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Mini Pumpkin Pancakes for Autumn!

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It's autumn and everybody seems to have a raging love-stick over pumpkins. So, here's an easy recipe for some healthy, protein-packed (14g/5 pancakes) pumpkin pancakes so that you can have something delicious to fuel your workout! Enjoy! What ya need: 2 cups of steel cut oats 6 egg whites 2 eggs, whole 1 cup of cottage cheese 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree (canned is ok) 2 tablespoons of Stevia sweetener (or 3 tablespoons of honey) 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg nonstick cooking spray Ok, so- Put all of the ingredients in a blender and blend for 2-3 minutes, or until fairly smooth. Lightly spray some nonstick cooking spray on a large skillet and place over medium heat. Carefully ladle or pour the batter into the skillet to make small pancakes. You should be able to fit 4 pancakes into a large skillet. Flip the pancakes in about 3 minutes, or when you can see the edges turn a golden brown. After 2 minutes, the pa...

Tomato Soup, because it's about time

It's getting chilly and some of my friends out east have had their first snow. So, to me, this mean soup season! Here's a great soup recipe that is just delicious. Give it a shot! What ya need: 1- 28oz can of peeled tomatoes, diced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cups of quality chicken stock 3/4 cup of heavy cream 1/2 cup of white wine 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, finely chopped 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon of kosher sea salt 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 tablespoons of dill, finely chopped Ok, so: In a large pot, mix all of the ingredients except for the parsley, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and heavy cream. Cook this over medium heat for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir, and let simmer for 10 more minutes.  Super easy, super tasty! Enjoy!