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Oatmeal Life Protein Pancakes 
(Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Kid-approved)
 By Suni Ferrer Makes 1 meal or 2 snack servings
(about 8 mini-pancakes) Dry ingredients: 2 scoops Vanilla or Cafe Latte Shaklee Life Energizing Shake Mix (non-GMO plant-based protein powder with pre/probiotics and Omega-3s) 1/2 cup rolled oats (quick or old fashioned)
 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon
 Pinch of Himalayan pink salt or sea salt Wet ingredients:
 2 Tbsp oil (I use avocado oil or grapeseed oil)
 1 egg (pasture raised is best) 1/2 cup nut milk or water
 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional: 1/4 tsp liquid stevia or to taste  Optional Variations:  For citrus flavor—add 1 Tbsp Performance Orange hydration mix or 1/4 tsp lemon or orange extract (or zest of lime, half lemon, or Clementine) For chocolate chip treat—add 1 Tbsp mini chocolate chips (Enjoy Life is gluten-free) For pumpkin pie pancakes—add 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice and ¼ cup pumpkin puree, tastes great with chocolate chips! Directions for pancakes: 
 Place all dry ingredients in small bowl and whisk together. 
-In a separate bowl, whisk together wet ingredients, then pour over dry mix, and whisk until batter is smooth. If too thick, add 1 Tbsp water at a time until desired pancake batter consistency.  Add chocolate chips last and mix.
-Heat nonstick griddle/pan to 300F (medium heat). 
 Melt a teaspoon of organic butter or ghee on the hot griddle or sprinkle with oil (coconut, grapeseed, or avocado oil).
 Pour about 2 Tablespoons of batter for each mini-pancake.
 Turn when bubbly (about 2-3 minutes).
 Cook another 1-2 minutes on other side. 
 Serve warm and enjoy as is, or top with maple syrup, cream cheese, nuts, fresh fruit, fruit preserves, lemon curd, or chocolate nut butter. 

Overnight Life Oats By Suni Ferrer (Makes 1 meal or 2 snacks)

6oz water or milk of choice (try almond milk)

1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I use Shaklee Life Shake)

1/2 cup rolled oats

2 tsp chia seeds

1 Tbsp any nut/seed butter or PB2 (omit if you prefer less nutty taste)

1/4 tsp cinnamon

Mix well in a glass container with tight lid. Store in fridge overnight or at least 3-4 hours. Eat cold or warmed. Want it sweeter? Add a few drops of stevia or 1 tsp raw honey.

Low-Glycemic* Shaklee Protein Balls By Suni Ferrer Makes 24-30 balls total (2-3 balls per serving) Gluten-free & Dairy-free

• 4 scoops vanilla or any flavor Shaklee Life Shake Mix (non-GMO plant-based protein powder) • ½ cup natural peanut butter or any nut/seed butter (the oily kind you need to stir) • ¼ cup honey or 100% maple syrup (use half for less sweet) • 1 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if gluten-intolerant) • If necessary, add enough honey or applesauce to be able to shape into balls without crumbling (add 2 Tbsp at a time). UPDATE: you can add the juice and zest of one lemon or lime, it tastes amazing!

Want it sweet with less honey?… Substitute all or part of the honey with applesauce and add a few drops of liquid stevia to taste. Safe organic brands: Sweet Leaf and Trader Joe’s.

Optional toppings and mix-ins… My favorite topping flavors are strawberries, blueberries chocolate, cinnamon, coconut, orange creamsicle, and almond mint (add mint extract to basic recipe and then roll in crushed almonds). Easy toppings to roll balls on are: cinnamon mix (1 tsp cinnamon + 1 tsp vanilla Shaklee Life protein), coconut flakes, any crushed freeze-dried fruit (strawberry, blueberry, jackfruit, apple, peaches, etc), raw cacao or cocoa powder, chia seeds, sesame seeds, melted natural chocolate chips (Enjoy Life brand is dairy-free), orange creamsicle mix (1 tsp Performance Orange + 1 tsp vanilla Shaklee Life protein), any crushed nuts, any super seed/grain blend, or any combination of the above. Get creative and have fun with it! You can also simply roll in more Shaklee Life protein to make them look like donut holes.

Directions (and free therapy!!!): In a bowl or large rectangular mold, mix all ingredients except water with hands to form a smooth stiff dough. If too crumbly, add water to entire mix, 2 Tbsp of water at a time until you can easily form balls that don’t fall apart. Shape into balls using 1 Tablespoon of “dough” for each ball. Roll the balls on a small amount of topping. Place on prepared pan, and refrigerate to harden for about 20 minutes or faster in the freezer. Store in the fridge for up to 4-7 days or freezer.

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