Flax Meal Protein Cakes!

Who doesn’t love pancakes? Here’s a recipe that you can enjoy guilt free. These pancakes are packed with protein and contain omega-3 fatty acid from the flax meal. Omega-3 fatty acids are not manufactured naturally in your body, and thus must come from your diet as they are essential for growth and development.

What you need
Serves 2

1 egg and 2 egg whites
2/3 cup nonfat cottage cheese
½ cup whole grain cornmeal
2 tablespoon almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
1/3 cup nonfat milk
2 tablespoon flax meal
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Sliced banana *optional*

Instructions

1.Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Bake on a 350-degree griddle lightly greased with cooking spray. Serve with sliced banana.

Nutrition
264 calories, 4g fat, 39g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, and 20g protein.