Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes

Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes

Makes 6-8 pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 scoop LEAN whey isolate protein powder
• 2 egg whites
• 1 c. unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 c. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 c. gluten free oats
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. agave nectar
• 1 1/2 tbs. natural peanut butter
• 1/4 c. pure maple syrup
• 1 pinch of coarse sea salt

Directions

• Place protein powder, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, applesauce, almond milk, vanilla, agave and egg whites into blender.
• Blend until the pancake batter is smooth and creamy.
• Pour into a bowl and let sit for a few minutes-batter will thicken as it sits.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray or coconut oil.
• Scoop 1/4 c. of the batter and pour on hot skillet.
• Cook until bubbles appear on top, about 2 minutes.
• Flip cakes and cook until golden brown on underside, 2 minutes.

To make peanut butter maple syrup:

• Combine peanut butter and maple syrup together in a medium bowl.
• Heat in microwave for 15-20 seconds.
• Stir and drizzle over pancakes.
• Top with a little bit of sea salt.
• Enjoy!

• Author: 8theme Team
• Date: 11.23 am, 2 march 2013
• Category: Photography
• Client: International “ELLE” Magazine