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Easy Protein Pancakes Recipe: 5g Protein, 55 Calories per Pancake
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Easy Protein Pancakes Recipe: 5g Protein, 55 Calories per Pancake
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Easy Protein Pancakes Recipe: 5g Protein, 55 Calories per Pancake

Discover how to make delicious and healthy protein pancakes! This easy recipe yields light and fluffy pancakes, each packed with 5 grams of protein and only 55 calories. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a guilt-free snack. Follow simple steps to combine wet and dry ingredients, optionally blend for a smooth batter, and fry to golden perfection.
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#Healthy Breakfast
#Low Calorie
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Golden Protein Pancakes Stack
Golden Protein Pancakes Stack

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
American
Hebrew
Nutrition (per serving)
55
Calories
5g
Protein
13g
Carbs
3g
Fat
Pancakes with Toppings
Pancakes with Toppings

Ingredients

  • Eggs

    2 units

  • Cottage Cheese

    1 container
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  • Vanilla Extract

    1 teaspoon

  • Maple Syrup or Stevia

    2 tablespoons

  • Flour

    1 cup

  • Baking Powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Salt
    (a small pinch)

    Pinch to taste
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  • Cinnamon
    (adjust to your preference)

    To taste to taste

  • Oil Spray
    (for cooking the pancakes)

    As needed for frying
Servings: 6
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Close-up of Fluffy Pancake
Close-up of Fluffy Pancake

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, vanilla extract, and maple syrup (or stevia). Whisk until well combined.
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    In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, vanilla extract, and maple syrup (or stevia). Whisk until well combined.
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    Ensure all wet ingredients are thoroughly mixed for a consistent batter base.
  • 2

    In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt, and cinnamon to taste.
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    In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt, and cinnamon to taste.
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    Sifting dry ingredients can help prevent lumps, but mixing thoroughly is key.
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  • 3

    Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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    Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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    A few lumps are fine; overmixing can lead to tough pancakes.
  • 4

    For a completely smooth batter without cottage cheese lumps, you can optionally blend the mixture using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
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    For a completely smooth batter without cottage cheese lumps, you can optionally blend the mixture using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
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    Blending ensures a uniform texture, especially if you prefer no cottage cheese bits.
  • 5

    Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly coat with oil spray. Pour small amounts of batter to form pancakes. Cook for approximately 1 minute per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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    Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly coat with oil spray. Pour small amounts of batter to form pancakes. Cook for approximately 1 minute per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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    Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. Cook until bubbles form on the surface before flipping.
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