Description
Fluffy pancakes bursting with fresh apples and warm cinnamon, packed with protein for a wholesome breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small apple, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (regular or GF)
- 30 g unflavored protein powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup Fairlife 2 percent milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup plain 2 percent Greek yogurt (or 5 percent)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 tbsp good quality maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place chopped apples in a microwave-safe dish, cover, and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Drain excess juice and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine milk, Greek yogurt, egg, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just mixed. Toss cooked apples in flour and fold into the batter.
- Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Preheat skillet over medium heat with butter or oil. Drop batter (1/4 cup each) onto skillet and cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh fruits, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
For an extra fluffy texture, allow the batter to rest before cooking. Add pecans, walnuts, or seasonal fruits for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg