Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Mina's Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Vanilla Protein Pancake



Current Addiction: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Vanilla Protein Pancake. Just had one for breakfast and I think I'm in heaven. Basically a protein pancake, 1/4 egg white, I put 2 scoops of protein ( I used herbalife) 1 spoon of natural peanut butter, 6 dark chocolate chips...
Think pancakes are fattening? Well they are! The Aunt Jemima ones! lol .
This protein pancake is made of pure protein and its  loaded with approx 35 grams of protein and filled with body loving nutrients that will get anyone's day started. 

Afraid of the Dark Chocolate? Dont be! Dark chocolate is good for you, "Studies show that eating a small amount of dark chocolate two or three times each week can help lower your blood pressure. Dark chocolate improves blood flow and may help prevent the formation of blood clots. Eating dark chocolate may also prevent arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Also, Dark chocolate increases blood flow to the brain as well as to the heart, so it can help improve cognitive function. Dark chocolate also helps reduce your risk of stroke" (www.fitday.com)
So everything in moderation guys! and if you are working out regularly, a little chocolate will not make you fat!


Make sure to eat this right after your work out! The protein being that it is "Whey Protein" and the protein from the eggs and peanut butter will go directly to your muscles, making this an awesome post work out snack or meal! 

Add fruit, truvia  ( natural sugar substitute) and a bit of organic REAL maple syrup or Agave for a super sweet deliciousness!! 

xoxo

Mina

Mina's Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Vanilla Protein Pancake
1/4 egg whites
1 or 2 spoons of whey protein ( chocolate or vanilla)
1 spoon of peanut butter
6 Dark chocolate chips
1 table spoon of unsweetened almond milk or water

Mix egg whites,  protein powder and peanut peanut butter together until it is completely mixed and lump free. Then either add the chips in the bowl or add them while they are on the pan.  Cook at medium heat and wait till the pancake has little bubbles on the top. This means it is time to flip!!
Treat this like a regular pancake <3
Hope you like it! 

Mina

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