Eating clean? Trying to cut the bad carbs but can't get over that pancake craving? These clean protein filled pancakes will hit the spot. I either eat them plain, with a  small bit of honey, or my own home made date syrup!

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup of quick oats

1/4 cup of plain nonfat Greek yogurt

1 banana

2 egg whites

Cinnamon

I use my 3 cup food processor to whirl all of the ingredients together. But first thing's first. Put the oatmeal in the processor alone to make a fine oat flour. Add the rest of the ingredients until mixed evenly. Cook like you would any other pancake. If the batter seems too thick, add more banana or yogurt. If the batter seems too thin, add more oat flour. Enjoy with a bit of honey and a refreshing glass of skim milk and you have a well balanced meal!

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Looking for a high protein post workout snack? Homemade Clif Bars can be made ahead of time so when you're wore out from your workout,( and you should be!) you can just stumble your weak ass to the fridge and grab. Couldn't be more simple. And my added bonus for you is the special ingredient in the Spark. 2 coconut milk ice cubes and 4 pieces of frozen pineapple, YUM!

INGREDIENTS:
9 oz. box of prunes
9 oz. box of figs
1/2 of a 12 oz. box of raisins
2 cups unsweetened coconut (I had to buy A coconut and open it. Here's how)
1 cups of walnuts
1 cups of almonds
1.5 cups of peiptas (pumpkin seeds)
Cinnamon to taste

This is really simple directions. I put the nuts and seeds into my processor until they were crumbs but not turning sticky. Then I did the same to the coconut. I took the prunes, figs and raisins and puréed them then added the rest of the ingredients until it was uniform. I flattened it on a tray then baked it for 25ish minutes at 350 degrees. You could do it less if you wanted them to be gooey, it's your call.

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 Hey guys. Just an FYI about protein. It's pretty important in exercise and weight loss. Consuming it helps you breakdown food- that is burn calories. There are many different benefits in eating protein but I'm kinda pressed for time right now, so here are just a few.

 The body needs protein to repair and maintain itself. amino acids. Every cell in the human body contains protein. It is a major part of the skin, muscles, organs, and glands. You need protein in your diet to help your body repair cells and make new ones. Protein is also important for after exercise to help build and repair muscle.

  When proteins are digested, amino acids are left. The human body needs amino acids to break down food. Amino acids need to be eaten in large enough amounts for optimal health.
Amino acids are found in animal sources such as meats, milk, fish, and eggs, as well as in plant sources such as soy, beans, legumes, nut butters, and some grains (such as wheat germ). You do not need to eat animal products to get all the protein you need in your diet.

Adults are encouraged to get 0.5-0.8g of protein per pound of body weight. Less if you're less active and more if you're more active. The equation is simple: 0.5(g of protein) X 150(body weight) = 75g of daily protein.

  Hope that's a good start for all who's trying to lose weight but are not sure what to cut. To put it simply, don't cut your protein.

  Missy Davis
  Independent AdvoCare Distributor
  MissyFromOhio@gmail.com
  (937)239-6048

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