Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes

November 14, 2023

These are the perfect healthy swap to keep me feeling good until I have the real deal homemade cinnamon rolls Christmas morning. Is there anything more cozy than a slow Christmas morning? To whip up these scrumptious pancakes, start with 1/3 cup or 1 serving of vanilla-flavored protein powder—whey protein works best for that perfect flip.

Add 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce to keep the pancakes moist and flavorful. For a choice between heartiness and lightness, include either 1/4 cup of oats or 2 tablespoons of coconut flour. Both options offer a delightful texture.

Incorporate 1 teaspoon of baking powder to ensure your pancakes rise to perfection. Crack in 1 egg for that essential pancake consistency. Infuse the batter with the warm and inviting aroma of cinnamon by adding 1/2 to 1 teaspoon.

Enhance the overall flavor with 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla or butter extract. A dash of pink salt brings out the sweetness and ties the flavors together. Finally, pour in 1/4 cup of your preferred milk—I used unsweetened cashew milk—to achieve the ideal pancake batter consistency.

Cook these pancakes on a griddle or pan until golden brown on both sides and voilà—indulge in the delightful taste of Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

Pancakes
- ☃️1/3 c or 1 serving vanilla-flavored protein powder (whey works best for flipping)
- 🎄1/4 c unsw apple sauce
- ☃️1/4 c oats or 2 T coconut flour
- 🎄1 tsp baking powder
- ☃️1 egg
- 🎄1/2-1 tsp cinnamon
- ☃️1/2 tsp vanilla or butter extract
- 🎄dash of pink salt
- ☃️1/4 c milk of choice, used unsw cashew
Almond Cream Cheese Icing:
- 🎄1 T cream cheese or yogurt (I used @kitehillfoods vegan cream cheese bc on sale, real cream cheese works too)
- ☃️1 T almond or cashew butter
- 🎄2 T almond milk
- ☃️1/2 tsp each cinnamon & monk fruit sweetener or some stevia
  
  STEPS

Add all ingredients to the blender and blend on low, then medium until the oats are blended well. Dough is usually runny unless you use vegan protein powder.
Heat a sprayed skillet over medium heat, add dough and flip after a few minutes. Makes three 6” pancakes or eight 4”. This recipe is for 1 serving so if feeding a crowd double or triple. You can meal prep these, and they’re good in the fridge for a week. Freeze well too.
Optional Icing: In a small glass bowl combine and microwave in 30-second increments until melted. Pour over your stack.