Yep, you read that right – detox PANCAKES!!! But first of all, I hope you had a wonderful and restful holiday. Secondly, I hope we all didn’t indulge too much. It can be so difficult to come back from all of the festivities and get back on track – but YOU CAN DO IT! You might think to yourself, “I absolutely cannot do another protein smoothie or juice cleanse – and I’m just not ready to steer clear of ALL sugar all the time.” Well, you’re in luck! Just because you’re detoxing, doesn’t mean you need to be starving or eating food that doesn’t taste good. Here’s a delicious way to ease yourself back into the routine and start fresh and clean this upcoming New Year!
Post-Holiday Detox Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons ground flax
- 1/2 teaspoon sodium-free baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups, packed raw spinach
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 medium ripe banana
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
-Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and coat with cooking spray.
-In a small blender or food processor, blend oats into flour.
-Empty oat flour into a medium-sized bowl, add other dry ingredients and stir to mix.
-Combine spinach, egg whites, banana, and vanilla in the blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
-Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until flour is incorporated.
-Spoon batter into skillet forming 4 medium pancakes.
-Cook 4-6 minutes per side or until the edges start to brown (batter will not bubble).
-Transfer to a plate and top with yogurt, fresh fruit, and/or nuts.
Note: If you don’t like the green color, just add a tablespoon or two of cocoa!
Here’s to jump starting your healthy lifestyle! See you in 2017!!!
~Dayna
PX Studio
Recipe adapted from Kiss My Broccoli