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Title: Protein Pancakes
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on April 11, 2014, 12:30:15 PM
Here is a healthy alternative to pancakes without using flour.  I got the original recipe out of a Beach Body Insanity Elite Nutrition book.  The changes I made was I substituted 4 egg whites for the Whey protein powder, I used Quaker Steel Cut Oats instead of the instant oatmeal, and I added the vanilla extract, cinnamon, Stevia, and Agave Nectar. 

The main ingredients.
4 egg whites
1 whole egg, cage free
1 serving (1/4 cup) steel cut oats, cooked according to directions
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 package (1g) Stevia sweetner (not pictured)
1 Tbsp Agave Nectar

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1) Cook the steel cut oats according to the directions
2) Seperate the 4 egg whites, discard the yolks
3) Add the 1 whole egg
4) Add in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, Stevia and scramble throughly
5) Add in the cooked steel cut oats and mix well
5) Pour into medium hot skillet, I use a non-stick with a very light spray of cooking spray

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6) Cook at medium low until set enough to flip over

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7) Remove from pan and pour on top the Agave Nectar

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Title: Re: Protein Pancakes
Post by: sliding_billy on April 11, 2014, 12:43:34 PM
They look real good.  How do they taste?
Title: Re: Protein Pancakes
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on April 11, 2014, 12:49:41 PM
They look real good.  How do they taste?

They taste much better with the added flavoring I put in them, has the oatmeal texture tase, which is not bad.  The original recipe was really bland so I fixed it up without ruining the nutritional value of the meal.
Title: Re: Protein Pancakes
Post by: CDN Smoker on April 11, 2014, 02:11:17 PM
Thanks LVC, I need to lose a few pounds to make room for summer smoking ;D
Title: Re: Protein Pancakes
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on April 12, 2014, 12:08:30 AM
Thanks LVC, I need to lose a few pounds to make room for summer smoking ;D

Same here, my last visit to the doctor a month ago was not as good as I had hoped it would be.  Blood tests went the wrong direction, everything was going north, my weight, cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure was up.  I was given a warning that my current Rx would have to have dosages increased and additional Rx would be necessary if I don't get things under control in the next 3 months.  I see the doctor again in June so I'm working my butt off to get things under control by then.
Title: Re: Protein Pancakes
Post by: Smokin Don on April 12, 2014, 01:58:55 AM
Looks great Cajun for healthy!!! I'll have one with maple syrup!  ::) Don
Title: Re: Protein Pancakes
Post by: Tenpoint5 on April 12, 2014, 02:12:37 AM
Thanks LVC, I need to lose a few pounds to make room for summer smoking ;D

Same here, my last visit to the doctor a month ago was not as good as I had hoped it would be.  Blood tests went the wrong direction, everything was going north, my weight, cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure was up.  I was given a warning that my current Rx would have to have dosages increased and additional Rx would be necessary if I don't get things under control in the next 3 months.  I see the doctor again in June so I'm working my butt off to get things under control by then.

I hear you there! In the trim down to Fat Boy instead of Fat Boy Large mode myself
Title: Re: Protein Pancakes
Post by: IR2dum on April 12, 2014, 03:21:55 AM
LVC, looks like a delicious and healthy alternative. Keep up the hard work of being healthy.
Title: Re: Protein Pancakes
Post by: africanmeat on April 12, 2014, 03:38:00 AM
this looks interesting . thanks just the right for passover (no flour ) .
Title: Re: Protein Pancakes
Post by: HighOnSmoke on April 12, 2014, 04:05:04 AM
That really looks good. Bookmarked!
Title: Re: Protein Pancakes
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on April 12, 2014, 01:01:36 PM
Thanks LVC, I need to lose a few pounds to make room for summer smoking ;D

Same here, my last visit to the doctor a month ago was not as good as I had hoped it would be.  Blood tests went the wrong direction, everything was going north, my weight, cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure was up.  I was given a warning that my current Rx would have to have dosages increased and additional Rx would be necessary if I don't get things under control in the next 3 months.  I see the doctor again in June so I'm working my butt off to get things under control by then.

I hear you there! In the trim down to Fat Boy instead of Fat Boy Large mode myself

Yeah it makes reading the LTBBQ website a challange, I read a good recipe that was posted and want to try it then reality sets in and out comes the skinless chicken breast and steamed/grilled vegetables.   Hopefully if all goes well with the next doctor visit the WSM will see a few racks of ribs and pork butts. :P
Title: Re: Protein Pancakes
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on April 12, 2014, 01:07:52 PM
LVC, looks like a delicious and healthy alternative. Keep up the hard work of being healthy.

Thanks, 24 Hour Fitness has become my new hangout.  I still read the LTBBQ website while on the elliptical, it causes me to sweat and salivate at the same time.  :P
Title: Re: Protein Pancakes
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on April 12, 2014, 01:10:00 PM
Looks great Cajun for healthy!!! I'll have one with maple syrup!  ::) Don

Coming right up, with 1tsp of maple syrup.  :P
Title: Re: Protein Pancakes
Post by: drholly on April 12, 2014, 02:06:33 PM
Looks interesting - even good! I hope you meet your goals! I will be trying this. Your modifications look like they make a big difference.
Title: Re: Protein Pancakes
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on May 01, 2014, 11:06:29 PM
Looks interesting - even good! I hope you meet your goals! I will be trying this. Your modifications look like they make a big difference.

Thanks, I've lost 12 pounds in the past 6 weeks, 18 more to go.  Also if you choose to use instant oatmeal you won't need the Stevia, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, there will be enough flavor from the the instant oatmeal.  I still added the Agave Nectar when I did use the instant oatmeal, but now I use the steel cut instead.
Title: Re: Protein Pancakes
Post by: spuds on May 01, 2014, 11:55:05 PM
LVC,first off congratulations on your positive health moves,and good job! :)

I will definitely be giving that a try when Im back to eating.Thank you for posting it.

Yeah,I fed my kielbasa to 2 very happy dogs,but I see more in my future,just they will be like your recipe,modified.

Not giving up food at all,just how I prepare it.Mrs and I just discussing how we will make our own super lean hotdogs and just load em up with sauerkraut,tomatoes,onions,etc to compensate for what is lost with the fat.

And when I want to splurge on some crazy delicious ribs or something,just arrange my day to allow for them.
Title: Re: Protein Pancakes
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on May 02, 2014, 12:05:31 AM
LVC,first off congratulations on your positive health moves,and good job! :)

Thanks Spuds!!!

I have had to make some drastic changes in my meals lately, last visit to the doctor was not as good as I had hoped.  Glucose levels were up, I'm a Type-2 diabetic, cholesterol was up, blood pressure was up, weight wasn't going down. I guess retired life was not so kind to me so I had to get busy and make some lifestyle changes.

I eat a lot more at home and a lot more vegetables and fruits and a lot less meat.  I do have my 1-2 cheat meals a week where I go out and eat what I want and have a couple of beers with it. I step off the wagon briefly but it keeps me going the rest of the week.  I don't want to sabotage all the hard work I have been putting in at the gym by blowing it on nutrition.

Keep up the good work, I've been following your thread too. ;)
Title: Re: Protein Pancakes
Post by: TentHunteR on May 02, 2014, 10:15:13 AM
Very interesting. I'll give it a try.