Lyndsey's Sweet Potato Pancakes and French Toast

Here is an idea to get your complex carbs, a veggie, and some protein!

Lyndsey's Sweet Potato Pancakes:
Non stick cooking spray
1 medium sweet potato or yam
1 scoop unflavored, unsweetened
Cajun seasoning, to taste
4 egg whites, beaten

1. Spray a frying pan with cooking spray and preheat at medium
2. Grate sweet potato or shred in a food processer. Combine in a bowl with protein powder and seasoning. Mix well.
3. Mix in egg whites.
4. Place one scoop of potato mixture in frying pan, shaping into a circle. Repeat for 4 pancakes.
5. Cook for abot 5 minutes-or until golden brown-on each side, spraying the tops with cooking spray before flipping.

Serve on own, or with cottage cheese (low fat) and diced tomatos. Can be reheated.

French Toast:
Canola oil spray
7 tbsp egg whites
1/3 cup skim milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
4 slices whole wheat bread

1. Spray a skillet with canola spray
2. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together egg whites, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Dip bread in mixture on both sides.
3. On medium high heat, place bread on skillet and cook for 2-3 min. on each side or until done.

Banana Yogurt Syrup:
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 small ripe banana
2 tsp. stevia
1 tsp vanilla extract

In a blender or food processer combine all ingredients and blend until creamy. Pour over French Toast. Excellent with berries.