F U E L E D F R I D A Y is brought to you this week by our good friend, Robin at CaliGirl Cooking. You have to out check out her website at http://www.caligirlcooking.com/ for amazing and delicious recipes. This week the recipe is scrumptious and healthy! These pancakes are chock full of superfoods, yet can easily pass as dessert. And they are gluten-free! The perfect recovery breakfast after a long run, enjoy!
Maca Chia Cocoa Protein Pancakes
These chocolate pancakes are full of healthy superfoods, yet still taste incredibly indulgent. The perfect breakfast for any day of the week!
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 9 mini pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 1 banana
- 2 scoops protein powder (vanilla or chocolate flavor will work)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons maca powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Instructions
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Begin heating a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
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Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender.
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Using a quarter cup measure, scoop pancake batter onto heated pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until it gets a nice golden color.
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Remove from pan to a heated plate and continue cooking the rest of the batter.
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Top with whatever you prefer! Some ideas are: sliced bananas, sliced strawberries, maple syrup, peanut butter, cacao nibs, shredded coconut and whipped cream.
Eat and enjoy!!
