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I did hot yoga for the first time last night. I didn’t think I would, but I actually really liked it a lot. I’d be inclined to go more often except that it costs a million dollars and once derby starts back up, I won’t really have time (or the physical stamina). But, I liked it so there’s that. As a first timer, I got a great deal for unlimited hot yoga over the next couple weeks. I figure I’ll milk that for all it’s worth.
The class I took was 90 minutes long and the website claims that you’ll burn between 650-1200 calories in that particular class. WHA? Can that be correct? If so, sign me up for the unlimited membership!
That being said, one of my teammates once wore a heart rate monitor during a standard 2 hour practice and it claimed that she burned something like 1200 calories. So….I’m not sure I trust these phantom burned calories. And with that, let’s eat some pancakes!
One of the first recipes that I ever posted on my little ole blog here was a recipe for Banana Protein Pancakes. (Side note: This post was one of the first recipe/ photography posts that I was truly proud of.) In case you don’t remember, the banana protein pancakes consist of egg whites + mashed banana + protein powder as the base with cinnamon + flax seed + fruit (sometimes) in the mix. NO sugar. NO flour. ALL yummy pancake goodness!
I’ve made these pancakes SO many times and with at least 7 different kinds of protein powders. So, whatever you have will likely work great (unless it has a weird flavor to it like peach. I did that once and I don’t recommend it).
I wasn’t really sure if it would work but I’ve been wondering since LAST year if I could substitute the banana for pumpkin. Guess what?? You CAN and it’s TOTALLY delicious. (sorry, my fingers keep gravitating towards the caps lock key). Actually, I substituted HALF of the banana for pumpkin. Let’s not get too crazy here.
As per usual, a hot morning beverage of your choice is highly recommended before the start of these pancakes.
Start by mashing your banana with a fork in a medium sized bowl. Don’t be gentle with the banana. You need to really show it who’s boss and mush it totally to the consistency of baby food.
Add in your pumpkin-y goodness.
And once again, mix it till it’s baby food! (are the baby food references making you NOT want to eat this?? I’ll stop.)
Next, mix in the egg whites, protein powder, flax seed, and cinnamon and stir until it’s creamy smooth.
Now the KEY to cooking these pancakes is patience. You want to cook them on medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side. They take a bit longer than traditional pancakes for sure. It’s also helpful if you make the pancakes rather thin and spread out as opposed to thicker.
On a greased skillet, pour the batter and, as mentioned, cook each pancake for 5-7 minutes on EACH side.
I added chocolate chips into the last pancake because that’s how I roll.
Once they’ve cooked on each side, they’re ready for some maple syrup and then enjoyable consumption!
If you’ve never made protein pancakes then I HIGHLY recommend you do so ASAP. Fun fact: you can cook a big batch of these and freeze them for later in the week. Just zap it in the microwave for a minute or two and you have a yummy, protein packed breakfast in no time!
This recipe serves 2 people but can easily be cut in half if you’re just cooking for yourself.
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- ½ cup of plain canned pumpkin, NOT pumpkin pie filling
- ½ cup egg whites
- 2 scoops protein powder
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- dash of cinnamon, or more, up to a teaspoon depending on preference
Instructions
- Mash banana in a medium bowl.
- Mix in remaining ingredients.
- Cook small pancakes in a greased skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on EACH side of the pancake.
- Top with agave/ maple syrup/ honey and ENJOY!!
Have you ever had banana (no flour, no sugar) pancakes? Have you ever tried Hot Yoga??
These look delicious!
Pumpkin protein pancakes sound amazing! I love hot yoga it really pushes your limits and makes you feel so relaxed and accomplished afterward.
–Me And My Mini Me
http://www.meandmyminime.com
YUM- I’ve honestly been looking for a good Paleo Pumpkin Pancake recipe. And honestly, with something like this you are fully merited in using lots of caps! :)
Look great!!! I love pumpkin pancakes and I’m not really much of a fan of pumpkin.
Oh I can get behind this!!!! Pinning it to try out! Thank you!
xoxo
Candace
http://www.FromCtoC.com
Thanks Candace!!
These sound really good for you! I love pumpkin pancakes but the ones with flour are so unhealthy. I will have to give these a try! Your pictures are absolutely amazing!
Thanks! That means a lot! I hope you get a chance to try these, they are definitely good for you and SO yummy
As always, your photograph continues to BLOW ME AWAY! Those pancakes look so yummy <3
Aww thanks! That means a lot :D
While I’m not the biggest pumpkin fan (I’d rather carve one, than eat one – then again the seeds are pretty rockin’ good), I do love the photos you took of it on your wooden cutting board! Serious photo-envy there. :)
Thanks Nancy! I actually JUST bought that wooden board the night before I shot these pancakes and I was so excited to use it. So, I’m glad you noticed it :)
honestly don’t know if i could handle hot yoga. i have a hard time just sitting in a sauna. haha these pumpkin pancakes look super yummy! we don’t usually eat breakfast foods, but i love pumpkin everything.
It was pretty…hot. hah. I skate 3-4 times a week in a warehouse which gets up to well over 100 degrees in the summer. SO, I think my body is kind of used to it.
I have been wanting to try yoga for a while I hear it is a great workout and relaxing. Those pancakes look awesome, I wish I could cook like that!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
If you ever want to go to yoga together, let me know!! Hot Yoga East has a really great deal for first time goers.