Food Friday-Gingerbread Protein Pancakes

Food Friday Holiday Edition!

Gingerbread Protein Pancakes

What better way to start your weekend than with a taste of holiday goodness.  Vega recently posted this amazing recipe on their recipe page and I had to try them. 

They are delish! Start your weekend with a great workout and then head home and give this recipe a try, you won't regret it!

Vegan Gingerbread Protein Pancakes

Vegan Gingerbread Protein Pancakes

The Ingredients:

• ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 1 cup non-dairy milk (almond, coconut, rice etc.)
• 2 Tbsp blackstrap molasses
• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (we used Bob’s Red Mill)
• One scoop Vega Sport Performance Protein, Vanilla
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• 1 Tbsp coconut oil
• Optional toppings: banana slices, chopped nuts, maple or agave syrup

The How: 

1. Whisk together non-dairy milk, apple sauce, and molasses. Set aside
2. In a separate bowl, mix remaining dry ingredients
3. Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet, mix until just combined. Add more non-dairy milk if batter appears too thick
4. Melt coconut oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat, or use a griddle
5. Add a quarter cup of the batter into the pan. Flip once bubbles have formed and popped (approximately 2 minutes per side)
6. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, or syrup and enjoy!

Enjoy and check out their other amazing recipes for other great tasting dishes. 

 

Egg White Protein Muffins

Egg White Protein Muffins or Pancakes

So last week I started "Food Friday's" but today is a perfect day for me to post my favorite recipe for everyday or on the go as I had a request from a client for new snack ideas.

I used to make these every week and always had a "snack" on hand or I would make them in the mornings as pancakes.  Either way I am sure you will love them!

In a blender, mix the following ingredients: 

12 egg whites (you can add in 2+ yolks)

1 scoop of Mila (Chia seed) 

1 cup oatmeal

1 scoop of egg white protein 

1 cup of fresh pumpkin, applesauce or low sugar preserves or fresh chopped apple, berries, pears etc.

*optional: cinnamon and vanilla to taste

If doing muffins, pour into a muffin pan that has been sprayed with canola oil or coconut oil spray. 

Bake at 350 degree for 35 to 45 minutes. 

If doing pancakes, make them as you would any other pancake. 

top with your favorite topping such as local honey, low sugar preserves, almond butter, or a dash of powdered sugar and enjoy! 

It is a great alternative to other breakfast foods and is a great option for mid-morning or afternoon snacks.

Bon Appetite!