A breakfast treat that all will enjoy, these apple cinnamon oatmeal pancakes will fill you up while the bananas and apples will provide a natural source of sugar.
If you follow me on Instagram or read my blog regularly, you’ve probably noticed how much I love smoothies and oatmeal. In fact, they are my go-to breakfast most days of the week. But every now and then I crave a hearty stack of warm pancakes. Who doesn’t?
Instead of the white flour and sugar-laden pancakes that cause blood sugar levels to spike, I encourage you to fill your short stack with the magical combination of protein and fiber. Not only will it add texture and flavor to the pancakes but it will also help sustain your energy levels. (Read: avoid the 10 am sugar crash.)
Another trick? Bananas and apples are a natural source of sugar that not only sweeten the pancakes but also add vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber not found in white sugar. The riper the banana, the less syrup you’ll need. (Try telling that to my husband!)
If you’re looking to lower the cholesterol in these protein pancakes all you need to do is use 4 egg whites instead of 2 eggs.
Your fork is waiting.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Protein Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups oats
- 1 apple shredded with cheese grater
- 1 banana mashed with fork
- ½ cup milk
- 2 eggs whisked
- ¼ cup protein powder vanilla is great!
- 2 tablespoons flax seed meal
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pure maple syrup to serve optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Heat griddle or non-stick saute pan over medium-high heat. Spray with non-stick spray once hot.
- Pour pancakes on to griddle, ¼ cup at a time, and cook until the first side is browned – about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook additional 2-3 minutes or until the second side is browned.
- Continue working in batches until all of the pancake batter is gone.
- Serve with pure maple syrup.
Denise Tiemissen
I found your website while looking for a recipe for protein packed pancakes. I just tried the Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Protein Pancakes. Wow! Great recipe! And it made my house smell so good! Thank you much for sharing it!
I’m so glad I came across your website! The recipes you share look so simple and full of fresh ingredients. I tried the Shish Tawook Chicken and the Lebanese Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts last night. Both were a hit with my family and me! The best Hummus recipe I’ve ever made! Thank you!
Denise
Liz DellaCroce
So glad you found my website Denise!!! Keep me posted on the other recipes you try – I have over 1000 now!!! Are you signed up to get my weekly newsletter? It’s a great way to stay up to date with my new recipes each week. :) http://bit.ly/18xmnC5
Kimberly
Looks fantastic, but I don’t use protein powders (I use hemp seeds in smoothies for extra protein.) Any suggestions for what to sub for the protein powder? Coconut flour maybe? Thanks!! I’m hoping my 14 year old son will like these for breakfast. He’s not hungry in the morning and it’s hard to get something healthy into him on school mornings at 7 a.m.
Liz DellaCroce
Coconut flour should work!! Let me know if you try it!! Enjoy!
Nicole
But you don’t state how much – a scoop is not a measurement.
Liz DellaCroce
Hi Nicole – Sorry about that! I just edited the recipe to include the measurement.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
Duh… apples, cinnamon and oatmeal – I’m in! Obviously! ;)
Liz DellaCroce
These are so good! I had them for breakfast this morning and wondered why I don’t make them more often. :)
Janell
This sounds awesome! I’m going to try it this weekend. What kind of apples did you use..Granny Smith or red apples?
Liz DellaCroce
I usually use Gala apples but use whatever your favorite type of apples are! Granny smith might be a bit too tart but it’s up to you. :)