Protein oat pancakes
This recipe was directly prescribed by my nutritionist, so it’s guaranteed for those on a diet or for those who simply want to have a healthy homemade breakfast.
Oats, in addition to having diuretic properties, are a valuable ally against diabetes and cholesterol. In particular, its low glycemic index makes it a valuable food for diabetics, who can benefit from its stabilizing effect on glycemic levels. This characteristic is also important in battling extra pounds, as it helps control food intake by prolonging the feeling of satiety after meals.
An easy and quick recipe, the protein oat pancakes are light and gluten-free and can be prepared in 5 minutes. They can be filled with: light jam, Greek yogurt, light hazelnut cream, maple syrup.
I also recommend these light and protein pancakes as a healthy snack.
If you are looking for more light recipes (both sweet and savory), click on my Special: “Light but Tasty Recipes“.
If you’re not on a diet, I absolutely recommend trying my: Perfect American Pancakes, tall and fluffy with all the tricks and secrets! or my Authentic French Crepes. Original Soissons Recipe.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 8 pancakes
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Protein Oat Pancakes
- 2 cups oat flour
- 7 oz egg whites
- 4 oz 0% fat Greek yogurt (I use Total Fage)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- to taste vanilla extract (optional)
- to taste sunflower oil (very little, to grease the pan, I use high oleic sunflower 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 for Protein Oat Pancakes
- Bowls of various sizes
- Beater electric Philips 450 W power
- Crepe pan /pancakes/flatbreads, nonstick
Steps for Protein Oat Pancakes
Take a bowl and beat the 200 g of egg whites until stiff.
In another bowl, mix the oat flour, Greek yogurt, baking soda, and vanilla seeds (optional).
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the flour and yogurt mixture.
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Take a nonstick pan and grease it with a little oil, heat it over medium heat, and pour the prepared batter, forming the pancakes with the help of a ladle, better if you cover with a domed lid, three minutes on one side and 2 minutes on the other.
The pancakes should cook for about 5 minutes in total (with these measurements you will get about 8 pancakes).
If you are on a diet, you can accompany the pancakes with: a thin layer of sugar-free jam (I use Hero, on my nutritionist’s advice) Greek yogurt, protein hazelnut cream, or with a very small amount of maple syrup.
If you’re 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 for extra virgin) – does not contain polyunsaturated fats, which are very harmful and are also found in large quantities in industrial products (snacks, crackers, etc.). Oleic acid is in fact a monounsaturated fatty acid that has various 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.
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For this recipe, I used the practical Philips electric mixer with 5 speeds (+ turbo) 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.
I accompany my protein pancakes with Hero light jam, with only 7 calories per serving, no added sugars, 75% fewer calories than other jams sold (available in various flavors) or with this protein hazelnut cream, lactose and sugar-free.
I perfectly cooked the pancakes in this nonstick crepe pan with a domed glass lid.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What does pancake mean?
Frittella (sweet or savory), typical of Anglo-Saxon cuisine.
Why eat pancakes for breakfast?
Because they contain important macronutrients like carbohydrates, sugars, and proteins.
