Chocolate Chip Protein Pancakes

Ingredients

2/3 cup almond milk – I used unsweetened almond milk

1 cup egg whites or 1 flax egg (1 tbsp freshly ground flax + 3 tbsp water)

2 scoops chocolate protein powder

1 tbsp chia seed

1/2 cup chickpea flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

pinch white stevia concentrate powder

1 tbsp chocolate or carob chips – I used unsweetened carob chips

1 tsp coconut oil (optional)

1 tbsp light maple syrup (optional)

Directions

1. Combine almond milk, egg whites, protein and chia seeds in small bowl. Allow to sit for 10 minutes – this will get the chia all gelatinous and good for your digestion. Alternatively, allow the chia to soak overnight in the milk, then add to the recipe.

2. Preheat a small non-stick pan on medium-low heat for 2 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then add to the wet ingredients.

4. Stir until just mixed. Fold in chocolate chips.

5. Pour 1/3 of the mixture into the preheated pan. Allow the first side to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form and the edges begin to turn golden.

6. Flip and allow to cook for another 1-2 minutes.

7. Place completed pancake on cooling rack and repeat with remaining batter.

8. Serve with coconut oil, maple syrup, nut butter, or sliced banana.

makes 3 pancakes

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