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Chocolate Protein Pancakes

Yields3 Servings

Chocolate indulgence smartly paired with a protein punch makes this recipe one of our breakfast faves. With only 5 grams of carbs per serving, you can enjoy pancakes made with coconut flour, cocoa powder and protein powder. This diabetes-friendly Chocolate Protein Pancake recipe will keep you full until lunch time!

Chocolate Protein Pancakes

Dry Ingredients
 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
 1 tbsp cocoa powder
 2 tsp baking powder
 1 tbsp coconut powder
 1 tbsp granulated sweetener (Stevia)
 1 pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
 2 eggs
 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
 1 tbsp cream cheese
 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
1

Whisk together all of the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl until no lumps remain.

2

Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and add the eggs, butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract into the middle.

3

Fold the batter together gently and set aside for 5 minutes.

4

Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium to high heat.

5

Add 1/4 cup of the batter to the pan at a time. Cook until bubbles form on the top surface, then flip over to cook on the other side, cooking for about 3 – 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

6 pancakes

Amount per serving
Calories379
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 313g402%

Saturated Fat 18g90%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 2625mg875%
Sodium 2895mg126%
Total Carbohydrate 54g20%

Dietary Fiber 28g100%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 19g
Potassium 1943mg42%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.