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Healthy Holiday Nog Pancakes | Vegan + Gluten-Free

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Flip Or flop

Growing up, my mom made the best pancakes, and it wasn’t until I became a mom myself, that I finally mastered the art of the perfect pancake! I’ve tried several simple recipes that have seemed too good to be true—and they were. One after another attempt was quite literally—a flop.

The other morning was a bit of a momentous occasion as Dusty, Max and I flipped over my successfully delicious new creation! Since finding a tasty, whole food, gluten-free, baby and hubby-approved pancake recipe, I decided to take it to the next level for the holidays. Big thank you to plant-based brand, So Delicious Dairy Free, for sponsoring this post!

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EatMoveRest.com | Healthy Holiday Nog Pancakes, Vegan + Gluten-Free | by Erin Stanczyk

Next Level

Eggnog was always one of my favorite holiday treats to sip on, but it never made me feel all that great. Eggs, whole milk, and heavy cream are among the worst offenders that can contribute to what I like to call…a massive food hangover! Since going vegan 5 years ago, I haven’t missed dairy one bit, but I did miss getting to enjoy classic, festive foods with family and friends. 

Rather than bowing out of holiday parties and saying no thank you, I like to make, bake, and take my goods with me wherever I go, to share the wealth! So Delicious Dairy Free products have made it easy for us to enjoy plant-based versions of our favorite snacks without having to compromise on taste—everything from yogurt, to milk, to epic seasonal treats!

EatMoveRest.com | Healthy Holiday Nog Pancakes, Vegan + Gluten-Free | by Erin Stanczyk
EatMoveRest.com | Healthy Holiday Nog Pancakes, Vegan + Gluten-Free | by Erin Stanczyk

when you promise the hubs first bite…

EatMoveRest.com | Healthy Holiday Nog Pancakes, Vegan + Gluten-Free | by Erin Stanczyk
EatMoveRest.com | Healthy Holiday Nog Pancakes, Vegan + Gluten-Free | by Erin Stanczyk
EatMoveRest.com | Healthy Holiday Nog Pancakes, Vegan + Gluten-Free | by Erin Stanczyk

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Healthy Holiday Nog Pancakes

Make your breakfast merry & bright with this healthy, holly jolly pancake recipe, blended with vegan So Delicious Holiday Nog, for some extra festive flair! Enjoy these maple-infused pancakes plain, or topped with your favorite fruit, nuts, seeds, syrup, and whip!

dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, kid & baby-friendly, & oh-so-festive!

makes: 5 pancakes // time: 10 min

ingredients:

steps:

  1. Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Batter should begin binding and thickening.

  2. Place non-stick pan on stovetop and allow to warm over medium heat for a minute or two. Making sure the pan is completely heated before pouring batter is key!

  3. Pour about 1/2 cup of batter onto pan and allow to cook for about 1 minute and flip for another minute. (Should make about 5 pancakes). A good indicator that your pancake is ready to flip is when it begins to bubble.

  4. Top pancakes with So Delicious Cocowhip, pomegranate, mixed berries, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and/or maple syrup! I used a blend of thawed frozen raspberries with a touch of maple syrup blended up!

notes:

  • Try adding a drop of food grade peppermint essential oil for a candy cane twist!

  • You can also use almond milk, soy milk, or any other plant milk OR try adding pumped breast milk if making for your baby! (break pancakes into small pieces if going this route).

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EatMoveRest.com | Healthy Holiday Nog Pancakes, Vegan + Gluten-Free | by Erin Stanczyk
EatMoveRest.com | Healthy Holiday Nog Pancakes, Vegan + Gluten-Free | by Erin Stanczyk
EatMoveRest.com | Healthy Holiday Nog Pancakes, Vegan + Gluten-Free | by Erin Stanczyk
EatMoveRest.com | Healthy Holiday Nog Pancakes, Vegan + Gluten-Free | by Erin Stanczyk

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Spread Good Cheer

I get asked a lot about how to be vegan with family and friends, and my number one piece of advice is to share the wealth. Make, bake, or take something delicious with you this holiday season and spread good cheer!

And when things don’t go according to plan, just remember that every great Christmas movie is great because of plans that didn’t go accordingly—Home Alone, Christmas Vacation, It’s a Wonderful Life—every great story that we look back on and laugh about or cherish, has a unique twist that sets it apart in our hearts. Enjoy all of the ups, the downs, and the in-betweens the Christmastime and always!

Designed For Your Lifestyle,

Erin

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Pink Bubblegum Smoothie Bowl: Fight Sugar Cravings & Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth!

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Be Sweet To Your Sweet Tooth

When you’re craving something sweet, that’s your body saying feed me sugar! We don’t have to feel guilty about that, we just have to feed it the right kind of sugar! Fruits in their natural, whole food state, or chock full of fiber, which helps to slow the effects of sugar in the bloodstream, and they’re also loaded with other nutrients that our bodies thrive off of! This sweet treat will hit the spot, without any refined sugar, dairy, or anything else inflammatory that traditional ice cream and desserts contain!

EatMoveRest.com | Pink Bubblegum Smoothie Bowl | by Erin Stanczyk
EatMoveRest.com | Pink Bubblegum Smoothie Bowl | by Erin Stanczyk

Pleasing to the palate & a surprise for the eyes

The Original Juicy Fruit

This Bubblegum Bowl has two distinct features—it’s flavor and its color! Jack fruit is said to be where the classic Juicy Fruit bubblegum flavor originated from. Fact or fiction, this tropical fruit totally tastes like a mouthful of my chewy childhood favorite! Jack fruit is ripe with nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium, and what makes it unique amongst the fruits is its higher than normal protein content, with 3g per cup! Fun fact: some vegetarians and vegans use jack fruit as a meat substitute, due to its texture, which is similar to that of shredded meat—think: pulled jack fruit sandwiches (it’s a real thing)!

Clean Fuel

The hubs and I have been making this 6-ingredient smoothie combo on repeat as of late, and it makes for the perfect pre-workout, post-workout, breakfast, or dessert—it’s amazing anytime of day! We always add a scoop of our long-time favorite, SunWarrior Vanilla Warrior Blend protein powder, because it helps to keep us fueled!

Be sure to use discount code EatMoveRest for 20% off on the SunWarrior website! >>>

EatMoveRest.com | Pink Bubblegum Smoothie Bowl | by Erin Stanczyk
EatMoveRest.com | Pink Bubblegum Smoothie Bowl | by Erin Stanczyk
EatMoveRest.com | Pink Bubblegum Smoothie Bowl | by Erin Stanczyk

Think Pink

Pitaya, also known as dragon fruit, is known for its vibrant pink hue, and can transform any smoothie or dish from blah to beautiful. This fruit has a mild flavor and a texture similar to that of kiwi, due to its tiny, edible, crunchy black seeds inside. Thanks to its antioxidant flavonoids, dragon fruit has been linked to better brain health and a reduced risk for heart disease!

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Pink Bubblegum Smoothie Bowl

This vibrant frozen treat is a delight to the eyes and pleasing to the palate, with its pop of flavor, reminiscent of that of Juicy Fruit bubblegum, thanks to our star ingredient, jack fruit! This tropical fruit is actually said to be the origin of the flavor of our favorite childhood bubblegum, and it’s a lot better for you! This blend will have you thinking pink and feeling fine!

raw vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free

time: 5min // serves: 2 // cal: 800

ingredients:

  • 4 ripe, freckled frozen bananas

  • 1 cup frozen strawberries

  • 1 cup frozen raspberries

  • 7 frozen jack fruit pods (can sub 1 cup frozen mango)

  • 1 frozen Pitaya Plus (dragon fruit) pack (can sub 1 small chunk of raw beet or pitaya, or beet powder)

  • 1 scoop SunWarrior Vanilla Warrior Blend (use discount code EatMoveRest for 20% off!)

  • Splash of water (or liquid of choice)

method:

  1. Place all ingredients into high-speed blender and blend until smooth!

  2. Top with fruit, nuts, and/or seeds of choice and enjoy with a friend or all to yourself!

note:

  • Before blending, you may want to allow your frozen ingredients to thaw for 5-10 minutes or add extra liquid, depending on the quality/speed of your blender.

  • Try this blend with less liquid for a bowl full of “nice cream,” or more liquid for a smoothie on-the-go!

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Come hang out with us in the kitchen as we blend up this bubble-icious tropical treat on the EatMoveRest YouTube channel! Be sure to Subscribe, click that bell to turn on Notifications, give it a Thumbs Up, leave us some love in the Comments, and Share with family and friends!

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Treat Yourself

Don’t forget to treat yourself in other ways besides just what’s on your plate! Make it a goal for the next 30 days, to treat yourself in some way, small or large, everyday! I’m thinking…an at home spa bath one night, a 5-minute morning meditation one day, and maybe a dressy date night…you get the idea! Make a list and start checking it off—ready, set, GO!

Designed for your lifestyle,

Erin

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