Now I know what you’re thinking. Cream?
Pancakes? Wait what, Chelsea this can’t be, how is cream and pancakes healthy?
Are you a wizard? Well in the kitchen I guess I am. Being the recipe finder and
creator that I am, I have trial and tested various protein pancake recipes in
order to find the perfect recipe which I can share with ye. I am always
reluctant at first when I see recipes online which seem too good to be true,
but I was a very happy lady when I tasted these delicious and protein packed
pancakes.
Pancakes are definitely something which I
crave as a breakfast or brunch, but as we all know, most pancake recipes are
full of flour, butter and all those ingredients which make them fluffy and I’m
not going to lie..absolutely delicious. Because of this, it means we can’t
enjoy them as often as we’d like to. But of course, here I am to share with you
this low carb protein pancake recipe which has been my go to breakfast on days
which I have time to relax and dance around the kitchen as I wait for them to
cook.
I make small/medium sized pancakes which
yields around 10-12 pancakes, of course you can make larger ones as well but
I love making a big stack which ends up looking like the 'leaning tower of
pancakes'. My favourite part of pancakes has to be pairing them with delicious
toppings which makes them the ultimate breakfast. If you follow me on snapchat
then you know how much I love the whole process of the ‘pancake stacking’.
For these protein packed pancakes, the
protein comes from the egg whites and protein powder. It’s up to your own
personal preference what protein powder you would like to use, whether it be
impact whey protein like I use or a vegan blend. It all depends on your own
preference and intolerances. I am continuously using the MyProtein brand
protein supplements as I feel they are the best on the market for such an
affordable price. MyProtein are the number 1 nutrition brand in Europe and are
now expanding into the US. They are well known all over social media and have
continuously made improvements to their existing products while also launching
new products. They use the finest quality ingredients and offer supplements to suit
everyone’s goals and needs.
But enough of all that, let’s talk benefits
and toppings.
Egg whites contain the majority of the eggs
protein content, the egg white is fat-free and contains around 4grams of
protein, 2.3 mg of calcium for our strong bones and teeth and also 53.8 mg of
potassium which is said to be necessary for general organ functioning
especially the kidneys and the liver. Due to a high amount of individuals
lacking the necessary amount of potassium, this may result in high blood
pressure and the risk of heart disease or stroke. Greek Yoghurt is a staple for
me in my everyday meals. Greek Yoghurt contains a higher amount of protein than
milk and is vital for muscle growth and healthier skin and nails. Greek Yoghurt
is also packed full of probiotics. Probiotics are healthy bacteria which are
said to boost the immune system and help with digestion, a lot of individuals
especially in Ireland struggle with digestion. Therefore, consuming more high
probiotic and fibrous foods are vital and increasing these foods in your daily
meals will make your belly happy and healthy. Chia seeds are packed full of
protein and fibre. In just 2/3 teaspoons they
contain over 10g of fibre and a whopping 5g of protein. Per gram of chia seeds
contains 6 times more calcium than that in milk, an outstanding 8 times more
Omega-3 than salmon and a mind blowing 15 times more magnesium than broccoli.
Peaches of course are a great source of micronutrients which are full of
vitamins and minerals. Adding fruit to your meals is great for increasing your
consumption of potassium and fibre and it is also an easy way to get your 5 a
day.
Ingredients
Pancakes:
I ½ scoop Impact Whey Protein Powder
3 O’Egg egg whites
100ml water
1 teaspoon baking
powder(Aldi)
Toppings:
Glenisk 0% Fat
High Protein Greek Yoghurt
Chia Bia Chia
Seeds
1-2tbsp MyProtein
Chocolate Casein
Walden Farms
Caramel Syrup
Peaches(Aldi)
Method
- In a blender I add 3 egg whites and whizz these up to get the egg whites as fluffy and expanded as possible.
- Once the egg whites have doubled in size I add 100 ml water, 1 teaspoon of baking powder and half the protein powder. Give it a little mix, then add the second half of protein powder and mix again until it is all incorporated and smooth.
- The pancake mixture should be a thick and smooth batter consistency. I let this mixture sit while heating up a frying pan.
- Spray pan with frylight or use coconut oil. Pour mixture into pan, cover frying pan with a saucepan lid and flip after 2 minutes when bubbles begin to form on top.
- Once pancakes are made let the stacking begin. Between each pancake I use Greek yoghurt.
- When pancakes are stacked, I top with chocolate casein sauce (1-2tbsp casein, splash water and walden farms caramel syrup).
- To finish I topped the pancakes with chia seeds, Walden Farms caramel syrup and those delicious chopped up peaches.
Hope your mornings are filled with happiness and pancakes,
Love Rouxella x
Holy cow! That looks pretty amazing. And huge! I don't think I could eat all that, but I sure would like to try.
ReplyDeleteOh it was very easy to eat as they were so delicious! hehe
DeleteI had no idea you could make pancakes out of protein powder! I'm on a mission to lose the 10 lbs I put on over the last few weeks, so I'll definitely be trying these!
ReplyDeleteIt's all trial and error with different protein powder brands as the texture will vary but definitely give them a go! you'll love them <3
DeleteWow I never heard of this combination before. This better get in my belly very soon or there will be trouble! Delicious. xx
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Hehe, I hope you get your peaches and cream chocolate pancake fix soon! x
DeleteBeautiful and delicious pancakes.They look delicious. There's something very comforting about stacking pancakes
ReplyDeleteOh I love the stacking process and making them pretty hehe!
DeleteBeautiful and delicious pancakes.They look delicious. There's something very comforting about stacking pancakes
ReplyDeleteThis looks healthy and delicious! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThey are definitely both delicious and healthy, I'm glad you liked the post! Thank you for reading.
DeleteOh my gosh this looks just incredible, wow x
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have thought of those toppings, but it sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteIt was so delicious, I like mixing up my toppings so expect a lot more hehe!
DeleteWow, this is such a unique dish but it looks incredibly yummy! xo
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I can confirm it was very delicious, Thanks for reading!
DeleteOh my goodness these sound so delicious! And I'm always look for new ways to use my protein powder!
ReplyDeleteThese sound and look amazing, I need to experiment with protein powder.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely should, so many recipes I am trying at the moment!
DeleteOmg these looks so good. I am a pescetarian so Im always looking for ways to get more protein in.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked them, I hope you can try them out!
DeleteNow that is a stack and half, I am almost hoping you ate them all!
ReplyDeleteI can 100% confirm I ate every single bit, I showed it all on my snapchat which included a very empty and clean plate afterwards hehe x
DeleteI would never have tried a protein powder in pancakes, but it seems like a great idea. Such a good option to start the day and these look delicious. I do love caramel! lol
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, can you say delicious?! I want some asap
ReplyDeleteIm all for healthy but delicious breakfast pancakes! YUM!
ReplyDeleteThose pancakes look amazing! We always have pancakes at home so will be trying your recipe!
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Peaches are one of my favorite subjects. I could so eat these and maybe get my hubby to too.
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing!! Protein pancakes are one of my fave post-workout breakfast treats :)
ReplyDeleteWow, these look delicious! I will definitely have to give them a go.
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