I finally got to eat some pancakes yesterday–Oat Bran Danish Pancakes to be exact! I changed a few ingredients from my original recipe: I added 1 T ground flaxseed, used 1/4 cup whipped cottage cheese, and left out the baking soda (actually, I forgot to add it but it didn’t make a difference in the end).

The last time I made these, they were super U-G-L-Y so I wanted to make them extra perty this time around.

The batter is very thick because it’s essentially like cooking a bowl of oat bran. The batter doesn’t ‘pour,’ so it can be difficult to form a pancake shape. The trick is to put a dollop (or 3) of batter on the pan while it’s COLD and flatten it down. Then turn on the heat. Don’t flip until the pancake slides around.

Topped with yogurt, apricots, shredded coconut and a drizzle of maple syrup.

I also had a shot of wheatgrass with orange juice to get me revved up.

I had an interview yesterday so I snuck in a quick workout first thing in the morning. I ran 1.3 miles outside and then ellipticalled for 15 min. I had worked out the night before so this was mostly to clear my head and sweat a little.

Post-interview I went to the mall nearby where I got some tart frozen yogurt. I didn’t bring my camera with me, but it looked identical to this one!

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I got a little lazy with the photos yesterday because my eats were a bit random. I did have a big bowl of Puffins with almond milk and I must say they tasted much better that way.

I also made my favorite trio of protein: egg whites, veggie sausage, whipped cottage cheese and avocado on a slice of whole wheat bread with a dollop of ketchup for dipping.

This combination is c-c-c-crazy good. A must try!

Now for some bad news.

I think I’m allergic to dairy….again. (Can you hear me crying?)

Recently, I’ve noticed that my stomach starts churning after I eat dairy. It makes me a bit bloated and uncomfortable. I’m guessing I’m mildly lactose intolerant. When I was 12, I became moderately lactose intolerant for about 2 years and then it went away….and now it seems to have returned. Some dairy foods are worse than others. 2% Greek yogurt, ice cream, and cheese are the worst offenders. Perhaps it’s the fat too?

As you can see I’m still eating dairy. I’m trying to moderate it a little bit (keyword: trying) but unless it gets really serious, I don’t think I will cut it out of my diet completely. This is because I get a large amount of protein and calcium from dairy foods, not to mention I love them to death. I am THE Dairy Queen after all. I might try cutting it out for a week or two (okay, maybe just a week) to see if it makes a huge difference in the way I feel. Perhaps I’ll give it a go after I finish off the cottage cheese, yogurt, and kefir in the fridge. I may also try eating goat milk products because I’ve heard they are easier on the tum tum. Considering my love for goat cheese, I don’t think that would be difficult for me.

I have so many random food (and non-food) allergies. I should be crowned the Allergy Queen!

Tell me: What are you allergic to?

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Now for some good news….I’m going back to the Legg Mason Tennis Classic tonight. Andy Roddick is playing as well as a whole bunch of top seeded players!! Yipee!

I hit up the Fab Four today: Target, Trader Joe’s, Harris Teeter and Whole Foods. They are all within a 1 mile radius from my parents’ condo! I spent a lot of time buying very little–just browsing around mainly.

For breakfast, I tried remaking my Multigrain Butternut Squash Banana Pancakes sans b-nut squash and banana. T’was a bad idea because the pancakes really needed some squash/pumpkin for moisture. As a result, they turned out a little dry.

Oh well, the toppings made up for it! Chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut flakes and almond butter drizzle. With a side of maple syrup.

YAHHHMM!!

While shopping, I sipped on a half caf coffee from Starbucks w/ 3 pumps of Pumpkin Spice Syrup—Mmmmm! This is officially my favorite hot bevvy. (repeat photo)

I spotted THIS at Target!!!

They’re forgetting the most important part: EAT!!!!

When I came back I had a Stonyfield Pumpkin Pie yogurt that I got at Harris Teeter using my coupon from HLS! It was double the value because coupons under 99 cents get doubled at HT.

50 cents–> $1 off! Cha-ching!

I liked it! I’d heard mixed reviews around the blogworld so I didn’t know what to expect. It had a pleasant pumpkiny flavor. Definitely different from my pumpkin mixed into yogurt creation though.

I snacked on 1/2 a bagel w/ almond butter before hitting the tennis court for ~ 1 hour with my Momma. No photo!

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I stopped by Whole Foods to get dinner since my parents went out with their friends. Parents OUT. Allie AT HOME. Ya gotta love this picture.

I got some veggies from the salad bar (I’ve been lacking some leafy greens since coming home).

• Seafood including shrimp, scallops, and calamari
• 3 cubes of tofu

I like putting grain salads into little sample dishes so they don’t get lost in the box of salad. That way I can actually taste them!

• Butternut Fregola Salad
• Hazelnut Wild Rice Salad
• Multigrain Tabouleh Salad

All eaten on top of my salad!

I also had some butter pecan ice cream x2….perhaps 3 There’s a reason why I use a small dish!

Off to…

• Watch the American Music Awards
• Pretend to do homework
• And then watch My Sister’s Keeper (FINALLY) w/ my Momma ($1 from the Red Box!!).