The morning sun is bright and welcoming. Birds are chirping, their song filled with promising potential. The early hours bring hope and possibility for the day head. If you’ve got these chocolate chunk pancakes cooking on the stove, you can greet the day sharp and spirited, ready for whatever comes your way. These flapjacks, made with protein powder, a superfood blend and a natural sweetener, are packed with nutrition and sweet, irresistible flavor. Plus, instead of ordinary chocolate chips, this recipe uses protein bar bits for an extra healthy boost. There’s no better way to start your day.
Chocolate Chunk Protein Pancakes
Makes 3 pancakes
Macros: 380 calories | 7 g net carbs | 56 g protein
Ingredients
1 scoop Quest Multipurpose Protein Powder
2 Tbsp. erythritol
2 Tbsp. Spectrum Essentials Chia & Flax Decadent Blend with Coconut & Cocoa
1 tsp. baking powder
Dash cinnamon
1/3 cup egg whites
Dash vanilla
1 Quest Double Chunk Chocolate Protein Bar, diced
Walden Farms Maple Pancake Syrup, to serve
Directions
- In a high-speed blender, combine protein powder, erythritol, chia and flax blend, baking powder, cinnamon, egg whites and vanilla until batter is thick and fluffy.
- Spray a frying pan or skillet with nonstick spray.
- Heat pan and add a fourth cup of batter. Push a third of the protein bar pieces into the top of the batter. When bubbles appear, flip and cook other side until golden brown. Repeat for the remainder of the batter and protein bar pieces.
- Stack pancakes and top with maple syrup.