Breakfast is one of, if not the most important meals of the day. You come out of a fasted state due to several hours of sleep and your body is most receptive to nutrients upon waking. Replenishing these nutrients is vital to blunt high levels of cortisol (which will cause muscle breakdown). Here’s a delicious pancake recipe that will fuel the early waking hours of your day!
Protein Power Pancakes
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup of flax seeds
- 1/3 cup of dry oatmeal
- 1/4 tsp of baking powder
- 1/4 cup of ground up almonds or pecans
- 1/3 cup of favorite protein powder (vanilla flavors usually work best)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Mix all of dry ingredients together.
Liquid Ingredients: - 2 whole Omega-3 eggs
- 1/2 cup egg whites
- 3 tbsp cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup of blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries (or mix ‘em all!)
Mix all liquid and dry ingredients until smooth. Pour batter on skillet at medium heat and flip after 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 1-2 servings.
Throw in Cary’s® Sugar Free Syrup as a healthier alternative to regular maple syrup.
