{flourless} chocolate protein pancakes

I gotta admit, I've been kind of in the slums lately. Studying for boards and knowing that I don't really get a summer break to enjoy has really gotten to me that I've been nothing short of pessimistic and resentful. Well, that was me all last week, too bummed out by all the fun I could be having to have any motivation to cook or blog.

Okay, well I'm over it. Enough complaining on my part, I only have like a week left to endure and it'll all be over before I know it! And quite frankly, it's not even really that bad. Sometimes I need to experience these lows to just shake myself out of it and tell myself to hustle through. Anyways, its a start of a new week (kind-of) and once my newfound energy channeled in, I decided to get creative.

I've been wanting pancakes and I've been literally seeing pancakes everywhere on Instagram; so why not make these hotcakes?! Oh and I needed to add in some protein as this was my post-workout meal so I incorporated some protein powder for them gainz (totally kidding, but not really).


As you probably already know, the typical fluffy buttermilk pancakes require a lot of butter and flour. So I actually replaced a few of these ingredients with some healthier alternatives which did change the overall texture just a bit, but it still tastes pretty damn good.

Here's what you'll need:
1/2 cup oatmeal "flour" (blended oatmeal)
1/2 cup almond milk
2 tbsp of chocolate protein powder
1 egg
1/2 tsp of baking powder
Pinch of salt

Blend/mix all of these ingredients together to make your batter. Heat and spray a nonstick pan on medium heat. Pour in 1/4 cup increments of your batter and allow for it to cook (about 1-2 min) until it bubbles up. Flip it over and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Recipe should make 4-5 pancakes! Top with chocolate syrup, bananas, granola, coconut flakes or any other toppings of your choice.

Enjoy,
Theresa

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