High-Protein Spinach Pancakes

These pancakes are made with protein and nutrient-rich ingredients such as cottage cheese and spinach, which provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals. I promise you, they are delicious!

Protein-Rich Spinach Pancakes

Cottage Cheese has gained a lot of popularity recently. While ice cream may seem tempting, I decided to make pancakes with it that have no added sugar and are packed with veggies. You can add grated zucchini and carrots to the batter, making them a healthy and delicious breakfast option. Plus, they are so easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings like fresh berries, a drizzle of honey, or nut butter. You will feel satisfied for a while after eating these pancakes.

These pancakes are really really good! - My son, Daniel

I made these pancakes especially for my son who loves them! They are a great homemade option for kids instead of store-bought mixes that have preservatives and artificial ingredients. Plus, you can customize them to your liking and make them as healthy or indulgent as you want! I personally enjoyed eating them with raspberries.

High-Protein Spinach Pancakes

SERVES 3

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup cottage cheese

• 1 - 2 cups spinach

• 1 banana

• 3 eggs

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon pink salt

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 cup organic sprouted spelt flour (Anita's Organic Mill)

• 2 tablespoons flax meal or ground chia seeds or hemp seeds, optional

• Grass-fed butter, as needed

METHOD:

1. Add 1 cup cottage cheese, 1 banana, 2 cups spinach, 3 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp salt, and flax or hemp seeds in a blender. Blend until smooth.

2. Pour the mixture into a big mixing bowl. Add the flour and baking powder. Whisk together. (If the batter is too thick, you can add 1/2 cup of water or preferred milk. If the batter is too thin, another another 1/2 cup of flour). Refer to my video here for consistency.

3. To make pancakes, heat a pan over medium heat and add a tablespoon of butter, avocado, or olive oil. Pour 1/4 cup of batter at a time onto the pan and cook until bubbles start to appear on the surface of the pancake (around 2-3 minutes on each side). Repeat this process as necessary.

4. Serve pancakes topped with raspberries and a drizzle of pure maple syrup.

Tips: A helpful way to lower the glycemic index of your bananas is to use slightly unripe ones. If you're looking for a gluten-free option, try substituting spelt flour with almond or coconut flour. In case you don't have cottage cheese, vanilla or chocolate protein powder can be used instead.