Healthy Banana Pancakes

It takes more than exercise to make a successful athlete. You have to fuel up for races and workouts.
Make it something healthy. I've had more time for cooking since this is my off season and I recently tried out these banana pancakes. Eating healthy means less weight gain. That is important at this time of year since the average american gains 7 pounds during the holidays.  I don't know about you, but I don't need any extra weight when I am running or racing. Try these I think you will enjoy them.

Makes 8 pancakes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes

1 1/2 cups soy milk ( I used the mango flavor, there is a strawberry which would be great as well)
1 cup rolled oats
2 bananas chopped
1/2 cup all purpose flour ( I used unbleached)
1 tablespoon plus one teaspoon baking powder
Additional fruit for topping

1. In a blender, puree soy milk and oats until smooth. Add bananas, flour 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and baking powder. Puree for a few seconds. Let batter rest 10 minutes
2. Heat a large nonstick pan over medium. Mist with nonstick cooking spray.  Scoop batter into pan in 1/4 cup increments. 
3. Reduce heat to medium low and cook pancakes until air bubbles appear on the top and the underside is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook 5 more minutes or until browned.  Top with sliced bananas and a bit of maple syrup if desired.

These would be good with blueberries, cherries, or strawberries. I also added a little bit of ground flax seed.

Enjoy.

235 Calories

8 grams protein

3 grams fat

5 grams fiber

750 mg sodium

Chris Wodke

Founder & Manager Team CMT

www.run4cmt.com

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Symptoms include; muscle wasting in the lower legs and feet leading to foot drop, poor balance and gait problems Atrophy in the hands causes difficulty with manual dexterity.

Structural foot deformities such as high arches and hammer toes are common.

Poor tolerance for cool or cold temperatures and many people have chronically cold hands and feet.

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