Traditional pancakes are filled with carbs, grains and a plethora of simple sugars – not something you’d consider healthy. In fact, eat pancakes regularly and you’ll find your fitness results quickly disappear.
However, this simple, wholesome, protein-packed pancake recipe is the exception. I’ve reduced the carbs and sugars from flour and sugar while replacing them with protein from cottage cheese, protein powder and eggs. This means that you’ll be fueling your fitness results in a seriously delicious way by enjoying a plate of these tasty pancakes!
It’s a pancake that you’re able to enjoy without guilt.
What you need
Serves 12
½ cup Vanilla Protein Powder
½ cup old fashion oats
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon Liquid Stevia
4 eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk (or any milk)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
1. Preheat your pancake griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor. Pulse to combine until smooth.
3. Let the batter sit for 10–15 minutes, if you can muster the patience, to help your pancakes bind together.
4. Use a paper towel to carefully rub coconut oil on your preheated griddle or skillet. Reduce the heat to medium. Use a 1⁄4 cup to scoop the batter onto the griddle in nice big circles. When bubbles form, flip the pancakes to cook on the other side.
5. Serve with fresh fruit and a drizzle of pure maple syrup.
Nutrition
One serving equals: 88 calories, 4g fat, 206mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate, 0g fiber, 1g sugar and 11g protein.
Yes, this is happening! Real healthy fries that taste AMAZING and are made with BAKED PARSNIPS!
Most people love fries, however, regular fries really are so bad for our fitness. All that unhealthy fat and all of those calories are hard to justify eating very often. And having a belly full of greasy fries never feels too awesome.
Nothing comes as close to tasting like real, authentic fries than these baked parsnip fries. If you are a fry lover, please try this recipe and let me know what you think!
What you need
Serves 6
2 large parsnips
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
sea salt and black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
natural ketchup
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line an 18 × 26-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Peel the parsnips and trim the ends. Cut each parsnip in half horizontally, then make 2 cuts in each direction to create 9 sticks out of each half. In a large bowl, toss the parsnip sticks with the rosemary, garlic, olive oil, sea salt, pepper, and sweet paprika.
3. Spread the fries over the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes, flip, and then roast for another 10–15 minutes, until browned and crispy. Serve with the ketchup.
Nutrition
One serving equals: 128 calories, 8g fat, 37mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate, 15g fiber, 3g sugar and 1g protein.
If your sweet tooth is acting up again right before bed then consider trying this crunchy, sweet, creamy salad.
While any type of apple will work in this salad, I find that honey crisp, pink lady or sweet tango to taste the best.
The protein that I used in this recipe is my favorite vanilla flavored protein. With a name like Frosted Vanilla Cake you know it’s gonna taste great! It’s part of our FBBC Approved, Trulean super-clean, no-artificial sweeteners line of products to support our fit and healthy lifestyle.
You could certainly make this recipe using whatever vanilla protein powder you have on hand, though do know that the quality of the protein will have an effect on the flavor of your creamy salad. Use one that’s really tasty!
Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com
What you need
Serves 4
2 cups pink lady or honey crisp apples, cored and chopped
¼ cup thinly sliced celery
1 Tablespoon raisins
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
¼ cup Frosted Vanilla Cake Protein Powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Combine the chopped apples, sliced celery and raisins in a medium bowl. Toss with the lemon juice.
2. In another medium bowl combine the yogurt, protein powder and cinnamon. Mix until fully combined. Add the apple mixture and mix well. Chill for 10 minutes and then serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition
One serving equals: 224 calories, 1g fat, 66mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate, 7g fiber, 33g sugar and 14g protein
Here’s a lovely departure from chocolate-themed protein bars, with a delightful combination of lemon and blueberry. If lemon isn’t your thing then leave out the lemon zest and embrace the vanilla-blueberry vibe.
The protein that I used in this recipe is my favorite vanilla flavored protein. With a name like Frosted Vanilla Cake you know it’s gonna taste great! It’s part of our FBBC Approved, Trulean super-clean, no-artificial sweeteners line of products to support our fit and healthy lifestyle.
You could certainly make this recipe using whatever vanilla protein powder you have on hand, though do know that the quality of the protein will have an effect on the flavor of your protein bars. Use one that’s really tasty!
Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com
What you need
Serves 20
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup almond butter
½ cup dried blueberries
2 cups uncooked, rolled oats
1 Tablespoon lemon zest
2 cups vanilla protein powder
3 Tablespoon coconut oil, melted
1 Tablespoon Swerve confectioners style erythritol
Instructions
1. Line the bottom and sides of an 9 × 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, so that the parchment paper hangs over the sides. (These will be your handles to easily pull the protein bars from the pan once they’re done.) Lightly rub the parchment paper with coconut oil.
2. Combine the coconut milk and almond butter in a pot over low heat. Stir often, until fully combined and smooth, then remove from heat and allow to cool.
3. Blend the dried blueberries in a food processor until creamy. Add the almond butter mixture, oats, and protein powder and pulse until fully incorporated. Press the dough into the prepared dish and place in the freezer for 10 minutes. Cut into 20 bars.
4. Whisk the coconut oil and Swerve together in a small bowl. Drizzle over the protein bars. Chill until the glaze sets, about 5 minutes. Store in the fridge.
Nutrition
One serving equals: 80 calories, 5g fat, 23mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 1g sugar and 12g protein.