Protein Pancakes Without Protein Powder
Start your morning with these Protein Pancakes Without Protein Powder! They're fluffy, naturally sweet, and packed with 22 grams of protein. Made with cottage cheese, oats, and eggs, these pancakes prove you don't need powders for a nutrient-dense breakfast.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 329kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Gluten Free Rolled Oats
- 2 Cups Cottage Cheese
- ¼ Cup Maple Syrup
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
Optional Toppings
- Greek Yogurt
- Maple Syrup
- Blueberries
Instructions
- Blend the oats, cottage cheese, eggs, and maple syrup in a blender until completely smooth and thick like cake batter.
- Pour into a medium-sized bowl, and gently fold in the baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while heating a lightly greased pan over medium heat.
- Scoop ¼ cup of the pancake batter onto the hot pan and cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and the edges set. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes more until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Serve warm with Greek yogurt, berries, maple syrup, or a quick mashed blueberry compote on top & enjoy!
Notes
- Fresh Baking Powder: It's essential for fluffy protein pancakes. If your baking powder is years old, it won't make the pancakes rise.
- Cook Slowly: Don't rush. Cooking on Medium heat ensures even cooking without burning.
- Wait for Bubbles: Flip only when bubbles cover the entire surface of the pancake.
- Blend Well: Thoroughly blend the ingredients to prevent chunky oat pieces in the pancake batter.
Nutrition
Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1394mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 321mg | Iron: 3mg
