A week or so ago, I decided to make my family some homemade banana muffins. I had no problem making them and resisting them seemed really easy. The thought of real white flour and real sugar made my skin crawl. I don't usually use those 2 ingredients, even when I'm making something for my kids. I try to stick to healthy ingredients, but I felt like my kids and husband deserved a little treat. What I didn't expect is how GOOD they would smell. Oh, the aroma's of banana's and cinnamon lingered through my house and it was so excruciatingly painful for me to deal with the smells. My stomach growled and my taste buds watered. Man, I could have killed to have just one bite of those yummy "unhealthy" muffins. But, I refrained! I was a good girl. Instead, I decided to whip up a homemade healthy protein packed banana pancake recipe for myself. I was able to enjoy the guilty pleasure as my muffins, without feeling guilty. Oh yeah baby!
BANANA BREAD PROTEIN PANCAKES {Lean Version}
Servings: 2 {Makes 4 pancakes}
Bake Skillet: 250 degrees
Bake Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 scoop
Dymatize Elite Gourmet Protein Vanilla Whey
1
egg white1/4 cup Fage Total 0% plain Greek yogurt
1/4 tsp baking powder
Pinch Sea Salt
1/4 banana, mashed
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1 TBS All-Natural sugar-free Applesauce
1 TBS
Torani sugar-free Cinnamon & Brown Sugar syrup1 Stevia packet
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp walnuts, finely chopped
DirectionsMix all of your ingredients together till blended well. Preheat skillet to 250 degrees and lightly spray with Pam Olive Oil spray. Using a 1/4 measuring cup, scoop mixture onto skillet. Should make about 4 pancakes. Brown on both sides for 10 minutes each. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts {Serving = 2 pancakes}
Calories: 157.5
Fat: 3g
Carbs: 21.5g
Protein: 13g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 4.5g
