Wholewheat Blueberry Protein Pancakes

A blend of wholemeal flour and protein powder makes these pancakes a lot more filling than the average. Make sure your protein powder is unflavoured. ...These freeze well, so you can make a batch and save some for later. Pop them into the toaster to freshen up. Each pancake has 7g of protein, so serve with some yoghurt, fresh fruit, and a drizzle of nut butter to round them out into a main meal.

(They dry out a little when being reheated so we recommend serving with some yoghurt).
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A blend of wholemeal flour and protein powder makes these pancakes a lot more filling than the average. Make sure your protein powder is unflavoured. These freeze well, so you can make a batch and save some for later. Pop them into the toaster to freshen up. Each pancake has 7g of protein, so serve with some yoghurt, fresh fruit, and a drizzle of nut butter to round them out into a main meal.

(They dry out a little when being reheated so we recommend serving with some yoghurt).

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
20 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days (but best eaten fresh)
Contains
Dairy, Eggs, Grains, Gluten
Ingredients
Makes 8
wholemeal flour
protein powder whey based (unflavoured)
baking powder
bicarbonate of soda
white sugar
buttermilk
eggs
butter
Swaps: ghee, olive oil
melted, plus more for frying

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

103kcal
Calories
3g
Total Fat
11g
Carbs
4g
Sugars
9g
Protein
2g
Fibre
1mg
Iron
6%
 
32mg
Magnesium
8%
 
140mg
Phosporus
11%
 
123mg
Potassium
3%
 
161mg
Sodium
7%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0.1mcg
Vitamin B12
4%
 
0.2mcg
Vitamin D
1%
 
0.9mg
Vitamin E
6%
 
28mcg
Vitamin B9
7%
 
24mcg
Vitamin A
3%
 
5mg
Vitamin C
6%
 
1mg
Zinc
9%
 
8mcg
Vitamin K
7%
 
0.1mg
Copper
11%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B2
8%
 
1.4mg
Vitamin B3
9%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B6
6%
 
131mg
Calcium
10%
 
Calories: 103kcal; Total Fat: 3g; Carbs: 11g; Sugars: 4g; Protein: 9g; Fibre: 2g; Iron: 1mg (6%); Magnesium: 32mg (8%); Phosporus: 140mg (11%); Potassium: 123mg (3%); Sodium: 161mg (7%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0.1mcg (4%); Vitamin D: 0.2mcg (1%); Vitamin E: 0.9mg (6%); Vitamin B9: 28mcg (7%); Vitamin A: 24mcg (3%); Vitamin C: 5mg (6%); Zinc: 1mg (9%); Vitamin K: 8mcg (7%); Copper: 0.1mg (11%); Vitamin B2: 0.1mg (8%); Vitamin B3: 1.4mg (9%); Vitamin B6: 0.1mg (6%); Calcium: 131mg (10%)
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Notes

We tested these pancakes using a variety of protein powders and found that unflavoured whey tasted best. Results will vary depending on the brand you use.

To freeze, place on a baking tray in the freezer. Once hard, transfer into an airtight bag. Defrost in the refrigerator before toasting to freshen up.

Contains
Dairy, Eggs, Grains, Gluten
Ingredients
Makes 8
wholemeal flour
protein powder whey based (unflavoured)
baking powder
bicarbonate of soda
white sugar
buttermilk
eggs
butter
Swaps: ghee, olive oil
melted, plus more for frying

Ingredients

Makes 8
wholemeal flour
protein powder whey based (unflavoured)
baking powder
bicarbonate of soda
white sugar
buttermilk
eggs
butter
Swaps: ghee, olive oil
melted, plus more for frying

Method

Your notes

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Place the flour, protein powder, baking powder, bicarb, sugar and a small pinch of salt into a large bowl and whisk to combine.

3

Place the buttermilk, egg and butter into another bowl and whisk to combine, ensuring the egg is fully incorporated.

4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently stir to combine. A few lumps are okay - don’t overmix.

5

Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of your chosen cooking oil and spoon the batter onto the pan. Dot blueberries across the surface. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles begin to form and burst in the centre of each pancake. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side. Repeat until all of the batter is used up.

Notes

We tested these pancakes using a variety of protein powders and found that unflavoured whey tasted best. Results will vary depending on the brand you use.

To freeze, place on a baking tray in the freezer. Once hard, transfer into an airtight bag. Defrost in the refrigerator before toasting to freshen up.

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User comments (8)

Susan Last week

Very tasty but very dry so needed lots of yogurt on top

Barbara 4 weeks ago

I substituted the buttermilk with milk kefir and the blueberry’s with raspberries. Ate them with a lick of butter, peanut butter and fresh fruit. They were very tasty but a bit dry. I will definitely make them again and try adding an extra egg to the batter.

Marian 3 months ago

Enjoyed these. Filling. I made enough for 4 people so I could freeze several.

Hannah 3 months ago

Cooked these as a Sunday morning treat for the family, served topped with fruit and a drizzle of golden syrup for my 5 year old! Doubled the batch and will freeze for a quick breakfast option.

Carla 4 months ago

Also mixed in some cut up Banana pieces. Great start of a Sunday breakfast!

Lisa 5 months ago

Melted butter, Baking Powder & Bicarbonate of Soda were added after overnight soaking.

Lysa 9 months ago

Not very filling - was still hungry

Anna 10 months ago

Easy, I just joined the Dr Kitchen, so it will take me a little time, but this recipe was easy and rated very good

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