Description
Protein pancakes are a healthy, high-protein breakfast made with oats, eggs, and protein powder for a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (almond or dairy)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Cooking spray or butter (for frying)
Instructions
1. Blend oats into a fine flour using a blender.
2. Add protein powder, baking powder, and cinnamon to the blender.
3. Add eggs, milk, cottage cheese (or yogurt), vanilla extract, and honey. Blend until smooth.
4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and grease with cooking spray or butter.
5. Pour small amounts of batter into the pan, forming pancakes.
6. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes.
7. Repeat with the remaining batter.
8. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use whey or plant-based protein powder.
- For extra fluffiness, let the batter sit for 5 minutes before cooking.
- Top with fruit, nut butter, or sugar-free syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American