Chocolate Chip Protein Pancakes
(Makes 3 good size pancakes) 

• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1 scoop vanilla casein protein powder (I use optimum nutrition)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (adjust according to preference)
• 3 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened carob chips
• Non-stick cooking spray
• Optional: 8 drops english toffee liquid stevia 
• Optional: Pancake syrup (I use Walden Farm’s calorie free syrup)

Use a blender to blend all ingredients except for the carob chips, syrup, and non-stick cooking spray together.  You can adjust the almond milk if you prefer a thicker batter.

Spray your pan with the cooking spray and spread a few tablespoons of your batter onto the pan.  Drop some carob chips on top of your pancake and then cover the pan with a lid.

Cook one side on medium heat for 3 minutes then flip and cook for another minute.

Serve on a plate with a few tablespoons of syrup or even some peanut butter (for some healthy fats).

Having these feels like such a treat, but don’t worry they’re definitely clean!  If I don’t have time in the morning, sometimes I’ll make them the night before and just toast them in the morning.  They’re perfect for pre- or post- workout or just whenever :)