Oooo buddy – we’ve got a scorcher on our hands today! Weather.com has us at 82 degrees right now, though my house, which is oddly impermeable to heat in the Fall & Spring, is keeping me at a comfortable 69 degrees, thank you very much! 
I decided to go ahead and nix a workout this afternoon because along with the heat, we’ve also got 40 mph gusts of wind running rampant. Seeing as how my second most hated weather element behind rain, is wind…I decided to keep my sanity intact and pass. PLUS I’ve got a cookie order to deliver AND a nephew to babysit tonight – all before 6:00!
Since I needed to chow on an early dinner, I kept it simple and made Pumpkin Chia Pancakes! I’ve been thinking about these babies since the last time I made them. Honestly! They are that memorable.
I mixed everything up the same way I did last time (used 1/2 cup mix this time), and cooked my pancakes up on a flat-top skillet.
Flip, flop, stack, chow.
omg, you seriously have to pick up this mix, if you can. We’re talking dense, creamy, chewy pumpkin pancakes. They are insane.
I poured some agave nectar in a cup for dippeage but, to be honest, I used mere dips and dabbles because the pancakes were so decadent on their own.
To be even more honest, after the first bite – I ate the rest with my hands. Aren’t some foods just best eaten with ya’ mitts? 
These were definitely “big fork” worthy.
Mmm, epic. Mepic?
Oh, I have to report with some sadness that the Trader Joe’s Raspberry Vinaigrette couldn’t hold a candle to Annie’s version. Sorry TJ’s!
Also, thank you for your insightful and intelligent opinions today, regarding the partnership between Susan G. Komen and Kentucky Fried Chicken. Whether you were for it or against it, it was interesting to hear what you had to say!
I’m out!
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What did you/are you having for dinner tonight?
I had maple baked tofu, and I totally resorted to my hands
These pancakes look awesome! Feel free to mail me some.
For dinner tonight, I’m making a pretzel crusted chicken with salad.
We had 80 degrees and wind yesterday then this morning I woke up to 3 inches of snow. Here’s hoping you don’t get the same.
I strongly advocate eating all pancakes/waffles with your hands. It makes the experience so much better.
Thursday dinners are usually out for us because we run errands all through dinner. So I had a great salad at Brueggars.
yumyumyumyum!!! now im CRAVING pumpkin pancakes! are you going to share your cookie pictures with us?? i loveee your cookies!
TJ’s should give you a cut… I have quite a list going. BTW… don’t be jealous, but there is one on every corner around here!
Everything tastes better if eaten with fingers! I agree!
Tonight, Talapia. Not too sure if I am going to even make a side dish… still full from my wonderful Enchilada lunch! Thank you!
The Pumpkin Chai Pancakes sound AMAZING!!! I HAVE to try them! Thanks for sharing.
I’m having leftover chicken with veggies… I have never heard of this kind of pancake and it’s making me salivate!
Roast chicken breast , bow tie pasta with a garlic sauce, steamed asparagus and broccoli .
I love pancakes for dinner
Tonight I am having a grass fed beef burger with roasted potatoes and roasted broccoli!
Where do you get your chia seeds? I have only been able to find very small packages of the white chia seeds. Love you blog makes my day to read it!
I had a marinated pepper and blue cheese stuffed olive salad with some grilled chicken! Totally delish:)
I had baked tilapia and kale….that looks SO good. I’m definitely a fan of finger-friendly foods
Love this pancake mix. Your pancakes always come out perfect!
Oh wow those look…A-MAZING! YUM
I had pancakes the other night for dinner, so yum!
Tonight I had whole wheat penne with spinach and roasted broccoli. A little bit of garlic, lemon juice and roasted red peppers! Yum
I can’t tell you how much I want those pancakes right now. I had a late ice cream cone snack with my niece and nephew tonight, so I haven’t eaten yet. Looks like I’ll pull together something quick. Glad I make several chicken breasts on Sunday to fill in the rest of the week when needed.
Yum, those pumpkin pancakes again!
I have had this pancake mix in my pantry for a couple months now but haven’t tried it! Oops! Maybe I will soon!
Is that a Sticks cup I saw in your last post? I love and truly miss Sticks! It is such awesome art. I hope you get to feeling better. There is nothing worse than feeling low iron levels. I had low iron levels last year and started taking prenatal vitamins. It has helped a great deal! Hope you get back to feeling your energy soon. How are the Chia seeds? I’ve noticed them a lot on other blogs, but have yet to try them.
I gave you a little shout out at The Fitnessista because your blog rocks! http://fitnessista.com/2010/04/always-count-on-roons/comment-page-1/#comment-53852
Those pancakes look flawless! Is the mix vegan?
Those pancakes look great! I definitely need to try them out.
Our wind was just as wicked! My running friend and I parked a vehicle south 6 miles and ran back to her house with the wind at our backs. We felt like we were flying!
We had pizza with friends and lots of kids since my friend and I were having a garage sale tonight. The kids played and played………ahhh, the careless evenings of spring/summer!
Mmmm those pancakes look PERFECT!!!!! And super cute plate! From Target?
I had some of Jessica from How Sweet It Is’s Crispy Ginger-Honey Chicken with fresh corn on the cob and kale. Delish!
I made pancakes earlier this week! yours look decadent for sure. Tonight I made chicken parm in a vodka cream sauce. pretty damn good!
I typically work out in a gym each morning but take my dog for a walk at nights… poor thing didn’t get her walk tonight b/c I was not about to go up against those crazy winds!! A person could blow away in those!
As for pumpkin ‘cakes… they’re my favorite breakfast! In fact, since being married, I’ve happily enjoyed a stack of pumpkin ‘cakes for breakfast on my b’day — however, sans chia seeds. Sounds like a delicious add!
These look absolutely amazing! I’m definitely going to have to steal this recipe sometime soon!
I ate an Salmon/Brown Rice Couscous/Asparagus/Zucchini stirfryish thing. It was soooo good! Can we start a Petition to bring TJ’s to DSM? Everything you get there looks amazing!
I am in love with that plate and your pictures. Where the plate from?
I had a bowl of black beans for dinnah with avo, fresh salad & chevre – nom nom. It didn’t settle too well for my p.m. workout though ; )
I made a chocolate chickpea and tofu stir fry last night! It was AMAZING!! Sonds odd, but it worked
Love those pancakes!
So no go on the dressing, any Trader Joe must haves? I’m making my first trip there this weekend. I’ve never been!
I almost had pancakes for dinner tonight… I ended up having tacos instead. Ah well! Another time.
I have been wanting to try that pancake mix for a long time now. Think you just sold me!
These pancakes look wonderful! I am soooo jealous! We don’t have a Trader Joe’s in my area… soo sad! If we did… I would buy this mix today!
What kind of Chia do you use? I want to start using it but I don’t know what to buy or where to get it!
I love your plates, they are so fun & cute!
Definitely need to purchase that mix next time I am at TJs. Question though, what’s the sugar content? I have been paying a lot more attention to sugar content lately, I hope it isn’t too bad, I really want to make them! For dinner I made turkey black bean burgers (diced onion, garlic, ketchup and soy sauce in the mix!) and roasted some sweet potatoes to make sweet potato wedges. DEEE-lightful!
Not only did we both have an “Asian inspired” dinner on Wednesday night (and we’re both thinking about history and historical places)…but we both also had pancakes for dinner last night! (albeit, the Jersey verison had ricotta cheese in the mix)
Signed, your NJ twin for the week;)
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