Chocolate Zucchini Pancakes

3 servings (3 pancakes = 1 serving) Ingredients: 3/4 cup kodiak buttermilk pancake mix

30g good protein chocolate milk protein powder 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp table salt 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 banana, ripe 2 egg whites 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup uncooked zucchini, grated and moisture squeezed out Directions: Add all the ingredients except the zucchini into a blender. Blend until incorporated. Grate the zucchini and wring out in a tea towel to get rid of excess moisture. Set aside. Pour blender ingredients into a medium bowl and add the grated and wrung out zucchini. Mix well. Heat up a lightly sprayed griddle or skillet. Add 2 heaping tbsp of batter to the griddle or skillet. Wait until pancake bubbles and flip over. Repeat until batter is gone. Should make about 9 pancakes. Suggested Serving: Serve with fruit, maple or chocolate maple syrup and/or light whipped cream.