Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes
These fluffy apple cinnamon protein pancakes are a delicious and healthier breakfast option that’s perfect for meal prep or weekend brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour (gluten-free AP flour works too)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese, blended
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apple (about 1 medium apple)
- 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt).
- In a blender, food processor, or with an immersion blender, blend together wet ingredients (eggs, blended cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla).
- In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix just well enough to combine. Do not over mix the batter.
- Add diced apple and stir to combine.
- Heat a large pan or skillet over medium-low heat and add 1/2 tbsp coconut oil.
- Once the pan is hot, evenly distribute the oil and add the batter to the pan to form about 4" pancakes (about 1/3 cup batter per pancake). Cook for about 3 minutes or until golden brown and the tops begin to bubble, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Repeat this process until all the batter is gone (typically 2-3 rounds depending on the size of your pan/skillet).
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Notes
This recipe makes about eight 4-inch pancakes.