What’s with all the pro (mountain bike) cyclists and the obsession with pancakes for fueling these days? I get it, pancakes are delicious, but there are better options. It feels like when Jordan Rapp began the bacon thing, then everyone had to have bacon as their protein source (which was pretty q…

They’re so simple, yet so delicious.

They go great with a side of gravel too! [6A935811-DD0D-488E-801D-955EE840147D] 1 cup of oats (blend to powder before adding other ingredients) 2 tablespoons PB Fit powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 ripe banana 1 scoop of protein powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup almond milk quick pour of maple …

Okay, here’s my pancake manifesto; cheap as hell minimal equipment/cooking skills required super customizable accessible pretty much anywhere in the world easily digestible won’t make you look weird at brunch freeze well, or you can make 5837487263 and give them to your kids hold up well in a jers…

Anybody got a good go-to pancake recipe? I’ve been using the one in the Feedzone Cookbook and I like them, but I’m open to exploration.

Maybe this is the key. When I eat pancakes I do not feel like riding at all :joy:

[image] BCrossen: Anybody got a good go-to pancake recipe? I’ve been using the one in the Feedzone Cookbook and I like them, but I’m open to exploration. I always use ratios of 1 and then add extras. 1 cup flour 1 cup soy milk 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon flax seeds 1 teaspoon…

Your last point is probably the best one :joy:

[image] BCrossen: Anybody got a good go-to pancake recipe? I’ve been using the one in the Feedzone Cookbook and I like them, but I’m open to exploration. [image] Fluffy American pancakes recipe This easy American pancake recipe makes light and fluffy pancakes that are great for a …

[image] simonicusfacilis: p.s As with any chemical leavening agent once they are wet they are active. You can’t make a batter and leave it gott a use it or end up with crepes. Also, once you mix everything, let it sit for just a couple minutes to let the chemical reactions occur, and don’t mi…

To an earlier comment, they are super-customizable. I think they can be as healthy or fiber-free as you desire. I often eat oatmeal, but have tried pancakes, and the ingredient list is very similar.

What's With All The Pancakes?

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I just use Whole Foods protein pancake and waffle mix.

Side note: A lot of those MTB pros are young. They also eat pizza and wings and drink Red Bull and beer and stay skinny. I miss being young.

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What's With All The Pancakes?

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