Low Carb Protein Pancakes!!

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I made these this morning and they were really great:

http://heathereatsalmondbutter.com/recipes/protein-pancakes/

This is a really great site too if you're interested in other recipes - particular gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options.

Ingredients:

6 egg whites or 3/4 cup carton egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tarter
2 TBSP pumpkin
1 scoop or 30 grams of protein powder. I find that rice protein powder works best, but I’ve also used whey. DO NOT use egg white protein powder unless you want a rubber tire for breakfast.
1/8 tsp baking powder
pinch of cinnamon (optional)
For less rubbery cakes, add one of the following: 1/4 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup oat bran, or 2 to 4 TBSP flour of choice.
Directions:

Beat the egg whites with cream of tarter until still white peaks form.
Mix dry ingredients together.
Stir pumpkin into dry ingredients and then fold in egg whites.
Once it reaches pancake batter consistency (still a bit lumpy), pour half into a greased skillet over medium high heat.
Watch carefully as they do not take very long to cook, only 1 to 2 minutes on each side.

Some suggestions on the site call for using applesauce rather than pumpkin and/or including some baking soda with the baking powder - but I made mine as is.

I also included 1/4 cup Bob's Red Mill hazelnut meal/flour which was SO good and topped with 1/8 cup reduced calorie reduced sugar syrup. They were a little dry on their own. I used Dymatize Elite Gourmet Vanilla protein powder.

With my modifications (not including syrup) here are the nutrition stats - the recipe made almost 3 six inch diameter, thinner pancakes:

Calories: 397 Carbs:14 Fat: 19 Protein: 47 Fiber: 4 Sodium: 402