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Protein Oat Pancakes
Fluffy, satisfying pancakes made with oats and banana instead of white flour and sugar, for a breakfast that keeps you full.
~20 mintotal~715 kcalper serving~45g protein~87g carbs~22g fat
Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 1.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 eggs
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Berries & yogurt to serve
Cooking Steps
Blend the oats, banana, eggs, protein powder, baking powder and milk into a batter.
Cook spoonfuls in a lightly oiled non-stick pan 2 minutes each side.
Stack and top with berries and yogurt.
Optional Enhancements
- Add cinnamon or vanilla
- Dairy-free milk
- Swap protein for extra oats
Plant & Growing Tips
Banana
- Grow in a warm, tropical or subtropical climate with full sun and rich, well-drained soil.
- Provide consistent watering, especially during warm periods and when fruiting.
Berries
- Plant most berries in full sun with good air circulation and well-drained soil; soil pH needs vary by type (e.g., blueberries prefer acidic soil).
- Provide support for vining berries like raspberries and blackberries, and mulch to retain moisture.
Natural Pest Control
- Protect berries from birds with netting as soon as fruits begin to form.
- Hand-pick slugs and snails from strawberry plants, or use copper tape barriers.
- Spray aphids off young berry plants and banana leaves with a strong jet of water or use insecticidal soap.
Harvest
Banana
- Harvest bananas when they are full-sized, plump, and the angles are less prominent; they can ripen on or off the plant.
- Pick individual fruits or entire hands, and allow them to ripen at room temperature until fully yellow.
Berries
- Pick most berries when they are fully colored, plump, and easily detach from the stem.
- Harvest frequently to encourage more production and prevent overripe fruit from attracting pests.
Storing & Freezing
Batter best fresh; cooked pancakes keep 2 days and freeze 1 month.
