Quick and Dirty Breakfast

Why quick and dirty? Well, this breakfast if definitely quick and my kid hates to get out of bed on school days so quick is important. Why dirty? Well, I am not gonna lie: it could be healthier. But it could be worse too. Check it out.

Trader Joe's Gluten free pancakes. They come three to a pack/ four packs a box. My recipe is simple.

1. Remove pancakes from plastic and pry apart.

2. Wrap in paper towel and microwave 45 seconds. Flip over(still in paper towel) and heat another 20-30 seconds. Let the stack sit for a minute steaming in the paper towel.

3. Spread Trader Joe's Almond Butter with Roasted Flaxseed on one side of one pancake. Stack another on top, spread again and lay the last one on top.

4. Enjoy your triple stack almond butter pancake sandwich delight.

*If you have a few extra minutes you can toast them after the initial microwaving. They are super tasty when they are crispy! With just microwaving they have a very chewy texture.

Now the important part. How does this triple stack stack up against the competition?

Trader Joe v. Eggo Buttermilk frozen pancakes:

Fat 4.5g 9g

Calories 230 300

Sugars 10g 11g

Protein 5g 6g

Fiber 2g 1g

Obviously there is more on a nutrition label, but this is what I care about. I feel good knowing I sent my kid to school with some carbs to fuel her, flaxseed for omegas and digestion, almonds for protein, and no artificial colors or flavors. Of course, to wash down the triple stack I make a mango and greens smoothie but that's for another day...