And we’re back….
Hi all, we had a FANTASTIC time vacationing in Florida and The Bahamas. I just wanted to pop in and say HIYA to you all! Thanks again to all my guest posters – you rock! I hope you all enjoyed reading them as much as I did.
I will be back tonight with recap #1 and of course the Winner of the Annie’s Dressing Giveaway!!! You still have time to enter 
Catch you all later!
“Boo – Bees!”
Happy Monday All!!! Thanks for all the Birthday Wishes for The Husband ~ He kept asking me all day, did anyone else say anything?! LOL…I think he looks forward to your comments as much as I do.
He has had a pretty good day despite cutting his hand open at work and getting like 20 stitches in it. The funny part – he took pictures to share ~ Don’t worry, I am not posting them He seriously has such a positive attitude about it, even the doctor’s were asking him how come he wasn’t mad/upset. That’s why he makes me a better person…I can’t say I’d be in a good mood after that 
For his birthday I gave the choice of going to ANY place he wanted to eat at or having me cook ANYTHING he wanted….Guess what??
I really thought he’d pick Texas Roadhouse or Buckhorn Grill ~ his two favorite places.
Nope, he chose to have me cook for everyone and to make THIS!
This is by far The Husband’s FAVORITE pre- marinated meat. I LOVE it because it cooks in 15 minutes and is delicious!
Oh and 4 oz = 4 points!
I prepped all the “fixin’s” while this was on the grill.
* Trader Joe’s Organic Flour/Corn Tortillas
* Trader Joe’s Spicy Low-Fat Refried Beans
* Bill Bailey’s Carne Asada
* Trader Joe’s Pepper Jack Cheese Blend
* Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Greens
* Tomato
* Trader Joe’s Guacamole
* Chevy’s Salsa (did you all know they sell it at Costco now?!)
DELICIOUSNESS!
He totally scored some good loot from all of us for his birthday ~ It’s fun spoiling him….Since I LOVE CARDS as much as you all do, I had to share the one I got him.
Yup, Laffy Taffy jokes totally crack me up too!
Sealed with a “rainbow” because he LOVES them as much as I do….HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SUNSHINE!
I am off to watch Date Night with him I bought him the DVD just so we could watch all the outtakes!
Three days and counting….
Night all!
Blueberry Protein Pancakes with Fresh Blueberry Syrup Recipe
Happy Monday All!! I am so glad to be back home, but, I am SO TIRED and well, it’s Bachelorette finale night So, I decided that one of my FAVORITE breakfast recipes from the archives was in order ~ it’s “fun” and “fruity”!
I LOVE using fresh summer fruits in my breakfast and blueberries this time of year are AMAZING. This is quite possibly the easiest blueberry pancake recipe with Fresh Blueberry Syrup recipe you will ever make ~ especially since you whip all the ingredients up in your Magic Bullet.
Oh and it doesn’t hurt that this entire plate is ONLY 6 POINTS!
Blueberry Protein Pancakes with Fresh Blueberry Syrup
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 c ff cottage cheese
1/2 c uncooked oatmeal (quick cooking or old fashioned)
1 egg
1 egg white
1-2 T ground flax seed
2 T maple flakes (could use agave or sucanat or brown sugar, etc)
Splash of vanilla extract
Dashes of cinnamon & salt
handful of fresh blueberries, 1/2 blended in and 1/2 stirred in
Toppings: Fresh Blueberry Syrup (recipe below), fresh fruit, Greek Yogurt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Blend everything together until smooth and creamy. I use my Magic Bullet and it only takes seconds. Cook on a skillet over medium heat (use ns cooking spray or 1 tsp oil) on both sides until browned (about 5 minutes total).
Serve up with your favorite toppings or pure maple syrup, fruit, almond butter, etc. The options are endless.
Number of Servings: 2
Calculated using Sparkrecipes.com
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 194.7, Total Fat: 5.2 g, Cholesterol: 106.3 mg, Sodium: 255.7 mg, Total Carbs: 21.2 g, Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g, Protein: 15.4 g
I made up 4 pancakes that included a few blueberries blended in to make them BLUE and a few blueberries stirred in for chunky blueberriness throughout.
While I mixed up and cooked my pancakes, I cooked the Fresh Blueberry Syrup.
Fresh Blueberry Syrup
INGREDIENTS:
1 c fresh blueberries
1/2 c water
1 Tbsp PURE Maple Syrup
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine the blueberries and water in a medium sauce pan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until majority of the water is reduced. Remove from heat and stir in the maple syrup.
Makes about 1/2 cup of Fresh Blueberry Syrup, 8 Tbsp, 2 Tbsp per serving
Calculated using Sparkrecipes.com
Amount per 2 Tbsp serving (4 servings total)
Calories 25.3, 
Total Fat 0.1 g, Saturated Fat 0.0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g, Cholesterol 0.0 mg, Sodium 2.9 mg, Potassium 32.3 mg, Total Carbohydrate6.4 g, Dietary Fiber 1.0 g, Sugars 1.3 g, Protein 0.2 g
I topped my 2 pancakes with the Fresh Blueberry Syrup, 1/4 Trader Joe’s 2% Greek Yogurt and fresh blueberries/raspberries. OMG ~ absolutely amazing!!!! The best part is that my entire meal was only 6 Weight Watcher Points!
I am exhausted from being up since 4:30 am, but, I am determined to finish the show! Tell me what you all think of Ali’s Choice ~ I totally want Cape Cod Chris all the way, but, I have a feeling she is picking “ricko suave” *sigh*
I will catch up with you all tomorrow!
Night all!
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