Cinnamon Protein Pancakes

I've found it.  The breakfast that everybody loves.  It's a combination of different favorites-- eggs (L's favorite), oatmeal (C's favorite), and pancakes (N's favorite).  It's also one of the quickest homemade breakfasts that I've found-- faster even than scrambling eggs.  Just a couple of ingredients that come together really quickly.  To top these pancakes, we make a syrup of melted coconut oil mixed with stevia and cinnamon, or use real maple syrup if we have it.  Or peanut butter... or jelly... or fruit... or coconut... whatever's on hand!

These are super high in protein so they stick to the ribs and the girls aren't hungry for a while.  It's also a great recovery meal after an early morning workout.

{loosely adapted from this recipe}

Cinnamon Protein Pancakes

1 1/3 cup oats

2/3 cup flour of your choice (we've used spelt, millet, whole wheat, or a combo)

7 eggs (yes... 7... that's where the protein comes in!)

1/4 to 1/2 cup milk of your choice (soy, almond, cow's milk, whatever)... just add milk to your desired batter thickness-- more for a thinner pancake

3/4 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp cinnamon

Mix all ingredients together.  Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and pour a large pancake (6 inches or so across).  When it starts to bubble, flip it and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until done in the middle.  This recipe makes about four pancakes.  You can cook them one at a time or four at a time on the griddle.

Enjoy! ;-}