Health & Fitness
Low-Carb Blueberry Granola Pancakes Are Sweet, With a Crunch
The recipe for these healthy pancakes call for old-fashioned oats, egg whites and low-fat cottage cheese.
A few weeks back, the husband and I took a trip down to Naples. While there, I was told to try a breakfast place called First Watch, and that the pancakes are to die for.
While I don’t usually start my day with buttery, rich carbs, I knew this indulgence would be worth it. Boyyyyy was I right.
At First Watch, you can create your own pancake, from carrot cake to chocolate chip. I was in heaven.
I chose to create a blueberry and granola muesli pancake. I’m pretty sure I kept saying “Oh my goodness” after each bite. My next thought of course, was to create a version with my all-time favorite protein pancakes.
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Health Benefits
Cottage cheese- low in fat, high in protein, high in calcium
Egg whites- high in protein, low in cholesterol and fat. Contain riboflavin and selenium along with essential vitamins such as folate, B12, niacin betaine and choline
Oats- high in fiber, cancer fighting phyto-chemicals, blood glucose and insulin regulating properties, and lower bad cholesterol.
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The result? These Blueberry and Granola Protein Pancakes! You have to make these! The blueberries pop in your mouth and the granola adds a delicious crunch! Similarly, you could add any other fruit or flavored granola of your choice. And if you want to try the real thing, I hear there’s a First Watch in the Countryside area. There is also one on Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
Blueberry Granola Protein Pancakes
(makes 8-10 small pancakes)
Ingredients
12 egg whites (I used a carton of organic because we had it)
2 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 Tbsp vanilla
Pinch of salt
1/3 cup Blueberries
1/2 cup granola
Honey (optional)
Directions
In a blender combine egg whites, oats, cottage cheese,vanilla, and pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
Meanwhile, heat 8-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour batter into skillet in batches, sprinkling blueberries and granola over the top of the batter. Flip and cook other side.
Transfer to a plate, top with more blueberries, granola, and a drizzle of honey. Enjoy!