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Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes
Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes · ready in 22 min · 2 servings · 401 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients
Tender oat protein pancakes folded with fresh apple and cinnamon for a cozy breakfast that tastes like apple pie in a skillet.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 22 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 401
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 60 gProtein powder
- 80 gOat flour
- 180 gApple, grated
- 4 gCinnamon, ground
- 6 gBaking powder
- 1 gSalt
- 220 mlWater
- 10 gButter, melted for cooking
- 20 gHoney (optional)
Equipment
stovetop, mixing bowl, whisk, grater, plate, skillet, spatula, tablespoon, spoon
Instructions
- Mise en place
Gather the ingredients, scale, bowl, whisk, grater, skillet, spatula, and spoon so the batter can be mixed and cooked smoothly. · 3 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.
- Mix dry base
Whisk the protein powder, oat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in the bowl until the color looks even and no pockets remain. · 2 min
What to look for: The dry mixture looks evenly speckled with cinnamon.
- Grate the apple
Grate the apple directly over the bowl or onto a plate, keeping the juice because it adds sweetness and helps hydrate the oat flour. · 3 min
What to look for: The apple is juicy, finely shredded, and ready to fold in.
- Stir the batter
Add the grated apple and water to the dry mixture, then stir until thick and pourable with small apple strands throughout. · 3 min
What to look for: The batter falls slowly from a spoon and looks lightly textured.
- Heat the skillet
Warm the skillet over medium low heat, melt a thin layer of butter, and wait until the surface looks glossy but not browned. · 2 min
What to look for: The butter foams gently and coats the skillet in a thin film.
- Cook first side
Spoon batter into small rounds and cook for 3 minutes until the edges set, the tops look matte, and small bubbles appear. · 3 min
What to look for: The pancake edges look firm and the surface has small bubbles.
- Flip and finish
Flip the pancakes gently and cook for 2 minutes more until both sides are golden and the centers spring back when touched. · 2 min
What to look for: Both sides are golden with tender apple pieces visible.
- Serve warm
Stack the pancakes on plates, drizzle with honey if using, and serve while warm for the softest texture and best cinnamon aroma. · 2 min
What to look for: The pancakes are warm, stacked, and lightly glossy if honey is added.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 401 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 31 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53 g |
| of which sugars | 19 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| of which saturated | 4 g |
| Fibre | 8 g |
| Sodium | 686 mg |
Nutri-ScoreA
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk
May contain: milk, soybeans
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
- Reheat on a microwave safe plate in short bursts until warm and soft, adding a few drops of water if needed.
Ingredient substitutions
Protein powder
- Plant protein powder: Use the same weight, but add a little extra water if the batter becomes thick.
Oat flour
- Blended rolled oat: Blend to a fine flour before measuring for the closest texture.
Apple
- Unsweetened applesauce: Use less water because applesauce adds more moisture than grated apple.
Cinnamon
- Apple pie spice: This keeps the warm flavor but adds extra spice notes.
Baking powder
- Self rising oat flour: Use only if it already contains a leavening agent and reduce added oat flour accordingly.
Butter
- Olive oil: Use a thin film in the skillet for a dairy free cooking fat.
