Gingerbread Pancakes (High-Protein)
If you’re looking to add some holiday cheer to your breakfast, these Gingerbread Protein Pancakes are light, thick, fluffy, and have 16 grams of protein! This variation of my viral cottage cheese pancakes recipe is made with cozy, warm gingerbread spices for the BEST healthy breakfast treat. The cottage cheese blends right into the batter, adding a light fluffiness and extra protein without any overpowering flavor. Whip up a batch of these Gingerbread Pancakes in under 30 minutes!
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 319kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1-2 Tablespoons milk of choice or up to 1/4 cup for thinner pancakes
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil slightly melted
- 1-2 Tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients and whisk.
- Add the cottage cheese, eggs, and milk to the blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the blended ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently.
- Stir in the coconut oil, molasses, and vanilla.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, scoop batter into the pan and cook until the edges are dry and bubbles begin to form on the pancake.
- Flip the pancake and cook until the top is softened and the pancake is cooked through, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stack cooked pancakes on top of one another to keep warm. Top with syrup and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 3Pancakes | Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 3mg