Black Forest Gateau Protein Pancakes

Since posting my first pancake recipe I have been on a constant rotation of creating new and exciting pancake recipes with various ingredients and also using different cooking techniques. I can safely say once you start making these protein pancakes you may not be able to stop, seriously. You can see my original recipe post for my ‘Peaches and Cream Protein Pancakes’ also on the blog.

If you follow my Instagram or Facebook then you would know that I recently went blackberry picking with my mother, just doing this brought back all those childhood memories of foresting for fruit out in the countryside and having to go on my father's shoulders as I was too little to pick the best ones that were always high up. This childhood memory made me think of waking up to the smell of freshly made pancakes. Therefore, I just had to make a healthy alternative to the usual pancake recipe which includes eggs, flour and milk.

The base pancake recipe is the exact same as my previous recipe but with different protein powder flavour and toppings. This recipe has been tried and tested many times and definitely works differently depending on the type of protein powder you are using. If you are using a high quality protein powder then they should work out perfectly. Again, this recipe only requires 3 main ingredients with your additional toppings. Due to the ingredients of these pancakes they are also low carb. As you start adding additional toppings the carb content will increase and vary. These pancakes are a great source of protein and perfect for anyone who wants a mix up from your usual morning omelette or protein packed breakfast.

Egg whites contain the majority of the eggs protein content, the egg white is fat-free and contains around 4 grams 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. Berries are said to keep you mentally sharp with a less decrease in mentally ability with two servings daily while also being associated with reducing the risk of heart disease due to increasing the level of HDL (good) cholesterol and reducing blood pressure. Fruit also contains a high amount of fibre which we need to have a healthy and productive digestive system.

Ingredients

MyProtein Impact Whey Protein( Chocolate Smooth).

3 Egg Whites(O’Egg).
1 teaspoon Baking Powder.
Splash of Water.
Toppings

Glenisk Organic Probiotic Greek Yogurt.
MyProtein Casein(Chocolate).
Adli Whole Chia Seeds.
Walden Farms International Caramel Syrup.

Method

1. In a blender add 3 egg whites and whizz these up to get the egg whites as fluffy and expanded as possible.
2. Once the egg whites have doubled in size I add half of the protein powder. Give it a little mix, then add the second half of protein powder and mix again.
3. Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder and mix till it is all incorporated. I will only add a splash of water if necessary.
4. The pancake mixture should be a thick and smooth batter consistency. I let this mixture sit while heating up a frying pan.
5. 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.
6. Once pancakes are made let the stacking begin. Between each pancake I use the Glenisk Greek yoghurt.
7. When the pancakes are stacked, I top with chocolate casein sauce (1-2tbsp casein, splash water and walden farms caramel syrup) followed by the black forest fruit and sauce( 1-2 tbsp of boiling water with a handful of black forest fruit and chia seeds).

I hope this post gives you some motivation to not only make some protein pancakes,
but to also go blackberry picking with your loved ones,

Love Rouxella x

Peaches and Cream Chocolate Protein Pancakes

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

1. In a blender I add 3 egg whites and whizz these up to get the egg whites as fluffy and expanded as possible.
2. 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.
3. The pancake mixture should be a thick and smooth batter consistency. I let this mixture sit while heating up a frying pan.
4. 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.
5. Once pancakes are made let the stacking begin. Between each pancake I use Greek yoghurt.
6. When pancakes are stacked, I top with chocolate casein sauce (1-2tbsp casein, splash water and walden farms caramel syrup).
7. 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