Simple Protein Pancakes
These protein pancakes are made with only seven ingredients. A healthy 15-minute breakfast, you can cook them ahead of time and freeze for meal-prep.
Servings: 5 medium pancakes
Calories: 79kcal
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 pan
- 1 whisk
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 1 scoop unflavored whey protein powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup 2% reduced fat milk
- 1 tsp Stevia
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, egg and milk.
- Gradually add protein powder and whisk thoroughly. Stir until the batter is completely smooth and blended.
- Whisk in baking powder, cinnamon, and Stevia. Allow the batter to rest and thicken as you heat the stovetop.
- Preheat a pan to medium heat and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
- Use two large spoonfuls of batter for each pancake. Cook the pancakes until they bubble before flipping (around 30-45 seconds each side).
- Place the cooked pancakes on a plate and cover with foil. This will keep them warm as you finish cooking the rest.
Notes
Top this breakfast off with sugar free syrup. It will give the pancakes a traditional feel, without adding more calories.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pancake | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8.2g | Fat: 2.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 55.2mg | Sodium: 39.4mg | Potassium: 55.8mg | Sugar: 1.4g