Protein waffles/pancakes

Good morning or good afternoon! These protein pancakes/ waffles are good during any time of the day. I usually make them in batches (double the ingredients), and freeze or refrigerate them for a hearty snack on the go. Just pop the pre-made waffles/pancakes into your toaster oven and your set for a quick, easy, healthy, protein filled snack or meal.

Ingredients

·       1 scoop protein powder

·       1/3 cup wholegrain wheat flour

·       ~ ½ cup almond milk (add more milk for a thin a consistency for pancakes, or less milk for a thick consistency for waffles)

·       1/3 cup pumpkin puree

·       2 Tbsp ground flax seeds

·       2 tsp baking powder

·       1 tsp baking soda

·       1 tsp cinnamon powder

·       Non-stick oil spray

Prep

1.     Whip the ingredients together in a large bowl.

2.     On medium heat, in a pan, spray the pan with non-stick oil and then poor pancake batter to desired size. Cook until bubbles begin to appear then flip and allow to cook until outside is browned.

3.     Serve with your choice of toppings.  

Some of my favorite toppings

1.     Banana puree

·       Mash one banana, and a tablespoon of agave nectar in a bowl.

2.     Peanut butter cream sauce (as pictured)

·       Mix two tablespoons of PB2 to one tablespoon of almond milk. For a thicker consistency add more PB2. For a thinner consistency add more almond milk.

3.     Almond or peanut butter

4.     Agave nectar and fruit

5.     Tofutti whipped cream with strawberries

6.     Maple syrup with a handful of crushed walnuts

Go wild and have fun with it!

Recipe altered from Vega's: http://myvega.com/vega-life/recipe-center/high-protein-pumpkin-pancakes/