The ultimate low calorie pancakes – high protein

These low carb, high protein pancakes are the best way to start the day. They’re super fluffy, light and absolutely delicious. At only 250 calories, these are the ultimate low calorie pancakes! Although I wouldn’t recommend a breakfast with such few calories, these are perfect as a pre-workout breakfast which leaves plenty of calorie space for other meals or post-workout snacks!

The ultimate low calorie pancakes

Who doesn’t love starting their day with a warm cup of coffee and delicious, ultra-fluffy pancakes? NO ONE! These pancakes are my absolute favorite breakfast right now. At only 253 calories, they contain 30g protein!

These pancakes are super easy to make and take less than 25 minutes total. They come out warm, fluffy and delicate every time! Not only are they super low in calories, they are low in fats and carbs whilst being high in protein! Plus, this recipe is oil-free and dairy-free!

This recipe yields a generous serving of pancakes for 253 calories! You can feel full whilst leaving plenty of calorie room for other delicious treats. Perfect for those in a calorie deficit or on a weight loss journey.

The best part is, this recipe uses very simple ingredients you are guaranteed to have laying around!

The ingredients you need to make the ultimate low calorie pancakes

• Egg whites – To keep the calories and fat low, this recipe utilizes egg whites instead of the whole egg. The egg whites also help give the pancakes a super soft, fluffy texture.
• Flour – I used self-raising flour for this recipe but you can use regular AP flour, GF or oat flour if you would prefer. If you do switch out the flour, make sure to replace with an equal amount of your chosen flour plus 1/2 tsp of baking powder. I tend to like them better with self raising flour as they come out softer!
• Protein powder – I used vanilla protein powder to give the pancakes a little sweetness and a hint of vanilla flavoring. You can use any protein flavor you like but I would recommend adding 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract if you use unflavored protein powder.
• Ground cinnamon – I love the taste and smell cinnamon gives to these pancakes. It is a very subtle taste so you can definitely omit the ground cinnamon if you would like.
• 0% fat yogurt – The 0% fat yogurt adds some moisture to the pancakes without adding too many calories. This helps keep the pancakes super low calorie and low fat.
• Unsweetened almond milk – You can use any milk you would like but unsweetened almond milk has the least amount of calories.

How to make the ultimate low calorie pancakes

1. Whisk your egg whites until they’re super fluffy and light.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, protein powder and cinnamon. Mix in the yogurt and milk and combine until smooth.
3. Fold the batter into the egg whites gently until fully incorporated.
4. Pour 1/4 cup scoop of batter onto a hot, greased pan and cook over medium heat until brown. About 2-4 minutes on each side.
5. Serve with a little butter and syrup and enjoy!

Tips on making the perfect low calorie pancakes

Whisk whisk whisk – Make sure you whisk the egg whites until they’re super fluffy and white. They should be full of air and double in size. I like to use a hand whisk but you can use an electrical whisk which makes it so simple and quick! (hand whisking is honestly a little arm workout, it makes me feel better about missing the gym sometimes)

Don’t over mix the batter – It is really important to gently fold the batter and egg white mixture! If you over mix, too much air will be lost and your pancakes won’t be as fluffy, soft and moist. Gently fold the two together until everything is well combined.

More Low Calorie Breakfast Recipes

• Stovetop oatmeal
• 81 calorie lemon cheesecake donuts
• 75 calorie cinnamon donuts
• Gingerbread baked oats