Brain Fuel Pancakes



Have a big day ahead? These gluten-free, high protein, blueberry pancakes are a great way to achieve optimum brain performance compared to refined, white flour and artificially flavored corn syrup that can reduce the ability to think or concentrate. 

Brain Fuel Pancakes

INGREDIENTS:
·       2 cups rolled Oats
·       1½ cups egg whites
·       2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
·       1 tsp of vanilla
·       2 tsp ground flaxseed
·       1 cup dried blueberries

DIRECTIONS:
In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients (except blueberries) until smooth. Gently fold in blueberries. Preheat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat and coat with coconut oil cooking spray. Scoop 1/4-1/2 cup of the batter onto the pan for each pancake. Flatten with a measuring cup if needed. Cook until the edges begin to bubble. Flip and cook until golden brown.

Makes 4 servings.

Gluten-Free

To Serve:
Top with coconut oil and a dash of Himalayan pink sea salt, then drizzle with genuine maple syrup. I like to use Coombs maple syrup which you can find here.

Note: Maple tree syrup contains healthy antioxidants and minerals that maintain blood sugar levels better than maple-flavored high-fructose corn syrup. You can read More Here.

If you have any other favorite breakfast recipes for peak brain performance I'd love to hear it in the comments section.



Enjoy!



Book Launch Party!



I'm excited to announce the Book Launch Party for:

Paisley!

32 Pages | Full Color | For Ages 4-8
(But, can also be enjoyed at any age!)


As Paisley is bullied by a squirrel named Rasma, watch and see how she overcomes to become all she is made to be. Young and old alike, sometimes we all need a reminder of who we really are!


It wouldn't be a real party without some goodies to take home,
so I wanted to share this 
FREE printable activity sheet with you!

Just drag the file below to your desktop to print!


If you haven't had a chance to check out Paisley yet, you may do so here.

Hope you enjoy the summer fun!

Hygge

With cold, dark, winters, like the one we've just had here in the Pacific Northwest, we can learn a lot from the Danes about how to make the most of life by practicing hygge (pronounced "hoo-guh"). Hygge is more than a soft, chunky blanket to curl up in, lighting candles, sipping from an earthen mug, or wearing wooly things ... but, this is a wonderful place to begin.



Hygge feels like a big, warm hug. 
It's a wellness program and a way of life. It's gratitude and smiling for no reason. 
It's enjoying life's simple pleasures and being present.
Hygge is about finding beauty in the ordinary and meaning in the mundane.


It's in the act of making art ... and letting all of life become the art as well. 

It's peace within and being loved.
Doing life together.
Hygge feels like home.