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Power Pancakes or Waffles


Power Pancakes or Waffles
  • Quick & Easy!
  • Gluten Free!
  • In the Eat REAL Cookbook!
Serves: 6
Ready In: 20 minutes

Why We Like It


Nix refined carbohydrates for breakfast by trading your usual pancake mix for this tasty high protein, whole-grain recipe.  Loved by kids, this version can be made into pancakes or waffles, and will satisfy until lunchtime!

Cook First:

  • 1 sweet potato (or 1 ripe banana)

Before starting the pancakes, cook the potato.  First scrub the potato, then pierce with a fork several times. Wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for about 3 minutes or until tender.  Allow it to cool, and then add to a blender or food processor. (Simply slit along the long side of the potato, squeeze the center into the blender and discard the skin.)  
OR, skip this step and add a peeled ripe banana to a blender or food processor.

Add Next:

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup low fat cottage cheese
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder (aluminum free)

Add to the blender or food processor.

Process on high 30 seconds to 1 minute, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.  To reach your desired consistency, you can thin the batter by adding another egg (or by adding 2 or more tablespoons of milk of your choice).

Cook the Pancakes:

Heat a greased pancake griddle or waffle iron.

For pancakes: When a drop of water added to the griddle begins to bubble, pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake, making 12 small pancakes.  When tiny bubbles appear and pop, then flip.  (They will be nicely browned.)

For waffles: Use 3/4 cup batter for a 7-inch Belgian style waffle iron, yielding 4 waffles.

Serve and Enjoy!

Serve pancakes topped with yogurt, fresh berries, nut butter, or drizzled with 1-2 tsp of pure maple syrup.

Nutrition Information for 2 pancakes (or 2/3 of a 7 inch waffle, made with 3/4 cup of batter)


  • Calories: 200
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 190 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 22 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Total Sugars: 6 g
  • Added Sugars: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Sodium: 205 mg
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