Smoothies have become my default summer morning option, and they’ve been doing right by me so far. I get a nice dose of protein to start my day, a cool drink to battle the rising temperatures, and the satisfaction of knowing I fed myself a healthy breakfast. But sometimes … sometimes I’d rather not drink my breakfast. Sometimes I want something warm and comforting, like sausages, or fried eggs, or yes, even grits. Mostly, though, when I want something warm, I want pancakes. Which is a bit tricky when I’m also avoiding gluten.

Enter these Lemon Blueberry High Protein Pancakes from TK member Lacey. These pancakes may masquerade as a breakfast splurge but deep inside, they’re actually good for you. And flourless, too! In fact, the ingredient list bears a striking resemblance to many a smoothie recipe. At only slightly more than 100 calories and 13 grams of protein per pancake, it wins a spot on my breakfast menu rotation.

Thanks for sharing this, Lacey! Now I know what to make when the pancake urge hits. Click on the photo above to get the printable!

Hope everyone’s week is off to a great start!

It’s Friday! That means we have another summer weekend almost upon us, and hopefully that weekend brings with it some grill time. If you’re looking to change up your usual burger fare, have I got the burger for you.

These French Burgers with Easy French Fries from Tasty Kitchen member Christina have been calling my name ever since I laid eyes on them. First, there’s that lemony, herby chicken. With cornichons. (I’ve never been able to get over how cute those tiny pickles are.) On a baguette. With brie. Slather a bit of mayo in there, and I’m done.

As a bonus, we also get these easy French fries, using a unique method from America’s Test Kitchen. Burgers and fries with a twist. And brie! Did I mention brie?

Thanks for sharing this, Christina! Check out her blog, Dessert for Two, for more great recipes and beautiful photography. (Oh, and if you want the printable recipe, just click on the photo above.)

Have a great weekend, everyone!

 
We’re going to start singling out submitted Tasty Kitchen recipes and featuring them here, as Erika did yesterday with the Linguine with Seafood recipe (which I’m still drooling over.) Watch for new highlighted recipes each week!

This recipe, Fried Green Tomatoes on Polenta Rounds with Peppers, Onions, and Bacon, comes from Natalie (Perrys’ Plate), whose recipe box never fails to knock me over with deliciousness. (Don’t even look at her Itty Bitty Burgers today. Yikes.)

To make the recipe, which would make an impressive cocktail party appetizer or dinner party first course, you also need these Fried Green Tomatoes.

Polenta … fried green tomatoes, red bell pepper, bacon, onion …

I love the look of this recipe! It’s a little fancy for a weeknight meal, but with friends on a Friday night?

Yes.

Yes, please.

Thank you, Natalie, for sharing!

Be sure check out Natalie’s blog, Perry’s Plate. Yummy stuff!

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Happy Monday! Or is “happy” stretching it a bit? Know what would make Monday more fun? Breakfast for dinner! We’re thinking about the whole shebang: bacon, eggs, and of course, pancakes! We all have our favorite pancake recipe or mix, but if you need a gluten-free option or just want to try a healthy alternative, […]