I slept until the sun was up today!! 7:00! Well, the sun wasn’t really out, because it’s cloudy and gross out there:
We stayed up until 11 watching Atonement and had to finish it this morning. Something about the dark war and my body clock missing 9:30 made me too sleepy last night to pay attention 🙂 I thought the movie was great – I love dramatic and beautifully made movies and this was both. The cinematography was gorgeous as well. I thought the first part was definitely the best and it did sort of go downhill with the war parts, but I really liked it – appreciated it – overall.
The plan today was to go to the gym first thing, then make pancakes at 10:00, and then run all of my outings (pedicure, Trader Joe’s, grocery store, Old Navy, pharmacy), and have a 2pm lunch. But it was so dreary out when I got up and I was starving, so I decided to breakfast first, then gym, then outings. Not sure if I’ll make it to the 2pm lunch without a snack 🙂
Danish Pancakes
We made Peanut Butter Boy’s Cottage Cheese Banana Pancakes again today – but I’m re-naming them! I decided that they taste just like a DANISH! The cottage cheese gives them that sour cream/wet/danish filling taste.
I change the proportions a bit today. Blended together: 1 cup of rolled oats, 1 cup of 1% cottage cheese, 1/2 cup of egg whites (all we had left) plus Mexican vanilla. We also only had 1 banana, so I chose to put it in sliced rather than pureed, which led to less batter volume. I also made them a little bigger, and since I used a little less egg white the batter was thicker.
A few chocolate chips made appearances! But I actually didn’t like the chocolate in them that much. I’ve never been one to love chocolate chip pancakes. Not sure why since I LOVE chocolate!
With a tbsp of almond butter –
Imagine this is a banana danish –
From above, con cafe. I ate it with a tiny appetizer fork (from Crate and Barrel!) to slow me down:
This breakfast was 450 kcal, 6 grams fiber and 33 grams protein.
We are running to the gym now (2.2 miles), doing some stuff there, and running home (2.2 again). Should be a good workout! I just hope it doesn’t rain on us…
Nick says
Oooh, I like the chocolate chip addition, I’ve never actually done it because I get so excited to just eat them. They really do taste like a cheese danish! You’ll like my new breakfast treat I’ll be posting soon. It’s another super healthy replacement for something a much much thinner pancake….no spoilers here!
And I wouldn’t call that waking up to the sun at all!
– The Peanut Butter Boy
VeggieGirl says
Your weather conditions look EXACTLY like mine today – so much for gorgeous spring weather! Hopefully it’s on its way??
Glad to read that ‘Atonement’ is a great film – sounds worth watching, for sure.
Danish pancakes w/almond-butter and banana??? YUM!! Those look fabulous!!
Have fun at the gym!
Jim Purdy says
You said:
“I ate it with a tiny appetizer fork (from Crate and Barrel!) to slow me down”
Great idea! I guess I need to quit eating with spoons that are the size of shovels.
Romina says
I really want to see Atonement, it looks amazing. Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Those pancakes look so good! I love eating with small utensils, it really does slow you down so you don’t stick too much food on it.
Ally says
The bananas in the pancakes look amazing Kath!
I ran to and from the gym earlier this week, it’s definitely a good way to mix things up!
I’m crossing my fingers for good weather…
bikergurl says
To put things into perspective, at least you’re not getting snow like we are! They’re forecasting snow all day today 🙁 Sorry, it makes me sad to see snow in April, I just had to complain a bit.
Those pancakes look yummy! Maybe the reason you don’t like chocolate chip pancakes is because the chocolate tends to taste a bit burnt? If I think of it, I try to pour my pancakes into the pan, saving a bit of batter, add the chocolate, then cover the chocolate with the last bit of better. That way there’s no chocolate peeking out to get burnt, it just gets all melty inside the pancake 🙂
Kelly L. says
Gotta brag on our Houston weather. Right now it’s 60. High today and tomorrow is 74. Not a cloud in the sky predicted for the next week.
Hey, it’s about the only exciting thing in Houston (okay that’s not true but it’s no Colorado beauty wise). 🙂
Clara says
Omigosh how yummy that looks! And four of those pancakes + almond butter + coffee for only 450 cals… good deal!
Enjoy your Saturday, hope everything continues to go delicious 😀
hk says
I’m assuming that the recipe/proportions were halved between you and husband, yielding 2 servings, ya?
Looks great, I too am loving the running to the gym, doing some lifting and then running home, it’s a fun way to change up the routine! Enjoy your Sunday, especially now that you’ve finished your project, wahoo!! love that feeling 🙂
Caroline says
These pancakes look so, so yummy. Mmm….they are making me hungry!
Hey, Kath, I know you are a tea lover, so I wanted to tell you about a new one I just tried. It is a loose leaf tea from Blue Iris Tea Company (http://blueiristea.com/) called Casablanca Melon White Tea. Oh, my, gosh … it was just so fabulous I had to share!
If you are interested, I wrote a bit about it on my blog today.
Happy Saturday!
KatieMoo says
You have me craving pancakes, Kath!
Did anyone catch Rachael Ray yesterday? I wanted to see what it was about because they advertised having a celeb nutritionist on there.
Well…she sucked. I wonder if she actually has an RD or just some certificate.
She was telling these women that they only need 1400 calories a day and that 2000-2500 calories is a binge. Seriously? come on.
Talk about harming people…
Emily W. says
I made those exact pancakes this morning (with the addition of a 1/4t Baking Powder and cinnamon) and they stuck to the pan like no other (I used a liberal spray of cooking spray!) and they would burn on the bottom before they would even cook through (I was a little notch above medium). What in the world did I do wrong?!
Bev says
Love the way you changed your plans because of your needs this morning. I love those pancakes (that was my original plan) I didn’t have cottage cheese so I had to change my plans. Next time 🙂 I also loved Atonement. So beautiful.
Kelly L. says
Kath (or anyone else)- I have a question and I’m hoping you might be able to help. What is the difference between the Omega 3’s in ground flax seed and fish oil? Is one better than the other? I typically put ground flax in my cereal, oatmeal or yogurt but I’m thinking of switching to fish oil pills instead because I hear so many good things about it. Do you have any knowledge in this area? Anyone?
Meredith says
I made pancakes this morning too what a wonderful weekend breakfast!!!
Claudia says
Mmm…those look so good!! I need to buy some cottage cheese so I can make those tomorrow!
Betsy says
i love eating with tiny cutlery. I always eat my oatmeal with teeny spoons.
re: atonement. I would highly suggest reading the book. yeah-you’ll already know the surprise ending, but it is so beautifully written and really well crafted. it’s one of my favorites (and i read a TON, so it takes a lot for a book to become a favorite).
it was supposed to be gloomy here today too (i was expecting to do my long run in a thunder storm!) but it ended up being sunny/foggy. such a fun combo for a run! hope the weather clears up.
Alison says
I finally got a heart rate monitor and worked out with it today and I burned way more calories than I thought! I usually estimated that I burned 200 but I really burned 450! Maybe this means I haven’t been eating enough. So thanks for the suggestion on the Polar F4 Kath!
Mandy says
Those look beautiful and delicious! Yum!
And oh how I love a good cloudy day!
Mandy says
Oh and I just went and snagged that recipe from Peanut Butter Boy’s website. I love the idea of blending oats as your starch. I can’t wait to try these! Thanks for the recommendation!
Caroline says
Those pancakes look delicious! I have a quick question: what brand of cottage cheese do you use? I am always looking for a better low-fat cottage cheese.
Nicole says
This is completely unrelated, but I came across a blog entry today which reminded me SO much of you.
http://closetcooking.blogspot.com/2008/01/oatmeal.html
Maybe some combination will strike your fancy?
BethT says
Fellow foodies – anyone have experience cooking with sunchokes? I saw them at Trader Joe’s and was so intrigued, I had to buy them. I now they are similar to artichokes, but if anyone has a fantastic way to prepare them, please share!
NCCarter says
I had the exact same thoughts about Atonement….I just thought it was so beautifully shot and just generally well-done, but a little boring and dark in the middle.
My workout plans changed this morning, too. Got to Spinning 10 minutes early only to be shut out by the big weekend crowd! I get so spoiled getting to go to 9:30 classes during the week. Grrrr….
I resorted to running on the treadmill followed by a large slice of pizza at Costco. 😉
Kelly T says
katiemoo- yeah i saw that. i was thinking these women must 4’6″ or something to only need 1400 calories a day.
and if 2000 calories is a binge, why was she on rachel ray? most of her individual meals she makes are close to that
kim says
Peanut butter boys recipes are awesome (as are Kath’s of course. ! I did those today too. 🙂 I tried out for a play today. I think the positivity of the blog got my courage up. Let’s hope I broke a leg, theatrically speaking. 😉
Kate(the teenager) says
I just made a new blog, about my life in running and nutrition…check it out!!
ppp says
SOOO making these – my hub will go nuts over them!
i actually envy that weather– here in LA its reaching 90* today and SUNNY and i am stuck inside working on a memo for law school…. why cant the weather be grey so that i am not tempted to go outside and play???
michelle says
can u substitue plain yogurt for the cottage cheese in the recipe? or is there any good oatmeal yogurt pancake recipes?
Tina O. says
Inspired by you, Kath, I got a falafel sandwich today, and it was fantastic! I am very fortunate to have a large marketplace called the West Side Market. Veggiegirl probablyknows of it. It is full of stands from locals that sell their meat, poultry, dairy, bakery, herbs/spices and lots of specialty items. I went in search of quail eggs (which I found, yeah!) when I saw the middle eastern stand selling the falafel sandwiches. I had to get one while my boring husband got pizza. I know I never would have tried one if I had not read about it from you, so thanks! And by the way, today is gray and rainy for me too and it may snow tomorrow! yuck.
Kath says
bikergurl ,
Great idea with the chips! I think you’re right about them being burned 🙁
Caroline ,
Thanks for sharing the tea!
KatieMoo ,
In the dietitian’s defense, I don’t think 1400 calories is a bad recommendation for middle-aged women. They probably don’t work out nearly as often as us younger women do, so for someone who is mostly sedentary that doesn’t seem completely out of line.
Emily W.,
Do you have a nonstick pan? I had my heat on just below medium and actually reduced it. I also spray each spot with cooking spray before I put a pancake on. Better luck next time!
KellyL,
The difference between the two is the type of fatty acid and they are different. This site explains it well. I think the bottom line is to get both in your diet, but I don’t think I’d personally go as far as taking a supplement (although this article say you should). It just seems a little unnatural to me.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art47487.asp
Alison ,
Glad you like the HRM! I think it’s such a motivator.
michelle ,
I think you probably could use yogurt, but I would use less (maybe even half?) since it’s waterier than cottage cheese. If you try it, let us know. I might the next time I made them because I have yogurt on hand more often than CC.
Tina O.< So glad you liked it! Beware that restaurant falafel isn't really a health food - it's usually fried in oil. But every now and then won't hurt :) Kath
Katy says
Hi Michelle,
I used yogurt in the Peanut butter boy’s pancakes last week at the same amount of cottage cheese. I also put in pumpkin, which was really good. The pancakes turned out really yummy. Also, mine held me over for 6.5 hours like Kath’s. Happy pancake making!
Kelly L. says
Katiemoo and KellyT- I saw the clip on YouTube and I think she was saying 1400 to lose weight. The women were all complaining they couldn’t lose weight. 1400 to lose weight is reasonable. I agree though 1400 is really low. I eat 1800-2500 a day on average (plus more on special occasions) I can’t imagine 1400!
Kelly L. says
Kath- What’s the difference between adding flax seed to your oatmeal and taking a fish oil pill? You are still “supplementing” your diet so-to-speak. I love fish but don’t eat it often enough so fish oil would be another good way to get it in.
Kath says
Kelly,
I guess because flax adds a nice flavor and texture to oatmeal and fiber as well and the fish oil you have to swallow with water and hope you don’t taste it. I’m not at all against fish oil – I would rather just eat more fish.
K