Chia Banana Protein Pancakes

Hundreds of thousands of pancakes get served up to Calgarians and tourists during Stampede Week.  Planning to host a pancake breakfast yourself, but looking to keep it clean?  We’ve got your covered with this protein pancakes recipe, which makes eight servings (two pancakes per serving).

Ingredients

2 cups milk

¾ cup egg whites

1 ½ mashed bananas

3 tbsp chia seeds

3 scoops protein powder

1 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour or ground oats

1 ½ tsp baking powder

Optional Add-In’s + Toppings

Blueberries

Apple Rings + 1 tsp Cinnamon

Chocolate Chips or Carob Nibs

Instructions 

1. Mix the milk, egg whites and chia seeds. Let stand for at least 20 min
2. Add the mashed banana to the wet mixture.
3. Combine the protein powder, whole-wheat flour and baking powder.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined.
5. Preheat pan to medium heat and use coconut oil spray or oil to prevent pancakes from sticking
6. Drop 1/3 cup of mix onto pan for each pancake