Do protein maxxing right with these delicious protein pancakes recipe served with a healthy Greek yoghurt cocoa drizzle

Discover this delicious recipe for fluffy protein pancakes. They are a nutritious breakfast alternative that can help maintain a healthy diet.

Protein is one of the most important nutrients you need daily to stay healthy and in shape. So, when you think of a satisfying, nutritious breakfast, you might not imagine soft, delightful pancakes drizzled with honey, paired perfectly with fresh, juicy fruit. It’s a delicious way to start your day; however, maintaining calorie intake and keeping track of what you eat comes at a cost, and for many, pancakes are a high-calorie breakfast.

Protein pancakes

But what if there was a recipe that could give your favourite pancakes a protein-packed upgrade? On July 28, Saloni Kukreja, a chef and an Instagram food content creator, shared a detailed recipe for making protein pancakes.

“These protein pancakes are soft, fluffy and taste just like a café-style breakfast. Made with simple ingredients and topped with a creamy Greek yoghurt drizzle, they’re the perfect way to start your day on a delicious note,” she wrote.

Ingredients

1 banana

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

½ cup oats

½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

1 tbsp honey (or sweetener of choice)

¼ cup + 2 tbsp milk

1 egg

1 tsp coffee powder

½ tsp apple cider vinegar

• For the topping:

¼ cup high-protein Greek yoghurt

1 tbsp honey

Cocoa powder, for dusting

Method

Step 1: In a blender, add oats, banana, 1 whole egg, 1 scoop of protein powder, coffee powder, and milk. Now, blend everything well until combined.

Step 2: Add honey or a sweetener of your choice and blend the mixture well again.

Step 3: Transfer the batter into a bowl, add baking powder and baking soda, along with apple cider vinegar and one to two tablespoons of milk, and stir gently.

Step 4: On a heated pan, brush a little oil and add a ladleful of batter.

Step 5: Flip the pancake once 80% cooked and has a nice golden brown colour. Flip again and remove from the heat once completely cooked.

Step 6: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yoghurt along with a tablespoon of honey.

Step 7: Stack the pancakes on a plate and add the yoghurt drizzle on top of the pancakes. Dust cocoa powder on top and enjoy.

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