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Recipe: Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes

Athletes love pancakes! Therefore, I knew that I needed a pancake recipe in my book  Essential Sports Nutrition . However, I didn't want just a simple pancake recipe. When I make pancakes, I typically keep it super simple (basic ingredients) or I use a box of Kodiak cakes  (which also works great for traveling) but I wanted something a bit more nutritionally complete to help meet the needs of an active individual. Joey mentioned to me about her sweet potato pancake recipe that included cottage cheese. At first I was skeptical.....I love cottage cheese but in pancakes??? But these pancakes came out amazingly well! Satisfying, protein-packed and a perfect option for an on-the-go snack or for breakfast. Enjoy! Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes Yield 10 (4 1/2 inch pancakes) Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats 1 cup 2% cottage cheese (my favorite brand is Daisy Brand ) 2 large eggs 4 large egg whites 1 tsp b...