The perfect breakfast for weight loss and maintenance is the protein pancake hands down! It is everything you need to start your day in one little pancake. These are perfectly balanced with healthy natural whole grain carbs, lean protein, healthy fruits (or veggies) and healthy fats! What more could you ask for? Oh, by the way, they taste amazing!!! So get rid of boxed cereals and pick up the following ingredients. Below I am going to give you 7 ways I love my protein pancake! My personal favorite is the Tex Mex Protein Pancake. I could eat this everyday (I pretty much do). You can make these up in bulk and reheat them in the morning or whenever you’d like to have one. These will please the whole family.
*Each recipe below makes 1 serving. Use the same directions for all recipe unless otherwise noted.
Blueberry Protein Pancake Recipe
1/2 cup dry old fashion oats
1/3 cup egg whites
1/4 cup blueberries
1 tsp ground flaxseed
1 tbsp almond milk
1/2 pack stevia
sprinkle of cinnamon
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
Lightly oil and heat your frying pan. Place all ingredients in your pan and cook the same you would a regular pancake. If your pancake breaks, don’t stress, just make your pancake into a protein scramble. It tastes exactly the same. Sometimes when I am in a hurry in the morning I just head right for the protein scramble.
Here are some other famous pancakes I love to make:
Banana Protein Pancake
1/2 cup dry old fashion oats
1/3 cup egg whites
1/2 mashed banana
sprinkle cinnamon
1 tsp ground flaxseed
1 tbsp almond milk
½ pack stevia
Optional: lightly drizzle with agave
Strawberry Delight Protein Pancake
1/2 cup dry old fashion oats
1/3 cup egg whites
1/4 cup sliced strawberries chopped
dash cinnamon
1 tsp ground flaxseed
1 tbsp almond milk
½ pack stevia
Optional: Try the Healthy Strawberry Coulis below to top your pancake.
Banana Cream Protein Pancake
1/2 cup old fashion oats
1/3 cup egg whites
1/2 sliced banana
dash cinnamon
1 tsp ground flaxseed
1 tbsp almond milk
1/2 pack stevia
After the pancake is cooked you can add this sweetened greek yogurt:
2 tbsp greek yogurt with some stevia or agave mixed in to sweeten. Dollop the mixture on the pancake with the sliced bananas on top.
Ginger Bread Protein Pancake
1/2 cup dry old fashion oats
1/3 cup egg whites
1/4 of chopped apple
dash cinnamon
1 tsp ground flaxseed
1 tbsp almond milk
½ pack stevia
Optional: lightly drizzle with agave
Pumpkin Pie Protein Pancake
1/2 cup dry old fashion oats
1/3 cup egg whites
1/4 cup of purred pumpkin
dash cinnamon
dash of pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp ground flaxseed
1 tbsp almond milk
½ pack stevia
Optional: lightly drizzle with agave
If you are feeling fancy feel free to make a healthy coulis.
Healthy Coulis topping for DAMY Protein Pancakes:
This recipe is for a weeks worth of coulis.
1 cup frozen strawberries
2 packets of stevia
1 tbsp lemon juice
In a medium sauce pan combine the stevia, strawberries and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over med-high heat. Then transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Strain and set aside until cool. Store in the fridge for up to one week.
Add 1 tbsp to your favorite protein pancake.
Tex Mex Protein Pancake (my all time favorite)
1/2 cup dry old fashion oats
1/3 cup egg whites
1/4 cup onion and red pepper
1/4 tsp of garlic salt
2 tbsp salsa
1/4 cup dry curd or low fat cottage cheese
Hot Sauce (optional and to taste)
(if you wanted you could add more protein like ground turkey)
Add the 2 tbsp of salsa to the pancake after one side is cooked and before flipping the other.
Add 2 tbsp of greek yogurt and 2 tbsp salsa to the side for dipping.
You have many great options here. Have fun and let me know your favorite in the comments below!
Hello! I am visiting from SITS today and so happy i stumbled upon your blog!! Just starting a healthier lifestyle and need all the help I can get!! YAY!
Hey Denice! Thank you for stopping by! Hope you have a wonderful Thursday!
I can’t start my day without a DAMY Protein Pancake. I’ve only tried the banana and the pumpkin so far and love them both! Contemplating a Tex-Mex one for lunch 🙂 Thanks Amy! Your recipes ROCK!!
Thanks so much Ev! That mesa a lot coming from you!! You are one hot/fit mama!!! Hope you have a great day!!
What can I say, “I’m hooked on your Protein Pancakes”….lean protein & complex carbs for one complete meal. Thanks Amy!!!
Thanks so much Gail!! You are always so kind and motivating to others!! I love your site http://fitfabulousforever.com
Thank you for being you!! Have a great day!
I think I am In LOVE! i have one of these everyday they are amazing loving the blueberry protein one which usually is a scramble! i think i am getting the world hooked on these one person at a time! Thanks Amy these are really Awesome! x
You are oh so welcome!!! I love them too!! Aren’t they the best!
just had the banana cream pacakes..sooo good
Thank you Miss!!
The banana protein pancake is one of the best breakfast meals ive had in sooo long!!!Im hooked..Thanks Amy for your wonderful tasty recipes!!!
Thank is so great to hear!!! Thank you for sharing!!
What’s the best way to reheat them after you’ve frozen them?
I just tried the blueberry today, they were great, thanks! I topped them with almond butter and applesauce for my kids…I really like unsweetened applesauce in place of syrup, it’s great!
Wonderful!!! Thank you for sharing!! Have a great day!
I was surprised by the generous portion this makes. I made the banana one and it was excellent. This will be a must make for future breakfasts
Great Melissa!
The Tex Mex Pancake was to die for!!! Thanks so much for all of these delicious HEALTHY recipes!!
So glad you loved it Jillian!
LOVE these! A perfect breakfast!
Just tried one as “apple pie a la mode” made the apple pancake with a mix of cinnamon & apple pie spice, then topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt, applesauce & a dash of cinnamon on top- delish!!
Sounds delish!
Hi Amy! I LOVE these. In fact, I’m just making up a batch of them because I have a busy week ahead of me, and I want to eat healthy. When you freeze them, what is the best way to cook them up in the morning?
This is a great recipe. I ground the oats in my food processor before mixing everything together to create more of a flour consistency. The pancakes held together perfectly (no scramble). This made it easier to freeze the extra portions I made for the week.
They’re easy to pop into the microwave or toaster oven to reheat!
Just love the strawberry or blueberry pancakes!! Thanks Amy you are so creative with your recipes 🙂
Elosie! You are so welcome!!!!
since I no longer eat eggs, can I use my rice or pea protein powder instead? and how would I incorporate it into the recipe? I mean, replacing a wet ingredient with a dry one…should I just use a little water? Thanks in advance!
These look great but I have the same question as Tina (below). If I don’t eat eggs should we substitute for protein powder and maybe add another flax egg (or two) for binding?
any suggestions on what to replace for these if you don’t eat eggs?
These are my new favorite breakfasts!
Great Susan!!!
I love protein pancakes! I also recently made a fall inspired “pumpkin protein pancake” their so yummy and gluten free. I made a video on how to make them on my youtube channel if your interested:) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6eLIAIcPrc&feature=share&list=UUZB32syI0FFtThd6xkPTRrg
We raise our own chickens so having enough eggs is not a problem, but I feel like we waste the yolks. To feed my family in the morning I need about 16 eggs. Is there anything that the yolks are useful for? I alternate this with oatmeal and some other healthy options I have found. But the kids and I both LOVE these pancakes!
Noelle, I’m surprised by your comment on the yolks. Useful? The yolk is where all of the “NUTRITION” is my friends. Lutein, Beta-carotene, all the fat-soluble vitamins along with most of the protein! There is no reason to buy liquid whites or separate an egg. If you raise your own chickens then they are pastured with no allergen issues. Its crazy how confused our world is on food. That is why I’ve relentlessly studied human physiology and nutrition science for a decade to be a Body Transformation Expert! If you have any questions I’d be happy to be of help to you.
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