Gluten-Free Gingerbread Protein Pancakes

Just in time for the holidays, this recipe will knock your breakfast socks off, while not completely destroying your dietary goals.

The spices make for a wonderful blood-sugar balancing, anti-inflammatory bonus, while also providing lots of flavour.

Tip: They cook up faster than regular pancakes so watch them closely.

Remember, not to make any nutritional changes without a discussion with your clinician.

Ingredients for Pancakes:

2 cups gluten-free oat flour (grind 2 cups of gluten-free oats in a blender)

4 scoops collagen protein or 2 scoops chocolate protein powder of your choice

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground cloves

2 Tbsp blackstrap molasses (Wholesome makes an organic, unsulphured version)

2 eggs

1 cup unsweetened, vanilla almond milk

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Ingredients for Topping:

1/2 cup maple syrup

1 tsp blackstrap molasses

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 banana, sliced

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Method:

1. Combine the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Then add in the wet ingredients.

2. Preheat your griddle pan over medium heat.

3. Drop 1/4 - 1/3 cup onto your pan. When bubbles form, flip. Cook for a few more another 1-2 minutes.

4. Serve with cinnamon molasses maple syrup, bananas and walnuts.

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Generic Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog post is not meant to replace medical advice created for you by your healthcare provider. Please remember to always discuss any changes to your healthcare plan with your provider.