Guys, it’s 2017! The roller-coaster named 2016 is finally behind us and many are heading into this year looking for a fresh start. In the spirit of goal-setting and healthy-eating, I thought I would share my favourite protein pancake recipes because they are healthy AND delicious!
Note: All pancakes below are made using a Magic Bullet blender and George Foreman griddle (so you can bake the whole batch at a time). The Magic Bullet is listed in the Top 5 Gifts for the Healthy One, under $50 article and the griddle can be found at stores like Walmart or Hudson’s Bay.
1. The Original
The original recipe was inspired by MindOverMunch’s blueberry pancakes a couple years ago. I amended this recipe to what I had in my fridge at the time and I’ve never looked back since!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup quick oats
- 1/4 cup vanilla whey protein powder
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt or Skyr Icelandic yogurt
- 1/3-1/2 cup liquid egg whites
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Method:
- Preheat griddle or pan to medium-high heat (I turn mine up to 200-250 F).
- Put all of the ingredients (in any order) in a Magic Bullet and blend!
- Add some coconut oil to your pan so it melts, then spread it around with a spatula.
- Pour the well-mixed pancake batter onto the pan (right out of the Magic Bullet cup).
- This recipe makes 6 small pancakes.
- Flip pancakes when the top starts to bubble (2-3 minutes) and do the same for the other side.
- VOILA! Stack those pancakes onto your plate!
- Serve with fresh berries, dark chocolate chips, or banana slices between each flapjack!
2. Blueberry/Mixed Berry
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup quick oats
- 1/4 cup vanilla whey protein powder
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt or Skyr Icelandic yogurt
- 1/2 cup liquid egg whites
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- A handful of blueberries or raspberries (they blend the best)
Method:
- Do the same as for recipe 1; however, add the berries to the batter after you’ve already blended everything else.
- OPTIONAL ADD: Microwave some frozen berries! Microwave in 30 second intervals and stir until all berries are warmed. No sugar added (or needed).
- I find that this is a great alternative to the traditional maple syrup and butter toppings.
3. Peanut Butter
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup peanut flour (or PB2)
- 1/4 cup vanilla whey protein powder (or the equivalent measurement in quick oats)
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt or Skyr Icelandic yogurt
- 1/2 cup liquid egg whites
- 1 tsp baking powder
Method:
- Follow the original pancakes recipe.
- OPTIONAL ADD: Peanut butter either straight from the jar, or microwaved in a bowl, then drizzled on top. SO GOOD. Also, banana slices complete the peanut butter-banana flavour combo!
4) Apple Cinnamon
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup quick oats
- 1/4 cup vanilla whey protein powder
- 1 cup of applesauce (the kind you used to eat when you were younger)
- 1/2 cup liquid egg whites (OR, make these vegan and use almond or soy milk)
Method:
- Again, same as the original pancakes.
- OPTIONAL ADD: Apple slices! Either fresh or sautéed in a pan with some cinnamon.
Hope you enjoy these new recipes! Enjoy a healthy start to your New Year, without sacrificing your taste buds!
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Source: Cover Photo, all photos provided by the author.
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