Chef notes
Because research shows that starting your day with a high-protein breakfast can aid weight loss and boost energy, these "Joy Food" pancakes will leave you feeling worlds better than traditional starchy flapjacks. Whip up a batch and dig in.
Technique tip: For a moister pancake, cover the skillet with a lid while the pancake is cooking.
Swap option: Nuke frozen fruit in the microwave, then pour the fruit and all the natural juices over the finished pancake as I've done in this picture. Tastes amazing . . . and no added sugar.
Note: For celiac disease, make sure oats are certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar or sugar substitute
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Chopped fruit (optional)
Preparation
Generously coat a skillet with nonstick oil spray and warm over medium heat.
Combine all of ingredients in a small bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed.
Pour the mixture onto the skillet to make either 1 jumbo pancake or 5 small pancakes. Cook until you see small bubbles forming, about 2 to 3 minutes for the jumbo pancake or 1 to 2 for the small pancakes. Then flip the pancake(s) over and cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
For more delicious recipes, check out Joy's cookbook, From Junk Food to Joy Food. Want Joy to make over your favorite fattening dish? Challenge her via Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram.
