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Protein Pancakes
These protein pancakes are made in the blender with oats, cottage cheese, eggs and banana. Make a batch on the weekend, freeze them flat, and toast them straight from the freezer on weekdays.
Tips for the best protein pancakes
- Rest the batter 5 minutes after blending so the oats thicken it.
- Cook over medium heat; protein pancakes brown faster than regular ones.
- Freeze flat with parchment between pancakes so they don't stick together.
- Toast frozen pancakes or microwave 45 to 60 seconds.
Protein Pancakes recipe
Freezer Protein Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 banana
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Directions
- Blend everything until smooth. Rest 5 minutes.
- Cook 1/4-cup pancakes on a greased skillet over medium heat, 2 minutes per side.
- Cool on a rack, then freeze flat with parchment between them. Makes about 12 (3 per serving).
Make it different: Add 1/2 cup blueberries to the cooked pancakes before flipping.
Storage: Fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months, with parchment between pancakes.
* Protein amounts are estimates based on typical USDA values for common products. Brands vary, especially protein powder, bread and sausage, so check your labels.
More ways to make it
- Blueberry: drop a few blueberries on each pancake before flipping.
- Chocolate: use chocolate protein powder and add 1 tbsp cocoa.
- No protein powder: leave it out and add 1/4 cup more oats. Protein drops to about 16 g per serving (estimated).
- Higher protein topping: serve with Greek yogurt instead of syrup.
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How do you make pancakes high in protein?
Use cottage cheese, eggs and Greek yogurt in the batter, add protein powder if you like, and top with Greek yogurt instead of syrup.
Can protein pancakes be frozen?
Yes. Cool on a rack, freeze flat with parchment between them, and store up to 2 months.
Do I need protein powder?
No. This recipe still has about 16 g protein per serving without it (estimated), thanks to the cottage cheese and eggs.
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