Oatmeal Cookie

I am training for a Triathlon. It takes place in May, up on Bainbridge Island. I have been training really hard to do this thing. In the mornings, before training with my trainer, he has me eat a pretty hearty breakfast. It's quick, easy and full of protien and complex carbs that a trainee could use. 

Here's his recipe:

Prepared oatmeal

Organinc Maple syrup

Organinc 1% milk 

Peanut butter

I use Trader Joe's rolled oats. They are g free and easy to make

I know, you were expecting some organic, all natural peanut butter. Nope...just reduced fat Skippy

I love this maple syrup.

Prepare the oatmeal as directed. While it's still hot, I add in the milk, maple syrup and a big spoonful of peanut butter. Stir until well mixed. I call this the oatmeal cookie as it tastes just like a cookie! Super yummy and healthy! Provides me with enough energy to burn 600-700 calories with my trainer over a period of an hour and a half. 

Enjoy!

The Return of the Pancakes!

I love finding new G free safe items! I really enjoy pancakes, but going g free had taken that away...until now!

Once again, I am cruising around my favorite grocery store, Raleys...yes I am one of those weirdos that actually likes to grocery shop. I sometimes like to wander around the isles and see what new items have been added. That is how I found this gem. Krusteaz is a delicious pancake and waffle mix to begin with, but now they have made a gluten free option!

My hubs enjoys pancakes too, so I bought a box and decided to make us pancakes one Sunday. 

So far it smells and looks like regular pancake mix.

Here goes nothing...

So far they are responding like normal pancakes. I am hopeful! And yes, they smell delicious!

So far so good..

The mix yeilded quite a few pancakes.

The anticipation is mounting...

The verdict is in...These things are AMAZING! They taste just like the regular ones! Even the hubs approves! So excited to get pancakes back! I highly recommend Krusteaz G free pancake mix! 

Scones!

I love scones a lot. I was really bummed by the whole gluten thing, however, Raleys came through in a huge way!

Raleys has a gluten free scone mix. Several in fact, but I really enjoy Meyer lemon scones. 

This was the easiest and fastest scone mix ever! 

I added water and oil. Spoon onto a pre-oiled pan and bake! The whole process lasted about 30 minutes. 

It said to bake for 20 minutes or until golden and lightly browned. For my oven it was more like 26 minutes. 

So far, this is the best scone I have ever had. They were not dry at all! Full of flavor  and most importantly, g free!

I highly recommend Sticky Fingers Scone Mix. I know Raleys carries it. Safeway might as well. I do believe Walmart also has it. 

Enjoy! 

Easy, delicious breakfast

I love potatoes in all forms. So when I found a recipe for a breakfast potato, I was so super excited. 

Here's what you need:

Russet potatoes 

Eggs

Shredded cheese

Bacon

Butter

Scallions 

Cool the potatoes in the microwave. Once done, slice off the tops and scoop out the centers carefully. You don't want to puncture or tear the skin. Add in the butter, the egg and all the toppings you want along with seasonings. 

Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. I recommend putting foil down on your pan or spray it with oil. 

These little beauties are amazingly tasty! 

Bon appetite!

 

Pop Tarts!!!

I love pop tarts. Smores, strawberry, bluberry and so on. The problem is they are packed full of gluten. Boo. 

I have good news! Sunrise Natural Health Foos carries Glutino. And what does Glutino make? That's right! Pop tarts!!!

 I'm so excited! 

I lightly toasted it in my toaster and added some butter. 

Holy crap! This thing is YUMMY!!!! Taste pretty darn close to the original! 

Glutino is a wonderful brand. They make delicious things that taste good and are somewhat healthy. Like all tasty treats...moderation. 

Enjoy! 

Eggs Benedict!

I was sad to think I would never be able to eat eggs Benedict again. How wrong was I? I found g free English muffins (they are ok. Still looking for a better brand) and a g free hollandaise sauce! Oh man! It was delicious! 

I uses this sauce and added 3 table spoons of butter. Served it over English muffins with poached eggs and ham. So delicious. I highly recommend this brand. I found it at Raleys. English muffins were purchased at Whole Foods. I had bought food for life g free English muffins made from brown rice. It was ok. 

Anyway, enjoy this awesome sauce!!!

California breakfast

Avocados are amazing. Tasty and good for you, what's not to love. I found this recipe on Facebook and want to share it with all of you 😄

Preheat oven to 425

Cut one avocado in half. 

Make center big enough to hold an egg

I added garlic salt to the center of the avocado before I added the egg. 

Add egg to the center. Salt and pepper the the top. 

Sprinkle with bacon

Put in oven for 15 minutes. 

Sprinkle with cheese and enjoy! 

Hot, delicious and tasty. Mmmm. Looking forward to making more of these!