Caramel Coffee Protein Pancakes Recipe
These Caramel Coffee Protein Pancakes blend delicious coffee flavor with protein-rich ingredients, creating a decadent breakfast option that's both tasty and energizing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats blended into flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder vanilla or chocolate
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brewed coffee cooled
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce plus more for drizzling
- 1 egg or flax egg for vegan option
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional, for added sweetness
Instructions
- Blend Oats
- Start by blending oats into a fine flour in a blender or food processor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the cooled coffee, caramel sauce, egg, and maple syrup.
- Combine Mixtures
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Heat the Skillet
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease it with cooking spray or butter.
- Cook Pancakes
- Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve
- Stack the pancakes and drizzle with extra caramel sauce before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin B12: 15%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin A: 4%
- Folate: 5%
Additional Notes
- For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the caramel sauce.
- These pancakes freeze well—just reheat in the toaster or microwave for a quick breakfast! Enjoy flipping these delicious stacks!