10 Ways To Make Protein Pancakes (without protein powder)
Start your day off right with a powerful punch of protein and wholesome fiber in these delicious pancakes. These nutritious, stomach filling pancakes will give you the energy your need to start your day off right and still keep your blood sugar levels even so that you won't experience those late morning cravings.
Start with a strong base of supportive nutrients
4 egg whites1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese
3 packets stevia (Agave syrup is also a great option for sweetening)
Add your favorite flavors
Raspberry Pancakesadd 1/2 cup raspberries
Blueberry Pancakes
add 1/2 cup blueberries
Strawberry Pancakes
add 1/2 cup strawberries
Apple Pancakes
add 1 diced apple
1 tsp cinnamon
Apple Walnut Pancakes
add 1 diced apple
2 TBS chopped walnuts
1 tsp cinnamon
Banana Pancakes
add 1/2 banana
1 tsp cinnamon
Chocolate Banana Pancakes
add 1/2 banana
2 TBS cocoa powder
Chocolate Pancakes
add 2 TBS cocoa powder
Pumpkin Pancakes
add 1/2 c. canned plain pumpkin
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Peanut Butter Pancakes
add 2 TBS Peanut Butter
DIRECTIONS
1. Combine all ingredients (except apples and nuts depending on the recipe) in a blender and blend until smooth.2. Spray frying pan with a non-stick spray.
3. Pour batter into frying pan and cook on med/low heat until golden brown on each side.
NUTRITION
Serves: 1 (two medium sized pancakes)Depending on what recipe you choose the nutrition values will differ slightly. Here is the average nutritional info between the base recipe with only fruit or pumpkin added. Please add in the nutritional facts for any extras such as nuts if you decide to use them.
Per serving: 265 calories; 4 g fat, 24 g carbohydrates, 25 g protein, 8 g sugar
TIPS & NOTES
- When cooking a recipe that has apples or nuts in it, add the chopped apples or nuts to the batter after it has been blended.
- Plan ahead - make a larger batch and store them in the freezer
- You may add an additional pack of stevia or use agave syrup to taste for some recipes
Additional topping ideas:
1/2 cup fresh or frozen fruit of your choice blended or pureed with 2-3 TBS water (or 2-3 TBS of yogurt or cottage cheese for a creamy fruit spread)
1/2 cup fresh fruit
1/2 cup yogurt
With all of this incredible variety full of nutrients, there's no excuse to skip breakfast. Test out the different flavors and let us know which ones you like the best.
