Low Carb Blueberry Pancakes
Do you think that pancakes are off the menu because you’re following a low carb or keto diet? Think again! Give these bad boys a try.
Low Carb Recipe
Introducing my high protein, low carb pancake recipe. I’ve used Kodiak cakes power cake mix ,buttermilk flavor. I like this mix because it’s made with 100% wholegrain wheat flour, 100% wholegrain oat flour and wheat protein isolate (for some added protein). These carbs are slow to digest and breakdown, providing you with a steady stream of energy and fiber that doesn’t spike your blood sugars as much as regular flour. The recipe below is for a sweet blueberry pancake, but you can mix and match ingredients to create your own savory versions for lunch and dinner.
Pro Tip
Make a large batch and place them on some foil in the freezer. Once frozen, add them to a tupperware and reheat in the microwave for a quick and convenient snack!
INGREDIENTS
Serves 1 (makes approx. two 5” blueberry pancakes)
30g carb, 8g fat, 8.3g dietary fiber, 15g protein
- 12 blueberries
- 1/3 cup water
-¼ cup Kodiak pancake mix
-1 egg
-1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine water, pancake mix, egg, chia seeds and cinnamon in a mixing bowl
Whisk into a light batter
Preheat stove top and saucepan. Add 1 pad of butter to pan to prevent sticking, once hot – add batter, and sprinkle 6 blueberries per pancake
Cook for 1 min then flip and cook for another minute - Serve!
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
1/3 cup unsweetened plain Greek yogurt (3.5g carb and 8g protein)
1 tbsp nut butter (peanut butter or almond butter) (3g carb, 4g protein)
1 tbsp flaxseed meal (great to add if you suffer from constipation)
3 oz chopped skinless chicken breast (0g carb, 24g protein)
2 oz shredded cheddar cheese (1g carb, 14g protein)
Suggested serving size and carb count for type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes:
Breakfast: 1 blueberry pancake (half below recipe) + 1 tbsp nut butter (18g carb)
Breakfast/ Snack: 1 blueberry pancake + 1/3 cup unsweetened plain greek yogurt (18.5g carb)
Dinner: 2 savory pancakes (switch out the blueberries, chia seeds and cinnamon and add 1 cup chopped lean ham or chicken, 1 cup wilted, cooked spinach and 2oz shredded cheddar cheese) (approx. 40g carb)