Ceremonial Emerald Matcha Green Tea Powder From Midori Spring Review

I try to incorporate tea into my diet because of the numerous health benefits of tea. Aside from being an effective anti-oxidant, it reduces stress helps with weight loss, improves metabolism and a lot more. Now when drinking tea, I don't like those which are too bitter. I haven't grown accustomed to the taste yet so I often add honey to my tea. One of the types of tea I prefer is the matcha green tea because it gives the same benefits of tea plus it has this natural sweetness and creaminess which I really like. When I received the Ceremonial Emerald Matcha Green Tea Powder from Midori Spring, I looked forward to trying it. Here is a quick product description from the company:

Midori Spring's Ceremonial Emerald Matcha 100g - is perfect for beginner matcha drinkers, and inspired chefs looking for better quality matcha powder compared to traditional cooking grade. Emerald Class is Chef’s Top Choice but is not a culinary grade matcha, therefore making it first rate for cooking and mixed beverages. Whichever way you choose to enjoy your Matcha, you can embrace the many health benefits it has to offer. 

The Midori Spring's Ceremonial Emerald Matcha Green Tea arrived in a sealed tin can. The matcha green tea powder is packed in a separate sealed foil wrapper which is nice because it kept the matcha green tea powder fresh.

Upon opening the sealed foil wrapper, I instantly whiffed a scent of the matcha green tea. It smelled creamy and herbal at the same time. The powder has a dark green color (darker than the photo) and has a super fine texture (similar to a confectioner's sugar).

For every serving, I only use 1/2 teaspoon of the Midori Spring's Organic Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea. I like to make this with 6 ounces of non-fat milk because the milk enhances the creaminess of the matcha green tea. I like how this tasted because it has a hint of sweetness, earthiness and creaminess in it. There is a subtle bitter taste but that doesn't linger and produce a bitter aftertaste.

If prepared correctly, the matcha green tea powder dissolves easily and completely without forming any lumps. I like drinking this mid afternoon because it gives me energy without the jitters. It also keeps me full which is great so that I don't crave for afternoon snacks anymore.

You can learn more about the Midori Spring Matcha Organic Ceremonial Green Tea HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Tea Love Co. The Slender Blend Loose Tea Leaf Review

I like to incorporate tea into my diet because of the health benefits I can get just by drinking tea. It's an effective anti-oxidant, used to help lose weight, helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and a lot more. For me, I drink in mainly to help me lose weight. I am a bit picky about the tea I drink because I don't like tea which are too bitter. I just can't seem to drink it. I have a few favorites and I like to try out new brands to see if I'll like their teas.

Before anything else, I am not a tea expert and all opinions here are based on how I thought about the tea. :)

Recently, I was given the chance to try the The Slender Blend by Tea Love Co. Here is a quicj product description from the company:

What Makes This Green Tea So Special?
Well it's simple, in order for Green Tea to be powerful,it needs to be harvested in a certain way, the leaves picked at a specific time and then preserved very quickly. This is done by experts on exclusive estates in China and we got our hands on it and brought it to the USA.
This powerful tea can also help boost the immune system, lower blood sugar and cholesterol, prevents cavities/tooth decay, decrease high blood pressure, reduce the risk of stroke, aid liver health, reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent arthritis, reduce the risk of cancer, slows down the aging process as well as sharpening your mental processes.
By consistently drinking Slender Blend each day, you are guaranteed to lose fat weight (not water weight or muscle weight) and you will slim down to a leaner, more energetic and healthier you. Our tea's assistance in weight loss comes from the synergy of 3 of its main ingredients: natural caffeine to stimulate the metabolism, L-theanine which neutralizes the harmful side effects of caffeine and acts as an appetite suppressant, and EGCG which causes you to burn fat faster and more efficiently. These ingredients are naturally occurring in our teas and not synthetically added.
Why should you invest in Tea Love Co?
Well, we love tea and we strongly believe that you will see results with this tea if drank consistently and alongside a healthy diet and some exercise. You will also not experience any side effect such as the 'jitters' that you would from other brands. In addition, customer satisfaction is VERY important to us so if you are not happy for any reason, contact us within 60 days and we will offer you a full refund-no questions asked!
Give Your Body Some Tea-L-C

The Slender Blend from the Tea Love Co. arrived in a resealable foil pack. The loose tea leaves have bigger and coarser bits and pieces of dried tea leaves.

Serving size is a teaspoon of The Slender Blend tea leaves. The pouch of The Slender Blend can last up to 35 servings.

I immediately tried this and instead of doing 3 servings a day, I just did two servings of tea a day. I make tea once for a mid-morning drink and once for a mid-afternoon drink.

I just place half a teaspoon of the loose tea leaves inside my tea infuser and then steep it in hot water for about 5 minutes.

I add a little bit of honey just to sweeten the tea a bit.

The Slender Blend from The Tea Love Co. has a milder, less bitter taste compared to black tea. It has this nice, refreshing taste which doesn't leave any bitter aftertaste. I also like how instead of grabbing something to snack on, once I drink The Slender Blend, I would feel full until my next meal.

Now, I wouldn't rely on The Slender Blend to lose weight. I don't believe in relying on any weight loss supplement, that's why it's a supplement, to lose weight. With proper diet and exercise though, I think The Slender Blend helped me in shedding a few pounds because I don't snack as often as before I started drinking this.

You can visit The Tea Love Co.'s website HERE or you can purchase their product, The Slender Blend HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

 

Quaker Oats Oatmeal BzzCampaign #GotItFree

I've been a member of BzzAgent for quite some time now and I love getting in on their BzzCampaigns. A few months back, I was invited to join the Quaker Oats BzzCampaign and I was sent 2 boxes of Quaker Oats Oatmeal and some money saving coupons to share with friends and family.

The Steel Cut Quick 3-Minute Oatmeal comes in 2 flavors and I was sent the Blueberries and Cranberries one.

It has real bits of blueberries and cranberries.

I like my oatmeal a bit dry and a bit gritty so I loved this! The sweetness is just right for me and I like how easy this is to prepare. The bits and pieces of cranberries and blueberries complement the oatmeal very well.

The second one I received was the Quaker Protein Instant Oatmeal. This comes in 2 flavors as well and I was sent the Cranberry Almond one. Each serving of the Quaker Protein Instant Oatmeal has 10 grams of protein which is great because I happily eat this during breakfast.

The sweetness is just right for me and I also love the bits of cranberries and the sliced almonds in this oatmeal.

I now buy this regularly and I love how I got to try these great tasting Instant Oatmeal from Quaker Oats. Thanks Quaker and BzzAgent!

DISCLOSURE: I am a member of BzzAgent and was invited to a campaign to try and review the Kashi Hummus Chips. I received a full size sample to try and make a review of the product and no other form of compensation was given. All opinions are honest and based on my own experience.

White Angel New Bone China Tea Set With Cup Hanger Review + Giveaway 5/18 US/CAN

When I was younger, I remember that when we eat at Chinese restaurants in the Philippines, they would always serve tea in a teapot before they serve the food. My grandparents would drink the tea but I never did because back then, I couldn't stand the taste of tea. Recently, I am able to drink tea because maybe my taste buds got accustomed to it or because of my mentality that tea is healthy. So, when I received the White Angel New Bone China Tea Set with Cup Hanger, I remembered the times when we ate at Chinese restaurants.

The White Angel New Bone China Tea Set with Cup Hanger arrived in a well packaged box to prevent the tea set inside the box from breaking. The tea set includes the following:

• 1 teapot (800ml or 27.2 fl oz) (8" L x 6 1/2" W x 4 1/2" H)
• 4 cups (125ml or 4.3 fl oz) (4 1/2" L x 3 1/2" W x 2 1/2" H)
• 4 saucers (6" L x 5 1/2" W x 5/8" H)
• 1 bamboo cup hanger (7 3/4" L x 7 3/4" W x 5 3/4" H)

The White Angel New Bone China Tea Set with Cup Hanger is a very cute set. It doesn't include the mesh to strain the loose tea inside but it's also available in the Enjoying Tea website. I love this set because it has a cup hanger which hangs the 4 cups and has a storage under for the saucers.

The teapot is very pretty with a bamboo accent handle. The teacups are small but since tea is "sipped" slowly, I like their size.

The bamboo cup hanger is durable and I like how the look complements the tea set.

This tea set is perfect for me because it doesn't take up too much space. I just store it in one corner of our kitchen counter and aside from not taking up too much space, it makes our kitchen look pretty.

Washing the tea set is easy and I do have to dry the teapot and the saucers separately. The tea cups are okay to dry hanging on the cup hanger.

This is a very nice tea set and I like how I can enjoy tea with my family.

You can purchase the White Angel New Bone China Tea Set HERE.

Now, this is very exciting! Do you like to win the White Angel New Bone China Tea Set?! Well, yay!! One of my readers will win the same set I received! Just head on over to the rafflecopter form below to enter. Good Luck!

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DISCLAIMER: 1 Winner will receive a White Angel New Bone China Tea Set With Cup Hanger. Giveaway will start May 2, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST and will end May 18, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST. This will be open to US and CAN residents only. The prize cannot be shipped to a P.O. box address. Winners will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. I am not responsible for prize fulfillment. My role is to give the sponsor the information of the winner and they will directly ship the prize to the winner. I have received a product/s mentioned above to in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I do not share or sell information and all information shared with me will solely be used for prize shipment. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

Flourless Almond Banana Coconut Pancakes Recipe + Giveaway 5/4 US

I love coconut. In the Philippines, ground old coconut is placed on top of delicacies like "bibingkas" and "pichi-pichi", to name a few of my favorites, and I LOVE to sprinkle a lot of extra ground cocomut on top because I love the coconut taste. I also love drinking "buko" juice (coconut juice) with shredded young coconut. So, when I was given the chance to try the Coconut Flour, which honestly I'm not familiar with, I grabbed the chance because I love coconut. :)

Morning Pep sent me a 4 lb. bag and a 1 lb. bag of their 100% Organic Coconut Flour and I was excited to try it. Before I share with you my recipe, here's something about the Morning Pep's 100% Organic Coconut Flour from the company:

• 100% pure organic Coconut flour; Vegan, gluten-free, Kosher and USDA certified organic by Control Unio
• Coconut flour is High in fiber and low in sodium and digestible carbohydrates, and very low in cholesterol
• Coconut Flour is Delicious and is a Healthy alternative to wheat and other grain flours
• Coconut Flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber that facilitates healthy digestion and absorption of vitamins and minerals
• Morning Pep Coconut Flour is Packaged in a convenient resealable stand up pouches to preserve freshness and purity

I received the Morning Pep's Coconut Flour in a 4 lb. and a 1 lb. bag. Both are in a plastic stand-up bag with a resealable top.

Since I'm already fond of Morning Pep's Almond Flour, I decided to substitute the Morning Pep's Coconut Flour to my Flourless Almond Banana Pancakes.

For this recipe, I used:
- 4 Tbsp. Morning Pep Coconut Flour
- 1/4 Cup of Vanilla Soy Milk
- 2 Bananas
- 2 Eggs (can be with or without the yolk)
- 1 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1/8 Cup almonds
- butter (for the pan when cooking the pancakes)

First, I mash the bananas in a bowl.

Then, I combine all the remaining ingredients in the bowl with the mashed bananas.

I mix the pancake batter until it's well-mixed. The batter wouldn't look as smooth as a normal flour pancake because of the banana.

I heat the pan to low heat, place a small amount of butter (just enough so that the pancakes wouldn't stick) and then place approximately 1 tablespoon of the pancake batter.

I suggest doing smaller-sized pancakes when cooking this because compared to a flour-based pancake, the Flourless Almond Banana Coconut Pancake crumbles easier.

The Morning Pep's Coconut Flour gave my pancakes a subtle hint of coconut taste which really complemented the bananas and almonds. It has a natural sweetness to it which contributed to the natural sweetness of the bananas.

I like how the Coconut Flour replaces a regular flour because it has lower carbs, high fiber content and is very low in cholesterol. For those who are looking for gluten-free food and alternatives, this is a must try because it taste really good.

I can't wait to try other recipes using the Morning Pep's Coconut Flour. :)

You can purchase the Morning Pep's Coconut Flour in a 1 lb. bag or a 4 lb. bag on Amazon.

Would you like to win either a 4 lb. bag of Morning Pep's Coconut Flour or a 5 lb. bag of Morning Pep's Almond Flour? Well, I'm very excited to share with you that Morning Pep has generously offered a giveaway for either of the 2 bags (your choice)! Just head on over to the rafflecopter form below to enter. :) **NOTE: Winner will have to leave a review on Amazon for the bag they choose. Good Luck! :)

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DISCLAIMER: 1 Winner will receive choice of a 4 lb. bag of Morning Pep's Coconut Flour or 5 lb. bag of Almond Flour. Giveaway will start April 24, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST and will end May 4, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST. This will be open to US residents only. The prize cannot be shipped to a P.O. box address. Winners will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. I am not responsible for prize fulfillment. My role is to give the sponsor the information of the winner and they will directly ship the prize to the winner. I have received a product/s mentioned above to in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I do not share or sell information and all information shared with me will solely be used for prize shipment. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

Body Tea USA Herbal Weight Loss Tea #Giveaway 4/6 US

Hey guys! A few weeks back, I wrote a review on the BodyTea USA Herbal Weight Loss Tea and guess what?! The sponsor has generously offered a giveaway for the same size I received for my readers! Yay! :) What do you need to do?!

Head on over to my review and leave a comment there (the 1st option on the rafflecopter form) and then claim your entries on the rafflecopter form below! All entries are optional but the more entries you do, the greater your chance to win! :)

READ MY REVIEW HERE AND COMMENT ON WHAT YOU LIKED ABOUT THE BODY TEA USA HERBAL WEIGHT LOSS TEA

Now for the giveaway, just head on over to the rafflecopter form below! Good Luck! :)

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DISCLAIMER: 1 Winner will receive a Body Tea USA Herbal Weight Loss Tea. Giveaway will start March 25, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST and will end April 6, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST. This will be open to US residents only. The prize cannot be shipped to a P.O. box address. Winners will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. I am not responsible for prize fulfillment. My role is to give the sponsor the information of the winner and they will directly ship the prize to the winner. I have received a product/s mentioned above to in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I do not share or sell information and all information shared with me will solely be used for prize shipment. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.   

Gogo SqueeZ Fruit & VeggieZ Review for #BzzAgent #GotItFree

I've been a BzzAgent member for quite some time now and recently, I was able to get in on the GoGo Squeez Fruit & VeggieZ campaign. Since my daughters are picky eaters, I was so excited to try the GoGo Squeez Fruit & VeggieZ to see if they would like it.

There are 4 flavors available and I was able to choose the flavor I wanted. I chose the Boulder Berry flavor and it contains Apple, Carrot, Raspberry, Strawberry and Blueberry. The 3 other flavors are:

• Pedal Pedal Peach – Apple, Peach and Sweet Potato
• Zippin’ Zingin’ Pear – Apple, Pear and Carrot
• Great’Full Grape – Apple, Grape and Sweet Potato

The GoGo SqueeZ Fruit & VeggieZ is great for kids because according to GoGo SqueeZ:

• They’re made with 100% all-natural fruits and veggies and NO high-fructose corn syrup, GMOs or added colors, flavors or preservatives.
• They’re Kosher certified, never watered down and always gluten, nut and dairy free.

The pouches of the GoGo SqueeZ Fruit & VeggieZ are BPA-free and resealable.

My daughters were so excited to try the GoGo SqueeZ Fruit & VeggieZ in Boulder Berry flavor and they liked the taste. I tried it too, just so that I know how it tasted, and it tasted like apple sauce. It has a thick consistency, similar to apple sauce, and I was glad that they liked it.

Here are some fun facts from the GoGo SqueeZ website:

So, what makes this stuff taste so great?

Behind every squeeZ is a team of people dedicated to bringing the orchard straight to your snack time:

• The company sources all their fruits and veggies from the good ole USA — we’re talking evolved farms and orchards that use the best ecological practices to grow and harvest produce, keeping the use of any chemical agents to a bare minimum
• They also remove and recycle the peels on all the fruit they use, so your kids get pure squeezable goodness with no hidden nonsense

What makes the packaging top-notch, too?

Here are a few benefits of the unique and convenient packaging that should make your day a little breezier:

• The resealable pouches have a built-in straw, making them a no-spoon, no-mess way to enjoy all-natural fruits and veggies on the go
• All packaging is BPA- and phthalate-free
• GoGo squeeZ can be enjoyed at high altitudes; head through the security line safely at the airport
• Pop it in the freezer for a healthy popsicle. Call it a Fro-Go! Definitely no utensils needed there.
• GoGo-copter cap! The helicopter design cap makes it easier for kids to open GoGo squeeZ independently and uses 40% less plastic than the standard large pouch cap

After trying out the GoGo SqueeZ Fruit & VeggieZ, I love how my daughters are able to "eat" veggies without me having to force them. I am looking forward to try the other flavors as well because they sound delicious too.

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Organic Dandelion Root Tea From Kiss Me Organics Review

 I've recently been more open to drinking tea because I'm trying to take food and drinks which are healthy for my body. Although I still haven't quite gotten used to the taste of tea, I have a few brands I drink which isn't too bitter.

I've tried Kiss Me Organics' Matcha Green Tea before and I like how it taste different than a traditional bagged tea. My grandmother used to drink this slimming tea before and I remember it tasted so bitter.

When they sent me their Organic Dandelion Root Tea, I looked forward to try it because I've never tried this type of tea before.

Before I head on over to my review, here is a short description of the Organic Dandelion Root Tea from Kiss Me Organics:

• SUPPORTS HEALTHY DIGESTION, KIDNEY HEALTH & LIVER FUNCTION Detox the liver and kidneys from toxins that can build up over time. Healthy digestion helps the body to absorb more nutrients and improve physical and cognitive functions.
• RAW & ORGANIC Raw Dandelion Root is extremely nutrient rich and provides more vital minerals and vitamins to your body when compared to roasted Dandelion Root.
• VITAMIN RICH Raw Dandelion root is rich in Vitamins A, C, D and B-complex plus Iron, Potassium and Zinc. A diet rich in these nutrients can help treat mood disorders, liver disorders and boost a weakened immune system.
• HIBISCUS & CINNAMON While enhancing the earthy flavor, and adding a hint of flowery sweetness to every cup; Hibiscus has been shown to help regulate blood pressure and Cinnamon has been shown to regulate blood sugar and reduce bad cholesterol.
• LIFETIME GUARANTEE If for any reason you are dissatisfied with our Organic Dandelion Root Tea we will give you a hassle-free, no questions asked refund. Your happiness means that much to us at Kiss Me Organics.

 I received 5 boxes of the Organic Dandelion Root Tea from Kiss Me Organics. Each box contains 20 individually packed tea bag. The scent of the tea bag isn't too overpowering and it smelled earthy with a hint of cinnamon.

The blend inside the tea bag didn't look like the usual bagged teas I've tried and currently drink. The blend looked grounded and fine instead of looking like small twigs and branches.

Since there are no directions, I left the tea bag in my hot water for about 4 minutes. Instead of getting a brown-colored water, I noticed the color of the water turned into something brownish-pinkish.

After 4 minutes, I removed the tea bag and was glad that there were no residues of the blend on my drink.

The Organic Dandelion Root Tea is a bit more bitter compared to the tea I'm currently drinking BUT it's tolerable. There is also a hint of a bit of cinnamon when I sip the tea. I like adding a bit of honey on my tea to make it a bit sweeter.

Aside from keeping me full, I like drinking this at night before going to sleep because it calms me down. Since it's naturally caffeine free, I don't have to worry about the caffeine keeping me up and awake.

You can purchase the Organic Dandelion Root Tea HERE with free shipping if you are a Prime member.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Not Your Usual Banana Almond Pancakes Recipe Using Morning Pep's Almond Flour + Giveaway 5/4 US

I love pancakes but I try to limit and stay way from eating it because of the carbs. I eat it once in a while but there are days when I just crave for them. I feel guilty when I give in to my cravings and honestly, I feel bad if I don't.

Thanks to my sister, I learned and loved a recipe to satisfy my cravings without having to sacrifice my guilt when I eat pancakes made from flour.

I've never heard about Almond Flour before and honestly, I wouldn't have learned about this kind of flour and recipe if not for my sister. So, thanks to her, I learned this yummy, easy to make, homemade Not Your Usual Banana Almond Pancake. Read on below for the recipe. :)

When I received the Almond Flour from Morning Pep, I was excited to see how it would compare to a regular pancake. Their Almond Flour is available in 2 sizes: a 5 lb. bag and a 2 lb. bag. Both are in resealable plastic packages to easily retain the freshness of the almond flour once opened.

The Almond Flour has a yellowish color and looks much coarser than a regular flour. It also doesn't have any smell.

Here is a quick product description from the company:

• Made from 100% all-natural Certified Gluten-Free by GFCO blanched almonds
• Substitute for wheat flour in cakes, breads, cookies, muffins and more.
• Great source of dietary fiber, Vitamin E, protein, iron, magnisium & calcium
• Very finely-ground it Gives baked goods and sweets a rich flavor and moist texture
• Certified Kosher And Gluten Free with No additives or preservatives.

We used the ingredients above to make approximately 7 pieces of 6" inch diameter pancakes:
- 1/3 Cup Morning Pep Almond Flour
- 2 Bananas
- 1/4 tsp. Baking Powder
- 2 Eggs
- Pinch of Salt
- Optional: 7 pcs. whole raw almonds (I crushed it manually since I don't have crushed almonds at home)

First, I mashed the bananas in a large bowl.

Add the 2 eggs on the mashed bananas.

Add 1/3 cup of the Almond Flour from Morning Pep.

Add 1/4 tsp. of baking powder into the mixture and a pinch of salt. Then mix.

Optional: I added the crushed almonds after the salt and the baking powder. If you don't like to add in crushed almonds, you can skip that part and proceed to the directions below. :)

Next, I heated our pan and placed a bit of butter to prevent the Banana Almond Pancakes from sticking to the pan. Cook similar to a regular pancake.

Serve with our without syrup. I prefer to eat it by itself with no syrup because the natural sweetness of the fresh bananas is already in the Banana Almond Pancakes.

My daughter, on the other hand, prefers to add a little bit of syrup on her Banana Almond Pancakes.

This recipe is a hit in our family and I'm really happy that it tasted really good. I only needed a small amount of the Almond Flour to make approximately 7 pieces of the 6 inch diameter pancakes, so the 5 lb. bag will last a long time.

I like how I can satisfy my pancake cravings without having to feel guilty after eating it because of the Banana Almond Pancake recipe my sister taught me. These pancakes also makes me feel full faster and longer. I like the high protein content and the lower carbs in each serving of our Banana Almond Pancake.

 Find the Morning Pep's Almond Flour HERE.

DON'T FORGET TO COMMENT BELOW IF YOU TRIED THE NOT YOUR USUAL BANANA ALMOND PANCAKE RECIPE! :)

Would you like to win either a 4 lb. bag of Morning Pep's Coconut Flour or a 5 lb. bag of Morning Pep's Almond Flour? Well, I'm very excited to share with you that Morning Pep has generously offered a giveaway for either of the 2 bags (your choice)! Just head on over to the rafflecopter form below to enter. :) **NOTE: Winner will have to leave a review on Amazon for the bag they choose. Good Luck! :)

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DISCLAIMER: 1 Winner will receive choice of a 4 lb. bag of Morning Pep's Coconut Flour or 5 lb. bag of Almond Flour. Giveaway will start April 24, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST and will end May 4, 2015 at 12:00 AM PST. This will be open to US residents only. The prize cannot be shipped to a P.O. box address. Winners will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. I am not responsible for prize fulfillment. My role is to give the sponsor the information of the winner and they will directly ship the prize to the winner. I have received a product/s mentioned above to in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I do not share or sell information and all information shared with me will solely be used for prize shipment. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

Pure Whey Protein Isolate By Summit Nutritions Review

ABOUT THE PRODUCT:
  -100% BIO PURE WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE - Summit Nutritions whey protein is isolated from Whey Protein concentrate by using patented ultra-microfiltration process which preserves Natural Profile of Amino Acid unlike other whey protein isolates that denature the Protein profile by using Ion Exchange method or others. Our PROTEIN is FREE FROM PROTEIN SPIKING OR AMINO ACID SPIKING and it gives you 90% Protein per Scoop (25/27.7g)
- HIGHEST BIOPURITY PROFILE - Summit Nutrition's Whey Protein Isolate gives 90% of protein per scoop (25/27.7g) and maximum amount (5.6 GM) of BCCAs and (4.8 GM) of Glutamines per serving size and it's ALL COMING FROM THE PROTEIN NOT EXTERNALLY ADDED. Also our protein has all 26 Full Spectrum Amino Acid Profiles including essential, semi essential and non-essential Amino Acids with 159 Biological Value and Perfect 1.0 PDCAAs Score.
-  ZERO FAT, VERY LOW CARB AND CHOLESTEROL - Summit Nutritions Whey Protein isolate has zero fat and very less, in fact less than 1% Daily Value of Cholesterol and Carbohydrate which is much better than other proteins. In addition to this, there is ZERO FILLERS OR EXCEPIENTS.
- NON-GMO, LACTOSE FREE, SOY FREE & NATURALLY FLAVORED INSTANIZED - Summit Nutritions Whey Protein Isolate is free of Lactose, Soy Gluten, BSE/TSE, NON-GMO and naturally flavored with Stevia. The protein is gently spray dried and lecithinated into granular free flowing powder which readily dispersible in water.
-  WHAT IS PROTEIN OR AMINO ACID SPIKING??? - Many National Brands has added extra cheap Amino Acids like Taurine, Glycine, Glutamines and Creatine to the protein powders even though they are not Food Based Protein, but added to be calculated as protein to lower the cost since they are much cheaper to manufacture. There are class action lawsuits cases against those companies (Mostly National Brands). We don't MAKE PROTEIN COMPLEX Whey Protein Isolate with Whey concentrate to bring cost down. So look at your Protein supplement fact and find out what is with Protein and make your choice.

MY REVIEW:

I'm a bit choosy when it comes to the taste of my protein shake because I wouldn't sacrifice drinking something that I don't like. I've tried a few brands of protein shakes and the Pure Whey Protein Isolate from Summit Nutritions is probably one of the best tasting Whey Protein I've ever tasted and I couldn't help but feel like I'm drinking a chocolate dessert.

The Summit Nutritions Whey Protein came in 3 individually wrapped protein powder. Each individual wrap is equivalent to 1 serving. I mixed this with my usual lowfat milk and used my protein shaker bottle to evenly mix and dissolve the protein powder.

Similar to the protein shake I'm currently using, I have to mix this for about 30 seconds (or more) to fully dilute the protein powder. Even then, there are still small pieces of jelly-like substances (not gross by the way) which are left behind.

When I first tasted this, I was amazed by how delicious it is. It has this rich, chocolate-y taste and with the right amount of sweetness. I didn't taste any bitterness in it and actually felt like I was indulging myself with a dessert. I don't usually compliment a protein shake because I've tried a lot and most of them doesn't taste good.

I like to drink this post workout just because protein shakes are good to drink to rebuild muscles. It also doubles as my snack at night (I workout at around 7 pm) so it helps me keep full until I go to bed already.

The Pure Whey Protein Isolate by Summit Nutritions is really delicious and one of the best tasting whey protein shakes I've ever tasted.

You can purchase the Pure Whey Protein Isolate by Summit Nutritions HERE with free shipping.

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