Am I really getting around to writing two blog posts this week? I am up early this Friday morning so I am taking advantage of some time.
As you are all probably sick of hearing, today is my ZUMBA MASTER CLASS with my good friends & other Zumba Instructors, Anna and Alejandra.
We have been working super hard on this since end of August, and it’s all for a good cause as 100% of the proceeds are going to Breast Cancer Research. We have a lot of really cool sponsors – Robek’s, Star 99.9, Propel Fitness Water, and some other local places. Thank you, Everyone! I am sure I will over load you all with pictures next week as we have a professional photographer capturing the event. I am just so excited. And so excited that I was up way too early this morning.
But hey – HAPPY FRIDAY!
Before I dive into a yummy pumpkin roll recipe, here is a sneak peak of our outfits: {you can laugh, it’s okay}
I made up the name that we are the “Zumba Breast Cancer Elves” – haha, I seriously crack myself up. The second I put on those socks I felt like an elf, or someone going to CrossFit, and I don’t do CrossFit (maybe one day).
Ok so I made something delicious last weekend I have been dying to post:
PUMPKIN ROLLS
I followed this recipe almost exactly from Fox – except the major difference was I used to Truvia Baking Blend instead of the stevia, and I forgot to use powdered sugar for the frosting. So click that link to see it.
I’ll be honest, I SUCK at presentation and these look terrible when you compare them to the photo in the recipe link. But TASTE? SO-FREAKIN-GOOD!! So, please, do me a favor, ignore the amazing photo in the recipe, and pretend mine really look as good, because I swear they taste delicious!
Are we sick of pumpkin yet? NOT IN THIS HOUSE!
Mine really look so bad, haha, I almost can’t even believe I am posting pics. Whatever.
I think the second time around I’ll master the technique. Practice always helps, ya know?
Last but not least, I was on a cooking roll (ha) last Saturday morning and made finally a perfect protein pancake before I headed to Zumba:
It was so easy – about 1/2 cup egg whites, 1.5 scoops sun warrior vanilla protein, lots of cinnamon, pinch of xanathan gum, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and A LOT of stevia, because god knows I need some sweetness in these things.
I mixed all the ingredients together, and threw on a pan with coconut oil.
boomtown.
Perfect pre-Zumba class meal.
And see, practice makes perfect, because I have been doing “pancakes” for a few months now and they look terrible. FINALLY I get a good-looking one. I was proud (ha-ha).
Ok I am off to get ready for work and then count down the minutes to the ZUMBA BREAST CANCER MASTER CLASS!!!
Happy Friday, Everyone!!
Questions:
Are you sick of pumpkin yet?
Favorite pancake? How long did it take you to perfect?
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Uhm I don’t think it’s possible to be too sick of pumpkin! That’s just me though
&& you look adorable in your outfit girl! Have fun xo
I have not cooked nearly enough pumpkin to be sick of it yet!!
Never sick of pumpkin!
Those outfits are rocking – I hope you have a blast! Can’t wait to hear how it goes
That protein pancake looks amazing! Totally not sick of pumpkin yet and now I’m so curious about those pumpkin rolls! Going to have to check out the recipe! Have a blast with the master class tonight!
Def not sick of pumpkin yet!
Have FUN tonight!!! (and I agree zin 40> zin 41)
How can anyoen hate pumpkin this time of year?
I am goign to bake myself some pumpkin muffins.
The first time I cooked them a little tooooo long but they were still good.
I also thanx to you picked up the pumpkin spice at stop and Shop and put that in my morning oatmeal…addicted!
I suck at pancakes so much that my husband bans me from makign them
But he is awesome at it and never messes them up..I wish i had his skill!
Enjoy yourself tonight Zumab Elf!
Have a great time! I need to make pumpkin pancakes, it is about time
I was actually thinking of making pumpkin pancakes this weekend
great minds think alike 
I’m now singing let me see your pumpkin roll to the tune of the “tootsie roll” song. LOL! I think yours look delish!
Me and pancakes are not working out
I am so sad because I keep trying to make the perfect pancake and it just never works out! Tips please sister! Its amazing that you are doing something so nice for charity! You have such a big heart…inspiring! Love and Shine CourtStar
Ummmm… NEVER enough pumpkin. I’m such a stereotype…
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