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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. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    I love to make pancake bites using a mini cupcake pan and an assortment of pancake fillers blueberries, chocolate chips, or turkey sausage. I then freeze them so we can pop a few in the micro on a busy morning. Do you think this recipe for batter will work well that way? I’d love to add the extra protein for my whole family.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      That’s a great idea!!! I bet it would – let me know if you try it!

  2. JewelsDC Avatar
    JewelsDC

    I love this recipe! I subbed in applesauce for the oil/butter, and they still turned out great. I’ll be making these often. Thanks for sharing!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      What an awesome idea! Thanks for letting me know!

  3. Leslie Avatar
    Leslie

    I am so grateful to have found you and absolutely LOVE everything I have made following your recipes. These in particular are the lightest most flavorful pancakes I have ever eaten…I eat clean because I can haha AND I love to bake and prepare meals that I can put my heart into for my family and myself. You have been such an inspiration to me, there isn’t a day that goes by lately that I am not eating something you inspired me to. A huge thanks for being You!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oh I’m so glad you found it!!! Glad you enjoyed them!!

  4. Joy Avatar
    Joy

    This look great. Is there a way to add oat bran to his recipe and decrease the flour? I try to do less gluten for digestive reasons and I’ve made oat bran pancakes there were fantastic. To combine both into a recipe with a high protein content and a good fiber would be even better.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      If you’d like to use less gluten I would try one of my gluten free pancake recipes! I have lots of them – most recently my Chocolate Peanut Butter Pancakes. They are whole grain! :)

    2. Theresa Avatar
      Theresa

      Hi, it reply to can these made with another flour. I used oat flour and they came out fine. They were a little better with the all purpose flour but were still good. Hope this helps

      1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
        Liz DellaCroce

        So glad they turned out!!

  5. Megan / Country Cleaver Avatar
    Megan / Country Cleaver

    How could I ever turn down a gorgeous stack of flapjacks like THOSE!!!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      You and me both sista! xo

  6. sheila Avatar
    sheila

    That picture is gorgeous!! Did you get a big girl camera??? Ok and I am pinning these pancakes for my very active teens that need lotsa protein!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      hahah NO!! The photo is from IncredibleEggs.org ;-) xoxo

  7. cheri Avatar
    cheri

    Great recipe. I eat clean most of the time, but once or twice a week I cave in a eat too much chocolate.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Who doesn’t? ;-)

  8. Gaby Avatar
    Gaby

    This looks like an excellent breakfast for getting your day started on the right track!

  9. Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon Avatar
    Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon

    These protein pancakes looks amazing! I need to try them-breakfast is such a battle for me with my daughter, but she LOVES her pancakes! WIn-win :)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank goodness for pancakes!!! They bring families together – haha.

  10. Thea Avatar
    Thea

    I’m not able to eat grains nor sugar or fruit .can these pancakes be made with almond meal or coconut flour? Thanks

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I wouldn’t advise it for this recipe but you should check out my gluten free pancake recipes!! I have quite a few if you use the search bar at the top. :)