A Yummy Pancake Recipe You Can Make Four Different Ways

Guys, it’s 2017! The roller-coaster named 2016 is finally behind us and many are heading into this year looking for a fresh start. In the spirit of goal-setting and healthy-eating, I thought I would share my favourite protein pancake recipes because they are healthy AND delicious!

Note: All pancakes below are made using a Magic Bullet blender and George Foreman griddle (so you can bake the whole batch at a time). The Magic Bullet is listed in the Top 5 Gifts for the Healthy One, under $50 article and the griddle can be found at stores like Walmart or Hudson’s Bay.

1. The Original
The original recipe was inspired by MindOverMunch’s blueberry pancakes a couple years ago. I amended this recipe to what I had in my fridge at the time and I’ve never looked back since!  

Ingredients: 

• 1/4 cup quick oats
• 1/4 cup vanilla whey protein powder 
• 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt or Skyr Icelandic yogurt 
• 1/3-1/2 cup liquid egg whites
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon 

Method: 

• Preheat griddle or pan to medium-high heat (I turn mine up to 200-250 F).
• Put all of the ingredients (in any order) in a Magic Bullet and blend!
• Add some coconut oil to your pan so it melts, then spread it around with a spatula.
• Pour the well-mixed pancake batter onto the pan (right out of the Magic Bullet cup). 
• This recipe makes 6 small pancakes. 
• Flip pancakes when the top starts to bubble (2-3 minutes) and do the same for the other side.
• VOILA! Stack those pancakes onto your plate!
• Serve with fresh berries, dark chocolate chips, or banana slices between each flapjack!

2. Blueberry/Mixed Berry

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup quick oats
• 1/4 cup vanilla whey protein powder 
• 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt or Skyr Icelandic yogurt 
• 1/2 cup liquid egg whites
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• A handful of blueberries or raspberries (they blend the best)

Method: 

• Do the same as for recipe 1; however, add the berries to the batter after you’ve already blended everything else.
• OPTIONAL ADD: Microwave some frozen berries! Microwave in 30 second intervals and stir until all berries are warmed. No sugar added (or needed).
• I find that this is a great alternative to the traditional maple syrup and butter toppings.

3. Peanut Butter

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup peanut flour (or PB2)
• 1/4 cup vanilla whey protein powder (or the equivalent measurement in quick oats)
• 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt or Skyr Icelandic yogurt 
• 1/2 cup liquid egg whites
• 1 tsp baking powder

Method: 

• Follow the original pancakes recipe.
• OPTIONAL ADD: Peanut butter either straight from the jar, or microwaved in a bowl, then drizzled on top. SO GOOD. Also, banana slices complete the peanut butter-banana flavour combo!

4) Apple Cinnamon 

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup quick oats
• 1/4 cup vanilla whey protein powder 
• 1 cup of applesauce (the kind you used to eat when you were younger)
• 1/2 cup liquid egg whites (OR, make these vegan and use almond or soy milk)

Method: 

• Again, same as the original pancakes. 
• OPTIONAL ADD: Apple slices! Either fresh or sautéed in a pan with some cinnamon. 

Hope you enjoy these new recipes! Enjoy a healthy start to your New Year, without sacrificing your taste buds! 

If you try any of these, please let us know on Facebook or Twitter.

Source: Cover Photo, all photos provided by the author.

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