Made from rich almond flour and sweetened with banana, these pancakes definitely fit your macros. Top them with almond butter for an extra dose of healthy fats, or add a few dark chocolate chips to really up the mmm-factor.
Almond & Banana Protein Pancakes
Total time: 15 min • Makes 1 serving
• Non-stick cooking spray
• 1 medium banana, mashed
• 1 large egg
• 2 Tbsp almond meal (flour)
• ½ scoop vanilla protein powder
Optional toppings:
• 1 Tbsp almond butter and/or maple syrup and sliced almonds
1. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking oil.
2. Mix all remaining ingredients in a small bowl, whisking until smooth.
3. Pour 2 Tbsp of batter per pancake onto the pan; cook approximately 1 minute and flip,
cooking for an additional minute on the opposite side.
4. Serve with almond butter and sliced almonds, if desired.
Nutrients per serving (not including almond butter):
Calories: 307 • Fat: 13 g • Carbs: 33 g • Fiber: 6 g • Protein: 20 g
Recipe by Linda Melone
Photo by Paul Buceta
