High Protein Pancakes
No, not everything needs to be high protein but sometimes the goal your working towards needs an adapted recipe and this is where these come in. I developed this recipe when I was training for a half marathon to allow for more optimal muscle recovery and satiety whilst also not missing out on pancake day. Win win!
Makes: about 9 American-style pancakes
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas
4 eggs
2 scoops protein powder (about 60g)
2 tbsp flaxseed
Sugar-free vanilla (optional)
Optional toppings: Greek yogurt and raspberries
Method
Whizz all the ingredients together in a food processor.
Put a non-stick frying pan on medium heat. You can add a tiny bit of neutral oil if you're worried about sticking.
Using a tablespoon, measure out three tablespoons of batter per pancake. You should be able to fit and cook three at a time in a standard pan.
Cook for around 3 minutes, or until the bottom is golden and the top is "set", then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
Place the cooked pancakes on a plate and cover with a large saucepan to keep warm while you cook the rest.
Top with whatever you like — a big dollop of Greek yogurt, raspberries, and a drizzle of honey is a great combo. 🍯
Nutrition per pancake (batter only): ~90 kcal | ~8.5g protein | ~7g carbs | ~3.5g fat | ~1g fibre
Nutrition per serving of 4 pancakes, with toppings (100g 0% fat Greek yogurt, 80g raspberries, ~1 tsp honey drizzle): ~480 kcal | ~45g protein | ~47g carbs | ~14.5g fat | ~9g fibre