Has anybody ever asked you if they could try on your shoes before? Sound odd?
Yes. This happened to me (almost). Yes, it was a complete stranger.
I don’t know how to react when a question throws me off guard like that.
A woman and her teenaged daughter were watching me get my wedding dress fitted (small room, people stare), and she spotted my shoes. And she told me she wanted my shoes.
I laughed it off. I would too. I have excellent taste, may I say…
Anyways. Then…she asked what size they were. In a serious voice.
*Awkward*
I told her my size. And she was genuinely disappointed that I have feet the size of a luxury yacht. The “whomp whomp” sound of her deflated hope was audible. And my utter confusion…and mortification…well let’s just say I’ve never been able to hide my genuine reactions to things.
What would I have done if we wore the same size?
Well, lets stop thinking scary thoughts and move on to something light and fun. Like carrot cake for breakfast. Mmmkay?
Carrot Cake Oatcakes can cure any blues and are sure to make any day a fabulous one. Well, at least until you get hungry for lunch. So, they’ll give you a fabulous morning. And that’s really a lot!
Carrot Cake Oatcakes
(makes 5 Oatcakes, one serving)
1/3 cup oat flour
1 Tbs. coconut flour
¼ tsp. xanthan gum (optional)
¼ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. granulated Stevia
1/3 cup shredded carrot
½ tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. allspice
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 egg whites
¼ cup + 1 Tbs. unsweetened almond milk
Cream Cheese Drizzle:
2 Tbs. plain cream cheese
1 ½ Tbs. unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
¼ tsp. cinnamon
Walnuts for sprinkling
~In a mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, baking powder and granulated Stevia. Stir well until completely mixed together. Then, add the carrot, spices, yogurt, egg whites, and almond milk. Stir until the batter comes together. Set aside.
~Start heating your skillet (sprayed with nonstick spray) to medium-heat while your batter rests.
~When your skillet is heated, spoon the batter (about ¼ cup per oatcake) onto the skillet. Cook the oatcakes approximately 3-4 minutes a side, flipping them when the bottoms are golden.
~When your oatcakes are cooked, stack them on your plate and drizzle them with Cream Cheese Drizzle and sprinkle them with walnuts.
~For the Cream Cheese Drizzle: Carefully stir together the cream cheese, milk, vanilla and cinnamon. If you want a thinner drizzle, add a splash more milk. Enjoy!
oooh.
making and (((SHARING)))
MIz recently posted…My broken window.
uhhhh that’s the weirdest thing ever a stranger almost asked to try on your shoes. seriously weird. those oatcakes on the other hand, look seriously delicious!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted…GPP Fitness
Carrot cake is my favorite thing in the world. I always end up making yogurt bowls or microwave cakes with it… clearly time to bust out some pancakes. I love the frosting too!!!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…Let in the Big Sunshine
These are so gorgeous. I love that you pile things on top…it is for SURE the best part 🙂 PINNED!
Looks so good! I love carrot cake anything!
Kierston @candyfit recently posted…4 Sleeps Away: Reppin’ It Out!
Yum! Pinned for later!
Alison recently posted…Unleashing your Inner Warrior Giveaway
I don’t know what to say about the shoes, but I DO know what to say about those oatcakes: a big fat giant, “I love the actual cake but we all know cream cheese topping is the best part of carrot AND red velvet cake” YUM!
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen recently posted…Mojito Mint Avocado Dip
You never fail to feel my eyes!
GiGi Eats Celebrities recently posted…Snack Swaparoos
These looks absolutely delicious! Carrot cake is one of my favorites . . . so having it for breakfast would be divine.
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance recently posted…Friday’s Five: Food Must-Haves When Traveling
Ohhhh these are gorgeous! I love Carrot Cake! 🙂
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal recently posted…Crock Pot Chicken & Chickpea Curry
Yum I love carrot cake flavoured anything! I’ve just bookmarked this recipe to give it a go 🙂
That is so weird about the shoes. I’ve gone up to strangers and asked them where they’ve bought things before but asking to try things on or implying you want to is just all kinds of wrong! I don’t think I could hide my geniune reaction either!
Jan @ Sprouts n Squats recently posted…Trial Tuesdays #3
So funny on the shoes!!!!
OMG on the recipe – yum!!!!!
Jody – Fit at 55 recently posted…Gratitude Monday, Memorial Day, Hair, Family
I have worked at a bridal store for the last 14 years…trust me…you would be very surprised how forward people can be about being all up in your business…ohh the stories I could tell…I should really consider writing a book…lol
“And she was genuinely disappointed that I have feet the size of a luxury yacht” <- Well look at that, we wear the SAME SIZE!! Lol! That is seriously one of the most awkward situations I've ever heard of…I don't think I would even have the balls to ask someone that! I mean…there IS a thing called personal space and I'm pretty sure sticking your sweaty feet inside someone else's shoes doesn't quite fit in there! 😯
I have a secret (and a confession)…I haven't craved pancakes in months or even wanted to make them…until NOW! Wait, I take part of that back…I still don't want to make them…so how about you just come over and make them for me…and then never leave! Hahaha!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli recently posted…Currently: May
Deal! Haha.
Oh, you wear yacht saize 40 also?? Look at that! (I have no idea what size that is in US shoe, but my shoes all range from 9-10)
Melissa recently posted…Blueberry Sauce [aka Blueberry Jam (no pectin)]
Too funny…actually, I think I DO wear like a 40 or 42 in Euro sizes! I swear I’ve been in the 9-10 range since I was in like 7th grade! My mom used to tell me, “Heather, it’s because you’re tall…if you had small feet, you’d fall over!” Haha!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli recently posted…Currently: May