Hi, I'm Petra and this is my weight loss/fitness blog.

I used to be on Weight Watchers from January 2011 to October 2012, dropping approximately 45 lbs. I've made the transition from unhealthy and unhappy to athlete and this is my journey to becoming a healthier, happier me. I frequently post about my exercise (mostly running, yoga and lifting), the foods I eat, recipes I liked and my daily struggles. You'll also find the occasional tree hugger post, (travel) photography or anything else I find worth remembering and collecting.

I follow most blogs back that follow me. However, I do stay away from blogs that promote EDs, unhealthy methods of weight loss or negative body image.

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findvegan:

Banana Pancakes

makes 8-10
1/2 cup mashed bananas, probably able 2 medium sized ones
1 cup plain flour
2 tsps baking powder
1 1/4 cups oat milk
1 tbsp caster sugar
pinch of salt
1 tbsp sunflower oil

findvegan:

Banana Pancakes

makes 8-10

  • 1/2 cup mashed bananas, probably able 2 medium sized ones
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 2 tsps baking powder
  • 1 1/4 cups oat milk
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
healthyvalerie:

I think I just found the best clean and healthy pancake recipe. They taste like a banana chocolate chip muffin in a pancake format : Blend 1/2 cup oats, 3/4 banana, 2 egg whites, 1/8 cup almond milk, 1/4 cup cottage cheese, and 1 tbsp vanilla extract. Add dark choc chips when you cook them and VOILÀ !

healthyvalerie:

I think I just found the best clean and healthy pancake recipe. They taste like a banana chocolate chip muffin in a pancake format : Blend 1/2 cup oats, 3/4 banana, 2 egg whites, 1/8 cup almond milk, 1/4 cup cottage cheese, and 1 tbsp vanilla extract. Add dark choc chips when you cook them and VOILÀ !

(Source: allthingsval)

muffintop-less:

Simple Protein Pancakes:
1 Scoop Whey (flavor of choice, I used Vanilla)
2 Egg Whites
1/4 Cup Oats
1/2 Large Banana (substitutions below)
1 TB Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
1/8 teaspoon of Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon (optional)
Directions:
Put all ingredients into blender or magic bullet and blend until smooth. Allow the batter to set for about 5 minutes. Heat up a skillet or pan and spray with non-stick spray. Pour batter onto skillet (batter makes 2-3 normal sized pancakes). Let it cook for about 2-3 minutes or until bubbles appear. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked fully.
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muffintop-less:

Simple Protein Pancakes:

  • 1 Scoop Whey (flavor of choice, I used Vanilla)
  • 2 Egg Whites
  • 1/4 Cup Oats
  • 1/2 Large Banana (substitutions below)
  • 1 TB Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon of Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

Put all ingredients into blender or magic bullet and blend until smooth. Allow the batter to set for about 5 minutes. Heat up a skillet or pan and spray with non-stick spray. Pour batter onto skillet (batter makes 2-3 normal sized pancakes). Let it cook for about 2-3 minutes or until bubbles appear. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked fully.

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findvegan:

savory tomato protein pancakes with brussels sprouts and potatoes

egg, soy, dairy and gluten free, vegan

makes 8 regular size pancakes
1/2 cup raw cashews
1 cup almond milk
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup gluten free all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
pinch sea salt
Instructions

findvegan:

savory tomato protein pancakes with brussels sprouts and potatoes

egg, soy, dairy and gluten free, vegan

makes 8 regular size pancakes

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup gluten free all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • pinch sea salt

Instructions

findvegan:

Chai Latte Pancakes

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 Tablespoons canola/vegetable/coconut oil
1 cup almond milk
2 black tea bag or 2 teaspoons loose leaf tea
2 Tablespoons maple syrup
dash of vanilla extract
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findvegan:

Chai Latte Pancakes

  • 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 Tablespoons canola/vegetable/coconut oil
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 2 black tea bag or 2 teaspoons loose leaf tea
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • dash of vanilla extract

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Pumpkin Ricotta Pancakes
Ingredients
1 cup (4 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (2 1/4 ounces) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon orange zest (approximately 1 orange)
2 extra large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons maple syrup, Grade B
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup pumpkin puree from a can or make your own
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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(I tried these pumpkin protein pancakes the other day and didn’t really like them as much. Trying this recipe next.)

Pumpkin Ricotta Pancakes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (4 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (2 1/4 ounces) buckwheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (approximately 1 orange)
  • 2 extra large eggs, separated
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup, Grade B
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree from a can or make your own
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Source

(I tried these pumpkin protein pancakes the other day and didn’t really like them as much. Trying this recipe next.)

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
Ingredients:
2 scoops protein powder
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
2 egg whites
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp pumpkin spice
1/4 cup coconut milk  
2 Tbsp Flour
1 Tbsp Chia seeds 
2 Tbsp maple syrup
optional: 2 Tbsp Chocolate chips
Source (original recipe is GF)

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 2 scoops protein powder
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk  
  • 2 Tbsp Flour
  • 1 Tbsp Chia seeds 
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • optional: 2 Tbsp Chocolate chips

Source (original recipe is GF)

prettybalanced:

Spiced Buttermilk Banana Pancakes

Spiced Buttermilk Banana PancakesServes: 4Ingredients    1 cup all-purpose flour    1 tablespoon sugar    1 teaspoon baking powder    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon    1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg    1/4 teaspoon salt    1 cup buttermilk    1 egg    3 tablespoons butter, melted    1 banana, mashedFOR Serving    Warm maple syrup    2 bananas, sliced    chopped nuts (we used hazelnuts)
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prettybalanced:

Spiced Buttermilk Banana Pancakes

Spiced Buttermilk Banana Pancakes
Serves: 4
Ingredients

    1 cup all-purpose flour
    1 tablespoon sugar
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 cup buttermilk
    1 egg
    3 tablespoons butter, melted
    1 banana, mashed

FOR Serving

    Warm maple syrup
    2 bananas, sliced
    chopped nuts (we used hazelnuts)

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heyfranhey:

Can we say cutest pancakes ever? They’re pink because they’re made with beets and quinoa. So they’re healthy, too! Beyond cool! These would be awesome for Breast Cancer Awareness, right? Love ♥ Find the recipe here.

heyfranhey:

Can we say cutest pancakes ever? They’re pink because they’re made with beets and quinoa. So they’re healthy, too! Beyond cool! These would be awesome for Breast Cancer Awareness, right? Love ♥ Find the recipe here.