Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes

This delicious Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancake recipe is a healthier twist on the breakfast favorite.

These protein pancakes pack a punch of protein to start your day off right.

Because these pancakes are topped with warm, cinnamon-spiced apple slices, you won’t feel the need to drown your pancakes in syrup.

This recipe is gluten-free, but you don’t need to buy expensive gluten-free flour blends.

Instead, all you’ll need are oats and a bit of coconut flour. If you haven’t used coconut flour before, it’s a great one to have on hand for gluten-free baking.

Coconut flour is made from dried coconut meat and is high in fiber. You can usually find it either in the bulk section of your local grocery store or in the health foods aisle.

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Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes

These Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes are a delicious way to start your day.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword pancakes

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 19 mins

Total Time 29 mins

Servings 3 servings, 2 pancakes each

Calories 149 kcal

Author BODi

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 medium apple, peeled, sliced
• ¾ tsp. ground cinnamon, divided use
• 4 large egg whites (½ cup)
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 scoop whey protein powder, vanilla flavor
• ¼ cup dry rolled oats
• 2 Tbsp. coconut flour
• ½ tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. ground ginger
• 1 dash ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Heat medium nonstick skillet lightly coated with spray over medium-low heat.
2. Add apple and ¼ tsp. cinnamon; cook, stirring constantly for 3 to 4 minutes, or until apple is soft. Remove from heat. Set aside.
3. Combine egg whites, applesauce, and almond milk in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
4. Combine protein powder, oats, coconut flour, baking powder, remaining ½ tsp. cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a medium bowl; mix well.
5. Add applesauce mixture to oat mixture; mix until just blended.
6. Heat large nonstick skillet lightly coated with spray over medium heat. Ladle about ¼ cup batter for each pancake; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles form on top. Flip. Cook for 90 seconds, or until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Divide pancakes between three serving plates. Top evenly with cooked apple slices.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes

Amount Per Serving (2 pancakes)

Calories 149 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 12mg4%

Sodium 194mg8%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 10g11%

Protein 13g26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Photographs by Anguel Dimov and Brianne B of Natural Girl Modern World

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