with almond flour
A neutral taste that pairs well with your favourite toppings.
what you need
- 1 measuring cup of protein powder unflavoured or vanilla flavour
- 3 tbsp hemp seeds OR 2 tbsp almond flour
- 2 tbsp yogurt (any)
- 1 whole egg or 2 egg whites
- olive oil to lightly coat the frying pan
Optional:
- 1 tsp vanilla
what to do
- Mix well all ingredients until you get a smooth dough.
- Fry over medium heat.
- Yields 2 to 3 pancakes. It's better to make 3 smaller pancakes because it's easier to turn the pancakes as they are very thin.
Notes:
The dough is runny and the pancakes are thin, not fluffy.
Protein content:
Protein powder - 25 grams
Hemp seeds - 9 grams
1 large egg - 7 grams
Total - 42 grams of protein
Almond flour has 2 grams of protein per tablespoon so it's a bit less than hemp seeds. Besides hemp seeds are considered a complete protein and almond flour is not. Having said that this is what I found on the internet, "Almond protein, while not a complete protein, does contain all three BCAAs. Leucine plays a substantial role in initiating muscle protein synthesis. Almond protein can contribute to muscle health and growth, especially when combined with other protein sources to provide a well-rounded amino acid profile." from the Naked Whey Protein website.
Top the pancakes with the rest of the yogurt you used and some berries. If using Greek yogurt and blueberries, you increase the protein content.
If you crave for savoury flavours, top the pancakes with extra virgin olive oil and fleur du sel; the truffled flavoured one is my favourite.
