Maintaining your energy levels all day long can be a challenge, especially if you need energy to work and workout! This delectable pancake recipe is all packed with one of the best energy-boosting superfoods – BANANAS. Try our recipe for Banana Pancakes – and if you’d like a bit more protein, replace 1 scoop of flour with 1 scoop of protein powder. The banana pancakes won’t be as light and fluffy, but you’ll be getting about 5g of protein per serving above the regular version.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 6 tsp. sugar
- 1-1/2 C. all purpose flour
- 9 tsp. vegetable oil
- 1-1/3 C. milk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 banana, mashed
- 1/4 C. chopped walnuts
Directions:
Sift salt, baking powder, sugar and flour ingredients together in a bowl. Combine vegetable oil, milk and egg ingredients in another bowl. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture just until combined. Stir in banana and walnuts. Heat a heavy nonstick skillet or griddle over medium high heat to 375°. When hot, lightly brush surface with oil. Add about 1/3 cup of batter per pancake to skillet and cook 2-3 minutes, until small holes appear in the batter and bottom is browned. Repeat process until all pancakes are cooked. Serve immediately with desired toppings or keep warm in a 200° oven until ready to serve.
Serves: 6, Fat: 12.6g, Calories: 285
