| Wednesday, September 12, 2012 |
| Travel Planning and Microwave Cake Making... |
Right now, I'm supposed to be doing my other job. You know the travel agent part of my job with Tony? You probably didn't know that I do that. Yeah, I'm also Tony's personal assistant/travel agent/book keeper on the other side of our business. I hate booking travel. I love it when I'm actually on the trip or at least when Tony is off and things run smoothly, but I am seriously a wreck when I have to deal with dates, times (we only have one car so I have to get him to and from the airport around school schedules and my client schedules), distances of hotels to the conventions, flights and hotels. UGH! I hate that part of my job!
What I do love to do...
is make microwave protein cakes...
and top them with peanut butter chia frosting...
and fresh figs (yes, I am rationing myself to a few everyday since Tony got these for me the other day).
and eat them!
Yeah, I could make these all day long! These are so good for you, you could probably eat them all day long too (I don't recommend that though)! The toppings options are endless too!
Ok, so I made a couple of changes the other day out of desperation. I was running low on almond milk and didn't realize this until I was elbow deep in my protein cake making. So, I subbed some unsweetened applesauce and some water for the almond milk in my original recipe...I actually liked this one BETTER! It's fluffier and more cakey. For all you doubters, these are not eggy at all! My favorite protein powders to use in this recipe are SunWarrior Blend, Plant Fusion and Life's Basics. They all work and they are all delicious!
Vanilla Protein Microwave Cake
(inspired by this post on Stuft Mama)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder, this was a serving of protein powder per their measurements
1 TBSP coconut flour
2 TBSP quick oats, oat flour or ground whole oats
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
3 packs stevia or equivalent
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce *(or water)
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup egg whites
Mix everything together. Pour into a sprayed microwave safe soup size bowl. Microwave 6 minutes.
***Edited to add that water instead of the applesauce works really well too! The cake is lighter in texture and fluffier with all water.
Peanut Butter Chia Topping
2 TBSP peanut flour or peanut butter
1 tsp chia seeds
stevia to taste (depending on how sweet you like it)
1-3 TBSP water (add a tablespoon at a time so it's not too runny, but the chia will soak up the liquid)
Booking travel...love it or hate it? Protein cakes...love them, never tried them or hate them?
Now, I'm off for a run and it's time to get this day going! Happy Wednesday my friends!
Labels: breads, breakfast, cakes, gluten free, main course, muffins, quick bread |
posted by Sarena Shasteen - The Non-Dairy Queen @ 6:30 AM  |
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| 17 Comments: |
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Travel issues... they're never fun. I can handle a weekend trip to one destination. But throw in additional cities/tickets/hotels? I'd be a hot mess. Meh. :( Hopefully you're getting through it without too much of an issue!
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Ooh, I could totally make this at work and it'd be a great snack! Yum.
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I really really need to try these. I don't have coconut flour though so what would be another good sub? I love adding chia to my PB2/Stevia mixture. It's like icing. YUM
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where were you last night when i needed a dessert idea?! ;)
this look amazing - especially with those figs. i am obsessed right now!
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good luck with all the travel issues!
we were down to one car before and it was stuff organizing schedules, etc.
and yay for figs! I have been enjoying them everyday, going to be so sad when they are no longer in season :(
cake looks delicious, always love a quick protein rich cake to enjoy!
have a great day.
xoxo
Lori
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I need to try this version Sarena! :) It looks so good. I've never had a stinking fig. I need to get my hands on some pronto.
Booking travel- hate it. It takes me three times as long as it should because I'm always scared I'm going to mess it up.
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That actually looks tasty! I find that most protein muffins do not ;) I always have issues baking with coconut flour - that is comes out too dry - so I'm definitely going to try this!
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I think it's so hard to plan for traveling. Stresses me out!
I'm not much of a protein cake person - the texture kind of freaks me out. I'm weird. Lol.
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I am not good at booking travel, when I don't know the area and I'm trying to find things in close proximity...
I remember before the voice command - gps feature on our phones, Jason would call me on his way home and ask me to look up "insert location here" that is on his way home... I'd be looking at online maps as he drove, totally clueless and becoming more frustrated... GAAH ;)
now we'll be talking while he drives, and I'll say hang up with me and ask your phone! :D
I just got some figs yesterday... OH SO GOOD!
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I would legit pay you a million bucks if you'd come over and make me one of these bad boys right now. HOLY YUM!!
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OMG! I NEED to make these!! They look so so good! I may try it with chocolate protein powder, divine ;-)
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What might you substitute for the oats? Rice flakes? Quinoa flakes?
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Heather, you can definitely use regular flour for the coconut flour.
Laura, I don't see why rice flakes or quinoa flakes wouldn't work. I would think either would be good!
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Yum! Breakfast tomorrow!!
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Ok, so far I've tried your blueberry (but mine was raspberry) and chocolate and TOTALLY fell in love! And now you say this one is even CAKIER?! Is that even a word...I don't know, but I think it should be! Can't wait to try it!!
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we love love love the microwave cakes. the travel hiccups not so much...
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Thank you, thank you, and thank you again. This looks yummy!
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Travel issues... they're never fun. I can handle a weekend trip to one destination. But throw in additional cities/tickets/hotels? I'd be a hot mess. Meh. :( Hopefully you're getting through it without too much of an issue!