Who doesn’t love pancakes? They’re fluffy, delicious, and you can get super creative with the ingredients. From maple syrup to Nutella to whipped cream or even fresh fruit, the possibilities for how you can enjoy your pancakes are endless. The problem with pancakes is that A) they can be time-consuming to make in the morning, and B) they’re often not the healthiest thing to eat, at least not on a regular basis.
But what if I told you that you can still enjoy pancakes but in a much healthier variety? I’m talking about protein and nutrient packed pancakes that are super easy to make and can keep you fueled throughout the day. Believe it or not, it’s true. You can really enjoy your pancakes without the guilt of eating too many calories or fat, and here’s how you can do it.
Protein pancakes recipe
Ingredients
- All you need is a ripe banana, oatmeal, protein powder, and an egg.
- Mash the banana, scramble the egg, add some oatmeal and a scoop of protein powder, and you have your mix. You can add as much oatmeal as you like depending on how runny the mixture is or how crispy you want the pancakes to be.
- When I made this recipe I even sprinkled in a pinch of cinnamon which not only tastes delicious but is also helpful in maintaining glucose levels throughout the day. You can add any other spices and ingredients you like, like a little cocoa, flax seeds, coconut shavings, anything you can think of that can give these pancakes an extra boost.
Addresses
Now that your mix is ready, you can make these pancakes as you normally would any other type of pancake. I personally like to melt a little coconut oil to cook my pancakes, but you can use any kind of healthy oil for yours. Just make sure you don’t use too much oil, just enough so the pancakes don’t stick to the pan.
Even if you make too many, I think these pancakes can easily be taken on the go to enjoy later in the day. Maybe refrigerate and reheat so you have breakfast for two days?
As you can see, these pancakes have all the essentials for a perfect breakfast. Bananas offer a healthy dose of potassium, known to help lower blood pressure and keep you fuller for longer. Oatmeal contains a type of fiber that can help lower cholesterol. Oatmeal is rich in omega and other nutrients and can help prevent constipation.
Eggs, of course, are packed with protein and other essential vitamins, and the protein powder adds flavor and gives you an extra protein boost. As mentioned, you can take your pancakes a step further by adding other healthy ingredients that not only enhance the flavor, but can also provide you with health benefits throughout the day.
These protein pancakes aren’t just for the health-conscious. Everyone will enjoy them while receiving the essential nutrients their bodies need.
So why not try it? These pancakes are super easy to make and so incredibly delicious you’ll forget they’re healthy for you!
republished from BelMarraHealth.com
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