recipe upgrade

An oatmeal with staying power

An oatmeal with staying power

Ya’ll don’t need a wimpy oatmeal or overnight oats that leaves you Starvin’ Marvin’ in 38 minutes. Check out this post for ideas for more staying power in your oatmeal mix!

Pumpkin Flapjacks 3 (Kodiak base)

Pumpkin Flapjacks 3 (Kodiak base)

Our new Mechanic Dietitian, Becca, treats us with her rendition of a protein pumpkin pancake and joy abounds! You can easily adjust the ingredients of this recipe to your liking (and your personal needs), but it will check the boxes for flavor, fiber, protein, and some harder-to-incorporate fats!

Homemade Granola, Version 2

Homemade Granola, Version 2

This homemade granola features 7 grams of protein per serving (about 2x the amount of protein in most store-bought granolas) with low added sugar and a moderate carbohydrate content.

Pumpkin Flapjacks 2 (Birch Benders base)

Pumpkin Flapjacks 2 (Birch Benders base)

Say what? Pancakes before a workout? Uh huh… and there’s pumpkin involved. Don’t be scared.

Upgraded pancakes (Kodiak base)

Upgraded pancakes (Kodiak base)

The Nutrition Mechanic increased the OF (“oomph factor”) for this boxed pancake mix and delight ensued: an improved carb to protein ratio and not having to ride the blood sugar roller coaster. Bonus points for tasting so good!