Figgy Vanilla Protein Pancakes
I love figs. It’s very rare for my local grocery store to have FRESH figs, so I make sure I grab them when I see them! These pancakes came out amazingly delicious. The figs – like banana, applesauce, etc. – replace the fat in this recipe, keeping them moist. Figs are a good source of potassium, a mineral that plays a crucial role in muscle contraction. Potassium also works with sodium helps to maintain fluid balance and cell integrity, and has been shown to improve blood pressure. Figs are also a source of fiber, which adds bulk to your stool (aka helps you go to the bathroom), provides a feeling of satiety (fullness), decreases serum cholesterol, and delays glucose absorption. Just 37 calories for one medium-size fig! Ok, so here’s the recipe:
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- 2 tablespoons oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1/2 tablespoon psyllium husk
- 3 tablespoons vanilla whey
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Stevia to taste
- 1/4 cup egg whites
- 1 medium fig cut into chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Filling:
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- Vanilla liquid stevia drops to taste (or regular stevia)
Ingredients
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- Blend oats into flour using a blender/food processor. Add all dry ingredients (through stevia) and blend again.
- Add egg whites, fig chunks, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick pan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Drop your batter onto the pan (about 3-4 pancakes). Reduce heat slightly and cover. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until edges set. Flip your pancakes, cover, and cook an additional 2 minutes or until done.
- Combine filling ingredients and layer between your pancakes.
- DEVOUR!
Nutrition facts: 230 calories, 3 g Fat, 26.3 CHO, 7.8 g Fiber, 27.8 Protein
*Nutrition facts may vary depending on the brands of ingredients you use*
