Filling Pancake

When my daughter requested pancakes for lunch, I wondered if it was possible to make her a healthy-ish version. I came across a recipe that had eggs, oats, and cottage cheese. My reaction was "eww!" But, I had an abundance of those three things so thought I'd give it a try. My kids LOVED them and asked for more! These are filling and almost taste more like french toast. I've made some adaptations to fit our taste and needs so here it is.

Yields about 12 flapjack-size pancakes

Ingredients:
1c oats
1c cottage cheese
3 eggs
1/4c milk (or water)
1 tbs agave (or sugar)
*optional 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

Start to warm your pan or griddle on medium heat.

1) Blend oats, cottage cheese, milk. I use an immersion blender and get the batter pretty smooth.

2) Add additional ingredients and blend until well incorporated.

3) Spray skillet/griddle with cooking spray

4) Cook over medium heat. I make several small pancakes at once.

5) Add any toppings you like! It's very yummy to use these for peanut butter sandwiches :)

mmmeatloaf

I love me some comfort food on a cold dreary day, and nothin' says comfort like meatloaf. Here's a healthier more wholesome version of meatloaf with some good stuff snuck in!

Ingredients:

meatloaf

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2c rolled oats
1/2c bulgar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2c milk
1/2tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2c diced onion

1/4tsp ground mustard
2tbs ketchup
1/4tsp chili powder
1 egg
3 cubes (or 3 oz) pureed greens

glaze
1c ketchup
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbs brown sugar
1 tsp mollasses
1/2 tsp sriracha

Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2) Combine all meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl and spread in ungreased loaf pan
3) Bake at 350 for 45 mins
4) Meanwhile make glaze
5) Remove meatloaf from oven, increase oven to 380 degrees, glaze, bake an additional 30 mins