High-protein pancakes with berry compote

High-protein pancakes with berry compote: fluffy pancakes made with oat flour, vanilla protein powder and egg, served with warm berries and chia seeds.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 10 min
• Total time: 20 min
• Calories: 380 kcal per serving
• Protein: 35 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Carbs: 32 g

Ingredients

• 1 organic egg
• 1 handful of berries
• 50 g oat flour
• 100 ml almond milk
• Coconut oil, for frying
• 30 g vanilla protein powder (unsweetened)
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• ½ tsp baking powder

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · saucepan · mixing bowl · spatula · whisk

1. Warm the berries with a little water and the chia seeds in a small pan until they're soft and thicken slightly. Then set aside briefly.
2. Mix the oat flour, vanilla protein powder and baking powder thoroughly in a bowl.
3. Add the egg and almond milk and whisk everything into a smooth, thick batter.
4. Heat a little coconut oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the batter in portions and cook over a medium heat.
5. Flip the pancakes as soon as small bubbles appear on the surface and cook until golden brown on both sides.
6. Stack the warm pancakes and serve with the berry compote.

Good to know

When mornings need to be quick, these pancakes are simply lovely. Soft, satisfying and really well-rounded with warm berry compote on top.

Swaps

Organic egg → 120 g skyr or Greek yoghurt (more protein, moist texture) Almond milk → whole milk or unsweetened tinned coconut milk, diluted (often fewer additives) Vanilla protein powder → low-fat quark or skyr plus a little vanilla (less processed, natural protein) Chia seeds → finely ground linseed (more omega-3 fatty acids, contains fibre)

Allergens

Contains egg and tree nuts (almond milk), and milk depending on the protein powder. Chia seeds swell a lot, so only serve them to young children in an adapted way; in pregnancy, normal kitchen amounts are fine. Contains: gluten (oats, unless certified gluten-free), tree nuts.

Frequently asked questions

What's in oat flour, nutritionally?

Oat flour provides complex carbohydrates, fibre and minerals such as magnesium and manganese. Best known are the beta-glucans, a special form of soluble fibre.

Do chia seeds even matter in such a small amount?

Even small amounts bring fibre and some alpha-linolenic acid. Their contribution is more of an extra than a main feature, but overall the ingredient fits the recipe well.

How do frozen berries compare with fresh ones?

Nutrient-wise, frozen berries can be very close to fresh ones, because they're usually processed right after harvest. There are variations depending on variety and storage, especially in vitamin C.

Does vanilla protein powder suit everyone?

That depends a lot on the base: whey, casein or sugar alcohols (polyols) can cause bloating or a feeling of fullness in sensitive people. It's worth a quick look at the ingredient list – this recipe uses an unsweetened powder.

What role does the egg play in the pancakes besides protein?

Besides protein, egg provides choline, selenium and some B vitamins. It also binds the batter and helps the pancakes hold together when you flip them.