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Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes

These apple protein pancakes are great for a fall morning!

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword apple cinnamon protein pancakes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings 3 servings, 2 pancakes each
Calories 149 kcal
Author Kirsten Morningstar

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 medium apple peeled, sliced
  • ¾ tsp. ground cinnamon divided use
  • 4 large egg whites (½ cup)
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 scoop vanilla-flavored whey protein powder
  • ¼ cup dry old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 Tbsp. coconut flour
  • ½ tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Heat medium nonstick skillet lightly coated with spray over medium-low heat.
  2. Add apple and ¼ tsp. cinnamon; cook, stirring constantly for 3 to 4 minutes, or until apple is soft. Remove from heat. Set aside.
  3. Combine egg whites, applesauce, and almond milk in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
  4. Combine protein powder, oats, coconut flour, baking powder, remaining ½ tsp. cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a medium bowl; mix well.
  5. Add applesauce mixture to oat mixture; mix until just blended.
  6. Heat large nonstick skillet lightly coated with spray over medium heat. Ladle about ¼ cup batter for each pancake; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles form on top. Flip. Cook for 90 seconds, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Divide pancakes between three serving plates. Top evenly with cooked apple slices.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.