Friday, September 9, 2011

Fast Protein Pancakes

Ingredients: (makes about 4 pancakes)
1 cup quick oats, dry
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
5-6 egg whites
2 tablespoon brown rice protein powder, vanilla
Nonstick cooking spray
Fresh blueberries, optional
4 teaspoons maple syrup, optional
(Try experimenting by adding a banana, a spoon full of nut butter, some cinnamon…etc.)
appx. 30 grams protein.
Directions:
Combine oats, cottage cheese, egg whites, and protein powder in a blender. Mix well until it resembles traditional pancake batter.
Heat a large pan over low heat, and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. Pour about 1/4 cup batter onto pan just like making regular pancakes. Let cook for 2-3 minutes until the sides easily lift. Flip pancake and cook for an additional two minutes.
Serve with fresh fruit, maple syrup, honey or the topping of your choice.