Healthier Protein Pancakes

Have you been looking for a healthier spin on the classic and well loved pancake? I know you had, that's why I thought I'd share a new favorite breakfast recipe of mine that I found over at Reno Mom's Blog and altered slightly ;) Not only are these pancakes pretty scrumptious for "healthy" pancakes but they can also be altered to suit your tastes and based on what you have laying around the kitchen. I also tried freezing some of them a few weeks ago and when heated back up in the microwave or oven they taste EXACTLY the same as fresh off the griddle. With Little C on the way I'm trying to find healthy breakfast options I can just pop out of our new freezer (thanks tax return $) and heat up in the mornings, otherwise I'll just end up eating cereal every single day...not that there is anything wrong with that I do love me some cereal!

Healthier Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

4 Whole Eggs (6 egg whites if you prefer)

1 Cup of Greek Yogurt (or Cottage Cheese)

1 Cup Rolled Oats

1 Tbsp. Honey

1 tsp. Vanilla

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1 Scoop of Protein Powder (optional)

Directions:

*Put all ingredients in a blender and blend well. (It will look a little runny but don't worry, that's ok!)

*Pour batter onto greased/non-stick skillet and cook on both sides for 2 min or until done.

*Top with your favorite fruit, peanut butter, or syrup.

*Makes about 7-9 servings

I take the leftover pancakes and flash freeze
them on a baking sheet and then remove and
place in a bag with parchment paper
between each pancake for easy removal every
morning! 

I put peanut butter and fresh fruit on mine in the mornings
to cut down on the sugar intake versus traditional syrup.

Again, the protein powder is optional, but I did notice that it helped make the batter a little thicker and added a little bit more flavor overall. I also used Mexican vanilla that I found at the store here in Panama City (I know, go figure?) and it was delicious and a little stronger than regular McCormick vanilla you get at the store. P.S. If you haven't tried the "Greek Gods Honey Yogurt" you're missing out. It's out of this world. Enjoy!

Love,

The Etheridges