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Fluffy Muscle-Building Protein Pancakes Recipe Easy and Healthy with Berries

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These fluffy protein pancakes are packed with muscle-building protein and fresh berries, making them a perfect post-workout or healthy breakfast treat that is light, fluffy, and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla or unflavored whey or plant-based protein powder
  • 1/2 cup (45g) rolled oats, ground into oat flour
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or low-fat
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) milk, dairy or plant-based (unsweetened almond milk recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (75g) fresh or frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Place 1/2 cup rolled oats in a blender or food processor and pulse until it becomes a fine flour (about 30 seconds).
  2. In the blender, add 3 egg whites, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1/3 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and if using, 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Blend for 20 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the oat flour, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt to the blender. Blend just until combined; do not overmix. The batter should be thick but pourable. Add a splash more milk if too thick.
  4. Gently fold in 1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries with a spatula to avoid breaking them up.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes and lightly grease with oil or butter.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set. Flip carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed.
  7. Serve pancakes warm, stacked with extra fresh berries or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy. Use egg whites for fluffiness and control heat to medium to avoid burning. Fold berries gently to prevent batter from turning purple or watery. Batter may thicken if left to sit; stir gently and add milk if needed before cooking next batch. Pancakes freeze well and reheat best in a toaster oven.

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