I tend to be a weekend cook.  These pancakes are super easy and freeze well.  Makes for a wonderful weekday breakfast (or dinner).  I load these up with pecans and serve with butter and 100% fruit spread.



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A variety of smoothies are easy using 
Thrive Life Freeze Dried Fruit.  

Smoothie base is 1 cup of unsweetened plant based almond milk, plant based protein powder, plant based unsweetened yogurt then toss in your favorite Thrive Life Fruit (single or combination, about 1/4 - 1/2 cup total). Add any preferred spices or flavor boosts. Blend and enjoy.

Pictured is an Applesauce smoothie using about 1/4 cup of Thrive Life Applesauce with a flavor boost of Cinnamon.  Also pictured is a strawberry smoothie.  I have add organic raw cocoa powder as a flavor boost to the strawberry smoothie.  Another new combination is the Thrive Life Mangoes and Thrive Life Pineapple with a flavor boost of unsweetened shredded coconut.  Delightful.

Today was a good day for a taste of Pumpkin.  I keep Farmer's Market Organic Pumpkin on hand for just such an occasion.  

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plant based unsweetened milk
• 1/4 - 1/3 cup of organic pumpkin puree
• 1 small banana
• 1/4 cup of plant based unsweetened yogurt 
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon of Simply Organic Pumpkin Spice
• a scoop of plant based protein powder
• 1/8 teaspoon of Vanilla
• drizzle with Date Lady Date Syrup to add extra sweetness and nutrients (optional)

​Method:

Blend all ingredients together in a high speed blender.  Pour into a tall glass and top with extra Pumpkin Spice (optional).

While limiting grains, I do have oatmeal from time to time and prefer Organic Steel Cut Oats.  It takes longer but worth the wait.  Make according to package directions.  I crumble Thrive Life Fuji Apple slices in the last few minutes of cooking, add Simply Organic Cinnamon, Date Lady date sugar, chopped nuts and a non-dairy milk.  I think next I'll try adding a splash of Nut Pods instead of the non-dairy milk.  Nut Pods is a non-dairy, unsweetened alternative creamer.  Look for it at your local grocery or at www.nutpods.com. 

Love these waffles.  They are great for breakfast or dinner.  Double the batch and freeze any extras with a toaster compatible size in mind.  I usually freeze any extras with parchment paper as a separator.  Great with nuts or unsweetened dried fruit added to the batter.

My staples include Bob's Red Mill flours, baking soda and arrowroot powder.

Adapted from 
https://minimalistbaker.com/the-best-vegan-gluten-free-waffles/

Serving: 1

Ingredients:
8 oz of Unsweetened Almond Milk
1/4 cup of Unsweetened Plain Goat or Plant-Based Yogurt
1/2 - 1 cup of fruit (frozen, fresh or freeze-dried)
1 serving of plant-based unsweetened protein powder

Optional:
Add in 1/2 Tablespoon Unsweetened Bob's Red Mill Toasted Carob Powder and/or Rupunzel Organic Cocoa Powder

Method:
Use blender measure markings to add the cup of Almond Milk, add other ingredients to your high speed blender and blend until the desired consistency is reached.  Pour and enjoy.