Sunday, IG day for "PornCakes"

Although I have participated in past #PornCakeSundays, I am not a baker and tend to ruin anything I attempt to make, even pancakes. I really wasn't planning on creating something, but when the hubby walked out the door for a workout as soon as I walked in the door for mine, I knew I was free to make any post workout meal I wanted! I asked the kids if they wanted pancakes, and in unison, they said No! Well, if that isn't a testimony to past pancakes that were a flop, then I don't know what is! 

I decided to use oat bran, since it is my current staple, as the base of the pancake. Since this weeks #PornCakeChamp would win @TheCookieDept cookies, I figured it would be great to add some of their PB Tough Cookie to the mix. Here is the recipe;

Pancakes:

1/2c oat bran

1/4c egg whites

1/2scoop vanilla protein powder

1/2tsp baking powder

1/4 TheCookieDept PB cookie (crumbled)

1/4c Fage 0%

Topping:

1/4 TheCookieDept PB cookie (crumbled)

1tbsp Speculoos Cookie Butter Melted

In a pan on medium heat, I made 4 equal size pancakes flipping after a minute or so. When they were done I added the topping. 

These pancakes were delicious!!!!! Moist and sweet! A true upgrade from my previous pancakes. I wasn't able to convince my son to try any until there was only one bite left. He LOVED them and was whining for more!!!

Macros: 384calories 14.5f/31.2c/34.2p 1.5fiber

Baked Oatmeal Muffins

I am always making over night OIAJ, and had yet baked myboatmeal, so I decided to give it a try. I stick with simple ingredients for my first recipe, but already have so many ideas to recreate this in a fun, delicious way! 

Here is the base of my muffins:

3/4c oatmeal

1tbsp Chia Seeds

3/4c egg whites 

1/4c plain Greek yogurt

1/2tsp vanilla extract

1 stevia packet

2tbsp flax meal

1/2 smashed banana

1/4tsp cinnamon 

Preheat oven to 350. Grease three ramekins, muffin tins or another oven safe dish. I chose unsalted butter. 

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. I smashed my banana with a fork so there were still some medium size chunks. 

Separate mixture in to three equal ramekins and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top! 

Xo Shannon 

Mint Chocolate Black Bean Brownies

I have been craving something mint chocolate, so I decided to take a stab at black bean brownies. This recipe is easy, and I had all these ingredients on hand and figured it was worth a try. I am not much of a baker and was pleasantly surprised at how great they turned out! 

Ingredients:

1 can black beans. Drained and rinsed well

1 Hersheys chocolate bar

3 eggs

4tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4tsp mint extract

1/4tsp vanilla extract

2 stevia packets 

1/2tsp baking powder

1/4tsp salt

1tbsp coconut oil

2tbsp chocolate coconut butter

6 dates

 

Blend all ingredients except chocolate bar, in a food processor until smooth. Break apart chocolate bar and blend for just a couple seconds, leaving some chunks in the batter. Flour the bottom of a 9x9 pan. Cook on 350 for 18-22 minutes checking every couple minutes to make sure they have finished cooking. I cooked my brownies for 20 minutes and they were completely cooked yet a little gooey. 

You can sprinkle another packet of stevia on top for preparation. 

I ended up cutting these brownies into 16 small bite size brownies. 

Macros: 

65 calories, 3.9f/6.4c/2.3p 1.8g fiber