Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes

We love pineapple upside down cake and these pineapple upside down pancakes do not disappoint.  These are a breeze to prepare and are sure to make you think you are eating dessert for breakfast.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat pancake/waffle mix

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

2 tablespoons brown sugar

8 maraschino cherries

8 pineapple slices

Directions:

1. Place pineapple slices on a paper towel and sprinkle with brown sugar.
2. Spray a nonstick skillet with butter spray and heat to medium heat.
3. Place pineapples sugared side down on the skillet. Let pineapples cook for 5 minutes.
4. Place a cherry in the center of the pineapple rings.
5. Pour ¼ cup pancake batter on and around the pineapple.
6. Cook until the batter starts to bubble in about 3 minutes. 
7. Flip gently and cook 2 more minutes.
8. Transfer to a plate.
9. Serve with nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt, maple syrup, or a drizzle of juice from maraschino cherries.