Paleo Banana Protein Pancakes

I recommend eating breakfast to every client I work with. Ensuring you’re receiving sufficient amounts of vitamins, nutrients, fibers and carbohydrates for your specific needs allows you to start your day off in the best way, and prevents you from getting hungry, crashing and binge eating later on. When you fuel your body with foods that digest well, maintain energy levels and help you feel full longer, you’re setting yourself up for success. Check out this super easy paleo banana pancake recipe! It’s super delicious, filling and includes less than 10 ingredients! 

Nutrition Benefits:

Bananas:

  • Potassium Rich: Potassium can help lower blood pressure and promote heart health. Those who consume a potassium-rich diet are 27% less likely to develop heart disease

Vitamin Rich: Contains the following percent of the daily recommended intake

  • Vitamin B6: 33%
  • Vitamin C: 11%
  • Magnesium: 8%
  • Copper: 10%

Moderates Blood Sugar:

  • Pectin is a type of fiber that gives bananas its spongy texture. Pectin helps to moderate blood sugar levels and slow appetite, helping to keep you fuller, longer

Cinnamon:

  • Known for its medicinal properties, cinnamon is antioxidant rich and packed with polyphenols, a potent antioxidant that prevents cell damage and reduces inflammation

How’s that for health benefits!?

RECIPE

Ingredients:

  • 2 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1 serving Garden of Life Vanilla Protein (2 scoops/20grams)
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • avocado oil, for greasing

Directions:

  • Add banana and eggs to a medium sized mixing bowl. Whisk until combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients and whisk again until well combined. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Melt avocado oil in a large sauté pan or griddle over medium heat.
  • Add about 1/4 cup of batter to the pan, forming pancakes.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip over and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fluffy and cooked through.
  • Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!