Toddler (and Mom) Approved Breakfast
Recently my teething two-year-old has been so picky. I’m sure you mamas can relate. I was looking for something that was healthy, full of protein, and fun to give her in the mornings to hopefully keep her full and happy. There is no tougher critic than a two-year-old.
Enter Gary’s True Grit Gluten-Free Pancake and Waffle Mix. We don’t have any gluten sensitivity in our house, but the regular mix is currently out of stock. Honestly, everything I’ve ever tried that claims to be “Gluten Free” I’ve found to not taste as good as the gluten-full variety. However, these are really good. NO GMOs. NO preservatives. WINNING!
Here’s what Young Living says about the pancake/waffle mix:
Gary’s True Grit Gluten-Free Pancake and Waffle Mix is a unique and delicious combination of ancient grain and bean flours. By blending nutritious whole oat flour, arrowroot flour, and amaranth flour with garbanzo bean, a nutrient dense legume, D. Gary Young formulated a gluten-free, all-purpose mix that is the perfect replacement to use in many of your favorite recipes.
I added Young Living’s Chocolate Pure Protein Complete to give it the chocolate taste I know my daughter can’t resist and why not add all the goodness I can? We drink this stuff like Chocolate milk in our house. Sure, sometimes we make a chocolate, peanut butter and banana smoothie but a lot of mornings I just mix it with milk and call it breakfast along with a granola bar or something simple like that.
This is what Young Living has to say about their (super tasty) protein powder:
Pure Protein Complete is a comprehensive protein supplement that combines a proprietary 5-Protein Blend, amino acids, and ancient peat and apple extract to deliver 25 grams of protein per serving in two delicious flavors, Vanilla Spice and Chocolate Deluxe.
Its foundation of cow and goat whey, pea protein, egg white protein, and organic hemp seed protein provide a full range of amino acids including: D-aspartic acid, Threonine, L-serine, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Alanine, Valine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Lysine, Histidine, Arginine, Proline, Hydroxyproline, Cystine, Tryptophan, and Cysteine. Along with a proprietary enzyme blend, these amino acids support overall protein utilization in the body.
Ancient peat and apple extract, along with a powerful B-vitamin blend, complete the formula. Together they support ATP production, the energy currency of the body. This innovative formula makes Pure Protein Complete the perfect option for those looking for a high protein supplement that features a full range of amino acids.
I followed the recipe for the mix and added 2 of scoops of the protein powder and added that to the waffle maker. In a few minutes Charlotte’s new favorite breakfast was made.
The first time I made this was Valentines’ Day and because it was a special occasion, I added a few mini chocolate chips and a pinch of powdered sugar. We didn’t even add syrup/honey/butter to the waffle because it was so delicious with those goodies in it. She ate 3 of them!
The next time I made two more batches and froze the rest. Now we have a stash of them in our freezer and its so easy to heat up in the morning and this 8 month pregnant mama with a two year old will take all the easy she can get, especially when it’s THIS good for you!
Written by: Melody McGaha