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Protein Pancakes

Protein Pancakes


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  • Author: Amanda Hartwellen
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Fluffy protein pancakes made with oat flour, rice flour, eggs, and Greek yogurt, served with a smooth protein yogurt cream for a balanced, high-protein breakfast.


Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder, divided
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons beet juice
  • 1 1/4 cups Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon beet juice

Instructions

  1. Mix oat flour, rice flour, 1/3 cup protein powder, and baking powder in a bowl.
  2. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and set aside.
  3. Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar, Greek yogurt, and beet juice.
  4. Stir dry ingredients into yolk mixture until combined.
  5. Gently fold whipped egg whites into the batter.
  6. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  7. Cook pancakes 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  8. Whisk yogurt, protein powder, and beet juice to make the cream.
  9. Serve pancakes warm with protein cream.

Notes

  1. Beet juice adds color and can be omitted.
  2. Use a nonstick pan to avoid extra oil.
  3. Store pancakes up to 2 days refrigerated.
  4. Protein cream can be used as a filling between layers.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pan-Fried
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 186 mg