Tuesday morning rain is falling

It was another sleep-in kind of morning for me. I woke up to rain tapping on my windows, perfect for a restful sleep. I was pretty hungry by the time I rolled out of bed at 9:30, though. I still had some pumpkin leftover from yesterday’s pumpkin pie oatmeal, and what’s a perfect rainy day breakfast? Why, pancakes, of course- with a little twist. Since it is spring break, I had the time to make these pancakes from scratch instead of using the packaged mix. I have to say, I may never go back to the box stuff again.

Cinnamon Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes

1 serving- 5 small pancakes

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 cup coconut milk (can substitute almond, soy, or cow’s milk here)

1/4 cup pumpkin

1 tbsp. chopped pecans

Topped with: Earth Balance and Maple Syrup

The photo doesn’t really do it justice. The pumpkin and cinnamon combo make these pancakes a perfect comfort food for a rainy winter day, and the pecans give them a nice crunch. They’re a little dense so it takes them longer to cook all the way through, but they’re worth the wait :). A cup of Trader Joe’s Coffee a Cocoa on the side made this a perfect start to my day. Although, it’s now eleven o’ clock and I’m still in my pajamas, but that’s besides the point ;).

Okay, I must rewind to last night.

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Brad proposed to Emily (I had a gut feeling that he would)! If you saw the after show, or read gossip magazines, you probably already know that they’ve been having “problems.” But really, who can blame them? They are in the spotlight, working on a new relationship (with a child involved, nonetheless), and every Monday night for the past two months she’s had to watch him kissing other girls. It was bound to happen. Despite their rocky beginning, I am rooting for them. I am going to ignore everything the tabloids have been saying about Brad, and trust that he is a genuine guy. Emily seems like a really nice girl, and I think they’re good for each other. I think I may have gotten a little (too?) emotionally attached to this season :).

On another note, Jordan surprised me by taking the day off of work since I’m on break. He suggested that we go to Olive Garden for lunch; how could I resist that offer? I see soup, salad, and breadsticks in my very near future! For now, I should probably wash my mess of pancake dishes and get ready. I don’t think he’d appreciate bringing me to Olive Garden in my pajamas :).

What is your favorite “rainy day breakfast”?

Do you watch The Bachelor/How do feel about Brad and Emily?