Description

These fluffy lemon poppy seed protein pancakes combine bright citrus flavor with a light, tender crumb. Packed with protein and easy to make, they’re perfect for starting your day with a nutritious, tasty breakfast.

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour or oat flour

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp lemon zest

1 tbsp poppy seeds

1 tsp baking powder

3/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

1/4 cup Greek yogurt

2 eggs

1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

Instructions

1. Whisk together flour, protein powder, baking powder, poppy seeds, and lemon zest in a bowl.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, milk, and honey until smooth.

3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined, adding more milk or flour to adjust consistency.

4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.

5. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set.

6. Flip the pancake and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.

7. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while you finish the rest.

8. Serve pancakes stacked with extra lemon zest, yogurt, honey, or homemade lemon curd.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: breakfast
Method: pan-frying
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 pancakes
Calories: 250
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 300
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 4
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 2
Protein: 15
Cholesterol: 55

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