Sourdough Protein Pancakes
These protein sourdough pancakes are perfectly delicious. They are packed with protein but taste just like your grandmother's classic flapjacks.
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup flour
- ⅓ cup protein powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup sourdough starter active or discard
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat a medium skillet over medium heat.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, use a fork to mash the banana until almost smooth.
- Stir in the remaining wet ingredients (honey, sourdough starter, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract) with a rubber spatula or spoon.
- Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients and mix until just combined. The batter should still be somewhat lumpy.
- Melt a small amount of butter of butter in the now preheated pan. Use a ⅓ cup measuring cup to scoop the batter into the pan.
- Allow the pancakes to cook approximately 2 minutes. The pancake should appear cooked along the edges and bubble in the center. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes on the other side.
- Cook the remaining batter and serve warm.
Notes
Note: The nutrition data are estimates and will vary based on the specific protein powder and ingredients you use.
To Make Vegan: Substitute your favorite non-dairy milk and substitute eggs for egg replacer (to make a single flax egg, mix 1 tablespoon ground flax with 3 tablespoons water).
Nutrition
Serving: 2pancakesCalories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 18gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 578mgPotassium: 306mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 435IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 303mgIron: 3mg
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