Tag: banana

  • Dreamy Creamy Pancakes, 9.5 grams protein per 4 ounce meal (soft enough for bariatric puree)

    Dreamy Creamy Pancakes, 9.5 grams protein per 4 ounce meal (soft enough for bariatric puree)

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    Ingredients:

    • 1 ripe banana, mashed
    • 2 eggs
    • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
      • 2 ounces Greek yogurt
      • 2 tablespoons lite pancake syrup

    Directions:

    • chop first four ingredients in food processor
    • poor mixture into a cup
    • Use the cup to pour six equal amounts onto griddle or frying pan (medium setting).
    • Flip pancakes when mixture begins to form tiny bubbles
    • Remove when golden.
    • Drain fat on paper towel
    • Mix pancake syrup with Greek yogurt for topping. Skip if you are lactose intolerant.

    Yields:  6 pancakes, 1 ounce each.

    Ounces Grams Protein Calories
    Banana 0.5 55
    Egg, large 1.75 6 70
    Greek Yogurt 1 3 17
    Lite Pancake Syrup 0.5 0 55
    Totals: 0 9.5 197

    Serve: 3 pancakes with 1 ounce Greek yogurt, 1. Refrigerate leftovers.