Protein Packed Pancakes!

The importance of #protein at #breakfast is incredibly important for #swimmers. An egg will give you 6-8 grams of protein, a 1/2 cup of cottage cheese will yield 12 grams of protein and 1 Tablespoon of peanut butter provides 4 grams. Since breakfast is #carbohydrates heavy (cereal, bagel, toast, etc.) for the average #athlete, the need to get protein is imperative. One way to get over 20 grams of protein at breakfast is to work it in to your pancake. Here you go!

1 egg

1 scoop protein powder (Beverly International Ultimate Muscle Protein or Klean Athlete Isolate works well)

1/2 cup oats

1/4 cup plain greek yogurt

1/3 cup milk

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla extract

1. Blend up all the ingredients in a high-powdered blender.

2. Heat up a griddle over medium heat. If you don't have a griddle, use a flat pan on the stove. Spray down the hot griddle (or pan) with cooking spray, or melt a small amount of butter.

3. For perfect sized pancakes, pour 1/4 cup of the mixture on the griddle.

4. When the pancakes start to bubble on the top, it's time to flip!