High Protein Banana Yogurt Pancakes

Do you have a hard time getting adequate protein in your breakfast meal?

I know I get sick of eating eggs or throwing down a protein shake each morning to help fulfill my protein requirements each day.

And who doesn't like pancakes or waffles once in a while?

I especially like to do stuff like this on Saturday or Sunday mornings when I can slow down and enjoy it a little bit more:)

Try out the recipe below and let me know what you think of it.  Was it delicious or what?!


(If you prefer waffles and have a waffle maker, this recipe works both ways...just pull out the waffle maker!)

High Protein Banana Yogurt Waffles

Ingredients:
1/2 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 scoop of vanilla protein
1/2 cup plain low fat yogurt
1/2 cup skim milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon zest
1 medium banana

Directions:

1. Preheat stove top (skillet) or waffle maker.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and protein powder together. Add the yogurt, milk and vanilla extract. Shave in the lemon zest. Mix well for about 10 seconds. If the mixture appears too thick, add a little water (1 tsp at a time) to lighten.
3. In a separate bowl, mash the banana with the backside of a fork and then add it to the other wet ingredients. Mix all for another 10-20 seconds. If batter needs thinner consistency, add a little more water (again, 1 tsp at a time).
4. Pour the batter into your skillet/waffle maker (follow the cooking instructions that accompany your particular model).

Makes about 2 servings


Should taste delicious and be a welcomed change of pace from oatmeal, cereal or the same old protein shake first thing in the morning.

Try it out and drop me some comments below about what you think.  Do you have any breakfast recipes you especially like to use to add some protein and some flavor into that first meal of the day?

Keep training...and stay on the True Way path,

Chad R. Johnson
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