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Easy Protein Pancakes Made with Brave Ancestral Protein

Support your protein intake with our tasty, nutrient-rich protein pancake recipe. 

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Support your protein intake with our tasty, nutrient-rich protein pancake recipe. 

A great alternative to traditional pancakes, this nourishing protein pancake recipe is easy to make at home and uses Brave Ancestral Protein. Perfect for pancake day or whenever you’re craving a sustaining pancake snack.

Make our protein pancake recipe 

Ingredients:

(makes 4 pancakes)

+30g Brave Ancestral Protein

+ 1 and a half banana

+ 2 tbsp self-raising flour

+ 1 x egg

+ A splash of milk (30ml)

+ A small amount of butter

For the topping, you will need: 

+ A handful of berries (fresh or frozen)

+ 1 x  tbsp Greek yoghurt

+ 1 x scoop of True Collagen

Method:

Prepare your protein pancake batter in just 4 easy steps.

+Step 1: Mash the bananas in a bowl with a fork until smooth. Then, add the egg and mix well

+ Step 2: Next, stir in 30 g of Brave Ancestral Protein using your Ancestral Protein Scoop to get the perfect pour

+ Step 3: Once the protein has been fully combined, add the self-raising flour and mix to form a thick batter

+ Step 4:  Finally, pour in a splash of milk and whisk the mixture until light and smooth

Nutritionist tips for cooking the perfect protein pancake

Add the heat: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and melt a small knob of butter

Centre your mix: Spoon 3 tablespoons of the pancake mixture into the centre of the pan

Go for gold: Cook until small bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook for another couple of minutes until golden on both sides

Make our high-protein pancake topping

To make a protein-rich pancake topping, mix the Greek yoghurt in a bowl with True Collagen, then stack your pancakes and top with your favourite fruit, and a little more yoghurt.

Enjoy!

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