Because research shows that starting your day with a high-protein breakfast can aid weight loss and boost energy, these “Joy Food” pancakes will leave you feeling worlds better than traditional starchy flapjacks. Whip up a batch and dig in.

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Protein Pancakes

Starting your day with a high-protein breakfast can boost energy, these “Joy Food” pancakes will leave you feeling worlds better.
Servings: 1 serving
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup quick cooking oats
  • 4 egg whites
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice, sugar, maple syrup or honey or 1 packet sugar substitute
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Optional chopped fruit

Instructions
 

  • Generously coat a skillet with nonstick oil spray and warm over medium heat.
  • Combine all of ingredients in a small bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed.
  • Pour the mixture onto the skillet to make either 1 jumbo pancake or 5 small pancakes. Cook until you see small bubbles forming, about 2 to 3 minutes for the jumbo pancake or 1 to 2 for the small pancakes. Then flip the pancake(s) over and cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Optional topping: Nuke frozen fruit in the microwave, then pour the fruit and all the natural juices over the finished pancake as I’ve done in this picture. Tastes amazing . . . and no added sugar.

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 270Carbohydrates: 41gProtein: 19.5gTotal Fat: 3g— Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g— Saturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 220mgFiber: 4gTotal Sugar: 13g— Natural Sugar: 1g— Added Sugar: 12g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!