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Chocolate, Pecan and Yogurt Protein Pancakes

Level
very easy
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Serves
1 portion

Description

Nälkä protein drinks stand out for their many health benefits, from regulating appetite to promoting efficient digestion to providing long-lasting energy to support your daily activities. A highly nutritious addition to this recipe!

Ingredients

1/3 cup (or 1 ½ scoop)
Nälkä Chocolate Plant-Based Protein Drink
80 ml
3 tbsp.
Almond flour
45 ml
1/2 tsp.
Baking powder
2 ml
1
Egg
1/4 cup
2% Greek yogurt with vanilla
60 ml
1 tsp
Maple syrup (optional)
5 ml
½ tsp
Vanilla essence
2 ml
1 or 2 tbsp.
Almond beverage
15-30 ml
As needed
Vegetable oil
Toppings
1/3 cup
2% Greek yogurt with vanilla
80 ml
3 tbsp.
Chopped pecans, toasted
45 ml

Directions

Step 1
In a large bowl, combine Nälkä Chocolate Plant-Based Protein Drink Powder, almond flour and baking powder. Mix. Set dry ingredients aside.
Step 2
In another bowl, combine eggs, yogurt, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix. Add almond milk and mix again.
Step 3
Heat a non-stick pan. Add a drizzle of vegetable oil.
Step 4
Add ¼ cup of pancake mix. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until holes appear on the surface. Flip. Cook for 1 to 2 more minutes. Remove and set aside. Repeat with remaining batter. Makes 3 pancakes, 4-5 inches.
Step 5
Top chocolate pancakes with vanilla yogurt and chopped pecans.

Tips

  • To toast pecans, bake or pan-fry them for about 8 minutes. This will allow the nuts to fully bring out their flavors.
  • Berries, such as blueberries, will add a touch of freshness to these thick protein pancakes.