Protein Tiramisu Pancakes

Ingredients

• Oatmeal

  Cereals, Quaker, dry rolled oats

  ⁵⁄₁₆ cup or 24g

• Whey protein powder

  Gold Standard, Any flavor, 100% whey protein

  30 grams or 30g

• Baking powder

  Leavening agents, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate

  ½ tsp or 2g

• Flaxseed

  Seeds

  2 tbsp, whole or 21g

• Egg white

  Raw, fresh eggs

  1 large or 33g

• Coffee

  Brewed from grounds, prepared with tap water

  ¼ cup or 59g

• Vanilla extract

  ½ tbsp or 7g

• Cottage cheese

  Lowfat, 1% milkfat

  ⁵⁄₁₆ cup or 68g

• Banana

  Raw

  ½ large or 68g

Directions

1. For the Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or pancake griddle over medium heat.
2. In a small food processor or blender, ground oats into flour.
3. Combine oat flour, protein powder, ground flax, and baking powder in a bowl.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk egg white until frothy.
5. Add coffee and extracts to egg white, stir and add to dry ingredients.
6. Stir until flour is incorporated. Let batter sit at least 5 minutes before continuing.
7. Spoon batter onto skillet surface, forming 3 medium-sized pancakes. Cook 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown with crisp edges.
8. For the Sweet Cream Filling: Combine cottage cheese, banana, and extract in a small food processor or blender and blend until smooth. *Originally, I tried the recipe with chocolate protein powder, but unfortunately the chocolate covered up the taste of the coffee which of course was NOT my point!