Start Your Day With Protein Packed Pancakes

Start your day off right with a healthy breakfast. Matthew Vakakis from Whole Foods in Glastonbury joins the show to share a recipe for protein-packed “Performance Pancakes.”

Performance Pancakes

1 cup 365 Organic Everyday Value 100% Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancake Mix

2/3 cup Non-Fat Milk

1 Tablespoon Oil

1 Egg

1 Scoop Vega Sport Protein Powder

1 Tablespoon Flaxseed

¼ cup Cacao Nibs

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Do not overmix.
2. Add milk or more mix as needed for desired consistency.
3. Pour batter onto a pre-heated, lightly oiled griddle then cook.
4. On medium low heat; flip once. Serve immediately with syrup, jam or fresh fruit.

Recipe yields: Three servings