Chocolate pancakes seem to have a bit of an indulgent vibe as they are a great way to treat yourself on those long, lazy Sundays or as a way to reward yourself after a really tough workout.
But what if there was an extra ‘dose’ of purpose to that decadent indulgence? Like high protein, high fibre, low sugar? Oh, and they only take minutes to prepare?? Say "hello" to MYOwellness!
What you want from your breakfast is something that’s going to provide the fuel your body needs to get through the day, satisfy your hunger and keep you going all day long and fit into your crazy schedule.
This simple chocolate protein pancake recipe does just that by combining delicious flavour with an overall nutritional profile that will help you reach your individual fitness or health goals.
The New Standard For Chocolate Pancakes
At the heart of this recipe, you’ll find the MYOwellness Protein Pancake Powder Mix —a protein pancake powder blend created for performance! Each serving has 22g of protein per serving.
The protein used in the mix contains both whey and casein proteins for fast and then slow protein absorption. When you combine this with an adequate amount of dietary fibre and a very low amount of sugars, the result is chocolate pancakes that won’t spike your energy levels then crash back down again!
Instead, they will provide you with a consistent and steady source of energy to fuel your activities from breakfast and protein-rich snacks after your workout to satisfying those late-night cravings with a smarter solution.
The Recipe: Quick, Simple Chocolate Pancake
This is simple and easy to do with almost no special ingredients. You can repeat this as many times as you'd like with no hassle.
What You Will Need:
- 2 scoops of MYOwellness Protein Pancake Mix
- Water or milk – (adjust accordingly to your desired thickness when mixing)
- 1 tsp of cocoa powder (optional; Only if you want it to taste more like a pure chocolate)
- Cinnamon or Vanilla extract (optional; Used to provide depth to the taste)
How to Prepare:
- In a bowl combine pancake powder and your choice of liquid until you reach your desired batter thickness.
- Add the cocoa powder to your batter if you want it to have a deeper, more indulgent chocolate flavor.
- Heat a non-stick pan to medium heat; add light lubrication if necessary.
- Pour a small circle of the batter into the hot pan; once bubbles appear on the surface and the bottom is nicely browned.
- Flip the second side of each pancake and cook for 1–2 minutes. Once completely cooked, remove from the pan and continue with the process until you are out of batter.
- Serve immediately or cool and store in the refrigerator for later.
Voila - no more stress and strain...
How to Improve Pancakes Without Making Them More Complicated
The best part of chocolate pancakes is how effortlessly you can upgrade them! Keeping it simple with just drizzles of honey or topping with Greek yogurt, berries or nut butter can completely transform the experience without sacrificing nutritional value.
These pancakes can also be very easily stored for future use. Just refrigerate them for several days or freeze them for much longer if you wish. Then you can simply heat them up in several minutes.
Chocolate pancakes no longer need to be saved for cheat days or lazy weekends! As long as you use a suitable base and are consistent in how you make them, they can fit into your daily meals.