I had such a great yoga practice yesterday. One of those practices that leaves your muscles shaking, your energy flowing, and your heart soaring. I even took Savasana! 90 minutes of pure bliss. Then you know what I saw...THIS...That's right. A week long yoga retreat in Tulum, Mexico in January of 2015 hosted by David Procyshyn and Fiji McAlpine. Basically if I was able to actually attend this I die happy right then and there. Only in my yoga dreams...
On to pancakes!
With all these recipes I have been making, it only seems fair that I get the old ones posted first before I move on to the newer ones. I have a ton of breakfast recipes starting with these pancakes! Yes, pancakes and a granola recipe this week. Two of my favorite things. Since I'm pretty sure I won't be crunching away on granola anytime soon after my wisdom teeth come out tomorrow, I plan on many pancakes and hot cereals for breakfast. I'm telling you, pancakes solve every one of life's problems. Having you teeth ripped out from deep within your gums? Eat pancakes! Having a terrible rainy gloomy morning? Have pancakes! Want to just make yourself really happy? Have pancakes! Simple as that!
Even though this is an older recipe, I think it is very fitting considering I am now addicted to coffee. I only allow myself 1 cup a day (decaf!), and usually only every other day. But since I can't keep wasting money on the glorious Iced Black Unsweetened Decaf at DD everyday, I have resorted to crappy hot black unsweetened from the Keurig. The one my mom and brother likes (Folgers Lively Colombian) also comes in decaf, so she bought a box of that for me and herself sometimes. Well the stuff tastes not so pleasant, but I drink it anyway because bad coffee is better than no coffee 😉 I want to get a reusable K-Cup and fill it with some quality ground coffee! But I can also get my fix with these pancakes. Hello vanilla latte!
Vanilla Latte Millet Protein Pancakes
Ingredients: (serves 1)
+ Flour Mix: 2 TB of Millet Flour + 2 TB Gluten-Free All Purpose + 1 TB Vanilla Protein Powder
+ 1 Tsp Ground Decaf Coffee (Plus ¼ Tsp for Topping)
+ ½ Tsp Ener-G Egg Replacer
+ ¼ Tsp Vanilla Extract
+ ¼ Tsp Baking Powder
+ ¼ Cup Squash Puree (any neutral tasting puree will work)
+ Scant ⅓ Cup Water
+ Optional Topping: Vanilla Protein Frosting (2 TB Vanilla Protein Powder mixed with 2-3 TB Water)
Directions:
+ Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl except coffee granules. Mic the 1 Tsp of coffee into the water. Then add in all the wet and mix until your get a smooth batter.
+ While the batter sits, heat an oiled pan over medium heat on the stove.
+ Pour ⅓ of the batter on the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes. Repeat for the rest of the batter.
+ Top with the coffee granules and optional protein frosting or other desired topping.
There you go. A little protein, a little coffee. a little love! A great way to start the day in my opinion! Cook these up, brew a cup of joe, grab a book, and savor the quiet calm before the day begins! However I will be crunchy my breakfast today. One last day of cereal and granola until I can chew again! Got to make it count! Bring on all the jaw breaking food, like freezing my protein bars and crunching on nuts!
So tell me:
+ Do you prefer Iced or Hot coffee?
+ What's your favorite K-Cup? Any good decaf ones I should try?
*Recipe linking up for the week! WIAW, Allergy Free Wednesdays, #RecipeFridays, #RecipeOfTheWeek, #StrangeButGood, Gluten-Free Wednesdays, Real Food Friday, Gluten-Free Fridays, Tasty Tuesdays, Savoring Saturdays, Healthy Vegan Fridays, #Foodie Friday, Real Food Recipe Roundup, Gluten-Free Tuesdays, Tasty Tuesdays!*
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Chitra Jagadish
Yes to a fluffy stack of these fabulous and healthy pancakes....yum yum..
Strength and Sunshine
Haha I second that 😉
Stephanie
These look so good. Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Emily @amummytoo
These look GREAT! I bet they're really filling too? Thanks for linking up to #recipeoftheweek - sorry I'm a bit late over! Have Pinned this post and scheduled in a tweet. New linky just went live for this week 🙂 x
Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Emily! They are perfect to hold you over all morning long!
rockmyvegansocks
Mmmm yummy! I love this new take on pancakes - so fun =) What a fun way to start the day.
Thanks so much for sharing this at Healthy Vegan Friday - it's being featured this week. I have also Pinned this to our Pinterest page. Looking forward to seeing what you share this week Rebecca.
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks girl!
Stephanie
Love this! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Steph
Honest Mum
Love these! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks girl!
Annmarie
I am NOT a good pancake maker but my hubby is- totally forcing him to make these for me this weekend!
Strength and Sunshine
Do it! Their so simple, yet so so good!
Marla
Very unique recipe and quite creative. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays Blog Hop. Will share on Pinterest.
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Marla!
Elise @frugalfarmwife.com
Beautiful pancakes! I never would have thought to put coffee grounds in them, but it sounds like something my whole family would love.
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Elise! It isn't a strong coffee flavor, but it gets the job done 😉
Caroline Hooper (My Family Ties)
They look really delicious, and I love the idea of the coffee addition too 🙂 #TastyTuesdays
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Caroline! XOXO
ChickGettinFit
I tried making chocolate protein pancakes and it was a complete fail. Oh we’ll guess I’ll just have to try again tomorrow 🙂
Strength and Sunshine
What happened? What were your ratios?
ChickGettinFit
I used a scoop of muscle milk protein powder, 1/3 c Kodiak pancake mix and 2/3 c water. I think I used too much water and not a hot enough pan.
Strength and Sunshine
Yea that was probably too much liquid! Plus make sure you really oil the pan, even a non stick one!
genevieve y
What a coincidence! I read this post right after I had some pancakes this morning. My boyfriend and I love having pancake sundays, excited to try this recipe next!
Strength and Sunshine
Yay for pancake lovers! They make the best breakfast, right!?
Emily @ Zen & Spice
Yum!! I love pancakes. I've recently had to give up coffee to try and heal my reflux. I miss it so much! I went to a 6am yoga class this morning and I'm definitely feeling the soreness creep in. What I'd give for a nice cup of coffee to wake me up!
Strength and Sunshine
I have severe acid reflux and that's why I haven't had it in over 8 years, but I'm slowly getting mine more and more under control....but I still suffer anyway 😛
Haha, how can yoga not wake you up!?
The coffee in these won't bother your reflux, haha it's so minimal!
Kris
Oh my goodness, these look absolutely delicious!! I love ANYTHING with coffee. And always hot for me, please. Decaf, fair-trade, organic, and completely black. The best 🙂 Good luck with your wisdom teeth tomorrow! I hope you recover quickly. It took one of my friends a week to feel better, but my ex-BF ended up going to a party later that same night without a problem. Sending lots of good vibes your way! xoxo
Strength and Sunshine
Yes black! Why muddle it and mask the wonderful flavor of COFFEE beans!
Thanks Kris 🙂
It totally just depends on the person! I'm hoping I'm a lucky one since I do not plan on recovery taking long! I won't allow it! Haha!
vegetarianmamma
These sound amazing AND they look beautiful!
Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Cindy XOXO
Audrey @ In Shape Cupcake
These look fantastic! Yum!
I prefer hot coffee <3
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Audrey 😉
Hot is all I've been able to get my hands on this week!
Brittany (@batrentham)
I need these.. right now! 🙂
Strength and Sunshine
Haha, they are the perfect morning pick-me-up 😉
torikom20
coffee and pancakes?! A match made in heaven!
Strength and Sunshine
You said it 😉
burpees4breakfast
must try! and i go back and forth between ice and hot coffee. right now, i'll take hot 🙂
Strength and Sunshine
Yes try!
I'm still a total iced coffee girl, but I'm sure in the winter that will change!
Francesca
On the Saturday menu. Thanks 🙂
Strength and Sunshine
Well your going to have a great weekend 😉
Linz
iiiiiinteresting! i like coffee but not sure about it being in my pancakes 🙂 🙂 vanilla i love!
Strength and Sunshine
If you love coffee...and you love pancakes...then you'll love this 😉
joanna
yum - these look fantastic.Coffee & pancakes together sounds like exactly my sort of breakfast
Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! Two great things to start your day off right 😉