Sunday, January 6, 2013

Pancakes on Pancakes on PANCAKES!

Can you guess, even without looking at the title, what this post is gonna be dedicated to?
Probably.

Protein pancakes on protein pancakes on protein pancakes.

Yes. This post is gonna be 4 protein pancake recipes in one. This is really happening.

First up:

Peppermint Brownie Batter Protein Pancakes
Ingredients:
2 tbsp whole wheat flour
3 egg whites
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp pumpkin puree
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
dash of cinnamon
2 packets of Stevia/sweetener
1 tbsp chocolate protein powder
1 tbsp unsweetened unsweetened cocoa powder
optional: 1/2 tsp peppermint extract or 1 mini candy cane, crushed and stirred in

Filling:
banana slices
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese)
1 tbsp milk chocolate protein powder
1/4 banana, mashed in

Topping:
clean chocolate sauce (1 tbsp cocoa powder + 1-2 tbsp water)
1 mini candy cane, crushed and crumbled
a sprinkle of healthy cereal

Directions:
Mix all pancake ingredients in a bowl.

Cook on medium, flipping each pancake halfway through.

Mix your filling ingredients. When pancakes are done, layer in the filling.

Top with desired toppings and enjoy your chocolate Heaven!

Apple Pie Protein Pancakes
Ingredients:
3 tbsp whole wheat flour
3 egg whites
2 tbsp pumpkin puree
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
dash of cinnamon
small dash of nutmeg
1 tsp packed brown sugar
1 packet of Stevia/sweetener
1/3 large apple, chopped finely then warmed up to soften

Filling:
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp cinnamon roll protein powder (you can opt for just cinnamon or sweetener)
warmed cinnamon apple slices
granola

Directions:
Mix all pancake ingredients in a bowl.

Cook on medium, flipping each pancake halfway through.

Mix your filling ingredients. When pancakes are done, layer in the filling.

Top with desired toppings and devour!


Pumpkin Cheesecake Protein Pancakes
Ingredients:
3 tbsp whole wheat flour
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
3 egg whites
1/4 cup almond milk
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
dash of cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg
1/2 tsp brown sugar
1 packet of sweetener
2 generous tbsp pumpkin puree

Cheesecake Filling:
1/8 cup prepared sugar-free/fat-free cheesecake pudding (I used Jell-O brand mixed with unsweetened almond milk)
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

Directions:
Mix all pancake ingredients in a bowl.

Cook on medium, flipping each pancake halfway through. (Make SURE they're ready to flip, though! Pumpkin pancakes can be tricky!)

Mix your filling ingredients. When pancakes are done, layer in the filling.

Top with desired toppings and devour!


Reese's Protein Pancakes
(Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes)
Ingredients:
1 tbsp whole wheat flour
2 tbsp plain PB2
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
3 egg whites
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
dash of cinnamon
1 packet of sweetener
1 tbsp pumpkin puree
1 tsp (or more) chocolate chips
1/4 banana, mashed in

Filling:
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt mixed with 1 tbsp chocolate protein powder & 1/2 tbsp chocolate PB2

Topping:
clean peanut butter 'fudge' (ripened banana slices + 1 tbsp PB22 + almond milk, all mashed together)
clean chocolate 'fudge' (banana slices + 1 tbsp cocoa powder + almond milk, all mashed together)


Directions:
Mix all pancake ingredients in a bowl.

Cook on medium, flipping each pancake halfway through.

Mix your filling ingredients. When pancakes are done, layer in the filling.

Top with desired toppings and devour! Add some regular peanut butter if you're like me and like peanut butter with a side of whatever you're having. 
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Notes:
*You can sub the whole wheat flour for whatever flour you want!
*Make sure to ALWAYS spray/grease your pan before cooking.

I hope you guys make some of these and enjoy every bite! Food is meant to be 

2 comments:

  1. yum all looks delicious! i made mint choc pancakes for breakfast the other morning - they were amazinggg! yum!

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