We think these Chocolate Protein Hotcakes are the perfect breakfast-in-bed start to the weekend. Now to find someone to get out of bed to make them!
Prep. Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
No. of Servings: 6-8 medium hotcakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup of rolled oats (or alternatively gluten-free oats)
- 1 medium-sized ripe banana, peeled
- 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk (or any milk substitute of your choice)
- 1/4 cup of Phyto Pro THRIVE Chocolate protein powder
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of himalayan salt
Method:
- Place all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until it comes to a smooth thick liquid.
- Preheat a nonstick baking pan, add oil for a more crispier exterior.
- Pour 2 tbsp of the batter into the pan, cook on a low-medium heat for a few minutes until bubbles start appearing on the surface .
- Flip over and cook for another few minutes, until golden brown.
- Repeat for the rest of the batter.
Storage Suggestions:
- Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to one month. Remove and reheat when ready to enjoy.
Additional Tips:
- Don’t have a blender? Replace the rolled oats in these chocolate protein hotcakes with oat flour, or place your whole oats in a spice grinder to make your own flour. Mash the banana with a fork and mix in all the remaining ingredeints. Ensure not to overmix too much when using wheat flour.
- Use Phyto Pro Thrive Vanilla Protein Powder for a vanilla-flavoured version of these Protein Hotcakes.
- Add 1 tablespoon of Plant Food Raw Cacao Powder for a deeper chocolate taste.
- Replace the banana with avo or cooked butternut and pumpkin for different flavours.
- Superfood Twist: Add 2 teaspoons of Plant Food Organic Baobab Fruit Powder or Plant Food Yellow Maca Root Powder to the blender.
- For Extra Protein: Add 1 tablespoon of Plant Food Hemp Heart Seeds to the Chocolate Protein Pancake batter.
- Bonus Recipe: Make a quick berry or fruit compote by blending ½ cup fresh fruit with ½ cup of water, add 1 tablespoon of Plant Food Chia Seeds and allow to stand for 3 minutes before serving. We love using fresh blueberries or blackberries!