[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you want more energy at work or play, or simply a delicious, family-friendly breaky on a lazy Sunday morning, you can’t go past FLEXtreme director Andrea Ramirez’s superpowered and super easy pancakes.

Filling, low GI and low on fat while being high in fiber, this is a great way to ensure you stay focused on the go for longer and improve your digestion (plus, they taste great).

Banana Oat Protein Pancakes [gluten-free]

Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 15 minutes 

Ingredients

• 2 cups egg whites
• 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
• 2 ripe bananas mashed
• 1 cup cottage cheese, low fat
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Blend all pancake ingredients together in your blender .
2. Spray a small skillet with nonstick cooking spray and pour a 1/4 cup of the mixture into the pan.
3. Cook until edges are dry and bubbles on top have formed. Flip over and cook another minute.
4. Finish cooking the rest of the batter.
5. Add honey and yogurt and/or fruit for topping if desired.