The world of fitness is fraught with all kinds of protein variations of your favourite carby sweet thing. They promise to taste delicious, but still let you get the gains. Pancakes are one of the most common things that people try to juice up with protein, adding whole eggs or whey powder, egg whites. However, the texture becomes adulterated, being cakey, dry, or just NOT right. And then you’re sitting there, gritting through a stack of cakes that may look good on the ‘gram, but damn they taste terrible.
Well. I’m not going to do that to you.
These cakes will look good on the ‘gram and go down tasting better than your regular pancake recipe. Their secret ingredient is cottage cheese. Now, don’t freak out. When you blend these guys up the cottage cheese has the protein count, but give these pancakes the similar texture to a delicious ricotta pancake, smooth. Making these up with oats means they are also GLUTEN-FREE, which makes so many parties happy.
Lastly , the almond extract seems like, does it really need to be there? It’s not required, but it provides that little extra zhoosh with the sour cherry fruit spread to make you feel like you’re at rooftop brunch in NYC.
Keep in mind this is a ONE person serving. So, double or triple as needed.
Tools:
Blender/NutriBullet/Cuisinart
Pan to cook pancakes
Spatula
Ingredients:
50 grams gluten free oats (note: quick cooking oats make fluffier cakes)
1 tsp baking powder
125 grams 2% cottage cheese
2 whole eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2-1 tsp almond extract
1 tsp white or brown sugar
Instructions: Add dry ingredients to blending implement and pulse until well combined, rough flour texture. Add wet ingredients and pulse again until smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes. (If you’re patient enough. It just helps it thicken up, but if you’re hungry, you can just go for it.) Use coconut oil spray for pan, once the pain is hot then add in batter making whatever size cakes you desire. When the pancake begins to bubble, it should be ready to flip. Cook until golden brown.
Serve with whatever topping you desire. However, I highly recommend this sour cherry fruit spread. The almond & cherry mixture are sublime.
Macros for pancakes alone: tCal 437 cals, Protein 34 grams, Carb 41 grams (Fiber 4 grams), Fat 16 grams
Enjoy!
Coach Sarah, FNP-BC, MSN