You will never believe that these chocolate protein pancakes are made with... Spinach! Spinach protein pancakes are soft, fluffy and so easy to make. They are perfect for a healthy breakfast that is filling and satisfying.
Spinach pancakes what?! If you have never tried spinach pancakes before, this is your sign.
I promise, these chocolate spinach protein pancakes will soon become your new favorite breakfast. It is healthy, lower in carbs, high protein, gluten-free and has no oil or butter.
What is more, you will love that this recipe doesn't use banana! Finally a healthy protein pancakes recipe with no banana.
And so chocolatey that you will never believe they are also so good for you!
Ingredients for spinach protein pancakes
This protein pancakes recipe with spinach uses a bunch of simple ingredients. I bet that you already have everything at home. But if you don't make sure to read further for all substitutes.
Here's all you need to make spinach protein pancakes, plus some details and substitute options.
- Fresh spinach
- Rolled oats. For gluten-free spinach protein pancakes, make sure that you use certified gluten-free oats. Replace with oat flour, almond flour or flour of choice.
- Protein powder. You can prepare these pancakes with whey protein or vegan protein powder - unflavored, vanilla or chocolate flavor. If you don't have protein powder, you can still make this spinach pancakes recipe replacing protein powder with more oats or almond flour.
- Sweetener of choice. This pancakes recipe is sweetened with erythritol, which is a natural calorie-free alternative to sugar. You can also make your pancakes with stevia, xylitol, maple syrup, honey or (coconut) sugar.
- Cocoa powder. Make sure that you are utilizing natural cocoa powder, free from added sugars.
- Egg and egg whites. This chocolate spinach protein pancakes recipe uses one whole egg and 2 additional egg whites for more protein. However, feel free to make yours with two whole eggs (one extra egg will replace the two egg whites).
- Milk of choice. The quantity of milk in this recipe depends on the protein powder that you are using. As a rule of thumb, vegan protein powders require more milk than whey or casein.
Protein chocolate cream
The best part of these pancakes is the topping! They come with a healthy and delicious chocolate cream that is also high protein.
Here's all you need for the Greek yogurt chocolate topping.
- Greek yogurt. This spinach pancakes recipe uses (low-fat) Greek yogurt because it is high in protein. You can replace Greek yogurt with your favorite yogurt – also dairy-free, best if it has a firm texture. My recommendations are soy Greek yogurt or Skyr, Skyr, quark and coconut yogurt.
- Cocoa powder
- Sweetener of choice
- Milk of choice (to thin)
How to make low carb spinach protein pancakes
If you follow a keto diet or if you are cutting your carbs, I have very good news for you.
Making these protein carbs keto is possible... and it is so simple! All you need to do is swapping out rolled oats for almond flour and there you go. A stack of low carb protein pancakes is waiting for you! What are you waiting for?
More high protein pancakes recipes
If you also think that pancakes are the best breakfast, here are some more protein pancakes recipes.
- Cottage cheese pancakes (Syrniki)
- Low carb coconut flour pancakes
- Chocolate protein pancakes (low carb)
Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
Calories422
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
13g
20%
- Saturated Fat 5g 25%
- Sodium 172mg 8%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Potassium 761mg 22%
- Total Carbohydrate
27g
9%
- Dietary Fiber 10g 40%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 21g 42%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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