Breaking the Fast with High Protein Banana Nut Pancakes
These pancakes are delicious treat that are easy to whip up and ready in no time. They also contain protein and carbohydrates great for post-workout recovery nutrition. Top with additional sliced banana and some walnuts for crunch and a healthy dose of good-for-you fat and you’ve got a stack that’ll stick with you and satisfy. You can even meal prep them by cooking and then freezing them. When you’re ready to eat just pop in the toaster for a couple minutes. Top with a slather of nut butter and you’ve got an on-the-go option equally as delicious.
Enjoy!
Banana Nut Protein Pancakes
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
1/2 cup oats
1 medium banana
1 egg, large
1/3 cup cottage cheese
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp, Cinnamon
1 1/2 Tbsp milk of choice
1-2 Tbsp walnuts (or other nut of choice)
Instructions:
Combine all of the ingredients except 1/2 of the banana (save that for slicing and topping the pancakes after they are prepared) in a blender. Process until smooth.
Heat pan coated in cooking spray or a small amount of melted butter over medium heat. Pour in batter to make desired pancake size.
Cook until bubbles in batter appear on top. Flip and cook a couple more minutes. Repeat until out of batter.
Serve with additional sliced banana, a drizzle of real maple syrup and walnuts (or other nuts), if desired.
Nutrition Information (without nuts or syrup): 378 calories, 17 g protein, 10 g fat, 59 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber