High protein pancakes to hit your goals this Pancake Day
Here’s a super easy, nutrient-rich, high protein pancakes recipe so you can enjoy pancake day whilst still supporting your health and training goals!
Packing in 33g of protein per stack, this recipe uses cottage cheese ,which is an affordable source of protein, calcium and B Vitamins. Cottage cheese is also rich in casein, which is a slower digesting protein, helping to keep you satisfied for longer.
The oats in this recipe also provide some complex carbs and fibre to help keep you energised and satisfied.
Fibre is also great for your gut and digestive health. Finally, the eggs are an affordable and complete protein source, adding some healthy fats and extra vitamins and minerals.
This would be a great breakfast to keep you energised and satiated throughout the morning. Top these pancakes with some honey or 100% nut butter, and some fresh or frozen fruit to tick off 1-2 of your 5-a-day first thing in the morning!
What you’ll need
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- x2 large eggs
- 1tsp vanilla extract
- 1tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Follow the recipe
- Blend together all of your wet and dry ingredients in a food processor
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
- Add 2 heaped tablespoons worth of mixture per pancake and cook for 2-3 minutes on either side, or until golden and crisp on both sides. Do this until you have used up all the mixture and then add your chosen toppings and enjoy!
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