Friday, September 18, 2009

Two Paws Up

Had to work near the beach the other day so I brought my lunch and some snacks in my super cool bento box. I sat on the beach, watched the waves crash and shared my meal with a squirrel. He really loved my cashews and pumpkin spice protein cake. Word of warning sharing your lunch with wildlife can be dangerous. Thankfully this time it went well.

Here's what my fuzzy friend and I ate...


Pink Box (top left): Tuna Cup & Carrots & Celery
Green Box (top right): Salami Chips
Blue Box (bottom left): Babybel Cheese and (in blue silicone cup) Snacktrition Cashews
Orange Box (bottom right): Shelly's 5 Minute Pumpkin Spice Protein Cake stars
Along side: Peach Green Tea stick


Shelly's 5 Minute Pumpkin Spice Protein Cake

1 Egg, beaten
3 Tablespoons Milk
2 Tablespoons Sugar Free Caramel Torani Syrup (on sale now)
2 Tablespoons Canola Oil
2 Tablespoons Pumpkin Puree (not pie filling)
3 Tablespoons Multigrain Pancake Mix (I use this)
2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Coconut
several dashes of Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
Pinch salt
1 - 2 cup Measuring Cup or Microwave Safe Mug

In a measuring cup or microwave safe mug, Mix egg, milk, syrup, pumpkin and oil and combine thoroughly. In a separate bowl, mix pancake mix, coconut, spice, protein powder and salt. Tip dry into wet and stir till combined. Nuke in microwave for 2 minutes (my microwave is getting old and needs 20 seconds added now.)

Let it sit for three or so minutes (it pulls away from the sides) before tipping the cake onto a plate. Yields 4-5 slices. Great served with Sugar Free Land o Lakes Whipped Cream w/ a dash of cinnamon on top.

More Eggface 5 Minute Cakes

6 comments:

KrysTros said...

Oh my, that cake looks good! I will have to try it out! http://krystros.blogspot.com/

Molly said...

Mmmm! I like my version but yours sounds fun so I will be trying it this weekend. Caramel and coconut...you are so smart and inventive. AND so kind to share your wonderful recipe with all us lucky folks. Hugs!

JoeKnee said...

You're reading my mind with the pumpkin! Although, I'm not sure all the sun in Cali would put me in mind of pumpkin, but the cool weather in the midwest sure has me Jonesing for some!+

Kelly said...

Shelly
Your recipes have gotten me through even as a 4 year post op! Tonight I saw your pumpkin cake (I've made your cakes 100 + times, the coconut makes it even more moist I LOVE it) and of course, at 10:30 at night, had to make a double recipe...

That being said, I nibbled on a slice and plan to use the rest in a fall type of trifle? maybe pumpkin mousse fluff and some sf cool whip.. mmm i taste it already.. thanks eggface, your recipes ROCK!!! xo

Anonymous said...

ok, I am just getting into these. :) Thank you so much. So, how much is a serving?? Could I eat the whole thing (if I could??) Whats the calories and protein count??

Michelle "Shelly" said...

Bentos are fun. Portion size is something your nutritionist or Dr will give you based on what stage of post-op you are.

Hoe to find nutritional value of this or any recipes: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/p/links.html