Diet-Healthy Low-Carb Protein Pancakes

Everybody loves pancakes. But, if you’re on a low-carb diet, pancakes are definitely NOT on your diet! With our Healthy Low-Carb Protein Pancake recipe, you can stay on your low-carb diet, while also enjoying pancakes like you used to! Light and fluffy with a nice flavor. A bit of work, but I think worth the effort.

Pre-Made Mix
1 cup protein powder (french vanilla or vanilla praline are both good)
1 cup spelt flour
2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
5 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
cinnamon to taste

Pancake Batter
2 eggs
1/2 cup low fat ricotta cheese
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups pancake mix (see pre-made mix above)
cooking spray (to grease pan)

If making mix ahead of time, combine all ingredients listed under Pre-Made Mix in an air tight container, shake or whisk until well mixed; seal and store until ready to use.. Beat eggs until fluffy; beat in all remaining ingredients, except for butter, just until smooth (if you over mix they won't turn out light and fluffy). Heat skillet thoroughly over medium heat and lightly grease. Pour about 1/4 cup batter into pan for each pancake; cook until edges are dry and pancake starts to puff (golden brown on bottom), then flip and cook until other side browns. Grease pan again before cooking each batch.
Makes about 18 pancakes.