Adding protein powder is a great way to ensure you get your daily protein intake, which make these pancakes perfect to munch on after a workout. Protein intake is often overlooked, however it plays such an important role in our diet. Ensuring you include sufficient protein helps to break down food, regulates blood sugar levels, encourages muscle development and keeps you feeling full for longer.
Bananas work very well in this recipe too and act as prebiotic, where as natural yogurt is a probiotic, which encourages friendly bacteria in the gut. This helps to ensure our digestive systems are kept in check by fighting off invading microbes.
I hope you enjoy these as much as I do and I would like to see some of your creations.
Have a wonderful day. xx
Ingredients:
1 banana
2 eggs
2 tbsp. protein powder e.g. pea, hemp or whey
1 heaped tbsp. raw cacao powder
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. maple syrup - optional
1 tbsp. coconut oil - plus extra for frying
3 tbsp. natural greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
Method:
Add all ingredients into a food processor / blender and blitz until a thick, smooth, chocolatey paste forms.
Heat the coconut oil in a frying pan until melted and spoon in some of the batter. Cook for approx. 2-3 minutes, until golden on the outside and then flip with a spatular to cook the other side for a further 2-3 minutes. Repeat 4/5 times, until all of the batter is used up.
Spread the yogurt on top of each layer of the pancakes, when stacking on top of each other. Top with berries, nuts, yogurt or nut butters.
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