Protein Pancakes with Strawberry Ginger Compote
These protein pancakes are made with whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt, and topped with a strawberry ginger compote -- perfect for a healthy Saturday morning breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: ~6 pancakes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Compote:
- 1 lb. fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2-3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated (or 1 tbsp fresh ginger paste)
- pinch of salt
For the Pancakes:
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2/3 cup 2% Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the compote: Combine strawberries, maple syrup, and salt in a saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil, then reduce to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally until reduced by half (about 10 minutes). While simmering, mash with a potato masher or fork if desired. Remove compote from heat and allow to cool while you make the pancakes. Compote will thicken as it cools.
- Make the protein pancakes: Whisk together dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry and gently stir until just combined (careful not to over-mix). Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat. Using a 1/4-cup measure, scoop pancake batter into pan one at a time. Once you see bubbles in the surface of the batter, flip and allow to cook through. Repeat for remaining batter.
- Serve: Butter pancakes if desired and top with strawberry ginger compote.
Notes
- I actually almost always use ginger paste because I hate grating things. You can omit the ginger if you want -- strawberry compote will still be delicious.
- Nonfat Greek yogurt could work, but I always stick to 2% because it's less processed and the extra fat adds moisture and flavor to the pancakes.
- Honey or agave will work in place of maple syrup in either the compote or the pancakes. As always, adjust the sweetness to your taste.