Protein Pancakes

Here is one of my go-to breakfasts for the weekend! I love, love, love pancakes, and these are super filling and easy to make! I add semi sweet chocolate chips when I make these for my kids- it makes them a bit less clean for me, but overall, a lot healthier for them than traditional white flour pancakes!


Ingredients

Dry:
1 c Whole-wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp sea salt

Wet:
8 egg whites
1 c fat-free cottage cheese
1 c fat-free plain yogurt
2 tbsp raw agave (pure maple syrup, honey, or maple flakes will work too)


Cooking Spray (either olive oil based, or just put EVOO in a spray bottle)

Directions

1. Combine first five ingredients in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center.

2. Combine eggs, cottage cheese and yogurt in a small bowl. Pour into well. Stir until just moistened.

3. Heat a nonstick pan or griddle or prepare a skillet with cooking spray. Heat should be medium high. Use 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until lightly browned on both sides. Keep warm in oven until all batter has been used up.

4. Serve with fruit or pure maple syrup.

5.  Freeze any leftovers flat in a ziplock bag.  To reheat, cook 60 seconds on half power.   Super quick and healthy breakfast in a minute!

**Modified slightly from the "Eat Clean Diet Cookbook" by Tosca Reno