It’s no secret that I’m in love with coconut. But this hasn’t always been the case. This is a fairly new obsession. Maybe 2-3 years?

As a child, I spent a number of Halloweens sorting through my pillowcase of candy (yes, a plastic pumpkin didn’t hold NEARLY enough candy! I was chubby and efficient). I used to trade every Mounds Bar and Almond Joy that I got.

I’m so embarrassed of my 10-year old self that used to gag at the site of coconut. I was so weird.

NOW, when I come across a product containing coconut, I feel like I HAVE to try it. To make up for lost time.

 

When I saw this pancake mix at Trader Joe’s, I tossed it in my cart with no hesitation. Coconut in pancakes is a winning combination. Especially when all you have to do is add water.

We made these for brunch on Sunday and, with just one taste, I fell in love.

And so, naturally, I want to make them ALL the time. I got home around 10PM last night and, instead of jumping into bed right away, I prepped some coconut pancakes for breakfast.

 

It also forced me to get up and work out at 4:30 this morning. When I know pancakes are waiting for me on the other end of my run, I run like a champ.

Perfect start to a hump day.

Have a good one! 🙂

Questions of the Day:

• Favorite Trader Joes product?
  
• Favorite type of pancake?