Flax Meal Protein Cakesl

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 in a 350-degree skillet lightly greased with cooking spray. Serve with sliced banana.

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