Garbanzo Bean Flour Pizza

Who said pizza can't be healthy?

Ingredients for Crust

2/3 C. Garbanzo Bean Flour

1/4 tsp Salt

1/2 C. Water

1/4 tsp Rosemary

1/4 tsp Thyme

1/4 tsp. Oregano 

1/4 tsp. Basil

or

Herbs de Provence

or

Italian Seasoning 

(It's personal preference on the spices)

Ingredients for Topping

Red Sauce (I am in love with Trader Joe's marinara sauce)

Mozzarella

Red Peppers

Broccoli

Mushrooms

Red Onion Slices

Black Olives

Shredded Chicken

Any toppings you prefer

Combine all crust ingredients in a bowl and let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature. Heat a nonstick pan on medium heat or spray with nonstick spray. Pour batter in and cook for about 2 minutes on each side. Yes, you are basically making a crepe. Bubbles will form when it's ready to flip. When fully cooked through take heat and put on an oven safe plate. Put in oven on broil and cook curst for about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to get a little crispy. Spread sauce on and add any other toppings. Return to oven for another 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Keep a close eye on it. Take out and let cool. Enjoy!

Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes

Who says you can't have too many pancakes?

Ingredients

1 C. Buckwheat Flour

1 tsp. Baking Powder

1 C. Almond Milk

1/4 C. Applesauce

1-2 Tbsp. Honey

Cinnamon

1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Berries (optional)

Greek Yogurt (optional)

Sift together dry ingredients. Whisk in wet ingredients until combined. Don't over mix. Heat an oiled pan over low-medium heat and pour in about 1/3 C. batter. Cook pancakes for 1-2 minutes on each side or until bubbles start to form. Top with fresh berries and Greek Yogurt or whatever toppings you want! 

Protein Mocha Frappuccino

Perfect for when you're craving Starbucks on a hot sunny day! 

Frappuccino 

1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder

1 tsp. instant espresso (coffee grounds)

1/2 C. unsweetened chocolate or vanilla almond milk

1 tsp. unsweetened baking cocoa 

1/2 C. ice 

1-2 Tbsp. home made chocolate fudge sauce 

(optional though it's not very sweet without it) 

Blend everything together and top with whip cream or other toppings! :) 

3 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Sauce 

1/3 C. pitted dates 

1/3 C. almond milk

1 1/2 tbsp. cocoa powder 

Blend dates and almond milk until smooth. All the chunks don't have to be perfectly mixed. Pour into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, continue to cook whilst stirring over a low flame for 5-10 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in cocoa powder until melted and incorporated. Transfer to a glass jar. Cool, serve warm or refrigerate and eat cold, or re-warm. It tastes so good! And is perfect for milkshakes or frappuccinos! 

Just a Girl from Seattle

Hi there! 

My name is Rachel and I fell in love with living a healthy lifestyle. I've always been passionate about cooking and about two years ago started to tryout healthier options and ever since it's been a part of me. I believe being healthy is a result of taking care of your body and treating it like a temple. With the occasional indulgence of course, because life is too short not to eat chocolate! :) I'm going to be using this blog to post recipes and try and give advice on what works for me. However, this is just me so other things might help you better. I was never overweight or anorexic, but I was depressed. Changing my whole lifestyle helped save me from completely giving up taking care of myself. I found it a way to escape from feeling like I had no control in other parts of my life, but I did have control on what I ate and how I exercised. I hope to inspire people when I grow up and help people change their point of views on life. Starving yourself is never an option, but instead making healthier yet still delicious choices and getting all the nutrients your body needs. I love to smile and make people laugh as you can see by the picture below :P A little about me is I'm a Seattle girl and I want to grow up and be a chef or world traveler of some sort. When I'm not cooking or eating, ;) you'll find me playing volleyball, hanging out with friends, at the gym, journaling, singing, taking pictures, or playing by the water. Friends and family are a priority to me and I love collecting quotes. Welcome to my blog, and I hope it inspires you on your healthier and happier journey!