Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes
Fluffy and wholesome apple cinnamon protein pancakes made with oats, protein powder, and fresh apples for a healthy, energizing breakfast.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 8 small pancakes (2 servings) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30g)
- 1 medium apple, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Coconut oil or cooking spray (for cooking)
- In a blender, combine rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Blend into a flour-like consistency.
- Add eggs, almond milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup (if using). Blend until smooth.
- Stir in the grated apple by hand to keep some texture.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with coconut oil or cooking spray.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve warm with extra apple slices, cinnamon, and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- For extra protein, add Greek yogurt as a topping.
- Substitute grated apple with pear for a twist.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pancakes
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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