Caribbean Scallop Salad and Gourmet Chocolate Peanut Butter Pancakes [Dinner and Dessert #5]

Caribbean Scallop Salad

Ready for a little taste of the Caribbean? With a little creativity, there never has to be a dull moment with your dinners. This salad offers a hearty dose of nutrition with a taste that is sure to satisfy.

While shrimp is the most commonly used seafood when preparing salads, this recipe calls for scallops, which are also a great source of protein at 21 grams per serving.

The recipe brings in the sweet flavor of pineapple with the tangy flavor of lime for a taste sensation that is unlike any other. The pineapple also contains important digestive enzymes, so this is a great salad for those who may often suffer from digestive issues.

The spinach it calls for boasts a number of nutrients including vitamin K, vitamin E, folate, iron, and calcium. Finally, the avocado rounds out the dish, adding some unsaturated fat content and even more vitamin E to help promote healthy skin, hair, and nails.

Note that you can adjust the amount of lime juice to taste if desired.

Gourmet Chocolate Peanut Butter Pancakes

Looking for a delicious way to start a lazy Saturday morning? Over the weekends when you have more time to cook, why not treat yourself to something you’re really craving?

During the week you likely rely on the usual standby’s – oatmeal, cold cereal, or protein shakes. Now it’s time to whip up something that will really satisfy those taste buds.

Look no further than to this chocolate peanut butter pancake recipe. It’s taking a healthy twist on the classic high-carb pancake recipe and is going to provide you with an excellent source of protein, healthy fats, and just a small dose of energizing carbs.
The mashed banana used in this recipe adds some natural sweetness so that you don’t have to rely on sugar to get the job done. If you still prefer it sweetener, feel free to add some Stevia or your desired sweetener as required.

While the recipe itself calls for powdered peanut butter, if you don’t have that available, simply use some natural peanut butter in its place. Also feel free to top with another fruit as well such as raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries. You can also swap out the chocolate protein powder for vanilla as well for a completely different flavor combination.