1 week post figure competition. My trainer ordered a week of rest. I've been going a little crazy. But I've complied. I have however, also allowed myself to indulge in goodies over the past week. Most were ok, but others were no where near as satisfying as I hoped. And yesterday's Pizza Hut lunch is really making me regret it!
So this morning I wanted to eat something clean. Nothing "bad" even sounds good. But pancakes.. Who doesn't love pancakes on Saturday morning?
If I can get off track real quick, I hate to reference "bad" or "good" foods. Of course there are foods that should be limited while living a healthy lifestyle. But I am a firm believer in "everything in moderation." I think it's unrealistic to stop all sugars or carbs or fats or anything for the rest of your life. So unless you have a legitimate reason to remove a food group or allergen, I recommend limiting but not removing completely.
So.. Back to breakfast.
I always have egg whites, they're a quick easy, healthy protein. I of course also have protein powder. I had some baked sweet potato too. And there you have it. Easy peasy gluten free protein pancakes.
The worst part of making pancakes is the waiting!! So I'm not going to lie. A few got eaten during the cooking process.
So what's the process?
First in a blender, food processor or magic bullet (or mix by hand if you want)
Mix
2 servings egg whites (92g)
About 6oz sweet potato (150g)
1 scoop of protein. I used core fit cinnamon bun.
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Blend that all together until a smooth batter forms. If it's a little thick you can add a table spoon or 2 of almond milk (or your choice of milk)
The batter is very moist and very delicate. So don't rush the cooking process.
Pour a little batter on to a heated skillet or griddle.
Wait to flip until the bubbles form and stay hollow.
Once you flip it, the pancake will puff up a bit. Leave it until it collapses flat. Then it should be cooked through.
Repeat and stack them up!
The macros for the entire recipe are
Calories: 284
Fat: 3g
Carbs: 30g
Fiber: 3.8g
Sugar: 10.6g
Protein: 34g
You can divide as you see fit or eat the whole stack yourself.
I wanted to add some more fats to my breakfast so I drizzled a couple tablespoons of almond butter on mine. Don't forget to include your choice of topping in your food log.
