High protein pancakes

INGREDIENTS

• 3 whole eggs 
• 6 egg whites (approximately 3/4cup or 180 grams)
• 1 1/3 cup cottage cheese (approximately 215 grams )
• 1/3 cup pancake mix

Pancake mix

• 2 cups (204 g) rolled oats 
• 1 cup (240 mL) milk of your choice.
• ⅓ cup (80 mL) unsweetened applesauce
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup 
• 1 Tbsp (14 g) coconut oil or butter, melted, plus extra for frying
• 2 tsp (5 g) ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp (5 g) baking powder
• 1 tsp (5 mL) pure vanilla extract.
• ½ tsp salt 

DIRECTIONS

1. In a food processor, blend the oatmeal into a flour. Alternatively, use     store-bought oatmeal flour.
2. Combine all the pancake ingredients and mix.
3. Preheat a large pan on medium-high heat with oil. When hot, spoon about ¼ cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake. Cook for about 2 minutes.
4. When the bottom becomes golden, flip and cook for another 2 minutes, or until lightly golden.
5. For a more balanced breakfast, enjoy these pancakes with some creamy nut butter drizzled overtop, fresh fruit, and creamy yogurt.