Kale

So, there is a huge Kale craze lately and I am definitely on board! I'm a smidge obsessed with it! I eat it almost every day and I've found tons of ways to use it.

A few examples...

Kale Chips baked in the oven with various different seasoning mixtures. 

Chicken Taco Soup with Kale

Quinoa with sautéed Kale and Mushrooms

Egg white omelette with steamed Kale, Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Jalapeños

Green Smoothie with Kale, Pineapples, Plain Greek Yogurt and honey

And my addiction this week is this Kale salad with Cucumber, Broccoli, Slivered Almonds, Golden Raisins and Ceasar Viniagrette salad dressing. YUM! I've eaten it threw days in a row because it is THAT good!

National Pancake Day!

We've had our pancakes for the day, have you?!

No, I do not normally keep up with national pancake day, but I saw a clip on the news last night talking about it. I love, love, love pancakes (even though mine are Gluten Free) so it gave me a very good excuse to cook some this morning. Yummy!

In other news, it's been a nightmare around here lately. CRCis SO sick. We are going to the Dr. today and i'll have a post then.

The Easiest & Best Lunch

Veggie Sandwich {My own creation!}

I wish I had a picture to post, but it was delicious, I think I scarfed it down in one bite. Not quite, obviously, but oh.my.gosh, it was amazing. I'll list the ingredients below..

2 Slices Tapioca Loaf {Gluten Free Bread}
1/2 Avacado, sliced
1 small Tomato, sliced salted and peppered
3 small Mushrooms, sliced
1 Tbsp. Vegan Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. Hummus {store bought}

I toasted the bread, then smeared the Mayo and Hummus on either side, then layered the veggies. It was so sloppy from the Tomato Juices, but it just made it that much better!! I devoured it very quickly. I had whole, natural Walnuts on the side.

I'm kind of a food weirdy and like to enjoy different things that most people won't touch. But seriously, that was better than any Steak, Taco, or Pizza i've ever had! I may be eating it every day for lunch from now on. :)

Snack of the Day

After going to the doctor a few weeks ago, I realized I did not like gaining weight as quickly as I was. I know i'm supposed to since i'm growing a baby, but I wasn't the tiniest thing pre pregnancy either.So I really don't think I need to pile on that many pounds. I've made an effort to eat better and it usually goes very well ..until after dinner when I desperately want that Snicker Blast from Sonic. {Doh!!}

Part of my eating healthy is adding lots of snacks! This is my favorite at the moment. Fresh cherries, grapes, raisins, walnuts, and one savory piece of Dove dark chocolate!

Yum!!

Chocolate Chip Mickey Mouse

We love breakfast! I've always made pancakes for the girls. When I found out I had to live Gluten Free, one of the first things I thought about was Pancakes!! I knew i'd miss them and so would the girls. Finally, I realized we could still have many of our favorite things, including Pancakes. Num!

I started getting creative while making the girl's pancakes. Mickey Mouse was the biggest hit! I later added chocolate chips to the mix..even more fun!! CDCasks for them all the time. They will actually eat them better, on some days, if they are in fun shapes.

I took off work Friday night, so Saturday morning I wasn't tired at all {it was so nice!} and CDC asked for Mickey Mouse Pancakes. How could I tell her no? I love them just as much, although mine are usually just a circle. =)

Here's CDC showing off her fun breakfast!

This is CRCs plate. Her's looks more like a piece of toast..lol! Oh well..she thought it was Mickey.