BodyBuilding Recipe: Red Velvet Protein Pancakes

These Red Velvet pancakes are so easy to prepare it's insane! And not only they don't owe any of their lusciousness to refined sugar and butter at all, they're also nutritious and very calorie efficient, meaning, bringing tons of protein and some complex carbs for quality energy without no sugar or fat.


So what you need is: 5 egg whites, half a banana, 40 grams oats, 1/2 tsp baking powder, sugar-free strawberry jello.

Yes. You heard that right. Only that....

You throw everything in a blender, depending on the sweetness desired, you might choose to put either half a packet of sugar-free strawberry jello or the entire one.

After they're blended, cook like normal pancakes in a pam-greased pan.

Enjoy this sinless treat, sinner.

Love, Djoe

10 Foods That Will Change Your Body (Grocery Shopping in Beirut, Lebanon)

When it comes to beautiful lean bodies, grocery shopping can make or break your fitness efforts. 

This is why I've just started the: What's In My Cart Series.

1- Chicken Breasts: Buy the frozen variety and store in the freezer at home so that you always have a lean source of protein at hand.

2- Whole Oats: They're one of my favorite complex carb sources that help give a sustained energy release throughout the day, give the body healthy fibers and curb hunger by keeping blood sugar levels stable.

3- Lean Steak: It's an excellent source of protein with complete amino acid profile.

4- Ground Beef: I choose the leanest cuts and ask to grind them, then adding spices, such as burger spices, I can form into patties at home and grill in a pan in just a few minutes. Top with grilled tomatoes and onions, along with some mustard, and you've just made a healthy burger!

5- Cereal Kaak: Most of them have oils, even the whole-wheat variety, to enhance texture and prevent breakage. This one contains no fat whatsoever, and I enjoy a couple of pieces with my morning cup of green tea.

6- Tuna in Water: It contains higher beneficial omega 3 fatty acids, because water and oil don't mix. While the one with oil, when you drain it, because oil and oil mix, you risk losing the healthy omega 3 fatty acids.

7- Unsweetened Raw Cocoa Powder: It's a staple in the Fit and Wit kitchen. I use it with the greek yogurt and in different recipes. One tbsp only contains around 10 calories and it's rich in antioxidants without the high fats and sugar calories.

8- Whole Wheat Pasta: Whether in swirls or shells, always pick the brown variety for the lower GI (glycemic index) and the higher fiber content.

9- Amaranth: I was surprised to find it in Lebanon! It's widely available in Latin America and India and closely resembles Quinoa. It's a very healthy source of complex carbs and it's rich in protein.

10- Whole Wheat Rice Cakes: I enjoy this with a tbsp of peanut butter or sugar-free jams. Makes for great pre-workout snack!