Start your day off with healthy banana protein pancakes. They are packed full of protein, calcium, useful carbs & only a little sugar. Make the dry mix ahead of time & add liquid ingredients when you're ready for a fast start in the morning.
2Tablespoonsbrown sugar, palm sugar or maple syrup
1 ½ teaspoonsbaking powder
½teaspoonbaking soda
1teaspooncinnamon
¼teaspoonsalt
1Tablespoonchia seeds
Wet Ingredients
1cupmilk (either regular or dairy free like almond or cashew milk)
½cupGreek vanilla yogurt
1egg
2Tablespoonsvegetable or coconut oil
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
1ripe banana,mashed
Instructions
Combine all dry ingredients in large bowl. At this point you can store the mixture in the pantry until you are ready to use.
When ready to make pancakes, mix all wet ingredients and banana together. Add to dry mixture and stir just until combined.
Heat griddle pan on medium heat. Coat with a little butter or coconut oil. When a drop of batter dropped onto the pan sizzles and begins to cook immediately it is hot enough to start the pancakes.
Pour a little at a time on the hot griddle until you have the size pancake you want. Smaller pancakes are easier to turn and cook slightly faster. Wait until you see bubbles across the entire top surface before flipping. Cook until bottom is brown, usually about 2 minutes.
Remove to plate and serve with butter, maple syrup or fresh fruit such as blueberries, strawberries or raspberries.
Makes about 16 pancakes, 4 per serving.
Notes
MAKE AHEADProtein Pancake Mix - Combine all the dry ingredients and place them in an airtight container. Store it in the pantry for up to 2 months.Protein Pancake Batter - You can make the batter ahead of time, put it in an airtight container, and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Do not freeze the batter.