Happy Saturday, friends!

Matty and I are spending the entire day together in Boston and we’re so pumped. This is the first day since New Years Eve that we’ve been able to spend a full day together. I’ll be chronicling everything on Instagram, so you can keep tabs on me there.

I’ve got a video for you to watch. It’s so captivating and I hope you’ll share it with everyone you know. Matty introduced it to me this week and I was so riveted that I had to share it with you.

I know that bullying is constantly talked about in the media, but it’s for good reason. I was bullied in elementary school for wearing glasses. The boys in the back of the bus called me “four eyes.” Real original, dudes. I was bullied in high school for my fashion choices (think uber bohemian…are we shocked?). The girls in the back of my French class would snicker, talk about me behind my back, and call me a “wannabe vegan.”

It’s cool now (some of those girls actually read my blog – hey chicas!) but it wasn’t cool then. I felt broken, torn, and incomplete. I didn’t know that I had everything I needed inside of me. I thought that I needed everyone to like me in order to be happy when, in reality, all I had to do was like myself.

We’ve all been there. And that’s why we all have to share this with the world! Let’s get Shayne’s video played in schools across the country. We gotta rise up! For more information on Shayne and all of the incredible artists that contributed to the making of this video, click here.

Stay lovely,
Heather

I am not your typical baker. I don’t like to measure things. I don’t like to be precise. In fact, most of the recipes that I come up with are straight-up intuition. I prefer throwing stuff into a bowl with praying that it works.

Last week, I used my intuition and inspiration in the form of Lori, Michelle, and Kasey to create a plant-based pancake of my very own! I was inspired by Lori & Michelle’s amazing chia protein muffin and Kasey’s awesome concoction that she made for me while visiting last month (Wah, I miss you sister!).

Well, I have news: it was a success! There’s no dairy, no gluten, no eggs, and LOTS of flavor. I recommend sticking to Life’s Basics protein powder. It’s super delicious, clean, and really holds up well for these pancakes.  I love how easily it forms into a pudding and I love the clean ingredients list. You can find Life’s Basics at Whole Foods for $29 per tub and Vitacost sells it for $17 per tub, so it’s really affordable! Anywho, back to these wonderful pancakes.

I know that you’re probably sick of seeing protein pancakes, but I really wanted to create one that was easy to make, delicious, and didn’t require a lot of baking skills. Check, check, and check. Your #plantPOWER wishes have been granted.

Vanilla Chai Protein Pancakes with Peanut-Maple Glaze

Serves 1
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients

• For the pancake
  • 1 scoop Life’s Basics vanilla protein powder
  • 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
  • 1 packet stevia
  • 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 7 Tbsp. water
• For the glaze
  • 2 Tbsp. peanut flour
  • 2 Tbsp. unsweetened almond milk (water is fine too)
  • 1 tsp. pure maple syrup

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In a medium-sized bowl combine all dry ingredients. Stir until well blended.
• Add water and stir until you have damp batter.
• Gather batter in our hands and form into a loose ball.
• Place on a small baking pan or on a cookie sheet and pat batter down until it forms a flat pancake.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges start to crisp. Then, remove from oven.
• While pancake is baking, combine peanut flour and almond milk (or water) in a small bowl. 
• Drizzle peanut flour sauce and your 1 tsp. of maple syrup over the pancake.
• If desired, garnish with organic shredded coconut. If not, enjoy!

 

Dessert for breakfast, baby! The chai flavor is spot-on and the peanut-maple glaze really takes it over the top. When you’re craving pancakes for breakfast…or lunch…or dinner…it’s perfect! I actually enjoyed one yesterday after teaching Love Your Legs class at Mind Body Barre.

Yes, that is my favorite Ellie tank! Also, I’m proud of my muscle. Cough vain moment cough.

Regardless, make these pancakes and then report back to me on how much to love them. Capeesh? Happy weekend, beauties! Go have some fun with people you love.

Stay lovely,
Heather

P.S. – I teach VIRTUAL barre classes every Monday at 7:00 p.m. EST. All you need is Skype and your body. COME WORKOUT WITH ME! Click here to learn more.

P.P.S. – As of April 1, I will be posting as Heather Waxman on Facebook. That’s right – no more For the Love of Kale. Make sure you LIKE my new Facebook page to stay inspired and get your daily doses of wisdom, love, and general yuminess.

Are you ready to be inspired and filled with joy? 

A Course in Miracles says there is no order in miracles. This means that no miracle is better than another. All miracles are equal opportunities to change our perceptions from fear to love. When we change our perceptions to love, we are in a state of bliss. This state of bliss allows us to truly believe in this concept of Oneness in miracles (i.e. that no miracle is “better than” another miracle). If you wake up one morning and your first thought is, “I love you, body,” that is just as much of a miracle as you meeting, say, Ellen DeGeneres later that evening. 

This is part of the reason why I created this space for us to share our moments of joy. Every single J’adore la vie moment is a miracle. They are all equally beautiful and that makes them equal miracles. This means we are all equal miracle workers. Holla!

Our Tweet-worthy quote: “You always were. You always have been. You always are.” – @heatherwaxman #jadorelavie

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Angela received the miracle to asked for.

 

Nadja honored her bod with a bath after a great yoga class.

 

Lucie kicked off her morning with a workout in the park: her first outdoor workout since Spring started to rear its head!

 

Megan enjoyed a beautiful #plantPOWER dinner with her hubby at Pure Food & Wine.

 

Ree cuddled up with tea and a good book after a long day’s work.

Ally started a blog this week! The sense of accomplishment and thrill of writing her first post was her #jadorelavie moment.

Jenn soaked up the beauty of California while vacationing there last week.

Lizzy caught her first glimpse of Spring!

Claire savored every moment of the sunset.

Ally was beaming with pride for her man. He won 1st place in a skiing competition!

Meg enjoyed a cozy night in with her man, her pajamas, and a cup of David’s Tea.

Tori saw the glow of a lamp post against the night sky. It reminded her of the light inside of her that always shines, even when things are dark.

Claire’s heart melted when she saw her cat curled up in a ball on her bed.

Lisa celebrated her sister’s birthday! She loves her family time.

Bree shed some very happy tears when she saw the progress her clients have made mentally and physically as a result of her personally training them. Amazing! (P.S. – If you want Bree to train YOU, shoot her an email at bondbree@gmail.com! She rocks.)

Debbie’s yogi tea bag says it all.

As always, thank you for sharing your beautiful miracle moments. I love you all!

Stay lovely,
Heather