- Prime Your Pump

Choice 1: Learn how to make Delicious Cocoa-Infused Pancakes

trying new things

You have chosen how to make Delicious Cocoa-Infused Pancakes – ‘great choice’ says Jakku. Jakku walks you through the recipe he stole (he is a criminal remember) from dumbbellsandhighheels.com – a Canadian women’s health and fitness website:

We know what you are thinking — chocolate for breakfast? Yes. You read that correctly. It’s not a typo! Consuming small amounts of dark chocolate can actually be very good for your health. With that said, it’s important to know that not all chocolate is created equal. The best chocolate for your health is sure to dark, organic chocolate, fair-trade (70 % cocoa or higher). Studies show that consuming a few pieces of high quality, dark chocolate can offer health benefits.

Check out 7 Reasons why you should indulge more often:

1) It raises good cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol
2) It provides more antioxidants than a serving blueberries
3) It contains fiber and minerals such as magnesium, iron, copper, manganese, zinc, and potassium
4) It improves blood flow and reduces blood pressure
5) It lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease
6) It improves brain function
7) It offers benefits to the skin such as protection from the sun

Although cocoa is considered to be a superfood, it is important to be mindful of how much you consume as it contains some sugar and is high in calories and fat when eaten in large portions. Moderation is key when it comes to consuming chocolate.

If you would like to add some chocolate to your morning routine then we recommend trying out our delicious, nutrient-dense, fluffy, chocolate pancake recipe.

Cocoa-Infused Pancakes
1-2 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Gluten-free/Wheat-free oats (we like Bob’s Red Mill brand)
1/2 cup Buckwheat Flour
1 tsp of baking powder
2 tbsp of ground flaxseeds
1/3 cup of water
1 scoop of Protein Powder (I use Isa Pro)
1 tbsp of cocoa powder
1/4 cup of dark chocolate (chopped up) or dark chocolate chips
Almond milk (as much as you need to blend batter
1.5 tsp of Coconut Oil

Instructions:

(1) Whisk together the flour, baking powder, protein powder and cocoa powder.
(2) In a separate bowl, combine the flax seeds with the water.
(3) Add everything to a blender. Add almond milk as needed (to achieve desired consistency).
(4) Put coconut oil in a heated frying pan (medium heat).
(5) Using a ladle, place 1 scoop of batter in the pan. Add a few dark chocolate chips or pieces of chocolate to pancake. Once the pancake starts to bubble, flip it over and continue to cook.
(6) Place on a plate.
(7) Continue until you have used up all the batter.
(8) Serve pancakes topped with a few more chocolate chips and/or a tsp of natural sweetener of choice.

Enjoy!

The pancakes are awesome and really hit the spot! You really need to read more from dumbbellsandhighheels.com when you get back home.

Just as you let out some gas (the cocoa has that effect on you), the door swings open and a bunch of Finland’s finest burst in and take Jakku into custody.

trying something new

Your significant other tells the cops to go easy on Jakku as he treated you very well and has been an amazing host.

You both give him a big hug and bid him a fond farewell.

The cops take you back to Helsinki and you enjoy the rest of your stay before heading back stateside.

This has definitely been one of the more memorable vacations you have been on and one you won’t soon forget!

Until next time, keep choosing your own adventure by trying something new, and as always…PYMFP!
–Rick

Use It or Lose It:

New Things You Can Try:

Traveling to a new place
New hobbies
Different workout
Cooking new dishes and trying new foods
New podcasts, books, TV shows and documentaries
New types of music
Online courses
Meeting new people
Volunteering
Different sex positions

When to Use It:

Always, it is always great to try new things in life!

What Do You Think?

What new thing or things have you tried in your life recently? Personally, I started doing intermittent fasting and have really gained some new benefits from it.

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