Protein Pancakes for a High Protein Breakfast

After the long night fast, an "adequate breakfast is certainly the healthiest and smartest way to start the day in the best way. Considering the different needs of some athletes and people who follow a low-fat, high-protein diet, I have I thought of offering you a recipe that can satisfy these needs, and that is both practical and fast, so I would like to prepare protein pancakes with you.

Also try this variant: protein pancakes with egg whites and yogurt.

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Identity Card of the Recipe

• 164 KCal Calories per serving

• To understand
  In this recipe we used isolated pea proteins, with good biological value and high digestibility. They have a complete amino acid profile and are suitable for people with lactose intolerances or allergies. Alternatively, soy protein can be used.
  Egg whites are a food widely consumed by athletes because they are rich in protein and almost devoid of fat.
  Compared to wheat flour, oat flour is richer in terms of protein and fiber.
  Banana and apple juice are used in this recipe as natural sweeteners.

  2. Heat a pan and lightly grease it with a little oil.
  3. With a spoon, take a part of the batter and pour it on the hot pan, forming discs.
  4. Cook the pancakes for 3-4 minutes over medium heat, turning them often with the spatula to avoid burning them. For even cooking, it is recommended to cover the pan with the lid. With these doses, about 8-10 pancakes are obtained.
  5. Serve the pancakes hot, accompanied by maple syrup.

  Alice's comment - PersonalCooker

  Protein pancakes are really delicious: a great example of how to combine the useful with the pleasure. If you like them, you can also take them after training to recover the energy consumed during the exertion. Also try the protein snacks with raspberries!

  Nutritional values ​​and Health Comment on the recipe

  Protein Pancakes are a food that can be included among the foods dedicated to breakfast, secondary snacks or desserts. They have an average energy intake, divided equally between proteins, carbohydrates and lipids.Carbohydrates are mainly complex (starch), peptides of high biological value and saturated fatty acids.
  Fiber is abundant and cholesterol is absent.
  Protein Pancakes are suitable for vegetarians, but not vegans due to the presence of egg whites. They do not present major contraindications towards metabolic diseases and, in adequate portions, they could also be used in clinical nutrition against overweight, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia and hypertension.
  They do not contain lactose but should be avoided in case of celiac disease.
  The average serving of Protein Pancakes is around 50-70g (80-115kcal).