Start your day with this delicious, high-protein pancake recipe! Not only are they packed with protein (40grams), but they also make for a versatile and healthy high-protein grab-and-go snack. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast or as a mid-day pick-me-up, these protein pancakes are easy to make and pair perfectly with a drizzle of PB2. This make 1 pancake and is 250 calories, 12 net carbs, and 40-grams of protein.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup liquid egg whites
  • 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 TB quick-cooking oats
  • 1 scoop of protein powder (vanilla or cookies n’ cream are my go-t0 options)
  • Lots of cinnamon (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Blend Ingredients: Combine the egg whites, cottage cheese, oats, protein powder, and cinnamon in a blender until smooth.
  2. Preheat Pan: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  3. Cook Pancake: Pour the batter onto the skillet, forming small pancakes. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until bubbles form and the edges look set.
  4. Flip and Finish: Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through.
  5. Serve: Enjoy with a spread of PB2, or sugar-free maple syrup.

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