High-Protein Banana Oat Pancakes with Blueberries

  • Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Servings: 3
  • Serving Size: 5.0 ounces (2 pancakes + toppings)
  • Stage: Post-Recovery

INGREDIENTS:

  • Rolled oats, uncooked - 1 cup (96 grams)
  • Banana - 1/2 medium (60 grams)
  • Vanilla-flavored protein powder - 1/4 cup (26 grams)(for our favorite brand click here)
  • Baking powder - 1 tsp (5 grams)
  • Soy milk, unsweetened - 1 cup (240 grams)
  • Coconut oil - 1 1/2 tsp (7 grams)
  • Pure maple syrup - 3 tsp (20 grams)
  • Blueberries - 9 tbsp (90 grams)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Add the oats, banana, protein powder, baking powder and soy milk to a food processor or blender. Mix for 30 seconds to a minute to make sure everything gets broken down properly.
  2. Place a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add 1/4 tsp coconut oil. Add 1/4 cup of the batter per pancake. Spread out gently with a spoon to give each pancake a nice round shape. Cook for about 2 minutes, flip once, and cook for another 2 minutes. Repeat with 1/4 tsp of coconut oil per pancake until you finish the batter.
  3. Serve with blueberries (3 tbsp per serving) and pour in the maple syrup (1 tsp per serving). Enjoy!

*Note: Recipe makes 6 pancakes. Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for 2 days. After being stored, to heat them up wrap them in a small kitchen towel and microwave for 30-40 seconds (this will help prevent them from drying up). Do not warm up the blueberries. Add the maple syrup only when serving.

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 260
  • Protein 13 grams
  • Carbs 37 grams
  • Fat 7 grams
  • Fiber 5 grams
  • Sugar 11 grams
  • Iron 17% DV
  • Calcium 22% DV
  • Sodium 12% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Nutritionist notes: This is a high carb gastric sleeve recipe but do not fear. Most of the carbs come from the rolled oats, meaning they are high quality carbs. Oats are commonly known to help lower cholesterol and improve cardiac health. They are also high in protein and fiber, making them a great addition to a gastric sleeve diet. The amount of protein in this recipe may very depending on which protein powder you use.

Tags: dairy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, recipe

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*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.