Nutrition: Black Bean Pancakes

Recipe 1-2 scoop of vanilla/chocolate protein powder * 1/3 cup of drained, unsalted black beans ** 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder 1 tablespoon of dark cocoa powder 1 egg white 1/3 cup of Unsweetened Almond Milk ***

Substitution Items * I suggest sticking with vanilla/chocolate protein because flavors like "Tropical Punch" taste weird in a pancake. ** If you don't like beans, replace with Whole Wheat Flour *** You can use soy/dairy milk if you wish

Directions Add 1-2 scoops of Vanilla or Chocolate Protein Powder to a mixing bowl. *** I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey - Extreme Milk Chocolate flavor. Add 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder Add a tablespoon of dark cocoa powder Add 1/3 cup of drained, unsalted black beans Add 1 egg white Add a 1/3 cup of Unsweetened Almond Milk ***Optional: Unsweetened coconut flakes ***Optional: A couple pinches of Stevia ***Optional: Ground psyllium powder for extra fiber Blend all ingredients well Heat a pan coated in olive oil or non-stick spray Cook pancakes using your normal method Makes about 3 large, thin pancakes Enjoy.

Review Black beans are high in fiber, protein, vitamin B6 and antioxidants. When eaten with brown rice, its a complete protein and extremely useful for vegetarians. The pancakes hold together well and taste like normal flour pancakes. If you like your pancakes sweet be sure to add Stevia. You can also alternately play with your black bean to flour ratio.

Nutrition: Veggie Chili

Recipe Two 12oz pack of LightLife Smart Ground Veggie Crumbles Three 28oz can of diced tomatoes 15oz can Kidney beans (drained) 15oz can Black beans (drained) 1 cup diced white onion Three whole peppers, sliced thin (jalapeno or whatever you like) Minced Garlic Your favorite hot sauce (tabasco, sriracha, etc) Chili Powder to taste (I use at least half a bottle) *** This recipe yields a large crockpot of chili. Serves 10-12.

Directions Pan fry the crumbles and season them with hot sauce (or whatever you like). Dump the cooked crumbles and the tomatoes and beans into crock pot. Add at least 3 large splashes of chili powder. Sautee onions & peppers w/ the garlic & add to pot. Start crock pot & stir occasionally. Add more chili powder & maybe salt to taste. Should cook in about 3-4hrs on low & 1-2hrs on high.