Having a weekend off the gym and it feels good. I have been a little up and down lately with my training, but this week has been hard. Going back to work is always tiring, but going back to work to 20 x 5 year olds, its even tougher!!
On a positive note, I reached a personal best in my squat weight this week. I haven't been hitting the squats due to an annular tear in a disk in my lower spine. It has taken a whole term to heal (nearly 10 weeks!) and is just starting to feel better now, so didn't want to put pressure on it. I can't squat down as low as usual, but it will do! I am also starting to notice positive changes in my body - no more chicken wings under arms and firmer thighs. It has taken nearly 4 months of hard training, good eating and heavy lifting for me to start seeing changes. According to friends, the changes were happening all along, but it's hard to see when you look in the mirror every day. Anyway, enough of my ranting and on to the pancakes!!
I would eat pancakes every day if I had time. But unfortunately, full time work calls again and there isn't that much time in the day!! I usually eat these as a snack to be honest - my snacks could be classified as some as a meal, but I love to eat, and I love to eat big!
Chia seed protein pancakes
1 x 30g scoop protein powder (I use bulk nutrients banana flavor)
¼ cup quinoa flakes
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp chia seeds mixed with 3 tbsp water (let sit for 5 mins)
1 tsp vanilla
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
½ cup milk (I use almond breeze unsweetened)
Shake protein powder & milk together to get a good mix.
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and add in milk & protein mix.
Cook over a high heat in an oiled pan (I use coconut oil).
Smother with any yummy topping you can get your hands on!
I hope you enjoy! Eat them more than once, they're so good for you, why would you stop at one batch??!!!