Protein Pancakes

These are some of my favorite pancakes!  They're super healthy and really simple. 

All you need is 3 ingredients. 

1/3 C Oatmeal
1/3 C Lowfat Cottage Cheese
1/3 C Egg Whites

Put all ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth.  Pour even amounts onto a heated pan, wait about 1 - 2 minutes, or until gold brown, then flip and repeat.  I use a cooking spray or paint the pan with peanut of coconut oil. 

Why are these pancakes so awesome?  For the following reasons:

Cottage cheese- low in fat, high in protein, high in calcium
Egg whites- high in protein, low in cholesterol and fat. Contain riboflavin and selenium along with essential vitamins such as folate, B12, niacin betaine and choline
Oats- high in fiber, cancer fighting phyto-chemicals, blood glucose and insulin regulating properties, and lower bad cholesterol.

I usually use 1/3 cup of each, but you could easily multiply that amount and get A LOT of pancakes. Just make sure that it will fit in your blender.  Trying to put too much in the blender results in a lumpy mess that won't blend well.  It's often easier to make multiple batches. I double the batch and freeze the rest for a quick and healthy breakfast option on those days I'm running late, which is most days. 

These are great post workout, pre workout, or as the first meal of the day.  Why else would I make them in mass quantity?  My kids even like them.  They don't know they're healthy. 

You can top these with fresh fruit, peanut butter, almond butter, or honey.  I personally like to put down a layer of almond butter and wrap the almond butter coated pancake around half a banana.  It's tasty and portable!

Enjoy!

Protein Pancakes!

Protein Pancakes

My friend, Stephanie, gave me this recipe a couple of years ago. I made them this morning and it occurred to me that I hadn't posted them here. Silly me! These Protein Pancakes are ridiculously easy and fast as well. It's all lean protein and complex carbs. It's a great way to start your morning or an easy snack. I'm going to give you the basic recipe but note that the amounts can be increased to make a huge batch and stuff can be added to the mixture to add variety.

Ingredients

1/2 cup oatmeal

1/2 cup egg whites (I use All Whites, doesn't really matter. It's just easier when it's in a carton)

1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese

Directions

Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Spray skillet with Pam (I use Olive Oil Pam).

Pour small, equal portions of the batter onto the heated pan. Cook until brown (about 30 -60 seconds) then flip and repeat!

See, it's very easy. You could also add frozen fruit or applesauce to the batter in the blender. You can top them with sugar free fruit spread, peanut butter, honey, whatever your pleasure.

If you decide to make a big batch you might want to make it in the amounts listed above, and just do it more than once.

Note: They're not as poofy as regular pancakes. Also, they don't seem to bubble when they're ready to flip so you'll have to keep watch.

Enjoy!