COCONUT CASHEW PROTEIN PANCAKES

PREP: 15 MINUTES | COOK: 8 MINUTES | MAKES: 12 SERVINGS

½ cup Vanilla Cream BioTrust Low Carb Protein Powder Blend

½ cup uncooked rolled oats

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon liquid stevia (or ½ banana)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 tablespoons chopped cashews

¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted and divided

4 eggs

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

½ cup full-fat unsweetened coconut milk

Coconut oil for greasing

1.Preheat a pancake griddle or a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2.Combine the protein powder, oats, baking soda, salt, stevia, vanilla, cashews, 2 tablespoons of the coconut, eggs, cottage cheese, and coconut milk in a food processor. Pulse to combine until smooth.

3.Let the batter sit for 10 to 15 minutes to help your pancakes bind together.

4.Use a paper towel to carefully rub coconut oil on your preheated griddle or skillet. Reduce the heat to medium. Use a ¼-cup measuring cup to scoop the batter onto the griddle in nice big circles. When bubbles form (about a minute), flip the pancakes to cook on the other side. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons coconut.

NUTRITION

Calories: 139

Fat: 9 g

Carbohydrates: 5 g

Sodium: 231 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 9 g

Sugar: 1 g