{3 Fav Ingredients & Pick-me-up Pancakes}

Best friends: Chia, Flaxseed, Brown Rice Protein

These are my three favorite ingredients right now. Chia seeds, ground flaxseed, and brown rice protein.

I love to sneak chai into salads, pesto, and any kind of recipe where they are discrete. They don't have much of a taste, but they are omega-3, antioxidants, and the list of benefits just goes on forever!

Flaxseed and brown rice protein are part of my favorite pancake recipe! I'm trying to complete a Tone It Up challenge: walk/run 100 miles by Valentine's Day. Lots of protein is key for energy! I'm doing well on my goal, just shy of 30 miles. Unfortunately it has been so cold, I haven't been able to log more miles.

Back on track, I don't post many breakfast recipes because this is what I usually eat.I know they sound weird at first, but you should really give them a try!! I first discovered them when I started getting into the Tone It Up plan last spring, and I haven't stopped since!

ingredients.
1/4 c  egg whites {I usually use the whole egg, I don't like to waste}
1/2 banana, mashed
1 scoop or 3 tbsp of brown rice protein {Found mine at GNC}
1/2 tbsp ground flax seed
1/4 c blueberries {I skip this and sprinkle in chia seeds or slice the other 1/2 banana on top when done}

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Spray pan with non stick spray. 

Mix the ingredients very well, and pour evenly into a medium-high heated pan. 

Flip & enjoy!

If the pancake breaks, just scramble it up! Make sure that the batter is poured evenly, and not too thick or it will take too long to cook through and one side will burn. 

There are endless possibilities with these pancakes! Check out the Tone It Up website for more recipes, and their recipes book has tons of options too.  

Time to start thinking up Valentine's Day ideas! Any cute decoration, dinner, or date ideas? 

I can't wait!