What if we told you that you could enjoy this indulgence guilt-free, with a boost of protein to fuel your day? Enter Chocolate Protein Pancakes – a mouthwatering combination of wholesome ingredients that promise to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body from within.
Serving as the hearty base of our pancakes, oat flour and blended rolled oats provide a fiber-rich foundation that’s both satisfying and nutritious, offering sustained energy to power you through your morning.
Banana is naturally a sweet fruit not only adds a delightful flavor but also contributes to the moist and fluffy texture of our pancakes, while providing a dose of potassium and essential vitamins.
Rich in protein and essential amino acids, eggs are the secret ingredient that lends structure and richness to our pancakes, ensuring they hold together beautifully and offer a satisfying bite.
With two scoops of your favorite protein powder, these pancakes become a powerhouse of muscle-building nutrients, making them an ideal post-workout breakfast or a satisfying meal to kick-start your day.
Introducing a decadent chocolate flavor, cocoa powder adds depth and richness to our pancakes, transforming them into a delectable treat that’s sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
A touch of baking powder ensures our pancakes rise to fluffy perfection, creating light and airy stacks that practically melt in your mouth with each bite.
Providing moisture and richness without the need for dairy, almond milk adds a subtle nutty flavor and ensures our pancake batter is smooth and pourable.
Chocolate Protein Pancakes
Course: Breakfast4
servings5
minutes5
minutesIngredients
3/4 cup oat flour, about 1 cup rolled oats, blended
1 banana
2 eggs
2 scoops of protein powder of your choice
2 tablespoons cacao powder
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 cup almond milk
pinch of salt
pinch of cinnamon
butter, for cooking
Directions
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until fully combined.
- Melt a little butter in a medium frying pan on medium to low heat.
- Once the butter is melted put a dollop (about 1 tablespoon) of mixture for each pancake into the pan and cook. leaving gaps in-between each one.
- Cook each pancake for about 1-2 minutes or until bubbles start to form and the underside is golden. Flip and cook for a further minute or until all the mixture is cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
