These Gingerbread Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes are such a festive and fun way to pack extra protein into your Christmas morning breakfast. These are packed with all the gingerbread spices and could honestly be my favorite pancakes of all time. This recipe makes 6 pancakes (3 servings). There are only 212 calories a serving with 17 grams of protein!
The Greek yogurt makes these pancakes so unbelievably fluffy and melt right in your mouth. I love replacing oils & butters with Greek yogurt because it adds protein and reduces the calories so much! If you love this recipe, you will also love my Cinnamon Protein Donut Twists. If you need a visual on how this recipe is made, check out the video below from my Instagram. Happy flipping!
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What You Will Need
- ¾ cups of flour – You can use organic all purpose or oat flour
- 30 grams protein powder – I used @truvani vanilla chai)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp organic molasses
- ¾ cups plain nonfat Greek Yogurt
- 3/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tbsp egg whites (1 egg worth)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
How To Make Them
- Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and spray with non-stick spray.
- Mix all of the dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Add in the wet ingredients & mix until creamy and smooth.
- Divide batter into 6 pancakes on your griddle/skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
How To Store Leftovers
Store your leftover Protein Pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat them, just pop them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
Can You Freeze These?
You can certainly make a whole bunch of these in bulk and then freeze them to enjoy over a week or so! The best way to freeze these pancakes is to first make sure they are completely cooled. Then wrap each pancake individually in plastic wrap. This will help them not get freezer burn! Place the individually wrapped pancakes in a plastic bag or Tupperware and freeze away! Microwave them for a minute when you are ready to enjoy them again.
Why Is Consuming Protein Important?
- Protein is nutrient-rich, so it helps you stay fuller longer. You are more likely to eat less when you have high protein meals because you won’t have the munchies!
- It boosts your metabolism & increases fat burning.
- It increases muscles & strength. If you are lifting weights and not eating enough protein, you aren’t going to see much of a difference!
- It lowers your blood pressure.
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Gingerbread Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes
These Gingerbread Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes are such a festive and fun way to pack extra protein into your Christmas morning breakfast. These are packed with all the gingerbread spices and could honestly be my favorite pancakes of all time. This recipe makes 6 pancakes (3 servings). There are only 212 calories a serving with 17 grams of protein!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and spray with non-stick spray.
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Mix all of the dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Add in the wet ingredients & mix until creamy and smooth.
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Divide batter into 6 pancakes on your griddle/skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 212kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.5g3%
- Cholesterol 2.5mg1%
- Sodium 200.7mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 31.5g11%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
- Sugars 5.2g
- Protein 17.1g35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and has slight rounding.
