Part 2 of Protein Pancake recipes for fitness enthusiasts…Check these simple and tasty recipes. Now you have enough to try a different pancake every morning!!
4. Simple Pre-Contest Protein Pancakes (ready in 10 minutes, makes 4 pancakes)
1 tbsp psyllium husk
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
1 whole egg
1/4-1/3 cup water
Blend. Heat pan over medium heat. Pour batter. Flip when bubbles appear.
Nutrition facts per pancake: Cals 90, Fats, 2.5 g, Sodium 55 mg, Carbs 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugars 0 g, Protein 15 g
5. Dark Chocolate Protein Pancakes (ready in 10 minutes, makes 2 pancakes)
4 egg whites
1/2 cup rolled quick oats
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tbsp unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
2 tbsp pumpkin puree or sweet potato baby food
1-2 packets Stevia (optional)
Directions: Let batter sit for 5 minutes to allow chia seeds to soak up some of liquid. Blend, heat pan, pour, flip 🙂
Nutritional info: Cals 230 g, Fats 6 g, Sodium 160 mg, Carbs 22 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugars 2 g, Protein 23 g
6. Pumpkin Pie Protein Pancakes (ready in 10 minutes, makes 2 pancakes)
2 tbsp canned pure pumpkin
1/4 cup rolled quick oats
2 tbsp wheat bran
1 egg
2 tbsp low fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
1/2 tsp maple extract
1/4 tsp all spice
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp baking powder
Blend. Heat pan. Pour batter. Flip pancakes. ENJOY!
Nutritional info: Cals 90, Fats 2.5 g, Sodium 30 mg, Carbs 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugars 1 g, Protein 9 g
Happy cooking and let me know which one is your favourite!! Maybe you’ve created your own?? Please share your recipes and comments below!
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As promised here is a link to some excellent lower body stretches for ya Ashley!! Pictures included! It is best to stretch everyday (after you’ve warmed up of course) but you can increase your flexibility by following a stretching program at least 3 times a week for 20 minutes or more!
Les 🙂