Fluffy Protein Pancakes

These are THE fluffiest protein pancakes you'll ever make. Packed with a full serving of protein, these functional pancakes are a breakfast staple for me that I eat all the time. Pancakes usually have no nutritional value, but with the added protein, you can feel guilt-free about having these all the time! Gotta get your protein in somehow 🥞

Ingredients:

Makes one serving, about 4 pancakes

• 1/2 c gluten-free rolled oats
• 1 full serving vanilla protein powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar (or maple syrup)
• 1 egg, whisked
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 c milk of choice (to start, will add more later)
• maple syrup (is a must)

Directions:

1. Blend 1/2 c oats in blender until oats are in powder form.
2. Add to a separate bowl, and add the protein powder and baking powder.
3. Mix to combine.
4. Add the coconut sugar, whisked egg, coconut oil, and 1/2 c of milk. 
5. Slowly whisk, adding more milk gradually until the mixture is thick, but not too runny. Be careful not to over whisk. Mixture should be able to fall off the whisk, but not runny or liquidy.
6. Spray your pan with cooking spray or butter at medium heat.
7. Add about 1/3 c of pancake batter to the pan, flipping after a few minutes or once the pancake edges start to bubble.
8. Serve with coconut whipped topping and/or maple syrup. 

Your protein powder may soak up the liquids as you make the pancakes, and the batter could become a bit stiffer. If this happens, add a tiny bit more milk so that it can come back to being a thick batter. Whisk slowly as over whisking can deflate your pancakes. If I'm feeling ✨frisky✨ I'll add some chocolate chips or blueberries to my pancakes. You're going to love this recipe! 🫶