Recipe Of The Week 4/15: Banana Protein Smoothie
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1 cup almond milk
1/4 cup unflavored or vanilla protein powder
1 very ripe banana
2 baby carrots
1 tablespoon ground flax
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
lots of ice
Recipe of the Week 10/17: 5 Ingredient Protein Pancakes
Protein Pancakes Yields 4 small pancakes
Ingredients:
8 Egg Whites
2 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder
1 Banana mashed
1/4 cup Blueberries fresh or frozen
Low fat Milk or fairy free milk as needed
Directions:
Whisk together the egg whites and protein powder in a large mixing bowl. 2.
Stir in the mashed banana and add in the blueberries. If the pancake mixture seems too thick, add a splash of milk to thin it a bit.
Heat a non-stick pan or lightly spray a pan and bring to low-medium heat over the stove. If using the griddle, bring to low-medium heat as well.
Divide the pancake mixture in half and add to the pan or griddle to make 2 pancakes. Cook about 5 minutes until bubbles form. Once the pancake has set, flip it and cook for another 2- 3 minutes.
This recipe makes two large pancakes. One serving equals one pancake. Serve with your favorite toppings!
Meal Plan Check Boxes:
5 Proteins
Nutritional Facts: Serving: 2 small pancakes: Calories: 235 Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 3g, Sodium: 380mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 10g, Added Sugar 0g.
*Nutrition Facts may vary depending on ingredients used. This recipe used Garden of Life Vegan Protein Powder.
Adapted From: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/low-calorie-protein-pancakes/
www.pinterest.com/novaphysicianwellness
Found by: Brianna Lawless, MS, RDN
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