Athlete Snack Recipe: Mini Protein Pancakes

Makes 20 small pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 cup milk

• 4 eggs

• 2 cups wholemeal flour

• 3 teaspoons baking powder

• 0.5 tsp salt

• Tsp vanilla essence

• Shake of cinnamon

• 1 cup add-ins such as mashed banana, blueberries, diced strawberries

• Olive grove margarine/butter

Instructions

• Add the yogurt, milk and eggs to a medium bowl and whisk.

• Then add the flour, baking powder and salt to a bowl and combine.

• Add desired add-ins if using.

• Heat a large nonstick sfrypan on medium heat. Add some margarine until it melts

• Spoon out about 2 tablespoons batter for each pancakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until you see bubbles start to form on the surface and the edges are set.

• Flip over and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

• Add a little more butter as needed to keep the pancakes from sticking.

Snacking For Training

• Eat as a snack 60 minutes prior to training (option to add honey/jam) or afterwards to assist with recovery (add some nut butter to make it even more delicious!