Description
These red lentil protein pancakes are a healthy and easy breakfast option, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Rinse the red lentils under cold water and drain.
- In a pot, combine lentils and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.
- Let the lentils cool slightly, then mash them in a bowl.
- Add flour, baking powder, salt, olive oil, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed lentils and mix until smooth.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pour batter onto the sheet to form pancakes and bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Flip halfway through for even cooking.
- Remove from oven and serve warm.
Notes
- These pancakes can be frozen for later use.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like fruit or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg