So, I pretty much failed at trying to update this blog more often...soo maybe the second time around will be better?
Breakfast
I had a yummy Tone It Up protein pancake this morning. This is pretty much my go-to protein pancake recipe. Plus, it also keeps you full for a really long time! I ate this at around 11 am, and wasn't hungry until around 4. Yay for keeping the rumbling tummy at bay! Recipe to come later at the end of this post. :)
Recent Eats
We've been having tons of green smoothies and salads in the last two weeks due to an awesome find at the 99 cent only store. I scored 4 GIANT 1 lb tubs of organic spring mix and baby spinach for 99 cents each. Talk about a bargain! I haven't seen this size before in a regular grocery store, but I know the 9-11oz ones are atleast $4 or more.
After purchasing them though, I realized maybe it wasn't such a good idea to buy so much because I wasn't sure if it would last, but it did! I think it also had to do with a little trick I found a while back about putting a paper towel in with your greens to soak up any moisture so they stay crisp. We polished off 3 of the 4 tubs a couple days ago and now we have only a little bit of spinach left for one more green smoothie. Time to stock up on more greens again!
I had a really late lunch today...like 3 hours late! We visited with the hubby's dad this afternoon and didn't get home til around 3' o clock. I didn't have a chance to get in my workout this morning before we left, so after the Hubs left for work at 4, I had a quick snack and kicked my butt into gear! Hehe I've been doing Chalean Extreme for the last month and a half so once I'm finished, I will post results! :)
After my workout, I whipped up a quick protein green smoothie! I had a sample packet left of Plant Fusion unflavored protein powder, so I added that to my usual mix (Frozen mango, peaches strawberries orange peach mango juice, and spinach). It tasted alright, but it was a bit gritty.
Dinner
I wasn't very hungry by the time my usual dinner eating hour rolled around, so I whipped up something easy and light..
Three eggs with two egg whites, scrambled with spinach and doused in some Tapatio! I also had a slice of whole wheat double fiber toast with mashed avocado and salt. Deeelicious!
Then my sweet tooth kicked in and I fixed up this combo...
Sweet potato covered in cinnamon PB2 frosting!
Nothing like some comfort food and the season premiere of True Blood!
***
Don't worry, I didn't forget..here's the Tone It Up protein pancake recipe as promised..
Tone It Up Protein Pancake(s)
Adapted from ToneItUp.com
Ingredients
- 1 scoop(32g) protein powder**
- 1/4 cup liquid egg whites
- 2 tbs almond milk
- 1 tbs ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 mashed banana
- Handful of blueberries (optional)
Mix together the first six ingredients, then add your mashed banana and mix well. Pour into a pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Add your blueberries on top of the batter and cook covered on low for 5-6 minutes, or until ready to flip. Once set, flip over very carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes. Plate up your pancake and top with fresh fruit, yogurt, or maple syrup! Enjoy!
**I have only used whey protein powder before with this recipe, so I'm not sure how others will turn out. I know in the original recipe they use brown rice protein powder, but I believe they use half the amount that my recipe calls for.
*** Flipping this monstrous pancake can be a challenge, but even if you do mess it up a bit, it still will taste just as delicious!
Calories ~ 200-250(before toppings) depending on your protein powder
