Recipe - Oatmeal Banana Power Pancakes

This is a great breakfast for anyone.

Whether you’re looking to cut out gluten, refined sugars or lower your calories, or because you just want something yummy and healthy for breakfast.

I’d seen recipes for oatmeal pancakes but none of them came out good so I set out to create my own, that would be as packed with flavor as it was with nutrition and I think I did just that!

　

I’m calling this my…..

　

Oatmeal Banana Power Pancakes

Ingredient:

2 egg whites

1/2 banana, smashed

1/4 cup old fashioned oats

2 tsps. raw hemp seeds

2 tsps. ground flax

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

6 drops liquid stevia

1. In a small bowl combine all dry ingredients.

2. In a separate bowl mash the banana very well. Add in liquid stevia and vanilla. Add in egg whites.

3. Combine all wet and dry ingredients and mix well. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes.

4. In a large skillet form 3-4 small pancakes. Cook about 2-3 minutes until they easily move about and then flip. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes. These taste better slightly over done as opposed to underdone because of the banana and egg. Make sure to coat the pan lightly first so they do not stick.

5. Serve and enjoy!

　

Notes:
* If you don’t like Stevia or don’t use it this can easily be substituted with a sweetener of your choice. Though I haven’t personally tried I think maple syrup or raw honey would taste amazing. The banana also has a lot of natural sweetness so depending on your taste preference you might be able to omit it completely.

* Another substitute I’ve made if you don’t have hemp seeds is to omit them and use a full TBS of ground flax and it taste just as delicious.
         * If you want this recipe to be gluten free make sure you use gluten free oats.

Quick & Easy Yogurt Parfait

One of my favorite breakfasts is a Fruit & Yogurt Parfait.  Somehow it seems like more of a treat than just yogurt with a piece of fruit on the side and the flavor combos are endless.

Today I made a fairly basic parfait using Oiko's Organic Plain Greek Yogurt, 1/2 banana, 1/4 Organic Gala Apple and a few Strawberries.

This can really be made in any container.  I invested in a small parfait container from Pier One Import for less than 3 bucks.  It's the perfect size and it does wonders for the presentation.

Layer about half your yogurt in the bottom and top with half of your fruit. 

I like the dice up the fruit pretty small.  That way you get a little bit of everything in every bite.

Then top with the remaining yogurt and fruit and you're done!

Well...almost done.  I like to top mine with 1 TBS ofground flaxseed.  It adds fiber, omegas and adelicious nutty flavor.  I'm totally addicted to flax in my yogurt.  I definitely urge you all to try it! (just make sure you mix it all together before eating it or the flax will feel powdery in your mouth)

Quick & Easy Breakfast - Egg Sandwich

I was starving the other day but tired of scrambled egg whites and toast and decided to make an egg sandwich.  It uses basically the same things but takes on a whole new feel and taste.

It was so delicious! (Please ignore the fact that I burnt the edge of my toast).  It was 3 egg whites scrambled in pam and topped with a piece of Krat Deluxe 2% Sharp Cheddar Cheese on a low calorie whole wheat bread.

This is super easy to adapt to different calorie needs too.  Yesterday I made the same thing for my husband and I again for a lazy Sunday breakfast.  Mine was made the same but his was made on two hearty slices of buttered french bread with two whole fried eggs and mozzarella.  I got two thumbs up for his sandwich as well.

Another great idea is to assemble several of these ahead of time.  Your best bet is to use hamburger buns (whichever kind you like), top with eggs and cheese, wrap securely in foil and freeze.  While its not exactly as fresh they definitely microwave great and are perfect for a last minute breakfast while running out the door or if you can muster up the energy to cook.