Paleo Maple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes

I've been neglecting posting all of my recipes for a few days, sometimes it's because I'm terrible at making them up as I go and forgetting what I did ha!
These guys deserve a big mention though!
I'm currently suffering the 'lady' cravings, and these definately hit the spot, although I want to add that although these are paleo and clean, you don't want to be eating these ALL the time like my other pancakes... These guys have a higher sugar content from the maple syrup.

Pancakes

- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 scoop natural hemp protein
- 2 tbsp almond flour (ground almonds)
- 2 heaped tbsp coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Toppings

- 1 heaped tsp raw chocolate hemp spread
- 1 heaped tsp raw pecan butter
- handful of pecan nuts
- drizzle of pure maple syrup

* Put a good non stick pan on LOW heat.
* Mix together egg whites, almond milk and maple syrup.
* Add your protein powder and almond flour and mix well.
* Now add your coconut flour a little at a time and mix. The reason for this is because coconut flour can dry mixture out very quickly if too much is used. You want a thick cake consistency.
* Add your cinnamon and mix well until all combined and smooth.
* Add mixture to pan in whatever pancake shapes you fancy and be patient to let them cook on LOW so they don't burn. Once the top has bubbles across the top it's time to flip them.
* Scoop on your chocolate spread, and pecan butter, sprinkle on your pecans and then drizzle over the syrup.
* Trust me, you want to enjoy these ones! AMAZING!

Paleo Banana, Pear & Flax Muffins

- 1 Banana mashed
- 1 large or 2 small pears, cored and cut into small chunks.
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 - 1 cup milled flaxseed (the measurement will differ by how runny your mixture is, flax is good to thicken it so judge as you add)
- 1 heaped cup of almond flour (ground almonds)
- 1 heaped tsp baking powder
- 1 heaped tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp unbleached wholenut peanut butter (smooth or crunchy, your choice but I used crunchy)

*Pre heat oven to 180'c
*Add egg white to banana and mix well.
*Add pear and 1/2 cup of flax and mix.
*Add almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon and mix well.
*Mixture should be mixed evenly and the texture of normal muffin batter, add more flaxseed to thicken up if needed.
*Use ice cream scoop to get an even measure for your muffins, I used large muffin cases and used 2 scoops for each.
*Bake for 25mins or until browned nicely on top.
*TRY to allow them cooling time. They firm up, but stay amazingly moist in the centre... Even when cooled!

Enjoy!

You may notice...

So, something that will pop up ALOT on my blog is Total 0% Greek yogurt...
The reason I choose this brand is because as well as being no fat, it also only contains 4g of carbohydrate per 100g, so it's pretty much like having a protein shake...
And all that whilst tasting AMAZING and creamy! :-)
I eat it for breakfast and constantly think up new toppings (warm blueberries is a general fave), I have it as an after workout snack with banana, and I also have it with dry fried mushrooms and black pepper to make an awesome steak sauce!
Oh, it is also GREAT as a sub for sour cream in things such as fajitas, baking recipes etc...

Anyhow, my breakfast this morning... (pic attached)

- 500g tub of Total 0% Greek yogurt (yes the WHOLE, big tub)
- 1 1/2 cups of FROZEN blueberries
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon

1. Put your blueberries and cinnamon in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for approx 2 mins, sometimes takes an extra 30 seconds...
2. Pour onto your tub of 0% and really ENJOY!!!

And it really is THAT simple. NO excuses people, it takes me literally 3 mins to make in a morning, and that 3 mins is my coffee being made...
It's super easy for kids too, just make sure to buy full fat Greek yogurt for them, and if it's breakfast add some cereals for them!