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Vegan Sunflower and Chia Seed Pancakes

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For the last five mornings, I have been making pancakes for breakfast.  On the first two mornings, I used bananas as a filling.  My mom and niece took the train out here to spend some time with us, and I ended up using the last of the bananas on Saturday morning when I decided to make us pancakes for brunch after my Writer’s Group.

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On yesterday morning, I used chia seeds, and then today, I used a combination of chia seeds and sunflower seeds.  Believe it or not, it was filling.  I got full after eating the second thick pancake.  Another new thing that I tried was using honey instead of syrup for a topping, along with vegan butter.  They were delicious!!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups of Bob’s Red Mill Pancake & Waffle Mix
  • 4 tablespoons of olive oil or vegan butter for the mix (2 for bowl mixture) (2 for skillet)
  • 1/3 cup of sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup of chia seeds
  • 2 cups of Almond or Soy milk
  • Jar of honey or syrup
  • vegan butter for the topping

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Directions

  • Dump the pancake mix into a bowl.
  • Toss the seeds, 2 tablespoons of olive oil/butter, the milk and 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal.
  • Mix all the ingredients with a whisk, wooden spoon, or whatever you have.
  • Heat up 2 tablespoons of oil or vegan butter in a skillet or pan.
  • Use a 1/3 cup measuring cup to pour the scoops of batter into the skillet, turning the pancakes over once you see the holes coming through.
  • Drizzle honey or syrup and butter on top.
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Send me a line letting me know if you try it.  You definitely won’t be disappointed!

2 Corinthians 4:7-18

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.

Have a blessed night!

 

Katina

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Garlic Butter Chicken Sandwiches

A few days ago, I decided that I would make chicken tacos for my son and I, and then vegan crumble tacos for my daughter.  Well, that would have been possible if I had tortilla shells at home.  I had everything but tortilla shells and chips.  Go figure!  Since it was later in the day, I adlibbed on a meal for my daughter, and then my creative juices were flowing as far as trying to figure out what I would come up with for my son and I.

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I decided to make what I call Garlic Butter Chicken Sandwiches.  They were mouth watering good.  I hope that you enjoy them and have a blessed rest of your week.

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Activity:  Making Garlic Butter Chicken Sandwiches for Lunch and Dinner

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Total Prepping and Cooking Time:  30 minutes

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Ingredients: 

  • (2) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • (1) container of sour cream
  • (1) container of mild salsa
  • (1) teaspoon of onion powder
  • (1) teaspoon of oregano
  • (4) tablespoons of vegan butter
  • (1) teaspoon of garlic powder
  • (1) jar of minced garlic
  • (1) teaspoon of parsley
  • (1) pack of Artisan hamburger buns
  • (Optional): Shredded carrots 

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Directions: 

  1. Cut up the two chicken breasts into small chunks.
  2. Pour the butter into a skillet, along with the minced garlic.
  3. Dump the chicken into the skillet, along with all of the seasonings, and saute the chicken for about twenty to twenty-five minutes.
  4. While the chicken is sauteing, place the buns in the oven to toast for about ten minutes.
  5.  Place the chunks of chicken on each bun, pouring extra butter as to moisten the bread.
  6. Add sour cream, and then salsa on top, with shredded carrots being optional for the last topping.
  7. Enjoy and have a blessed evening!

 

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High:

2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,

3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound.

4 For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.

5 O Lord, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.

Psalms 92: 1-5, KJV