I’ve written before about how I love What I Ate Wednesday because it lets me see what other people eat and find inspiration for my own meals. I recently realized another reason! Because when I know I am going to post what I eat I actually try new things so I don’t bore you with a million posts about buffalo chicken (even if I could eat it every day). So for this week’s WIAW I tried new recipes at every meal!
As always, thanks to Jenn from Peas & Crayons for hosting this awesome link up! Make sure to join in for some WIAW fun! Now on to the eats! In the spirit of Fall, I whipped up a batch of Pumpkin Paleo Pancakes. These were actually pretty good! Especially with Pure Maple Syrup from Trader Joe’s. I had an inspiration recipe but tweaked it a little more towards our taste (and doubled it!)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (pinch) nutmeg, optional
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Almond Milk (or coconut milk)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Wisk together Dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix well.
- Let sit for a few minutes.
- Pour into medium heat preheated pan, batter will be thick so spread it out with spatula.
- Cook low and slow! Be patient.
- Flip.
- Enjoy!
For lunch I have been stuck in a Tuna rut. I like tuna because it’s great protein that is usually not too fussy to prepare. I really struggle with finding the oomph to make lunch in the middle of the work at home work day. I’m working on it. I tried Tina’s Curry Tuna Cake and it was pretty good! I served it up with my favorite crunchy snack: Food Should Taste Good Sweet Potato Chips. These things are SO good. It’s like a tortilla chip and a cracker. In one. and it has an easy ingredient list too.
I’ve really started to like these neuro drinks lately. My husband got me hooked. I like the neurosonic and neurobliss. They give me a little extra boost in the afternoon!
My afternoon was sorta chaotic so I wanted something easy for dinner. Another Pinterest inspiration FTW! When I saw a recipe dubbed “World’s Best Chicken” I knew I had to try it. I cooked it a tad too long, but other than that it was great. I don’t know if it was World’s Best… but it was good for a quick dinner. I added some Quinoa and Green Beans on the side for a round meal.
I get a lot of my meal inspiration from other blogs and pinterest. Are you on Pinterest? You should follow me! I’m also on twitter, facebook, & instagram. And if that’s not enough… You can follow my blog in your google reader or even get it emailed to you daily! Just click the “+ Google” subscribe button on the right hand side of your screen or enter your email and press subscribe, easy peasy!
What are some of your favorite meals this week? Where do you get your meal inspiration from?
About the author
Welcome to my blog! I’m Courtney Norman, the dreamer behind Journey of a Dreamer. I’m a twenty-something wife to Mr Dreamer, Mom to Little Dreamer, a CrossFit addict, and runner on a journey to lose weight and live my dreams. I believe that to live big you must dream big and that everything is better with sparkles. 
I love all things pumpkin…looks delish.
Saw you on twitter but I’m doing WIAW too. Come over and get my yummy recipe. Cheesy Quinoa Fritatta. 
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Oh that Fritatta sounds good – I’m a quinoa fan!
Courtney recently posted..WIAW #10 – Pumpkin Paleo Pancakes
I love checkin out pinterest for meal planning! Not to mention Jenn’s blog for some awesome recipes! But I also love WIAW for the same reason…to see what others are eating too!
Maria @ Lil Mys Ninja recently posted..WIAW Party in my mouth!
It’s great to get fresh ideas from other people who actually try the recipe, instead of blindly trying from a cookbook or something!
Courtney recently posted..WIAW #10 – Pumpkin Paleo Pancakes
Yum! Those pancakes sound SO good!
Gabby @ Gabby’s Gluten-Free recently posted..Grain-free Chicken Pot Pie
They were! Not overly sweet – perfect with the maple syrup. Now I want some more….
Courtney recently posted..WIAW #10 – Pumpkin Paleo Pancakes
Oh man!! You had me at pumpkin pancakes! Yum!! Happy Wednesday! Spa love!
I definitely get my inspiration from the Internet. There’s just so much out there! I had an amazing chicken spaghetti dish last night that I found on Cooking Light-so good!
Natalie @ Free Range Human recently posted..Ramblings on a Random Tuesday
Oh – Cooking Light has some great stuff!! Love it!
Thanks for the pumpkin recipe. Just pinned it. Seems like pumpkin recipes are ALL that I’m pinning these days…
LOL!
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Tis the season for everything pumpkin!! LOL!
Those pumpkin pancakes sound great! I am in love with everything pumpkin this season but have yet to master a good pumpkin pancake that’s paleo! Still working on it!
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I’m sure you’ll figure it out – You are a paleo genius!
I love protein muffins!
Pancakes sounds good!
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I haven’t tried any protein muffins. Do you know any good recipes?
Just bookmarked that chicken! Sounds super! I get my inspiration from other bloggers – so thank you!:)
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Yum for pancakes! Gotta love it.
I’ve never tried pumpkin pancakes, yum so fitting for this time of year! My favorite recipe I’ve made this week was stove-top meatloaf! It cooked so much faster than in the oven! I coupled it with a sweet potato/fruit medley. Also enjoyed the last of our Hello Fresh recipe goodies, join our giveaway! http://www.fitnessawayoflife.com/win-cool-things/win-hello-fresh-giveaway-and-eat-gourmet-style/
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I love the Neuro drinks! I get recipes from everywhere, blogs, Pinterest, Food Network, magazines, etc. I can’t wait to start making some pumpkin treats. Although in Tampa it’s not really cooled off so it’s a bit weird that it’s already Fall
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oh you’re in Tampa?! I grew up in Dunedin(Clearwater) and my family still lives there. While I miss the beach, I enjoy having a change of seasons!
Those pancakes sound great! Thanks for sharing them with all of us girl
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