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Hi guys! How’s everyones week been? It’s been a busy one for us. I’ve been taking down Halloween decor and getting it all put away. Lily had her last couple of cheer games this week, and Jim and I have been in the kitchen cooking up all kind of delicious creations for the blog. With the weather being cooler it makes being in the kitchen baking and cooking even more fun than usual! This weekend we have some fun things planned. A Pecan Festival in a neighboring town Saturday morning and then Saturday evening we have a Fall Festival at mine and Jim’s old high school. Well actually it was also my elementary school too. There have been so many wonderful memories there. It was a Magnet School and sadly it was shut down several years back due to budgeting. The school has been turned into a community center and the community puts on a wonderful Fall Festival, just like the ones I remember going to while I was in school. It’s is fun taking our girls back there and sharing stories with them!

Now on to the things making me happy this week!

1. Honey Crisp Apples – I love almost any kind of apple as long as it is firm and crisp with just the right about of sweet vs. tartness and oh my goodness I think the Honey Crisp Apple crop has been extra delicious this year! I have been enjoying one almost everyday as an afternoon snack.

2. Yellow Flicker Beat – On mine and Jim’s 1 hour and 45 minute drive back from Jacksonville the other night I listened to this song non stop! Obsessed much….yeah that’s me! Oh and is anyone else excited about Mockingjay coming out later this month!?!

3. I reserve my pancake eating for Sunday mornings after I finish my long run! Currently I am in love with these from Immaculate Baking Company. Their Organic Pancake and Waffle Mix is delicious. I follow the directions on the box, where it calls for milk I use coconut milk. I love to top mine with a little ginger syrup!

4. Last month my goal was to run 100 miles, I ended the month at 102 miles. It was challenging but fun, just enough to keep me on my toes. No slacking! This month I plan to do the same.

5. and please tell me that I am not the only one that this happens too! 🙂

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I’m linking up today with Heather, Katie, and Clare!

Tell me 2 things you have planned this weekend??

Most days for breakfast I drink a fresh juice or smoothie. Every now and then I get crazy and make some eggs. This past Saturday we all decided that we wanted Pancakes! I went on a search to find a new gluten free recipe. The one I found also happens to be vegan. The recipe below I adapted from Love and Lemons Blueberry Banana Pancakes. I think chocolate + banana + pancakes make the best combination. So, when I saw the blueberry pancake recipe I new instantly I would change it to Chocolate…don’t get me wrong I love blueberries but these pancakes were just calling for chocolate!

This was such a good recipe, the pancakes were fluffy and delicious. The kids and I devoured them!

I drizzled mine with some ginger syrup!

This was a fun breakfast treat that I could feel really good about the kids and I eating. Gluten and Dairy free!

Gluten Free Chocolate Banana Pancakes

Makes 6-8 small pancakes

Author: Jennifer Lastinger

Recipe type: Breakfast

Ingredients

1 ripe banana
⅔ cup of soy or almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup gluten free all purpose flour
¼ millet flour
½ tsp xanthan gum
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup chocolate chips (I like to use Enjoy Life)
a few teaspoons coconut oil, for the pan
syrup, for serving

Instructions

In a small food processor, puree the banana with the milk and vanilla. (or mash it really well by hand - you want it pretty liquified).
In a separate medium sized bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. Pour the banana/milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Stir in the chocolate.
Heat a few teaspoons of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop the pancake batter into the pan. Flip when bubbles form in the batter (about 1 minute). Let the second side cook for about 30-60 seconds and remove from heat. (check the first one to make sure it's done in the middle, if not, you may need to reduce heat to low and let it cook a little bit longer).
Serve pancakes warm with the syrup of your choice.
Enjoy!

Let’s Chat:

1. What do you usually eat for breakfast?

2. What is your favorite pancake topping?