Firstly, let me introduce you to my new cat Harry. He's super cute, loves to play and chews on everything. He hides in every little nook and cranny. Although thats not him and my butt, it's 100% what he thinks when he sees me in the morning!!
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!!
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!!
Some would think that taking a few days off from gym would mean eating a little healthier or cutting down on a few foods for those days. Not me, no way! I eat great food every day and I enjoy what I eat. You won't catch me shoving down broccoli and brussel sprouts! I have had pancakes twice in two days, and I probably will have them twice over the weekend as well! The fact that I know they're healthy makes me willing to go back for more, again and again.
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!
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!
These are super easy, just mix in a bowl and cook. In the layers I have mixed coyo with some blueberries and layered it through the pancakes. I don't use any syrup on my pancakes so this gives it moistness and sweetness.
These are a great base pancake to experiement from and add in your own goodies. They also work without the quinoaYum!
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??!!!
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??!!!