Protein pancakes!

Pancakes! Pancakes! Pancakes! They bring back some of my happiest memories. From childhood sleepovers, to lemon ricotta pancakes an ex would make me, mother's day brunch pancakes, to oat pancakes my sister would make me for my birthday, and buckwheat pancakes...the list of pancake memories could go on forever.

I feel like I'm going through a quarter life crisis lately... When I would picture my life at this age when I was younger, I pictured it to be more "together" than it is right now. The optimist in me tells me everything will be just fine and fall into place the way it's supposed to.

I made these protein pancakes today, not only put a smile on my face but to make me feel like I have my life together.

These pancakes are a healthier alternative to your white flour pancakes that are high in fat, and lack nutrients. The sprouted flax/chia powder and banana add fibre. The egg white and soy protein add protein. These pancakes surely started my day off right. I hope you enjoy these babies as much as I did.

Protein pancakes

Makes 3 pancakes

Ingredients
1 ripe banana
2 egg whites
1tbsp sprouted chia & flax seed
1 scoop soy or egg protein (I have tried whey protein, and the texture isn't as nice and fluffy as when you use soy or egg protein)
1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Coconut oil (for frying)

This is the brand of flax/chia seeds that I used. If you can't find this product, you can use ground flax seeds.

Method
1. Mash up the banana very well
2. Mix in the remaining ingredients
3. Place coconut oil in frying pan over medium low heat
4. Fry until golden brown on each side
5. Serve with fresh fruit and real maple or agave syrup. I ate mine with mango, banana, shredded coconut, and pepitas, and real maple syrup.

Have a happy + healthful day!

- Alexandra