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Healthy Calorie Deficit Blueberry Protein Pancakes

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A quick and easy protein-packed blueberry pancake recipe designed for a healthy calorie deficit and weight loss. These pancakes are light, hearty, and perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90g) oat flour
  • 1/2 cup (45g) vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/2 cup (75g) fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional)
  • Cooking spray or light oil for the pan

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients (5 minutes): In a large bowl, combine oat flour, vanilla whey protein powder, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk together evenly.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients (3 minutes): In another bowl, whisk egg whites with unsweetened almond milk until frothy.
  3. Form the Batter (2 minutes): Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or whisk until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Fold in Blueberries (1 minute): Gently fold in fresh blueberries without stirring vigorously.
  5. Preheat Pan (2 minutes): Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly spray or brush with oil. Test readiness by flicking a drop of water; it should sizzle.
  6. Cook Pancakes (10-12 minutes): Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form and edges set (2-3 minutes), then flip and cook another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  7. Serve Warm: Stack pancakes, drizzle with maple syrup if desired, and enjoy immediately.

Notes

If batter is too thick, add a splash more almond milk to achieve a pourable consistency. Avoid overmixing to keep pancakes tender. Use medium heat to prevent burning. Frozen blueberries can be used without thawing to avoid color bleeding. For vegan option, replace egg whites with flax eggs and use plant-based protein powder and milk.

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Keywords: blueberry pancakes, protein pancakes, healthy breakfast, calorie deficit, weight loss, easy pancakes, gluten-free pancakes, dairy-free pancakes

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