Description
Indulge in these fluffy, low-calorie protein pancakes made with hearty oats, Greek yogurt, and a touch of cinnamon. Perfect for a satisfying breakfast that won’t weigh you down!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- nonstick spray or oil for the skillet
- optional toppings: extra Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, sugar-free syrup, or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Blend oats into flour, then add Greek yogurt, egg whites, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth and let sit to thicken.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a greased skillet, pour batter, cook until bubbles form, flip, and cook until golden brown. Repeat for remaining batter.
- Serve: Top with your favorite healthy toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- For added fiber, mix in 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed.
- You can use oat flour and adjust consistency with almond milk.
- Pancakes can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for later.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
