Protein pancakes are by far my favorite go-to breakfast for a multitude of reasons. First, it tricks my brain into thinking I’m at IHOP consuming delicious high calorie pancakes with tons of butter pecan syrup on top. Second it allows me to play with different flavors and add as much fruit and/or nuts my little heart desires. Third and most importantly, it’s packed with protein! Protein is vital for building lean muscle, aids in weight loss and should be consumed at every meal and snack. Protein is not just for bodybuilders and will NOT make you bulky <— that’s a message to the ladies.
This morning I had chocolate protein pancakes for breakfast. I even added a few chips of unsweetened carob on top for a little texture and extra sweetness but feel free to add cacao nibs as well. This recipe contains approximately 28g of protein. Here’s what I used:
Ingredients:
1 21g scoop of chocolate protein powder
½ medium banana mashed
1 tbsp ground flax
¼ cup of egg whites
Dash of cinnamon
Topping:
¼ cup of plain Greek yogurt
¼ tsp pure maple syrup
A few cacao nibs or unsweetened carob chips (optional)
Mash half of a banana and add protein powder, flax, egg whites, and cinnamon, mix completely. I split the batter into 2 small pancakes or you can make one large. On a medium heat, in a pan sprayed with a non-stick cooking spray, add the batter and cook just like you would regular pancakes. Once the batter begins to bubble, flip over and continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes. For the topping, I mix ¼ tsp of pure maple syrup in ¼ cup of Greek yogurt and mix. Add a few chips of cacao nibs or carob on top and eat up! This recipe yields one serving but can be easily doubled or tripled.
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