January 2015

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RECIPES
PASSIONFRUIT AND BANANA PANCAKES
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Donna O’Shea, British
“I’ma personal trainer andPilates
instructor (donnaosheafitness.
com), and I recommend this
recipe to my clients to help
them vary their breakfasts, or
as a pre-workout meal. Bananas
provide energy
for workouts and
will replenish
p o t a s s i u m
l o s t t h rough
sweating. Chia
s e e d s a r e
p a c ke d w i t h
protein.”
Makes 10 to 12 mini-pancakes
Ingredients:
• 3 large ripe bananas
• 6 eggs
• 3 teaspoons chia seeds
• 6 passionfruit, juice and seeds
• Juice of two lemons
• 3 to 4 tablespoons cooking oil (coconut oil provides added
flavour).
• Blueberries or raspberries can also be added to the mixture for
variation and added antioxidants
Directions:
1. Mash the bananas in a bowl and add the chia seeds.
2. Whisk the eggs and add to the bananas.
3. Heat the oil in a flat pan and place a spoonful of the mixture into
the centre.
4. Cook until set and then flip the pancake (60 to 90 seconds on
each side).
5. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
6. Drizzle with the passionfruit and lemon juice.
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