Cravings hit me all the time. Not the insatiable “I-must-have-now” kind… more like the, “I saw a picture of that on Instagram (or Pinterest) and now it sounds amazing.” Which is exactly what happened before our family run Saturday morning. Someone posted an image of decadent pancakes, and it was pretty much all I could think of the entire time (#Motivation). When we got back, I looked through the ingredients we had, and decide to wing it with simple ingredients, but adding protein to build and repair the muscles (right after a workout muscles begin the repair process). I’m never sure how something is going to taste when I just toss things together, so I put everything past my two taste testers: TJ + Harper. Both wildly approved (and TJ added some bacon and eggs to his….). We had several leftover so I saved them in the hopes that they would be good the next day…. and they were. I heated one up in the microwave for Harper and she devoured it. I’d call it a tasty, healthy, nutritious, success……
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes:
1 medium ripe banana
1 cups of gluten free oats (I prefer Trader Joe’s)
1 cup nut milk (I used cashew milk)
1 egg
1 scoop of chocolate vital collagen protein powder
2 tbsp nut butter (I used this kind)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
dash of salt
dash of cinnamon
(makes 8-9, easily doubled)
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Heat a skillet over medium heat (be sure to spray with a non-stick spray) and then pour a 1/4 cup of the pancake mixture onto the skillet. Cooking times vary, so just watch and flip halfway through. We topped ours with honey + sliced bananas… but you can use blueberries, strawberries… anything you want really!
**Scroll down for the Core Workout Video
Again, last weekend, we did a few different workouts. A family run on Saturday morning, and an outdoor HIIT workout on Sunday. Both were great ways to get outside and switch things up a bit… and increase the intensity. I did this 2 1/2 minute core sequence following my 6 mile run, and it was a great way to end the workout. I really try to incorporate as much core as possible into my daily workouts and recently have been trying to incorporate weights. For this workout, you’ll need a set of dumbbells (I used 5 lbs and ankle weights… although, you don’t have to use the ankle weights). You can see the last core workout I shared here.
(Leggings | Tank)… and a few other favorite workout pieces below…..
With pool and beach days right around the corner, this momma has been kicking it into high gear. And, as always, a little extra motivation comes with a few new workout pieces. I’ve always been a fan of the Spiritual Gangster line and love this sports bra. Zella always has great items too, and at great prices. I think these performance white perforated shorts are great for longer runs and I love this twist front top (I personally own) for weight lifting and post-workout activities. This open back tie top is a great option too for a yoga or spin class. Lululemon has had some great basics too…. like this crop top (love it with high waisted leggings) and this crew neck sweatshirt is great for early morning workout temperatures.
