Lean Protein Pancakes Recipe 🥞
Overview:
Delight in these delicious Lean Protein Pancakes, perfected over years to offer a high-protein, energizing breakfast option. Whether you’re an athlete or watching your diet, this recipe is tailored to provide both taste and nutrition, ensuring a satisfying start to your day.
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 6 pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup oats, ground into flour
- 1 1/2 cups vital wheat gluten
- 1/2 cup non-fat powdered milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 cups fat-free buttermilk
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: sugar-free strawberry/apricot preserves
- Optional: nuts, nut oil, or peanut butter
- Safflower or olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions:
1. Making the Mix:
- Grind oats in a food processor or use oat flour.
- In an airtight container, combine all dry ingredients.
- Shake or whisk until well combined.
2. Making 1 Large Pancake:
- In a two-cup liquid measure, combine 1/4 cup of egg substitute and 1/2 cup of buttermilk or water. Let stand at room temperature for 10-20 minutes.
- Optionally, add sugar-free preserves or yogurt for added flavor and texture.
- Wipe a non-stick skillet with a thin coat of safflower or olive oil.
- Heat the skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
- Combine about 2/3 cup of pancake mix with the egg mixture. Adjust the liquid if needed for desired consistency.
- Fold in nuts or nut butter if desired.
- Pour the batter into the hot skillet and cook until brown on one side, then flip and cook until browned on the second side.
3. Serving:
- Serve your pancakes with diabetic-friendly maple syrup or a tablespoon of flax oil for added richness and flavor.
Tips:
- Use a thicker batter for fluffier pancakes or a thinner batter for denser ones.
- Be gentle when mixing to avoid dense, flat pancakes.
- Experiment with different toppings and additions to customize your pancakes to your liking.
- Make a larger batch of the mix to have it ready for quick pancake mornings.
- Enjoy these pancakes as a satisfying breakfast option, perfect for fueling your day ahead.
Indulge in these protein-packed pancakes, crafted with care to provide a nutritious and delicious breakfast experience. Start your day off right with this hearty and wholesome meal option! 🌞🥞
