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This Protein Pancake Recipe Is Actually Really Good For You

This Protein Pancake Recipe Is Actually Really Good For You
Stack of pancakes topped with blueberries, cranberries and honey on white plate on white table. Vertical breakfast image
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Stack of pancakes topped with blueberries, cranberries and honey on white plate on white table. Vertical breakfast image

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Nothing says the weekend quite like a stack of hot pancakes for breakfast, though indulging too often probably isn't the best idea. Excellent news then, that we personally road-tested this protein pancake recipe from I Quit Sugar and can vouch for its awesomeness -- both from a taste and health perspective.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup almond meal
  • 3 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 2 tablespoons of whey (optional, use extra milk if you prefer)
  • Coconut oil

To serve: yoghurt, blueberries, coconut flakes and cinnamon.

METHOD

  1. Combine protein powder, almond meal, baking powder, cinnamon and chia seeds in a bowl. Add eggs, milk and whey (if using) and mix well.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a frying pan. Add pancake batter in batches until pancakes are cooked through and golden on both sides.
  3. Top pancakes with yoghurt, blueberries, coconut flakes and cinnamon.

Note: These protein pancakes are gluten free, dairy free (if you skip the yoghurt), sugar free and grain free. If you’re vegan, simply omit the eggs and soak 2 tablespoons of chia seeds in 1/2 cup water for at least 10 minutes and then add to pancake batter.

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