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Vegan Chocolate Protein Pancakes

This recipe has 25 g of protein, chock-full of chocolatey goodness. These pancakes are almost too good to be true. They are vegan, gluten-free, no sugar added, and low FODMAP! Nutritious and DELICIOUS for all my fitness-lovers out there.

These pancakes were actually created for a great cause: The Strong Movement (TM).  I am all about inspiring women to maintain strong bodies in order to promote happier minds and a healthier lifestyle.

Check out The Strong Movement’s adorable apparel (featured on POPSUGAR), kick-butt workout guides, easy nutrition plans, blog, and more! Also, you can find my interview with owner of The Strong Movement, Ailis Garcia, on her page as well as her inspiring story.

“Strong is the new skinny! Skinny is out and fit is in.” #IamaStrongGirl

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Cook time: 30 mins

Level: easy

Ingredients (makes 8 small pancakes):

• 1/2 c rolled oats
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 c pecans
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 (25g) Vega Sport Plant-Based Protein Powder (Chocolate flavor)

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 c unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 tsp vanilla

Top with:

• 1 banana, sliced and caramelized
• Coconut flakes
• Semisweet chocolate chips
• Pecans
• Maple syrup

SIMPLE STEPS:

1. Combine dry ingredients oats, pecans, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Blitz in a blender to combine and chop oats up.

2. Mix bananas, coconut milk, and vanilla by mashing up with a fork or blending in a separate bowl.

3. Combine dry and wet ingredients in the blender, blitz for 30 seconds. Allow batter to set so the oats can absorb bananas, about 5 mins.

4. Heat 1 tsp coconut oil on medium heat in a non-stick pan, then using 1 tbsp at a time, add pancake mix to the pan. 1 pancake is 1 tbsp!

5. Cook on medium/medium-low heat until sides are cooked and bubbles rise to the top. Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top and flip. Cook through on the other side.

PROTIP: add a small amount of coconut oil, heat 1 tbsp batter, then tip pan so the coconut oil just crisps the sides of the cakes. 

6. SERVE!:) Layer with strawberries in between, top with blueberries, coco flakes, chocolate chips, and crushed pecans…All you might need is just 1 tbsp of MAPLE SYRUP!

Watch them disappear in seconds.

Contact me with any questions or suggestions: bonappetitlife@gmail.com