High-Protein Pancakes with Apples and Cinnamon
This high-protein pancake recipe is ready in 10-15 minutes and requires just a few basic ingredients. It yields two generous servings, perfect for a hearty appetite or meal prep for the week.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time8 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Servings: 2
- 3 whole eggs
- 3 egg whites
- 2 tbsp psyllium husk
- 1/4 tbsp stevia powder or 2-3 drops liquid stevia (adjust to taste)
- 1 medium apple or banana, diced
- 2 tbsp chopped wanuts or ground flaxseeds
- 1/2 tsp baking powder (optional)
- 1/2-1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional: extra stevia and cinnamon, coconut flakes, dark chocolate shavings, oat bran, orange zest, nutmeg, peanut butter, chia seeds
Blend the batter: In a blender, combine whole eggs, egg whites, psyllium husk, stevia, diced apple or banana, baking powder, and cinnamon. Blend until smooth and well combined. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes to thicken slightly.
Heat the pan: Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray or a small amount of coconut oil if desired.
Cook the pancakes: Pour half the batter into the pan to make one large pancake (or divide into smaller portions for multiple pancakes). Sprinkle walnuts or flax seeds on top. Cook for 3-4 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set.
Flip and finish: Carefully flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Serve: Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with additional cinnamon and stevia (or other toppings) if desired, and serve warm.
Tips & Variations
Lower calories: Use only egg whites instead of whole eggs to reduce fat and calories.
Ultra low-carb: Skip the fruit and blend just egg whites, psyllium husk, cinnamon, and stevia for zero-carb, high-protein pancakes.
Extra protein boost: Add 1-2 scoops of vanilla or unflavored protein powder to the batter for added flavor and nutrition.
Flour swaps: Substitute psyllium husk with flax meal (similar carb count) or oat flour (slightly higher carbs but fluffier texture).
Nutrition Facts for One Serving (1 Pancake, Apple Version)
Calories: 263 | Protein: 16.6 g | Total Carbs: 23.5 g | Fiber: 10.7 g | Net Carbs: 12.8 g | Fat: 12 grams