These Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Pancakes are such a delicious, sweet, and zingy way to pack extra protein into your breakfast. This recipe makes 6 pancakes (3 servings or 2 pancakes). There are only 224 calories a serving with 21 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 like these, you will also love my Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancakes.
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What You Will Need
- Oat Flour – 3/4 cup of oat flour.
- Protein Powder – 30 grams of vanilla flavored protein powder. I used the Proxis Natural Vanilla Whey. I love this protein powder because it is naturally sweetened with stevia! You can use the code “KATIE10” for 10% off as well!
- Baking Powder– 1 teaspoon.
- Salt – 1/4 teaspoon, for flavor.
- Swerve – 1 tablespoon of Swerve or stevia.
- Poppy Seeds – 1/8 cup.
- Lemon Juice – 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Greek Yogurt – 3/4 cup of plain, nonfat Greek yogurt. This is the key ingredient to getting the most moist & fluffy cake!
- Egg Whites– 3 tablespoons for added protein and fluffiness!
- Almond Milk – 1/4 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk.
How To Make Them
- Whisk together all of the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Add the wet ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
- Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium and spray with non-stick spray.
- Cook pancakes for about 3 minutes on each side. Makes 6 pancakes. Top with a lemon glaze and/or sugar free maple syrup and enjoy!
How To Store Leftovers
Store your leftover Lemon Poppy Seed 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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Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Pancakes
These Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Pancakes are such a delicious, sweet, and zingy way to pack extra protein into your breakfast. This recipe makes 6 pancakes (3 servings or 2 pancakes). There are only 224 calories a serving with 21 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 like these, you will also love my Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancakes.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Whisk together all of the dry ingredients until fully incorporated (oat flour, protein, salt, baking powder, poppy seeds & swerve)
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Add the wet ingredients and mix until fully incorporated (Greek yogurt, almond milk, lemon juice, & egg whites).
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Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium and spray with non-stick spray.
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Cook pancakes for about 3 minutes on each side. Makes 6 pancakes. Top with a lemon glaze and/or sugar free maple syrup and enjoy!
Serving Size 2 pancakes
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 224kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.1g5%
- Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
- Cholesterol 5.8mg2%
- Sodium 329mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 21.2g8%
- Dietary Fiber 3.3g14%
- Sugars 2.9g
- Protein 21.4g43%
* 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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