Gluten-Free Protein Pancakes
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10 minutes
15 minutes
25 minutes
A protein-packed, gluten-free pancake recipe made with less sugar and simple carbs to make a healthier, low-carb pancake topped with delicious, antioxidant-rich berries.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, whisked
- 50g (1.25 oz or ½ cup) almond flour
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 160g (5.64 oz or 1 cup) mixed berries
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp vanilla essence
- 2 tsp unsalted butter
Instructions
1. Combine the eggs, almond flour, vanilla essence, 1 tbsp maple syrup and baking soda in a bowl and mix well.
2. For every pancake, scoop 2 tbsp and panfry in a bit of butter for 1-2 minutes each side, carefully flipping with a large spatula when bubbles start appearing. This recipe should make 10 pancakes.
3. Serve with a sprinkle of vanilla icing sugar and fresh berries.
Notes
Pancakes are a firm family favourite, but unfortunately they are packed with calories, sugar and simple carbs and lack protein, which will leave you feeling hungry again after 2 hours when your blood-sugar falls. This see-sawing blood sugar plays havoc with your appetite and your cortisol levels, leaving you feeling hungry and craving more sugar, so I have created a recipe that contains more protein, with almost 20g per serving, that will help you stay satiated until lunch, with the extra added health benefits from the vitamins and antioxidants in the berries, leaving you feeling guilt-free and satisfied.
The pancakes are packed with minerals such as magnesium and selenium, and vitamins B12, C, A and D, which are all super important at helping balance hormones, such as thyroid and cortisol. Compared to traditional pancakes, this recipe has half the carbs, double the protein and fibre.
Approximate micronutrient info per serving:
Vitamins:
B1 (Thiamine): 0.2 / 1.1 mg – 21%
B2 (Riboflavin): 1.0 / 1.1 mg – 89%
B3 (Niacin): 2.6 / 14.0 mg – 19%
B5 (Pantothenic Acid): 2.0 / 5.0 mg – 40%
B6 (Pyridoxine): 0.3 / 1.3 mg – 26%
B12 (Cobalamin): 1.3 / 2.4 µg – 55%
Folate: 95.8 / 400.0 µg – 24%
Vitamin A: 282.9/ 700.0 µg – 40%
Vitamin C: 27.1 / 75.0 mg – 36%
Vitamin D: 134 / 600.0 IU – 22%
Vitamin E: 8.4 / 15.0 mg – 55.6%
Vitamin K: 9.6 / 90.0 µg – 11%
Minerals:
Calcium: 210.6 / 1000.0 mg – 21%
Copper: 0.3 / 0.9 mg – 60%
Iron: 2.3 / 18.0 mg – 13%
Magnesium: 84.9 / 320.0 mg – 27%
Manganese: 1.4 / 1.8 mg – 76%
Phosphorus: 316.7 / 700.0 mg – 45%
Potassium: 438.3 / 2600.0 mg – 17%
Selenium: 31.4 / 55.0 µg – 57%
Sodium: 799.1 / 1500.0 mg – 53%
Zinc: 2.1 / 8.0 mg – 27%
% RDA based on an adult female.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2
Serving Size: 225g
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 406Total Fat: 27gNet Carbohydrates: 18gFiber: 4gProtein: 19.7g
