Living a healthy lifestyle shouldn’t mean compromising on treating yourself from time to time. Whilst chocolate and banana protein pancakes may not seem like the go-to for breakfasts or snacking, there are easy ways of adding nutritional value into this traditional treat. If you’re a sucker for chocolate, try these super chocolate and banana protein pancakes.

Nutritional breakdown per serving/3 pancakes:

• Calories: 286 or 1196.62 kj
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Protein: 34.5g
• Fibre: 3g
• Sugar: 16g
• Fat: 3g

Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients (to make 2-3 pancakes):

• 46g (or around one and a half rounded scoops) of USN Blue Lab Whey
• 1 x Large banana
• 2 x Egg whites
• 2 Tablespoons of milk (this can be substituted for almond, coconut or soy milk)
• ¼ Teaspoon of baking powder
• ½ Teaspoon of cinnamon

Instructions for Chocolate and Banana Protein Pancakes:

• Begin by separating the egg whites into a bowl and whisk them.
• Add all other ingredients into a blender or food processor and mix until smooth.
• Fold in the egg whites to your blended mixture.
• Heat a frying pan on medium heat. Use a little oil or coconut oil to grease it.
• Add a ladle of batter to the frying pan. Use this as a measurement for each pancake, so if your pan can cook more than one simultaneously, add another ladle of batter.
• Cook each side of the pancake for 1-2 minutes. The pancake should start to bubble.
• Cook until both sides of the pancakes are golden brown and around 1cm thick.
• Eat warm, with sliced bananas in between and on top of the pancakes.

Top tip: Add a drop or two of coconut syrup for a little more sweetness.

Ultimately, these chocolate and banana protein pancakes provide a satisfying and nutritious treat, demonstrating that healthy eating can be both enjoyable and delicious.