Protein Oatmeal Raisin Pancakes

What I truly love about pancakes is the abundance of flavour profiles that they have to offer. Seriously, if you find a reliable base recipe, the world of pancakes then becomes your oyster! Whether you are craving something indulgent or fresh, your options are limitless.

My favourite thing about this recipe, in particular, is that it not only reminds me of the oatmeal pancakes my mom used to make when I was a kid, but they are refreshing with the spice profile and incredibly comforting. There is something about a raisin-oatmeal combination that brings the next level of coziness from the inside out.

Makes 12 pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup (136g) buckwheat flour

• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons (95g) vital wheat gluten

• 1 scoop (30g) of vanilla protein powder*

• 1 cup (100g) of oats

• 1/3 cup (46g) of raisins

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 2 1/2 cups plant-based milk

• 1 + 1/12 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional: Apple Compote

• 1 medium sized apple, peeled and cubed

• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

• 1 tablespoon of maple syrup

Directions

1. Preheat your skillet.*

2. Pour the milk into a small bowl and add the apple cider vinegar and vanilla extract. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, combine the buckwheat flour, vital wheat gluten, vanilla protein powder, oats, raisins, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.

4. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix the batter until smooth.

5. If you find the mixture is too thick, simply add a bit of plant-based milk at a time. Note that you do not want the consistency to be too thin and should still be slightly thick.

6. Using a 1/3 cup, scoop your batter onto your pan. Cook each side for about 2-3 minutes.

7. Serve and enjoy!

8. Alternatively, if you are meal prepping, allow the pancakes to cool before you place them in an airtight container and into the fridge.

Apple Compote Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan.

2. On medium-high heat, let the apples cook down for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

*Note: if you do not have vanilla protein powder, you are fine to omit it, but may want to reduce the amount of milk that you are adding and add a tad bit more vanilla extract.

Nutrition Breakdown per Serving (3 pancakes)

*The nutritional breakdown includes the use of Canadian Protein, All Natural Premium Vegan Protein Blend - Vanilla. Therefore, if you use another brand, the below breakdown may differ. This also does not include the apple compote. 

Calories: 415
Carbs: 58.1 grams
Fat: 6.1 grams
Protein: 36.3 grams