‘Twas a glorious morning for blueberry pancakes!
Somehow I slept till 9am and ten got started on this feast. I used the Great Harvest pancake mix, but I left out the egg as an experiment since we only have one left (and I might want it for lunch!) I used 1 tbsp of chia seeds in water instead, and while they weren’t as puffed as usual, they were still delicious.
In lieu of my normal nut butter + crunch toppings, today I just went with some local butter and maple syrup on the side – dippable for optimal flavor
Loving my new raspberry leaf tea! It’s like decaf black tea – so glad it’s not herbal.
Few plans for the day – and great weather! We might join a pool!
[email protected] says
I’ve been loving black tea over herbal. Especially with some milk and sugar.
Willemijn @ Run Eat Travel says
Those look really nice! Might try to make my pancakes without eggs too!
Michelle (Peachy Palate) says
Maple Syrup….I would bathe in it! I went for cherry pancakes this morning, Sunday mornings wouldn’t be the same without pancakes 🙂
Khushboo says
There goes pancakes on my ‘to make’ list during the week 🙂
lynn @ the actor's diet says
have been using chia seeds instead of flax seeds instead of eggs lately and loving the results!
B @ Crags and Veggies says
Yum those look awesome! Also, I love the napkins! Gorgeous design and colors!
Katie @ Creature of Habit says
Sundays are meant for sleeping in. And pancakes. And no plans. Have a great day!
Grace @ Grace Dishes says
I love starting off the day with a delicious breakfast and my hot cup of tea or coffee. It’s so peaceful and tranquil!
Your breakfast pancakes look simply divine! Blueberries are looking amazing this time of year. Have a fab Sunday!
vegtastic says
Kath – just wondering: Are you having raspberry flavored black tea, or true raspberry leaf tea? The latter is not recommended for pregnant women until the end of the third trimester! Be careful 🙂
KathEats says
Oh really? It’s touted as “good during pregnancy” – it didn’t say when
Ali says
I learned in my Bradley class that true raspberry leaf tea could possibly induce contractions so its not good to have it before 37 week .some pregnancy teas have raspberry leaf in it but in very small amounts. Good luck!
JessicaE says
Yes its a very popular tea used to help induce labor.
KathEats says
Everything I read today says nothing about induction – just uterine support. In fact, several sites refuted the induction claim
Chelsea says
I was just coming on to say that raspberry leaf tea can induce labor and to be careful with it. I’d ask your doula or doctor.
JessicaE says
To each their own 🙂 Just passing on what my doctor told me.
Lou says
I drank it from 12 weeks and had an amazing, drug free birth… plus my uterus shrunk back to size ridiculously quickly. Drink up I reckon 🙂
Jen says
A pool? Fun!
Why are you glad the tea’s not herbal?
KathEats says
Because I don’t like herbal teas
Jen says
Oh, I’ve never had black tea. I didn’t know if there was a difference in taste or nutrition.
Celeste says
Isn’t it herbal tea though? I thought herbal tea was anything other than tea from the tea bush – camellia something.
KathEats says
Yes, I just mean it doesn’t taste like chamomile, which I don’t like. It tastes like black.
Ann says
Hey, don’t shoot, but I thought raspberry leaf tea could bring on labour? Is that incorrect? I found this, and it’s listed under the “not safe” teas until the late late stages of pregnancy …
http://www.babycenter.com/0_herbal-teas-during-pregnancy_3537.bc
I could be 4000%, completely wrong-a-zoid. 🙂
KathEats says
Hmmm. I didn’t do any legit research, but my googling led me to several articles that said it can ease morning sickness, suggesting starting early, and that it generally supported good uterine growth and support, so I didn’t think it was JUST for labor.
I will ask my doctor
Ann says
Oh ok, cool! 🙂 My mind probably just flipped the info from good to bad 🙂 Sorry about that!
KathEats says
Well you might be right. I’ve only had one cup, so I’m not worried, but I’ll ask my doctor before I have any more
Ann says
Good call on asking the doc, Lady. And yeah for sure, one cup will be fine either way. I’ll just leave you with this because it looks like though there is controversy, the American Pregnancy Association does say it’s okay in 2nd and 3rd trimesters. Comforting if you want to keep drinking it after hearing what your doc says!
http://www.livestrong.com/article/488236-raspberry-leaf-tea-miscarriage/
Have a nice day!
Ellie says
Agree with the others on Raspberry Leaf Tea – I don’t know about in the US, but over here in England women drink it when they’ve gone overdue to try and bring on labour – along with eating really spicy curry!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
The butter and maple syrup looks so good! I could take a bath in that. Your pancake breakfasts always make me hungry!
Julia H. @ Going Gulia says
At first I thought your pancakes were giant [slightly funny-looking] chocolate chip cookies! Haha, my bad…must have been the missing egg. They still look yummy, though!
Katie @ Soulshine and Sassafras says
That breakfast looks amazing. And I love your table!
Cait's Plate says
Ah, I miss GH pancake mix. I devoured my bag through your OpenSky deal in about 2 weeks!
Exciting about the pool – it will be nice to take a dip whenever you want!
Angela @ Health, Happiness and Harmony says
Your pancakes look delicious! I love going blueberry picking in the summer and using them in whole wheat pancakes.
Roxanne says
What a beautiful plate of pancakes… the plate is gorgeous!
Do you have the set or is it one of the mismatched plates that we human beings sometimes acquire?
KathEats says
mismatched!
Alyssa (pb and oatmeal) says
Sounds like a perfect Sunday morning breakfast!
Erin Motz says
Those look so good! Dense, warm blueberry pancakes with that mapley buttery pool on the side?! Um, yes please!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
Blueberry pancakes are definitely my favorite!
donna says
We slept in late today today! (or should I say our dogs let us sleep in today!) And I thought those were chocolate cookies too.
I love the pool. I am addicted to the water. I think it would be heavenly to be in when you’re pregnant. Refreshing, cool, relaxing and great for exercise too.
Nicole says
Yay! Raspberry leaf tea! This will help you so much with labor! I drank it all through my 3rd trimester 2nd baby and noticed an immense difference in the ease of birth from my 1st. Keep it up!
Nola says
Kath, Just finishing up my very first peanut butter jar full of oats! YUM.
I ate fried egg sandwiches, or chocolate chip pancakes, or potato wraps for breakfast everyday.. this new oatmeal addiction is shocking to me, but I won’t question it! Probably better fuel for my half-marathons and bike commuting..
I confess, I “have to” add strawberry jam and honey bunches of oats.. 🙂
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
My son has an egg allergy…I substitute one egg with 1/2 tsp of baking soda and 2 tbsp of water…makes fluffy blueberry pancakes everytime…my boys love them!
Amanda says
Such a cute little syrup dish! Sometimes I think pancakes should be a Sunday staple…that’s for breakfast, or lunch, or even dinner! Lol
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i miss my town pool growing up! i don’t swim anymore (just read and stay covered up) but i do like pool communities.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
I had blueberry pancakes yesterday. So delicious and reminded me I need to treat myself more often! 🙂
Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See says
I almost went for pancakes this morning but then decided on eggs. You’re making me second guess that decision..:)
Stacy says
I see others said something about the raspberry tea but I thought I’d pipe in too. I’m pretty sure (biochemist hat here) that true raspberry leaves don’t INDUCE labor but they do contain a chemical that relaxes the muscle tissue in the female area. I personally took the herbal supplement years ago for horrible cramps and such and it seemed to help but the amount of chemical that affects your body isn’t going to be that high in a cup of tea. Ask Nate sometime….I tried drinking like 5 cups in one day to induce labor (I was days overdue with Drake) and it did nothing. Two walks around the block one night and I went into labor 3 hours later…just to keep it in perspective 🙂
Janelle says
Do u give out the recipes ? I’m looking for a new pancake recipe (glutenfree)
KathEats says
This was from a mix… By great harvest
[email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says
The raspberry leaf tea sounds tasty! Pancakes…Yum…
Angel7 says
Swimming is definitely on the agenda for this week since it is supposed to be hot!
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Ashley @ Hudson on the Potomac says
I think the “flatter” chia pancakes look even better than big puffy ones!