Rye & Blueberry Pancakes with Chia Seeds

Happy Thursday!

Today is a good day.  I can't believe that my little baby boy is already over 7 months old.  He's eating finger foods, like broccoli and beans.  He absolutly loves to stand (assisted of course).  And he's literally seconds away from crawling all around the house.  He takes "swimming" lessons every week and it's the cutest thing seeing him splash around in the water.  He moves all around his bed at night, and has started sleeping on his side.  I'm sure you could tell // I'm obsessed with this little man!

In un-related news, I've been really into making special breakfasts for Steve and I.  If I don't make the usual over-medium eggs, I love trying out new pancake and waffle recipes.  When I was in the mood for healthier, but still thick and delicious, pancakes, I turned to my Blueberry Multigrain Pancakes.  I played around with the recipe and came up with these Rye & Blueberry Pancakes with added Chia Seeds.  These pancakes are filled with good-for-you-ingrediants // Rye Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, Egg Whites, Blueberries, and Chia Seeds.  I love when I can enjoy a big stack of pancakes and not feel guilty after.  Score!

Paleo Blueberry Muffins {Gluten Free, Grain Free, Refined Sugar Free, Dairy Free} & WINNER ANNOUNCED

Today I have a healthy, sweet treat for you.  About a month or so ago I tried out the Paleo Diet.  It consists of eating fresh, whole food, emphasizing on clean meats, fruits and vegetables.  You mainly eliminate grains, dairy, legumes, and refined sugar.  Leaving you with eating super healthy, yet still super satisfied.  I went completely Paleo for a few weeks, but then moved to a modified Paleo diet.  Now I eat less grains, dairy, and refined sugar, yet of course still enjoy the my favorite foods, without over indulging.

While on the Paleo Diet I fell in love with baking different types of Paleo treats.  I started baking with coconut and almond flour, coconut milk, and maple syrup/honey, instead of the normal AP flour, milk, butter, and sugar.  I quickly realized that these healthier treats are just as satisfying as my normal muffins, cakes, and cookies.  Still even today I bake these Paleo goodies and truly enjoy every bite!

The first Paleo Muffin I made was these Paleo Blueberry Muffins with Pecan Crumble Topping.  I found them from this incredible Paleo Book -- Paleo Indulgences: Healthy Gluten-Free Recipes to Satisfy Your Primal Cravings

Everything in this book is amazing.  These muffins seriously taste like a normal muffin.  And the best part is that these muffins are healthy!  Finally I can enjoy a baked good and feel good about it!

Now that you know about these amazing muffins, on to the WINNER OF THE ALBION FIT GIVEAWAY.  Congratulations to Michelle Palin!  You are the proud new owner of a beautiful Albion Fit Crew Tee.  Please email me at krissyscreationsblog@gmail.com to receive your prize!

Albion Fit Giveaway

I'm not sure if many of you know, but my husband and I own a small business.  We sell sporting goods mostly online and also have a small storefront.  Because we have this business we are fortunate enough to not have to go to work in dress clothes.  When I go into the office I wear leggings and a comfy tee.  Well, to tell you the truth it's not just when I go into the office - I live in workout clothes.  Being a stay-at-home mom, there's nothing better than wearing comfortable clothes daily.  During my everyday life, you won't find me in jeans or a nice dress unless I have something "special" to do.  It's leggings and a cute tee for me all-day, every-day.  

Because of this, I have a special treat for you today!  I'm always looking for good quality, fashionable workout clothing.  So when I first saw Albion Fit, I was obsessed.  They sell beautiful, comfortable, and high-performance fitness and swimwear for women.  

The first item I got from Albion Fit was their Long Sleeve Crew {with super cool thumb holes!}.  This crew is seriously the most comfortable tee I've ever worn.  It's a spandex blend so it's light and perfect  for everyday use.  I can't wait to fill my closet with more Albion Fit clothes.  And not just clothes, swimwear!  I've been eyeing this swimsuit and it's definitely going to be in my hands very soon :). 

You guys are super lucky because Albion Fit has set up a special giveaway for my readers.  One of you will be receiving the same Long Sleeve Crew that I'm wearing in the picture above.  To enter, PLEASE USE THE PROMOSIMPLE WIDGET BELOW:

Albion Fit Giveaway
Inside the widget you will --

1) Find you favorite item on the Albion Fit website and PIN it to your own Pinterest Board.  
2)  Leave a COMMENT on this post with a link to your PIN.  

Do these 2 simple things and you could be the owner of a beautiful Albion Fit crew.

For additional entries, follow me on Twitter {@KrissyCreations} and tweet about this giveaway - Be sure to include @albionfit as well. 

The giveaway ends on Sunday, April 28th, 2013 at 11:59pm PST.  The winner will be announced next week.

In addition, Albion Fit is offering you an exclusive discount!  During checkout on their website, enter the code krissyscreations15 to get $15 off any purchases of $50 or more.

Good luck!