Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes
Breakfast
Kelton Maloy · ★★★★★
Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes
PREP 15 min · COOK 30 min · SERVES 8
8 SERV
EASY
15 min
30 min
Ingredients
PANCAKE BATTER:
1 1/2 cups oat flour (or mix of oat/almond flour)
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar or sweetener
1 1/4 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
1 large egg
3 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter [reduce to about 3/4 of this amount; make up the difference with unsweetened applesauce or plain Greek yogurt]
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: 1 scoop unflavored or vanilla protein powder
CINNAMON SWIRL:
1/4 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil (melted) [reduce to about 3/4 of this amount; make up the difference with unsweetened applesauce or plain Greek yogurt]
1/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
CREAM CHEESE GLAZE:
4 oz Greek yogurt light cream cheese or regular light cream cheese (softened) [swapped for a leaner protein-forward option]
1/2 cup powdered sugar or powdered sweetener
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2-3 tbsp milk
Method
1
Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
2
Combine oat flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3
In a separate bowl, mix milk, egg, melted coconut oil/butter, vanilla extract, and optional protein powder.
4
Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
5
Heat Pan: Preheat non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease.
6
Assembly: Pour pancake batter onto skillet. Immediately swirl cinnamon mixture on top. Cook until bubbles form (approx. 2-3 mins).
7
Flip & Cook: Carefully flip pancakes and cook until golden brown (approx. 1-2 mins).
8
Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
9
Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until creamy.
10
Serve: Stack pancakes, generously drizzle with glaze.
Macros
310
Calories
18g
Protein
12g
Fat
35g
Carbs
Per serving · approximate values