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Protein Packed Pancakes Recipe

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LIZ DELLA CROCE

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With over 18 grams of protein per serving, these protein packed pancakes will give you and your family lasting energy all morning long.

Protein Packed Pancakes by The Lemon Bowl

As we near the end of February, I thought it might be a good time to check in and see how everyone is doing with their healthy living goals. Have you been cooking at home more? Getting active most days of the week? I’ve been working hard to kick the baby weight and so far, so good. I reached my goal for the month of January and I’m a pound away from my February goal. For me, making small SMART Goals throughout the process is key to avoid getting overwhelmed with long term goals.

If you follow me on Instagram or have been reading this blog for awhile, you’ve probably noticed that I try to eat unprocessed, whole foods as much as possible.

Why is clean eating is so important?

Less Confusion: Food labels are complicated these days. With clever marketing and buzz words like “all natural”,  “farm fresh” and more, it is any wonder why people have trouble making smart food choices these days. By eating foods that come from the ground (i.e. apples, farro, Swiss chard, peanuts, etc.) or have a mother (i.e. eggs, chicken breasts, pork tenderloin, etc.) I can feel good about what I’m eating. You’ll notice that a carton of eggs doesn’t have an ingredients list and I like that. It takes out the guess work.

Better Nutrition: As a nursing mom and a busy stay at home mother of an active two year old, I need all of the energy I can get. By filling my body with unprocessed foods, I know that I am giving my baby and myself the nutrients that it needs. Eggs are not only extremely affordable but they contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and protein for around 70 calories each. Added bonus: they cook in seconds which is about all I have these days. ;)

Protein Packed Pancakes - The Lemon Bowl

These Protein Packed Pancakes are a smarter choice than the traditional flap jacks because they get an added boost of protein from eggs and creamy ricotta cheese. If you’d like to kick up the nutrition even further, feel free to swap out whole wheat pastry flour for the all purpose flour. For a little added sweetness try tossing in berries, mashed bananas or shredded apples. The options are endless.

Why do you eat clean? I’d love to hear what motivates you.

Your fork is waiting.

Protein Packed Pancakes - The Lemon Bowl

Protein Packed Pancakes

4.45 stars average
With over 18 grams of protein per serving, these pancakes will give you and your family lasting energy all morning long.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Serves4
CourseBreakfast
Calories303

Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
  • ¾ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions
 

  1. Beat eggs, cheese, flour, oil, baking powder, salt and vanilla in large bowl until blended.
  2. Heat lightly greased large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot. Spoon 1/4 cup portion of batter (1 tablespoon for silver dollar size) into skillet; Cook until golden brown, turning once.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 313mgSodium: 544mgFiber: 0g

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58 responses to “Protein Packed Pancakes Recipe”

  1. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    I’ve been feeling kind of frumpy this February (V-Day plus my birthday will do that to a girl) so March is definitely going to be about making smaller, doable goals! Love this post. Clean eating is super important to me also, and I definitely will be whipping up a batch of these high protein pancakes!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I hope you had a great birthday!!

  2. Amelia @ EatingMadeEasy Avatar
    Amelia @ EatingMadeEasy

    I eat clean (85% of the time) because it feels just instinctively right. Not only does clean eating improve my own health, it also improves the health of my community, farmers, farm workers and the earth. Eating well makes me feel more connected to my food and that’s fun!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I love your answer!! <3

  3. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps Avatar
    Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps

    Love that I can have pancakes and still feel good about it!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Yes that was my goal!! :)

  4. fabiola@notjustbaked Avatar
    fabiola@notjustbaked

    I am always looking for a perfect pancake recipe, and this has ricotta? Yes please!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Ricotta makes them so fluffy!

  5. Kim | Just For Clicks Avatar
    Kim | Just For Clicks

    My little girl LOVES pancakes. Unfortunately, she also has a ginormous sweet tooth. So getting her to eat healthy is a tricky job. LOVE the idea of getting protein in her via one of her favorite breakfasts. Will make these for her sooN!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I also love adding fruit to every pancake I make!! Shredded apples, mashed bananas, berry compote topping – you name it!

  6. Danielle @ TheCharmItSpot Avatar
    Danielle @ TheCharmItSpot

    Ohh! These sound so good! I love pancakes, but I’m also trying to eat healthy and become stronger, so these pancakes sound perfect for me! I really want to make these the next morning I have off. I’m saving this recipe. Thanks for sharing

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Let me know what you think if you try them!

  7. Aggie Avatar
    Aggie

    I eat clean because it truly makes me feel good! I appreciate clean eating even more when I treat myself with something that I don’t eat everyday (chips, pizza, ice cream) and it has become easier and easier to get back on track after so many years of training my habits to make healthier choices. These pancakes look amazing! You are the pancake queen!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Isn’t that the truth?? That’s why I think the splurges are always a good idea now and again!

  8. annie @ chase that I love Avatar
    annie @ chase that I love

    Congrats on hitting your goals! I’m loving these pancakes. I’ll use any excuse to eat cheese for breakfast.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you so much Annie!!

  9. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life Avatar
    Jocelyn @BruCrew Life

    Go you for hitting your goals! That is awesome! And I love a good protein packed pancake…LOL you and I were on the same page today because I just posted one too :-)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I just saw that – too funny!! Great minds!! :)

  10. Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) Avatar
    Laura (Blogging Over Thyme)

    Wow!!! These look amazing–never would have thought they would have this much protein and loved how you did it with eggs (one of my favorite foods). AND ricotta!! Yum.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      The ricotta is KEY for light and fluffy anything!