Well, it's Sunday here friends. Which means we have to make this day awesome before Monday comes along!
Before I jump into my PowerMeal-A-Week, I just have to extend my prayers to all of those who were affected in the Colorado theather shooting. No one deserves to be shot like that, out of the blue. I live in the Chicago area and every day when I turn on the news, there's a new story about another shooting in which one or more person has been killed. So, I guess what I am trying to say is not only do I hope for peace for those affected by the Colorado shootings, but for those who are shot for no reason every day.
It's a crazy world out there, folks. Stay safe.
Okay, sorry for the sadness and I will move on.
This is my PowerMeal for the week:
Sweet Potato Protein Pancake with Peanut Butter Frosting
Pancake -
- 1 small or medium sweet potato, cooked or steamed so it is very soft
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (can sub coconut flour, whole wheat flour, etc.)
- 1-4 - 1/3 cup egg whites OR 3 egg whites
- 2 tbsp. almond milk (can sub dairy milk, coconut milk, etc.)
- dash of cinnamon and nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
Frosting -
- 2 tbsp. PB2 or peanut flour
- 2 tbsp. sugar-free or pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp. almond milk (look at subs under pancake ingredients)
(*adapted from STUFT Mama's low calorie peanut butter frosting)
Directions:
Mix all of the pancake ingredients in a medium bowl. Spray a pan with nonstick cooking spray or oil it down with another oil and put on low-medium heat. Once heated, pour the batter onto the pan and let each side cook for 2-3 minutes. For the frosting, take a small bowl and mix all ingredients together. Spread across pancake. Note that for the frosting, you can simply use some natural peanut butter instead.
This... is delicious. I have had it every day for a week so far. It combines both of my loves for nuts butters and sweet potatoes in one delicious, nutritious meal! I hope you all enjoyed. Have a great Sunday.
Questions: Do you like protein pancakes? What's the most creative one you have thought of?
Great recipe! Never thought of adding protein powder to pancakes...I even have a sweet potato or two in the pantry so think I will try this for a post-workout snack!
ReplyDeleteYes! Definitely give it a try :) Protein powder is a good replacement for the flour in pancake recipes... and surprisingly it works! I hope you enjoy :)
DeleteYum!!! This recipe looks so awesome and so perfect for post workout with the protein and sweet potato combination!
ReplyDeleteThat's what I was thinking! It is DELICIOUS, I promise :) Thanks!
Deletetotally trying this one.
ReplyDeleteYAYYY!!! :)
Deletedid you say peanut butter frosting? YUM. I love peanut butter!
ReplyDeleteME TOO OMG YOU HAVE NO IDEA! Haha :)
DeleteI think you made this just for me ;) I have yet to actually make a sweet potato pancake, I don't know why on Earth this has never transpired but I will get on it!
ReplyDeleteI did I swear! :) Oh please do! It's an interesting twist on the pancake and it is just oh so delicious :)
DeleteThis sounds so good! I'm just starting to experiment with protein powders and have been wanting to make pancakes. Love the sweet potato-peanut butter combo!
ReplyDeleteThere's so much you can do with protein powder; it's fantastic! And thank you :)
DeleteOH MY LANTA! Girl you know the way I feel about sweet taters and pb ;) Totally making these tonight for dinner-- I've been craving pancakes like none other!
ReplyDeletePS-- when we meet, we have to make some of these and party haha
I had a feeling you would like these... ;) Let me know how they turn out! And when we meet we'll be making food like a storm haha!
Deletehmm deja vu(; i swear ive thought of this before;)
ReplyDeleteProtein powder is a great flour replacer! What protein powder do you use?(:
I use a whole bunch to be honest... lol but mostly Pride Nutrition Respect Protein Powder in Vanilla Ice Cream.
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