I’m on a strict writing schedule at the moment trying to complete the copy for a new book, so time, especially in the mornings, is tight. So it’s been a regular assortment of oats, eggs and fruit with yogurt for several days now.
This morning I wanted something a bit more indulgent but still quick and easy and so made these breakfast high protein pancakes. Made with yogurt rather than milk (although you can have either) they are a little denser and softer. I like them with just a little sugar-free syrup drizzled over with berries, but they are equally good with low-sugar warm fruit preserve, or sliced bananas and drizzled low-sugar chocolate sauce (like choc shot). Very moreish!
BREAKFAST PROTEIN PANCAKES
Ingredients
METRIC/US
1 egg or 2 egg whites
2 tbsp coconut flour (or whole wheat flour if preferred)
50 g/¼ cup high protein, low-fat yogurt
25 g/1 oz regular scoop vanilla or your favourite low-fat and low-sugar protein powder (I used Happy Happy Hemp and Baobab Super Protein from That Protein – details here)
½ tsp baking powder
low-fat cooking spray or mist
- To make the pancake batter, mix the egg whites or whole egg with the coconut flour, yogurt, protein powder and baking powder until smooth.
- Spritz a large frying pan with low-fat cooking spray or mist. Heat, then when warm spoon the pancake batter in to make 4 small pancakes.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until browned on the underside, flip over and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.
- Serve warm with preserves, fruit, extra yogurt or syrup as liked.
MAKES 4
WLS PORTION: 1
V suitable for Vegetarians
CALORIES PER PANCAKE (using egg whites): 64
PROTEIN: 8.3g
CARBOHYDRATE: 2.5g
FAT: 1.5g
Terri says
Was your protein powder the same as Marvel dried milk ?? As I have never heard of yours?
Paula barraclough says
These look fab .. I need to get back on track to get rid of regain. I need things to get me over being a sugar addict.
CAROL says
No not the same Terri – it’s a flavoured protein powder (check the link). Marvel dried milk is a good addition but won’t provide as much protein. C x
CAROL says
All of our recipes Paula aim to be low in sugar so you should find a good many to help with regain and challenging that sweet tooth. These pancakes are a great start to the day without too much sugar. C x
Michelle nichols says
Could you add mashed bananas ???
CAROL says
I am sure you could – just substitute some for the yogurt in the recipe to get a similar consistency. C x
Jon DiCerbo says
Excellent recipe. I used berry yogurt and gave the pancakes a taste like an old school Zinger! Thanks for sharing.