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Chocolate protein pancakes stacked on a red plate, topped with peach slices, blueberries and honey.
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Chocolate Protein Pancakes

These chocolate-y fluffy pancakes are made from a mix of wholegrain flours and whey powder, hence proving worthy of a post-workout brekkie that keeps you fuller and satiated for hours. Really simple to assemble, for quick breakfast option on work mornings!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Indian
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Sonia

Ingredients

  • ½ cup wholewheat flour
  • ⅓ cup ragi/ finger millet flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 egg omit for vegan version; works fine
  • 2 scoops Whey Protein Powder I use BSN SynthaSix’s Chocolate flavored one
  • 1 tbsp stevia extract/ palm sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk use soy milk or nut milk for vegan version
  • Water for desired consistency
  • Salt to taste
  • 1-2 tbsp oil/ butter

For Toppings

  • Honey/ maple syrup

    to drizzle

  • Seasonal fruits
  • Toasted nuts/ seeds of choice

Instructions

  • In a bowl, crack the eggs, add buttermilk, vanilla extract, sugar/ stevia and whisk together until fluffy.
  • Add the flour mixture, cocoa and whey powder slowly while whisking continuously. Once everything is combined well, add salt, cinnamon powder, baking powder and whisk well.
  • Add more milk or water to adjust the consistency. The batter should be smooth, thick and lump-free, but you should be able to pour it onto the pan/ griddle.
  • Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
  • Heat a non-stick pan/ griddle and grease with little oil or butter.
  • Pour a little amount of batter onto the pan surface, taking care to not spread it much.
  • Cook on medium flame until bubbles appear on top. Flip and allow the other side to brown too.
  • Transfer into a casserole or plate.
  • Stack pancakes and drizzle honey or maple syrup on top. You can serve these with accompaniments of your choice.
  • Serve hot!

Notes

  • Ensure that your baking powder is gluten-free if you are gluten-sensitive
  • Avoid usage of Stevia if you find its taste peculiar/ if your whey or casein supplement is sweetened already/ if you’re going to drizzle honey or maple syrup on top of the pancakes.
  • You can freeze these pancakes in a Ziploc bag for up to a month, separated by cling-film sheets or baking sheets for easy removal. Thaw them naturally or in microwave before eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 6mg