Greek Yogurt Pancakes with Creamy Lemon-Raspberry Sauce {Gluten Free}

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Jennifer FIsher

This post is sponsored by Dannon® Oikos® Traditional Greek Yogurt but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

If the perfect start to your day is a plate of pancakes, then do I have a treat for you! My gluten-free Greek Yogurt Pancakes with Creamy Lemon-Raspberry Sauce will bring a burst of flavor and punch of feel-good, taste-good nutrition to your morning meal.

If kept these tasty pancakes lower in calories and higher in protein, by using Greek yogurt in both the batter and sauce. In fact, the creamy sauce is better balanced option over sugary syrup if you are worried about carbs and calories. Read on to get all the details on this easy pancake recipe I’ve made using Dannon® Oikos® Traditional Greek Yogurt. Continue reading →

Cinnamon Apple Ring Protein Pancake Possibilities #ProteinPantry

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Jennifer FIsher

So much more possibility when fueled up from the #ProteinPantry at VitaminShoppe.com

I love how the Protein Pantry at VitaminShoppe.com helps me put more “flex” into my fall baking and recipe making. I can turn a puny breakfast or snack into a pumped-up powerhouse of nutrition that makes achieving my goals possible. So, what is #ProteinPantry ? Online and in nearly 700 stores nationwide, the Protein Pantry is a specially curated, fitness-focused assortment of 40 protein-packed foods such as pancake mixes, nut butters, powdered peanut butter and more! Stocked in this cupboard of kick-butt awesome yumminess are some of my favorite brands like Buff Bake and About Time along with some new products to fall in love with like D’s Naturals, Mancakes, P28 Foods, FlapJacked and more. Look at some of the goodies that came my way:

Ya’ll know how I feel about getting enough protein and love to create and share protein recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Adequate protein intake helps to build and repair muscle, supports weight management by satisfying appetite and boosting metabolism, lessens cravings and mindless snacking, can lower cholesterol and support heart health, and offers a wide range of vitamins and minerals for optimal health.

I’ve been known to get a little excited about PROTEIN!

Research shows that it’s best to spread out protein consumption evenly throughout the day, aiming for about 25g to 30g per eating opportunity – including refueling with a protein-rich snack within 30 minutes of an intense workout or long run.

While most Americans get enough protein, they tend to overdo consumption at dinner and skimp on breakfast. But, breakfast is covered thanks to all of the convenient and easy-to-make products in Vitamin Shoppe’s Protein Pantry, like the FlapJacked Mighty Muffins that cook in 35 seconds in their own container. No excuses!

Since apples are everywhere this time of year (and also good for you), I’ve created an easy Apple Ring Cinnamon Protein Pancake recipe using a packet of Mancake Cinnamon Oat Protein Pancake Mix (feel free to swap for the protein pancake batter you prefer).

This easy breakfast recipe offers a full serving of both protein and fruit – the protein will keep you satisfied and skipping right over a mid-morning sugar crash while the apple offers lots of fiber and is a healthy source of complex carbs to fuel your body and brain.

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You also might digging into the Tart Cherry Chocolate Protein Pancakes recipe I made a few months ago with the About Time Protein Pancake Mix. Time savings hint — make multiple batches and keep extra stored in single-serve portions in the freezer — on busy mornings, take out, reheat, enjoy!

What do you eat for protein in the morning? What is your favorite topping for pancakes? Please share in the comments below – XOXO, Jennifer

This post is sponsored by FitFluential on behalf of Vitamin Shoppe. All opinions are mine.

Cinnamon Apple Ring Protein Pancakes

Prep Time

3 mins

Cook Time

7 mins

Total Time

10 mins

Pump up your morning with fruit and extra protein thanks to these Cinnamon Apple Ring Protein Pancakes - extra easy with mix from #ProteinPantry at the Vitamin Shoppe.

Course: Breakfast, Snack, Worout

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1 serving (approx 6 rings)

Ingredients

1 packet ManCake Cinnamon Oat Protein Pancake Mix or preferred pancake mix
1/3 cup water divided
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 medium green apple, cored and sliced 1/4" thickness
1 packet stevia
1 dash cinnamon
garnish Garnishes (optional): warmed nut butter, syrup, Greek yogurt

Instructions

In shallow bowl, mix together pancake mix and 1/4 cup water until combined.
Chop up top and bottom apple rings and aside to make topping later.
Heat skillet to med-high and heat coconut oil.
Dip apple slices in batter and add to skillet, cooking for a couple minutes on each side until golden brown and apple has softened.
Set apple ring pancakes aside on paper towel and add chopped reserved apple, remaining water, packet of stevia and dash of cinnamon to same skillet.
Quickly sauté apples for about 2 minutes, until lightly softened.
To serve pancakes, top with satued apples and optional warmed nut butter, syrup or Greek yogurt.

Chocolate Cheesecake Pancakes with Berry Burst Topping #MealtimeSolutions

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Jennifer FIsher

In the morning, my three teen boys are as hungry bears coming out of hibernation. You don’t want to mess with them until they’ve gotten their paws on some food. I always try to offer a breakfast that will power them from early morning straight through to lunch. Pancakes are a favorite, and over the years I’ve found different ways to add a little more substance to these typically carb-laden morning meal. For example, I’ve done protein powder in pancakes,Paleo pancakes and alternatives to sugary syrup.

Products from Horizon help me make yummy goodness for my children – I can rely on the taste and quality of the ingredients time and time again, which just takes more worry out of my day! One meal solution I came up with for breakfast is an easy recipe for Chocolate Cheesecake Pancakes (with Creamy Berry Burst Topping).

This quick recipe uses a new Horizon product the whole family is loving these days – Super Squeeze Mixed Berry Burst. While these little squeeze packets are perfect for lunch boxes and gym bags, the also make a fabulous swap for syrup on pancakes and waffles. Made with wholesome ingredients like organic skim milk, organic berry puree and organic can sugar, each pouch provides 5 grams of protein and is a good source of calcium. The other cool thing about these single-serve packets is that you can just pop off the lid and squirt as much or as little as desired. Even little toddler hands can be in charge of this fun job!

In addition to the 5 grams of protein coming from the Super Squeeze, I’ve also pumped up the pancakes with protein from Horizon Low-Fat Cottage Cheese. Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein and calcium, and while many kids can’t stand the texture, I’ve run it through the blender to be super smooth and creamy. Blended with cocoa powder and a bit of stevia sweetener, it actually tastes like a decedant cheesecake! I’ve used a traditional convenience pancake mix as my base, but if you are following a gluten-free diet, just swap in a gluten-free baking blend with a teaspoon of baking powder.

Find out more about Horizon’s New Super Squeeze Mixed Berry Burst and their other delicious, family friendly products by following them on Twitter, Facebook , or the Mealtime Solutions Board on Pinterest.

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What is your favorite topping for pancakes?

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Horizon Organics. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Chocolate Cheesecake Pancakes with Berry Burst Topping

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

4 mins

Total Time

9 mins

This breakfast recipe is a easy mealtime solution that uses low-fat cottage cheese in pancakes and milk-based berry burst packets from Horizon as a topping.

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups milk (2%, almond, coconut, etc)
2/3 cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese I used Horizon Organic
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon liquid stevia can substitute 2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 cup complete pancake mix type that only requires water to make
1 box Horizon Super Squeeze Mixed Berry Burst 4 squeeze packs
1 cup fresh berries raspberries, blackberries, sliced strawberries, etc.

Instructions

Add milk, cottage cheese, cocoa powder and stevia into blender. Blend for approximately 30 seconds until ingredients are combined and smooth.
Pulse in pancake batter until combined, taking care not to over blend. Heat skillet to medium, add approximately ¼ cup batter in center of skillet and cook for 2 – 3 minutes or until bubbles appear on top and edges have set. Use spatula to flip pancake over and cook for an additional minute or until cooked through. Repeat for remaining pancakes (makes approximately 16 pancakes).
To serve, stack 4 pancakes on a plate and squeeze one packet of Horizon Super Squeeze Mixed Berry Burst on top. Top each stack with ¼ fresh berries.

12 Ideas for Hosting a Healthy Holiday Breakfast or Brunch

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Jennifer FIsher

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – it’s a season for eating and greeting and spreading good cheer! If you are hosting a morning get-together over the holidays, it needn’t be fancy or fussy to be successful. In fact, some of the best memories I have are sitting around in my pajamas after the stockings have been unstuffed and ribbons unraveled to share a leisurely breakfast with family and reminisce about the glories of yore. When I’m in town, I also like to don my most festive “ugly” sweater and invite the neighbors over for a holiday brunch.

I have to admit though, the thought of hosting breakfast or brunch sometimes intimidates me – especially knowing I’m not a graceful waker-upper. So, I like to have many of the menu items prepped ahead of time so I’m not running around like an overworked, grouchy elf in the morning. Make-ahead egg casseroles are ideal as are muffins and quick breads that can be baked a day or two earlier. Even pancakes can be cooked and kept in the freezer for a no-stress holiday breakfast celebration. Some of my favorite breakfast recipes are included in the Healthy Holiday Breakfast and Brunch collection I created for Foodie.com.

If your gathering is anything like mine, there will probably be at least a dozen kids racing around the Christmas tree high as flying reindeer jacked up on candy canes. I have an entertaining little activity that will slow down these busy bodies for a just a few minutes and also provide the opportunity to pump them with a wholesome glass of milk (soy, almond or whatever!). These Snowman Milk Bottles are adorable and a super easy craft that most any youngster can make with minimal supervision – however, I suggest pre-cutting the felt and assisting with the glue gun lest there be no emergency room trips on a holiday. And, BTW, TheFitFork.com has not turned into a DIY Craft blog, but these were just too fun not to share!

Supplies needed for each Snow Man Milk Bottle:

Empty mini milk bottle (available at craft store or recycled Starbucks Frappuccino bottle)
1 ½ inch x 8 inch piece of colorful felt
3 black buttons
Glue gun or glue dots
Scissors
Striped paper straw

For the scarf, use scissors to snip ½” long fringe into each end of the felt. Wrap around neck of bottle and knot to one side; secure with glue or glue dot if needed. Glue three buttons down front of bottle. Fill with milk and add colorful paper straw.

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So, what do you like to serve on Christmas or holiday mornings? Do you have a once-a-year special holiday recipe or do you stick with your standard-issue morning meal?

This post was sponsored by Foodie.com, however all recipes and editorial comments are my own.

Apple Protein Pancakes with Sugar-Free Cider Syrup

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Jennifer FIsher

The kids have the whole week off school for Thanksgiving and they want pancakes for breakfast . . . every day! My recipe for Apple Protein Pancakes with Sugar-Free Cider Syrup wins for convenience and taste. It relies on boxed pancake mix (you can use whole wheat) and jarred applesauce. I originally developed this recipe for Litehouse Foods (they have the best apple cider), but later tweaked it for my own use by using a couple scoops of vanilla protein powder. I just find that after eating pancakes, I get the “hangries” unless I’ve balanced it with a little more protein. Oh, and the syrup doesn’t have any added sugar, a huge bonus considering the way my kids pour it on without discretion. If you’d rather do the no protein powder version, get the recipe here.

Apple Protein Pancakes with Sugar-Free Cider Syrup

For Pancakes:

2 cups “complete” pancake mix (the “just add water” type)
2 scoops (about 2/3 cup) vanilla or unflavored protein powder
1cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup apple cider

For Syrup:

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 ¼ teaspoon liquid Stevia (or any sugar substitute to achieve a ½ cup sugar equivalency) I used NuNaturals
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups apple cider
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter

1. Heat electric griddle to 375 F degrees or skillet over medium high.

2. In bowl, combine pancake mix and protein powder with a whisk until blended. Stir in applesauce and apple cider until slightly smooth. If batter is too thick, stir in a scant amount of water or more apple cider to thin.

3. Pour batter onto hot griddle using 1/3 cup measure. Cook for approximately 1 to 1 ½ minutes before flipping. Pancake is ready to flip when edges are pulling away and bubbles on top have slowed down.

4. Flip pancakes with spatula and cook for approximately 45 seconds to 1 minute longer. Repeat for remaining pancake batter.

5. Meanwhile, prepare syrup by mixing cornstarch, sugar substitute and cinnamon together in a saucepan with heat off.

6. Gradually whisk in the cider and lemon juice and cook over medium heat stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until thickened

7. Remove syrup from heat and stir in butter. Serve warm over pancakes and store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Serves 6 (2 pancakes each)

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More pancake recipes for hungry people:

Pancakes made with Core Power – TheFitfork.com

My little secret trick — just swap out Core Power for the milk or water in your pancake recipe.

Pumpkin Oat Pancake – Yum, these pancakes are pure fall goodness from the griddle — I like to use Love Grown Foods Super Oats to add a little extra nutrition with quinoa flakes, amaranth flakes and chia.

Pre-Race Paleo Pancakes – This is my go-to super healthy pancake recipe from a CrossFit superstar friend, Stephanie from Missouri.

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Greek Yogurt Pancakes with Creamy Lemon-Raspberry Sauce {Gluten Free}

Cinnamon Apple Ring Protein Pancake Possibilities #ProteinPantry

Chocolate Cheesecake Pancakes with Berry Burst Topping #MealtimeSolutions

12 Ideas for Hosting a Healthy Holiday Breakfast or Brunch

Apple Protein Pancakes with Sugar-Free Cider Syrup