Protein Oat Pancakes
This recipe was directly recommended by my nutritionist, so it is guaranteed for those on a diet or for those who simply want to have a healthy and light breakfast.
Oats, in addition to having diuretic properties, are a valuable ally against diabetes and cholesterol. Specifically, their low glycemic index makes them a valuable food for diabetics, who can benefit from their stabilizing effect on blood sugar levels. This characteristic is also important in the fight against excess weight, as it helps to control food intake by prolonging the feeling of fullness after meals.
An easy and quick recipe, the protein oat pancakes, are light and gluten-free and can be prepared in 5 minutes and can be filled with: light jam, Greek yogurt, light hazelnut cream, maple syrup.
If you are looking for more light recipes (sweet and savory), click on my Special: “Delicious Light Recipes“.
If you’re not on a diet, I absolutely recommend trying my: Perfect American Pancakes, tall and fluffy with all the tips and secrets! or my Authentic French Crepes. Original Soissons Recipe.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 8 pancakes
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Protein Oat Pancakes
- 2/3 cup oat flour
- 7 oz egg whites
- 1/4 cup 0% fat Greek yogurt (I use Total fage)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- to taste Bourbon vanilla (in seeds (optional))
- to taste sunflower oil (just a little, to grease the pan, I use high oleic oil)
- to taste light jam (I use HERO to fill (optional))
- to taste hazelnut cream (protein, to fill (optional))
- to taste maple syrup (to garnish, optional)
- to taste Greek yogurt (I use Total 5%, to fill)
Tools
- Bowl
- Beater Philips electric 450 W
- Pan
Steps for Protein Oat Pancakes
Take a bowl and beat the 7 oz of egg whites until stiff.
In another bowl, mix the oat flour, Greek yogurt, baking soda, and vanilla seeds (optional).
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the flour and yogurt mixture.
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Take a non-stick pan and grease it lightly with oil, heat it over medium heat and pour the prepared mixture, forming pancakes with the help of a ladle. The pancakes should cook for about 5 minutes in total (with these quantities you will get about 8 pancakes).
If you are on a diet, you can accompany the pancakes with: a thin layer of jam (I use Hero, as recommended by my nutritionist), Greek yogurt, protein hazelnut cream or with a little maple syrup.
If you are not on a diet, you can also use Nutella.
Notes and Tips
To cook these pancakes, I used a thin layer of high oleic sunflower oil, which – unlike all other oils (except extra virgin) – does not contain polyunsaturated fats, which are very harmful and are also found in many industrial products (snacks, crackers, etc.). Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid that has several interesting characteristics: it is useful for providing the body with those precious substances known as omega-3 and omega-6 and for reducing ‘bad’ cholesterol in the blood. High oleic sunflower oil also boasts antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor properties.
Shopping Tips!!!
For this recipe I used the handy Philips electric beater with 5 speeds and a power of 450 watts, available at a great price on Amazon.
I use this high oleic sunflower oil, rich in monounsaturated fatty acids that help maintain normal cholesterol levels in the blood, available on Amazon.
I accompany my protein pancakes with Hero light jam, with only 7 calories per serving, no added sugars, 75% fewer calories compared to other jams sold (available in various flavors) or with this protein hazelnut cream, lactose-free and sugar-free.
I cooked the pancakes in this non-stick pan, PFAS-free, available on Amazon.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What does pancake mean?
Pancake (sweet or savory), typical of Anglo-Saxon cuisine.
Why eat pancakes for breakfast?
Because they contain important macronutrients such as carbohydrates, sugars, and proteins.
