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Pumpkin protein pancakes

This is a must for a weekend morning!  Ingredients 1 1/2  cups whole wheat flour  1 scoop vanilla shakeology or other protein you may have  4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon pinch nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or 12 drops liquid stevia) 2 cups milk 4 teaspoons melted butter or coconut oil, plus more for greasing skillet 2 eggs 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (i.e. canned pumpkin) 1 teaspoon vanilla Instructions 1. Mix the first 4 ingredients (flour through sugar) in a large bowl. 2. Mix the rest of the ingredients (milk through vanilla) in another. 3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk together just until smooth, but do not overmix. 4. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes. 5. Cook batches in buttered skillet on medium temperature until bubbles form on the surface. Then flip and cook until golden brown. 6 - Serve warm with butter and real maple syrup or agave!  ENJOY!! For o...

PUMPKIN CINNAMON GRANOLA

Hey all! I am a HUGE fan of granola in my yogurt, especially if it is homemade! Try out this recipe: Like, comment and SHARE on your personal page for others to try! Its great as a healthy alternative and great go on the GO! INGREDIENTS: 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup chopped nuts ½ cup coconut flakes ½ teaspoon salt 1½ teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ½ cup honey ⅓ cup coconut oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 325 and lightly grease a large baking sheet with coconut oil (Preferable one with a raised edge) In a large bowl combine oats, nuts, coconut, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.In another bowl whisk together honey, brown sugar, oil, vanilla, and pumpkin. Pour the wet mixture mixture over the oats mixture and stir to coat well. Spread the mixture onto the baking sheet in an even layer and bake 15 minutes, stir, and continue to bake in 10-15 minutes intervals, sti...