Breakfeast Alternative

5-min Flourless/High Protein Pancakes Using 2 Ingredients

In case you have not seen the internet sensation that is egg and banana pancake, I wanted to bring them to every one's attention, because they are awesome their prep process is really straightforward. Just blend one egg and 1/2 banana (per serving) 2 forming a batter that can be used as the basis for any creation where you looking for a higher protein/lower carb pancake or crepe substitute. It is just a bonus that they are fast, easy, and delicious! 

You can doctor them up however you want, just be mindful of how many carbs & fat you add-on! But if you like things plain, try with 1 spoonful of natural and local or raw honey instead as your syrup. Have fun and get creative with adding your favorite toppings...which if you have a sweet tooth like me could include combining fruits, nuts/nut butters, yogurt, and different forms cacao. If you like savory and salty, chop-up and sautee your favorite veggies and throw

NOTE:  Be mindful where you get your eggs; due to the political involvement of the food industry in food labeling regulations, it is not always clear what we are getting and where these eggs are coming from/what conditions the eggs were produced in. Know that cage-free IS NOT the same as free-range, the latter typically associated with better health outcomes for us and the chickens...but since lots of speculation arises on this topic and I know it may seem hard to splurge on $5-7/eggs, you do what you think is best for you :)

A 5 Min Breakfast- A Brain-Food Pancake:

Cacao & Peanut Butter Ban-Egg Edition

Ingredients:

(amounts listed are for 2 "diet-sized" servings/ 1 serving for an individual with a high-protein demand)

1 tbsp oil/butter

 Batter:

 2 eggs (raw, include yolk)

1 banana (fresh, cut into chunks)

1/2 tsp vanilla 

1/2 tsp cinnamon 

Toppings:

1 tbsp peanut-butter (all-natural or DIY-style are ideal...can substitute for almond/ favorite nut butter for a different fatty acid profile!)

2 tsp cacao nibs (sold in all major grocery stores...good in smoothies and a worthy health-food investment if you LOVE chocolate like me)/ dark chocolate chips (chunk of a chocolate bar will work as well, just know 60% cacao or higher is ideal)

Prep

1. Add batter ingredients to blender, food processor, or mixing bowl and blend/mix until smooth, creamy batter texture is achieved. 

2. Grease a saucepan/griddle with avocado/coconut oil (can use butter or canola oil as substitute...use what you've got, just don't use olive oil) and set over stovetop heat on medium-high.

3. Pour 1/2 the batter (~1/2 cup) into the center of the pan/surface and let cook for ~3 minutes until it the pancake is visibly cooked all the way through and then flip and cook on the other side for 30s then place it on a plate. 

4. While it is warm, spread spoonful of your favorite nut butter on the pancake and sprinkle with your desired form of cacao. 

Here is a picture of how mine turned out. I served mine with my new favorite citrus, blood oranges. 

Other topping combos I have tried are shown below. Feel free to come-up with your own and comment/post/ & share!

I overcooked this one a little so I made up for it by adding sauteed apples (cooked in cinnamon, vanilla, and a splash of lemon juice) & added some 60% cacao chocolate chips:

I added Dreaming Cow Maple & Ginger Yogurt, a peeled clementine, and a couple chocolate chips...