Double Chocolate Protein Pancakes

Double Chocolate Protein Pancakes 

Ingredients:

-1/2 cup finely chopped zucchini (I chop it in my Ninja Food Processor)
- 1/4 cup oatmeal
- 2 tablespoons chocolate whey protein powder (I use Cellucor)
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon psyllium husk
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 egg whites
- 1 packet stevia
- unsweetened almond milk, as needed

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender. Add enough almond milk to keep a thick batter.
2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Once hot, add about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Cover and cook until the edges set. Flip, and cook until done (about another 3-5 minutes).

Top with your favorite toppings! I love Greek yogurt and peanut butter :)

Cauliflower Mini Bagels

My favorite deli breakfast when I was younger was an egg sandwich on an everything bagel. I would get one every morning after figure skating practice. So much so, that the lady that made them for me would have it ready and waiting, wrapped up in tin foil to keep it warm. I haven't had that breakfast in years. So when I saw Lexi post her 'Everything Bagel' Cauliflower Rolls, it inspired me to create my own.

I used a donut pan to shape my bagels. I bought mine at Target, but you can find in the kitchen section of some department stores, or buy online at Amazon. 

I bought my psyllium husk and garbanzo bean flour from Vitacost. They have the best selection and prices, and they deliver right to your door!

Cauliflower Mini Bagels

Ingredients:

1/2 head of cauliflower, riced
1/4 cup Bob's Red Mill garbanzo bean flour
1 teaspoon psyllium husk
3 tablespoons egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2.To make the cauliflower rice, pulse florets in a food processor until finely chopped (I use my Ninja).
3. Place cauliflower in a large bowl. Pat the cauliflower with paper towels, try to get out as much moisture as possible.
4. Add the garbanzo bean flour through the garlic powder to the cauliflower, and stir well to combine.
5. Spray a donut pan with cooking spray. Divide batter evenly among the the donut pan. If you don't have a donut pan, you can also shape them into breadsticks, or try to shape your own bagel (not sure how well this will come out).
6. Bake 15 minutes. Allow to cool, then top with your favorite bagel toppings!

Nutrition information (makes 3 mini bagels): 70 calories, 1 gram fat, 12 grams CHO, 5 grams fiber, 5 grams protein

Butter Toffee Kabocha Protein Pancakes

If you couldn't already tell by following me on Instagram (@adena86) I am in LOVE with kabocha squash. Kabocha squash is also referred to as japanese pumpkin. It is sweet, moist, and has this satisfying texture that I've become completely addicted too. I buy at least five kabocha squash whenever I see them in the grocery store to avoid kabocha withdrawal. If you have a hard time finding kabocha, you can replace it with any other winter squash (butternut, acorn, fresh or canned pumpkin), but I highly recommend you don't give up your search. Kabocha will change your life.

Another note about the ingredients. DO NOT fear the cauliflower. You DO NOT taste it. It makes the pancakes incredibly moist and cake-like. Read more about why I use cauliflower here.  

Butter Toffee Kabocha Pancakes

Ingredients:

1/3 cup riced cauliflower (raw cauliflower finely chopped in a food processor)
3/4 scoop Elite Butter Cream Toffee protein powder (or any flavor whey protein)
2 tablespoons oatmeal
2 tablespoons coconut flour
1/2 tablespoon psyllium husk

1/3 cup cooked kabocha squash 
3 tablespoons egg whites
8-10 drops English Toffee liquid stevia (or plain stevia)
Almond milk as needed

Directions

1. Place cauliflower in the microwave. Cook for about 40 seconds.
2. Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
3. Add the remaining ingredients (protein powder through stevia) to your food processor. Blend until smooth. Add almond milk as needed (add SLOWLY). You want your pancake batter to be thick.
4. Add the batter by the spoonful to the pan. Cook until the edges set. These are thick so be patient! Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes on the other side, or until cooked through.

I topped mine with sugar-free caramel syrup and Justin's Maple Almond Butter :)