and you will greatly increase your chances of a healthy, productive day. Too often people feel rushed in the morning – scrambling to get ready for work and getting the kids off to school. By the time you get to work you can feel a little overwhelmed! Try these five thing to help you start your day off happy:

1. WAKE UP EARLY. Seriously. You may have to go to bed earlier to get 8 hours of sleep but waking up 15 to 30 minutes earlier will allow you to take your time going through your morning routine, without rushing. We suggest that you pick out your work outfit the night before so that your morning is less stressful. Make sure it is pressed and ready to wear. Then you can begin your morning by lying in bed, waking up slowly. It’s just as important to have time to prepare yourself mentally as it is physically. So don’t give in to that snooze button.

2. HYDRATE. Drinking warm lemon water first thing in the morning gives the body a chance to absorb some vitamin C and can boost your energy level and your immune system. Vitamin C is also good for the adrenal glands which are responsible for balancing hormones and can potentially help reduce the affects of stress. So as you get ready for the day, drink an entire glass or two of lemon water and see how your energy levels improve through the day. You may even want to bring a sports bottle with you to work so you can hydrate throughout the day….

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