Old Fashioned Pancakes

What for breakfast at your house on Sunday Funday?  In our home, we like to start the day with old fashioned Pancakes.  I will admit that the kids are big fans because they get to be creative with all the fixing and they get to top then with whatever they want. 


The key to having a great Sunday, is having a great pancake recipe...oh and having lots of coffee.  I love this recipe because its very simple, quick and very tasty.  Hands down this is a true winning recipe. 


Like always, Happy Cooking!




WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
1 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 Teaspoons baking powder
1 Teaspoon salt

1 Tablespoon white sugar
1 1/4 Cups milk
1 Eggs
3 Tablespoons butter, melted
1 Tablespoon for Vanilla




WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO DO;

•  In  a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar to combine.
•  Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter;
• Mix until smooth. 
• Heat a lightly sprayed/oiled  griddle over medium high heat.
• Use your 1/4 measuring cup to scoop batter onto the griddle.
• Allow pancake raise and flip.
• Ensure that pancake is brown on both sides and serve hot.

Keto Chocolate Frosty

Wow, its a blast from the past, it's been a while and I keep telling myself I need to get back into blogging but of course working full time, having three kids, and all their activities I feel like there is never enough time.  But I need to get better about that. 


So let's talk Keto and I will do my PSA while I'm at it.   I am not on the keto diet, but I do at times make some keto recipes because it's basically about cutting carbohydrates which is something that I needed less in my life.  With that being said, I've changed the way my family and I eat.  We increased our veggie and protein intake and decreased our processed foods and carb intake.  While I do feel that Keto does have some advantages, it is not for everyone and before going on it, please consult with your physician and have a complete bloodwork done.  Also Keto is not for long term weight loss and you have to increase your water intake a lot to protect your kidneys.  End of rant/ PSA.  =)


For the people that know me, they know I have a major sweet tooth.  I love everything chocolate and carbs were my best friend.   I came to realize that I was very dependent and on sugar, I dank it, I put it in my coffee, I eat it.  So to ensure that I don't go on a sugar binged I found this recipe on Pinterest and I had to try it.  Glad I did since the net carbs in this whole recipe is only 4 total and the net carbs in a small Wendy's frosty is 56gm.... THAT'S RIGHT 56GM in 1 SMALL FROSTY!   you would have to make this recipe 10 times to get the same amount of carbs.  Think about that while you enjoy this recipe. 


TIP- This doesn't need to be made into a frosty (put in the freezer), you can actually also just eat it as and a chocolate mousse.  I've had it both ways and they are both great. 


Recipe source; https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a22603823/keto-frosty-recipe/





WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 2 Cups Heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder      
• 3 tbsp. Keto-friendly powdered sugar sweetener, I use Anthony's Natural Erythritol Sweeter      
• 1 tsp. Vanilla extract      
• 1 Pinch kosher salt

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO DO:

• In your stand mixer combine all ingredients cream, cocoa, sweetener, vanilla, and salt.
• Using the whisk attachment mix on med speed until stiff peaks form.
• Scoop mixture into a Ziploc bag and freeze 30 to 35 minutes, until just frozen.
• Cut tip off a corner of the Ziploc bag and pipe into serving dish.
• serve chilled