Protein Pancakes (No Powder Necessary)

Forget those damn Blueberry Banana Pancakes. Those things don't even taste like actual pancakes. But THESE do! 

Did I also mention they have 29g of protein with NO protein powder used in the batter? And that they are only 7+ on WW for the ENTIRE BATCH? Oh, yes.

These were made on a whim in my kitchen one day (literally, I just grabbed ingredients that had protein in them, avoiding powder after my last mishap) and they turned out fabulous. I then made them again, adapting the recipe (see below) to alter the nutrition a bit. Enjoy!

PROTEIN PANCAKES (NO POWDER NECESSARY)

Servings: 1 batch = about 4 pancakes

Nutritional Information:

WW Points Plus: 8+ for recipe #1, 7+ for recipe #2

Note: Nutrition on the left is for recipe #1, nutrition on right reflects recipe #2 (see below)

Ingredients:

• Recipe #1: Uses real eggs / no yogurt
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/4 c lowfat cottage cheese
• 1/4 c oatmeal
• 2 TBSP flour
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Dash of pumpkin pie spice
• Optional: fruit topping
• Recipe #2: Uses egg substitute / yogurt
• 6 TBSP Egg Beaters
• 1/4 c lowfat cottage cheese
• 1/4 c oatmeal
• 2 TBSP flour
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Dash of pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 c vanilla Greek yogurt

Directions:

1. Combine egg, oatmeal, cottage cheese, flour, extracts, and spice in a bowl and stir.
2. Following nonstick spray, place about 2 small spoonfuls of mixture in the pan. 
3. Let cook on low until mixture begins to bubble and then flip to the other side.
4. Top with yogurt/fruit/more spice and enjoy! 

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chicken

Protein-packed sauce that makes a wonderful topping for melt-in-your-mouth chicken... Enjoy!

MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH CHICKEN

Servings: 5

Nutritional Information:

WW Points Plus: 1+/oz of chicken, 2+ for 1/5 serving of sauce/mixture

Note: Nutritional values below are for 1/5 serving of sauce/mixture (chicken not included)

Ingredients:

• 2-5 boneless/skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (I used FAGE 0%)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Optional: 1/2 tsp seasoning salt, pepper to taste (see below)

Directions:

1. Combine Greek yogurt and Parmesan cheese, along with garlic powder.
2. Coat chicken throughly with mixture.
3. Bake at 375° F for about 45 minutes (watch to make sure chicken does not burn).
4. Enjoy!