Motivation Monday

When I saw this I knew I had to post it because I was just saying this to my son the other day...except I said a banana and not an apple.  But knowing the difference between hunger and boredom is so important!!

Fit Friday

Let's work that core!  Here is a great no-equipment needed workout to tone that tummy!

Thoughts on a Thursday

Our health and wellness goals should be centered around creating a lifestyle you can live with long term.  If something is too restrictive, it will be short lived.  Finding balance is the key!

Wellness Wednesday

Here are some food that can help improve how you feel and your mood.  Try them, what do you have to lose?

Tasty Tuesday

I made these yummy whole wheat pancakes when I had some bananas that needed used up.  The result---pancakes that taste like banana bread with no added sugar!  (I threw in a couple Enjoy Life choc chips and the boys demanded I made more!). :-)

WHOLE-WHEAT BANANA PANCAKES (FREEZE THE LEFTOVERS!)

iNGREDIENTS

• 2 cups whole-wheat flour (I use King Arthur’s organic white whole-wheat flour)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 ¾ cups milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted + butter for frying
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 100% pure maple syrup for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Make a well (hole) in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the honey, eggs, milk, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Whisk together thoroughly, but do not overmix.
3. Gently fold the mashed bananas into the batter with a spatula.
4. Heat a griddle or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Swirl enough butter around the pan until it is well coated. Add pancake batter using a soup ladle.
5. When the pancakes have begun to turn brown on the bottom, flip them over to cook the other side.
6. Serve with warm maple syrup and a side of fruit. And don't forget to freeze the leftovers for another day!

Recipe: http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2010/04/21/recipe-whole-wheat-banana-pancakes-freeze-the-leftovers/

Happy 4th of July!

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