This morning, in order to feel excited about going back to work after 17 days away, I decided to make a healthy breakfast . . . and I wanted to kick off the day on a positive note!
Perhaps I went a bit overboard with the pomegranate seeds?
I found this article in the December issue of Oxygen Magazine. This is perfect for a morning when you have a couple of minutes free to enjoy in your kitchen before you rush off to work . . . yes, it IS possible to eat nutritiously, quickly, and before 8:00am.
Protein Pancakes
(adapted from December Oxygen Magazine)
1/2 cup of rolled oats
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
1 tbsp hemp hearts
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I only had Chocolate Peanut Butter, so I used that)
2 egg whites (I would add 3 next time)
1/3 cup of low fat cottage cheese
Combine all ingredients in a blender. I used my Magic Bullet and it was the perfect size for this recipe.
Layers: Oats, Flaxseed, Hemp Hearts, Protein Powder
Blend until the mixture is smooth. If it seems too thick, add another egg white.
Yep, I dropped a yolk in! Oops.
While you are heating up the pan, place mixture in the fridge (about 3 mins).
Pour a third of the batter into the pan. As with all pancakes, when it starts to bubble, it’s time to flip it over. Repeat with remaining batter.
I added pomegranates and sugar-free syrup to top it all off. They tasted a little bit dry, so I would definitely add more moisture next time . . . another egg white? Milk?
Also, this recipe is made for one serving, but I could not eat the third pancake! It was much to big. I guess I’ll have to have it tomorrow morning! Something to look forward to again 🙂
Good morning? Great morning!
