I started counting my macros (macronutrients=protein, fat and carbs) 3-4 months ago. I absolutely love it! I realized I was not getting enough protein for the amount of exercise I do each day. This protein pancake recipe is a fantastic way to get an extra 12 grams of protein at breakfast while not eating too many calories, fat or carbs. One serving has only 144 calories, 19 g of carbs, only 2.5 g of fat and 12 grams of protein! The combo of the banana and vanilla protein powder is absolutely delightful. Sprinkle a touch of stevia on each pancake and you are good to go. Stevia adds a little more sweetness without adding any extra calories. Not worried about extra calories? then go for the all natural syrup. These pancakes can be stored in the refrigerator for a week. Double the recipe and have them ready to go. Prepping your food for the week is key. Set yourself up for success!

INGREDIENTS:

-3 very ripe bananas mashed
-1 banana
-3 eggs whisked
-1/2 of a cup of Trader Joe's Coconut Creamer or 1/2 of a cup of light coconut milk.
-1.5 teaspoons Nu Naturals Stevia Baking Blend or 3 Stevias.
-2 scoops Vanilla Whey Protein Powder (I like the brands About Time, Ascent or Stronger, Faster, Healthier).
-1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
-1/4 cup of Tapioca Flour
-1 teaspoon Baking Powder
-1 teaspoon Baking Soda
-pinch of salt

STEPS:

1. Mash the Bananas.
2. Whisk the eggs.
3. Combine the eggs and bananas, stir together.
4. In the same bowl as the eggs and bananas add vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, salt, stevia, vanilla protein powder and tapioca flour. Mix well with a mixer.
5. Let batter sit in the fridge for 30 minutes to thicken. For thinner pancakes, the batter does not need to sit.
6. Heat pan on the stove to a low to medium temperature, add 1 teaspoon of kerry-gold grass-fed butter on the pan, or a non-stick spray, then slowly pour pancakes batter on the pan. To get the exact macros use a 1/4 measuring cup for each pancake.
7. After 1 minute of cooking add thinly sliced bananas on top of pancake for extra banana taste(this step is optional)! Flip pancakes over for another minute until cooked through.
8. sprinkle stevia on top, eat them plain or add a little all natural syrup. Enjoy!

This recipe makes 12 individual pancakes (1/4 cup of batter for each pancake). One serving=2 pancakes.
Macronutrients:
2 pancakes=
144 calories
19 grams of carbohydrates
2.5 grams of fat
12 grams of protein
**by adding sliced bananas on top of pancake add 3-5 g of carbs to your macros.

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