Description
Delicious and nutritious chocolate protein pancakes perfect for breakfast or a snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole grain spelt, oat, or gluten-free blend flour
- 1/4 cup whey, casein, or plant-based chocolate protein powder
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup dairy or plant-based milk of choice
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1 tbsp oil or peanut butter or mashed banana
- 1 large egg or 1/4 cup mashed banana or applesauce
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 6 oz Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
Instructions
- Whisk together your dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, protein powder, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the wet ingredients: milk, sweetener, oil, egg, vanilla, and vinegar. Mix gently until just combined.
- Rest the batter for about 10 minutes to allow the leavening agents to work their magic.
- Preheat and lightly grease your griddle or skillet over medium heat.
- Pour about 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the hot surface.
- Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set, then flip and cook until golden.
- Repeat with remaining batter, re-greasing the pan between batches.
- Serve warm, topped with maple syrup or Greek yogurt.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based alternatives for yogurt and milk.
- Feel free to substitute ingredients based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg