Description
Delicious apple cinnamon protein pancakes that are warm, comforting, and packed with protein to energize your mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small apple, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (regular or GF)
- 30 g unflavored protein powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup Fairlife 2 percent milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup plain 2 percent Greek yogurt (or 5 percent)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 tbsp good quality maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place chopped apples in a microwave-safe dish and cover. Heat in the microwave for about 2-3 minutes until soft. Drain excess juice and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: combine the milk, Greek yogurt, egg, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ones. Coat the apples with a sprinkle of flour before adding them to the batter and let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Preheat your griddle or skillet over medium heat and brush it with butter or oil.
- Drop 1/4 cup scoops of pancake batter onto the skillet. Flip when bubbles form on the surface and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, a dusting of cinnamon, and fresh fruits.
Notes
For extra flavor, sauté the apples in butter and cinnamon before adding to the batter. Use flavored protein powder to enhance taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg