Chocolate Protein Pancakes
A nutritious and indulgent twist on classic pancakes, packed with protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Protein-rich, Low Sugar
Ingredients
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- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- Cooking spray
- 3 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened almond milk
- Fresh raspberries (for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt until well combined.
- Blend in the dry ingredients: Whisk in the chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, and almond flour until no lumps remain.
- Achieve the perfect batter: Ensure the batter is thick yet smooth.
- Heat the griddle: Warm a pancake griddle over medium heat and apply cooking spray.
- Pour the batter: Using a 1/4 cup, scoop the batter onto the griddle and flatten slightly.
- Cook the pancakes: Cook for 2-3 minutes, watching for bubbles forming.
- Finish cooking: Flip and cook for an additional minute until golden.
- Prepare the chocolate syrup: Heat chocolate chips and almond milk in a microwave-safe bowl in bursts until smooth.
- Drizzle and serve: Stack pancakes and drizzle with warm chocolate syrup, top with raspberries.
Notes
Experiment with different protein powders and enjoy with your favorite toppings like fresh fruits or nut butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 123mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
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