We have all heard time and time again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Not only does breakfast give you the energy you need to function and perform at your best, new studies have shown that breakfast is essential in decreasing the urge to eat fatty, higher calorie foods later in the day. A study done at Imperial College London showed that individuals who skipped breakfast had a preference for higher calorie, fatty foods than those who had eaten breakfast. Individuals who think they are saving calories by not eating breakfast are actually taunted by the brain's tendency to crave higher calorie foods later in the day. The results from this study show that breakfast can take the edge off appetite later in the day and actually help in weight loss goals.
Instead of skipping breakfast, try this delicious, easy-to-make, protein pancake to fill you up and leave you feeling your best!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup egg whites
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 banana OR 1/2 cup pumpkin
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Spray pan with cooking spray and add pancake mix. Cook on each side for about 4 minutes or until golden.
Enjoy!
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