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
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: apple pancakes, protein pancakes, healthy breakfast, cinnamon pancakes, oat pancakes