Protein Pancake Breakfast Plate - A Hearty, Balanced Start to Your Day

Ingredients

• Old-fashioned oats (or quick oats)
• Vanilla or unflavored whey or plant protein powder
• Baking powder
• Cinnamon and a pinch of salt
• Egg
• Low-fat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt (for batter)
• Milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
• Vanilla extract
• Cooking spray or a little butter/oil for the pan
• Greek yogurt (for serving)
• Fresh fruit: berries, banana, or sliced peaches
• Optional toppings: maple syrup, honey, peanut butter or almond butter, sliced almonds, chia seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Add 1 cup oats, 1 scoop (about 25–30 g) protein powder, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to a blender. Pulse to make a fine flour.

2. 2

   Add 1 egg, 1/3 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, 1/3–1/2 cup milk, and 1 tsp vanilla. Blend until smooth and pourable. If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk.

3. 3

   Heat a nonstick skillet over medium. Lightly grease with spray or a little butter.

4. 4

   Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake. Cook 2–3 minutes, until bubbles form and edges look set. Flip and cook 1–2 minutes more.

5. 5

   Transfer pancakes to a plate. Add a scoop of Greek yogurt, a handful of fruit, and your favorite toppings.

6. 6

   Finish with a light drizzle of maple syrup or a spoon of nut butter. Serve warm.