Choco Protein Pancakes

TOTAL TIME: 15 min

SERVES: 6 pancakes

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 scoop MyProgressMD chocolate whey protein powder
• 6 oz unsweetened milk substitute (almond, coconut, ripple, hemp, flaxseed)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla natural extract
• 2 pasture raised eggs 
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil 
• ¼ cup natural cacao powder  
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• Pinch of salt
• Avocado oil spray or ghee for griddle 
• ¾ cup finely ground almond flour 
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Whisk together the eggs, vanilla, milk, stevia, avocado oil, and salt in a medium bowl
2. Gradually whisk in the almond flour. Whisk patiently until very smooth and free of lumps.
3. Add in the cocoa powder and protein powder. Whisk until very smooth. Finally, whisk in the baking soda.
4. Heat a nonstick griddle or pan over medium heat, 4-5 minutes. Spray with oil or grease lightly with ghee. Scoop ¼ cup mix of batter in the griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the edges begin to look “dry.” Flip with a spatula, cook for another 2-3 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve with maple syrup if desired.

NOTES 

*28 days after surgery 

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving)
Choco protein pancakes (1 pancake)  = 158.2 cal, 11.8g fat,  9.5g protein,  6.6g carbs, 3.1g fiber