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These apple protein pancakes with Greek yogurt are the ultimate macro-friendly breakfast. Soft and so fluffy, these apple cinnamon protein pancakes come together in just 15 minutes.
Easy, healthy, irresistibly delicious and… with oil-free “caramelized” apples on top!
For years I’ve seen pancakes just as a weekend breakfast. For when you have more time and treat yourself after a week of healthy foods.
But things have changed since I started food blogging. Over time I came to realize that pancakes can be healthy, quick and so easy to make. Like these apple protein pancakes with Greek yogurt!
This recipe makes the BEST and easiest macro-friendly pancakes ever. A serving of these apple cinnamon pancakes boasts over 24 g of protein, for just 290 kcal! What’s more, this protein breakfast is great for meal prepping – make them the night before and in the morning you’ll have fluffy pancakes ready to enjoy!
Apple protein pancakes with Greek yogurt
But these are not simple apple protein pancakes. These are apple protein pancakes with Greek yogurt!
If you’ve never done it before, this is your sign to use Greek yogurt for making pancakes. Greek yogurt is the key to fluffy protein pancakes, and here’s why!
- First, Greek yogurt replaces the need for oil, butter, banana or applesauce. It adds moisture with no additional fats or carbs.
- Second, the yogurt prevents the protein powder from drying out and keeps these pancakes soft.
- Last but not least, Greek yogurt is a fantastic source of lean protein. What is more, it is rich in vitamins and minerals.
That’s why these apple protein pancakes are going to be the best protein pancakes of your life!
Ingredients
This apple protein pancake recipe is simple and versatile. As mentioned before, it is oil-free, gluten-free and banana-free because it uses Greek yogurt. Here’s all you need!
- Egg
- Egg whites
- Greek yogurt
- Maple syrup or preferred sweetener
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
- Oats, oat flour or preferred flour
- Protein powder
- Baking powder
- Apple
Speaking of protein powder, this recipe uses vanilla whey protein powder. But also casein or vegan protein powder work. In these cases you may need about 1 tablespoon of milk to get a smooth batter.
This apple protein pancake recipe can be prepared with vanilla, cinnamon or unflavored protein powder – I personally like vanilla. And if you do so, you won’t need any vanilla extract!
Protein pancakes without protein powder
If you do not have protein powder, I have good news for you. These apple pancakes can also be made without protein powder. And they will still be high in protein, because this recipe uses Greek yogurt and egg whites!
To make apple protein pancakes without protein powder, replace the powder with more oats or flour. If too dry, adjust the pancakes batter with some milk until it gets smooth.
How to make apple cinnamon protein pancakes
This apple protein pancake recipe is so quick and easy that it comes together in just 15 minutes. What is more, you can decide to make these pancakes with either oats or (oat) flour.
Apple pancakes with flour
First, you will need to mix all wet ingredients together. Add to a bowl Greek yogurt, egg, egg whites, maple syrup (or your preferred sweetener), apple cider vinegar (optional), ground cinnamon and vanilla extract. Stir until you get a creamy mixture.
Sift in oat flour (or any flour of your choice), protein powder and baking powder. Quickly stir to combine, but do not over-mix! Depending on the protein powder that you are using, your batter may require a bit of milk. Finally, stir into the protein batter the chopped apple.
Pour one scoop of pancakes batter into a hot and greased pan. Cook your pancakes over medium heat until the underside is golden and bubbles begin to appear on the surface, then flip with a spatula and cook until golden.
Apple pancakes with oats
Making apple protein pancakes with oats is quicker and easier. You just need to add all ingredients (apart from chopped apple) to a blender and process until smooth. Depending on the protein powder that you are using, your batter may require a bit of milk. Finally, stir into the protein batter the chopped apple.
Pour one scoop of pancakes batter into a hot and greased pan. Cook your pancakes over medium heat until the underside is golden and bubbles begin to appear on the surface, then flip with a spatula and cook until golden.
Oil-free caramelized apples
Start by chopping the apple, then transfer to a bowl together with granulated sweetener and cinnamon. In the meantime, heat a nonstick pan. When it is hot, add the apple chunks and a splash of milk (about 1 teaspoon). Cook over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the apple chunks have become tender. Make sure that you stir the chunks while they are cooking.
Finally, serve your protein pancakes with the caramelized apples as a topping. If desired, you can add some crushed walnuts and a drizzle of maple syrup on top.
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Apple Protein Pancakes with Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 2 egg whites
- 120 grams (½ cup) Greek yogurt, nonfat
- 1 tbsp maple syrup, or preferred sweetener
- ½ tsp vanilla extract, see notes*
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, optional
- 50 grams (½ cup) rolled oats (sub with oat flour), or oat flour
- 20 grams (3 tbsp) protein powder, see notes*
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ apple, in chunks
Healthy Caramelized Apples
- ½ apple, in chunks
- ½ tsp granulated sweetener
- ⅓ tsp ground cinnamon
- splash of milk, about 1 tsp
Instructions
Apple protein pancakes with flour
- Add to a bowl Greek yogurt, egg, egg whites, maple syrup (or preferred sweetener), apple cider vinegar (optional), ground cinnamon and vanilla extract. Stir to get a creamy mixture.
- Sift in oat flour (or any flour of your choice), protein powder and baking powder. Stir to combine. Depending on the protein powder that you are using, your batter may require a bit of milk (see notes*).
- Stir chopped apple into the protein pancakes batter.
- Pour one scoop of pancakes batter into a hot and greased pan. Cook your pancakes over medium heat until the underside is golden and bubbles begin to appear on the surface, then flip with a spatula and cook until golden.
Apple protein pancakes with oats
- Add all ingredients (apart from chopped apple) to a blender and process until smooth. Depending on the protein powder that you are using, your batter may require a bit of milk (see notes*).
- Stir chopped apple into the protein pancakes batter.
- Pour one scoop of pancakes batter into a hot and greased pan. Cook your pancakes over medium heat until the underside is golden and bubbles begin to appear on the surface, then flip with a spatula and cook until golden.
Healthy Caramelized Apples
- Start by chopping the apple, then transfer to a bowl together with the granulated sweetener and the cinnamon.
- In the meantime, heat a nonstick pan. When it is hot, add the apple chunks and a splash of milk (about 1 teaspoon). Cook over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the apple chunks have become tender. Make sure that you stir the chunks while they are cooking.
- Finally, serve your protein pancakes with the caramelized apples as a topping. If desired, you can add some crushed walnuts and a drizzle of maple syrup on top.
Notes
- This recipe uses vanilla flavored whey protein.
- Replace whey with casein, vegan protein powder or more oats. In these cases you will likely need around 1 to 2 teaspoons of milk to get a smooth pancake batter.
