Hey Kevin, creatine's awesome. Make sure you cycle it. Finish a tub then stop for a month or two so your body doesn't stop producing it.

It helps in recovery big time. Here's the creatine I use when I use it if you're looking for an awesome supplement: http://www.bluestarnutraceuticals.com/product/cre…

Thanks for the insightful post. What is your opinion on supplementing creatine? I realize that it's in your pre-workout supp, but have you ever used pure creatine and would you reccomend it?

Btw, just rocked some post w/o french toast and must say it can't be beat!

Awesome recipe!

I'll be giving that a shot for sure Jake – thanks man.

I'm definitely all about switching up the standard post workout shake once in a while. I usually alternate between french toast (like you mentioned above) and cottage cheese pancakes. I know that kind of sounds weird but they're packed with protein. And by using oats instead of white flour you're even adding more nutritional value.

To make them use approximately equal parts cottage cheese, oats (I use steel cut, but quick oats will give a smoother texture), and whole eggs. Toss them in a blender until they become the consistency of pancake batter.

Then depending on your preference you can add cinnamon, vanilla, a banana or protein powder for flavour and blend it up then cook them just like pancakes. Top off with some fresh berries or a little maple syrup. Couldn't be easier, I rarely ever measure the ingredients and just toss them in just like I would a smoothie.

I barely notice the difference and its a great alternative to protein shakes. You could even cook them ahead of time and take them to the gym in a container, or have them in the fridge ready to heat up.