Blueberry Protein Pancakes

The number one breakfast food in my opinion is pancakes!! I say this for many reasons. For starters, they taste great! Also, you can make them in basically any flavor, they are quick and easy, and if you follow my recipes, they are good for you! I have made pumpkin, carrot cake, spinach, chocolate, zucchini, broccoli, and now Blueberry Pancakes!!

These are light, fluffy, and super easy!

Very few ingredients needed as always.

Vanilla protein powder, nonfat plain greek yogurt, egg substitute, vanilla, baking powder, and blueberries.

I used fresh blueberries but I am sure frozen ones would work too. 

Blueberries are so pretty!! Such a great summer snack. 

Just dump all your ingredients into one bowl and mix! I do suggest mixing everything except the blueberries first, and then stirring them in last.  

So far so good! You could also add some other berries if you like.  I have tried with some chopped up cherries, strawberries, and raspberries.  This batch is going to be strictly blueberry though.

Get your pan nice and hot and coat with non stick spray.  

It has been a while since I posted a pancake recipe, but my flipping skills are really improving!

Ta da!! You could top these with a number of different things.  I usually keep is simple with some spray butter and sugar free syrup.

Try a sprinkle of cinnamon, some greek yogurt, honey, jam, cream cheese, or some whipped cream! 

I love using the MTS vanilla whey in this recipe.  It works really well for baking, but you could use any kind.  

I have heard some people even tried with chocolate protein.  I bet cinnamon would be tasty too!

As always, these are crazy good for you! They are packed with a ton of protein and are very low carb and low fat.  Great before or after a workout! 

I don't know about you, but I love pancakes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Pancakes as a snack? You bet!!! There is no wrong time for pancakes! 

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Blueberry Pancakes

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (30g)
• 1/2 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt (112g)
• 3 T egg substitute (46g)
• 1/2 cup blueberries (74g)
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 1/2 t baking powder
• sweetener to taste

1. Mix all ingredients together and cook like pancakes! Be sure to use nonstick spray!
2. Top with sugar free syrup, whipped cream, jam, cream cheese, honey, cinnamon...

Whole batch -260 calories

 3g Fat 

19g Carb 

38g Protein

*Check out the video version too!  Blueberry Protein Pancakes

Broccoli Pancakes

I know what you're thinking!! Broccoli Pancakes?! Bleh! Trust me! These are amazing! Would it help if I just called them Broccoli Cakes?! Think about it...I bet you eat crab cakes! If you saw crab pancakes on a breakfast menu, you would probably be hesitant to order them, but you would order crab cakes! So let's not get all caught up on what we want to call this awesome creation!

Pancakes don't just have to be the plain, white, and somewhat boring breakfast food we are used to! They can be savory or sweet! I guarantee these are better for you than a mix from a box!

Like I said, you can make these sweet or savory.  I have had them both ways and they loved each and every bite! I know some people have a hard time with the green color but I think it makes them pretty :) I seriously can't wait til St. Patrick's Day when everyone is dying to make these!

All you will need is...

Broccoli (frozen or fresh), protein powder (unflavored or vanilla), egg substitute, baking powder, and salt! 

**Experiment with other protein flavors too! I had one person tell me they made them with chocolate and another used cake batter! They were both very happy with the results!

If using fresh broccoli just chop it up and steam it.  If using frozen, just steam it! Then drain it and get as much liquid out as possible.  It is best if you can let it sit for a while, but I just used some paper towel to suck up as much liquid as possible.  

Throw the broccoli and egg into a blender and mix til smooth. 

You could add the rest of the ingredients to the blender too, but I used a small single serve cup and it wouldn't all fit.  

Put the broccoli and egg puree into a bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients.  

If you want to go the savory route, you can add some chopped veggies, or any other spices you like! I bet even some shredded cheese would be tasty!

The batter will be a little thick, but just cook these like regular pancakes.  If it seems way too thick, just add a little more egg.  Protein powders all mix up differently so just make it the consistency you like.

Lookin good to me!! I love how thick they get!

Now seriously! Do those look tempting or what?? Even if you are not sure, you know you want to try them just out of curiosity! I am 99.9% you will love them!!

Talk about a good for you breakfast! I know we all get hung up on using the term "healthy" but I am pretty sure no one would argue that pancakes made with an entire bag of broccoli are quite healthy!

This whole stack of 8 cakes is only 240 calories! Very low fat, very low carb, and tons of protein! Of course they are very customizable too! Add more egg and protein, or less broccoli, or cheese and onion, make them sweet, or savory...You can really make them fit your needs! 

So soft and hearty! Such a great way to get some more greens into your diet too! I don't know about you, but I would much rather eat a stack of pancakes instead of a bowl of broccoli! YUM! 

Oh, and if you're feeling really crazy...you can follow this same recipe and use cauliflower instead of broccoli!!!! Yup, delicious too! I will be sure to make a post next time I have Cauliflower Pancakes!!

Broccoli Pancakes

• 1.5 cups steamed broccoli (255g)
• 1 scoop unflavored or vanilla protein powder (30g)
• 6 T egg substitute (92g)
• 1/2 t baking powder
• dash of salt
• any other seasonings or chopped veggies you may like!

1. Steam and drain broccoli.

2. Dry as good as possible. 

3. Add egg and broccoli to food processor or blender and puree smooth.

4. Add other remaining ingredients and mix well.

5. Cook like regular pancakes.

6. Enjoy! 

Stack of 8 Pancakes

240 calories

1g Fat

6g Carb

33g Protein 

Chocolate Protein Pancakes

On a recent pancake post, I asked what flavor I should try to make next.  One reader asked for some chocolate pancakes.  Well, ask and you shall receive!! I will admit, it did take me a few tries.  Third times a charm.  Don't worry though, no pancakes were wasted in the creation of these.  The other batches were OK, just not blog worthy.  They still ended up in my belly :) Enough rambling...

Excited yet?!

Ingredients are quite simple, as always! No need to complicate things!

You will need chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, canned pumpkin, egg substitute, nonfat greek yogurt, baking powder, salt, and sweetener.  You can also add some vanilla which is not photographed! You all know what vanilla looks like...

*If you don't have pumpkin, you could sub mashed banana or applesauce and just use less.  They will be much thinner though*

Put it all in a bowl.

If you are feeling crazy you could add some cinnamon and vanilla, but honestly I don't really think you will miss it.

Mix it up nice and smooth.  The batter will be a little thick.

Perfect!

Get that pan nice and hot and coat with non stick spray. 

You should get 8 pancakes.  Too bad you can't make scratch and sniff pictures because the chocolatey goodness smell is amazing! As soon as they hit the hot pan you will smell the awesomeness!

Flip! Not you...the pancakes!

Ok, get out the compass, I am pretty sure these are perfect circles!

Now, just because I am making chocolate pancakes, it does not mean they won't be super healthy!!  This whole stack is only 285 calories.  They are also very low carb and low fat.  Oh, and don't forget about the 44 grams of protein in these flap jacks!

How can you pass up that stack?! I just topped this batch with some Walden Farms chocolate syrup, but you can get as crazy as you want.  Try some fat free whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or even regular old maple syrup.

That was one chocolatey bite!! The pumpkin makes them so soft and moist!

So there ya have it! I am so glad someone asked me to try making these!! They will be a new regular breakfast in the Hoeltje household :)

Chocolate Protein Pancakes

• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (30g)
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin (180g)
• 1/4 cup nonfat greek yogurt (56g)
• 6 T egg substitute (92g)
• 2 T unsweetened cocoa powder (10g)
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 1/2 t baking powder
• dash salt
• sweetener to taste

Mix all ingredients in the same bowl and cook like regular pancakes! Be sure to use nonstick spray!

285 calories for whole stack

1g Fat

27g Carb

44g Protein

**What was your favorite breakfast as a child??

Spinach Pancakes

I absolutely love pancakes! For breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack.  There really is no wrong time to eat them.  You may have already tried my Pumpkin Pancakes or Carrot Cake Pancakes.  Both are super healthy and loaded with protein.  Way better than any box mix out there.  I decided to try something new today.  Oh my... it was awesome! I give you Spinach Pancakes!!

I know, I know...green pancakes...kinda crazy right? Too bad I didn't think of them for St. Patrick's Day!! These are so tasty.  You can make them savory or sweet. The whole stack is only 200 calories and packed with 31 grams of protein!!  

Ingredients needed are...

MTS Vanilla whey, canned spinach, egg substitute, and baking powder.  You can also add a dash of salt if desired.  You could use frozen spinach too.  Just thaw and drain extra liquid.

Feel free to try other brand of protein, but I cannot guarantee the same results.
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First, drain your spinach.  Get as much of the liquid out as possible. 

Mix together the egg, protein powder, and baking powder first. 

Then stir in the spinach. Mix it up good.

Mmmm...I seriously cannot wait until next St. Patrick's Day!

Get your skillet nice and hot and coat with non stick spray.  

You are going to get 7 or 8 pancakes.

Wait for it...wait for it...be patient!!

And flip! 

Dang I am getting good at this! Those are looking kinda sorta round...

I don't know about you, but I think those look crazy good! 

Can you even imagine a more healthy pancake?! They are made with a whole can of spinach!!

Popeye would love these!

I just topped mine with a little spray butter and a sprinkle of salt! Yum!

Now you could probably add some other spices or seasonings to the batter, but I think they are great just like this.  No need to complicate a good thing. 

Enjoy!

Spinach Pancakes

• 1 cup canned spinach (240g)
• 3 T egg substitute (46g)
• 1 scoop MTS Vanilla Whey (30g)
• 1/4 t baking powder
• dash salt

1. Drain spinach well
2. Mix together egg, protein powder, and baking powder (may need to add more egg depending on protein brand)
3. Stir in spinach
4. Cook like normal pancakes

Makes 7-8 pancakes

200 calories for the whole stack

5g Fat

10g Carb

31g Protein

Carrot Cake Pancakes

Who doesn't love pancakes?! I am pretty sure everyone does! Pancakes aren't just a great breakfast food.  They are also a tasty lunch or dinner.  I have been on a pumpkin pancake kick lately, but decided to mix it up a bit.  I give you Carrot Cake Pancakes!

Topped off with a little fat free cream cheese, some pecans for fun, and lots of cinnamon. Amazing! Not only are they super tasty, but also super duper healthy.  Only about 260 calories for the whole stack! There is also 34 grams of protein in these! That makes these pancakes worthy of any meal.

Ingredients needed are:

MTS Vanilla Whey, raw carrots, egg substitute, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla, fat free cream cheese,  and sweetener of choice.  

*I have also made these with canned carrots! Super easy! Just drain and mash*

I highly recommend baking with MTS Whey.  The Peanut Butter Fluff and Caramel Sutra are also great in this recipe! 

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First, peel your carrots and chop them up into little pieces. 

Steam them until they are super soft! You could also boil them on the stove top if you don't have a steamer.  

If you don't like chunky pancakes, you could puree the carrots.  I think the chunkiness adds a nice texture and they seem heartier and more substantial.   

I just mash them up with a fork. Simple!

Add in the rest of your ingredients and mix it up good.  Feel free to add some chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.

Orange pancakes!!

These cook up pretty much like regular pancakes.   Coat your pan with nonstick spray so they don't stick.

Test the edge and make sure they are ready to flip.

Nice and golden brown. 

Ah...the smell of cinnamon!

A couple flips later...

Eight glorious pancakes!

I topped these off with some fat free cream cheese, a couple pecans, and more cinnamon.

No sharing this stack!! 8 pancakes = 1 serving!

That bite! 

Perfection!

These are such a great way to get some veggies in your diet! I bet even your kids will love them!

Seriously...what's not to love?!

Carrot Cake Pancakes

• 1 cup steamed carrots (240g) (can use canned or fresh)
• 1/4 cup egg substitue  (60g)
• 1 scoop MTS Vanilla Whey (30g)
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 1/2 t baking powder
• 1 t cinnamon
• 2 T fat free cream cheese (30g)
• sweetener to taste

1. Peel and chop carrots into small pieces
2. Steam until very soft
3. Mash carrots with a fork (can also puree, but I prefer the chunky texture)
4. Mix all ingredients in a bowl
5. Cook on a hot skillet like regular pancakes
6. Top with some more cream cheese, pecans, and cinnamon

266 calories for the whole stack (not including pecans)

3g Fat

20g Carb

34g Protein