Jenny's Better Than Boxed Low Carb Pancakes

[SarahC]

I said I'd try this recipe, then didn't have any whey protein powder, but I had and used soy protein powder and a splash of vanilla and it was wonderful! It was kind of thick, so I used the water. It's a keeper! And one large pancake was enough to satisfy and fill me up. I can't find our thread about this, so here's the original recipe:

JENNY'S BETTER THAN BOXED LOW CARB PANCAKES

  2 1/2 tablespoons  vanilla whey protein powder *
  1/2 teaspoon  baking powder (see update below)
  1  Pinch  salt
  1  egg
  1  teaspoon  oil
  2  teaspoons  water -- optional (see update below) **
  Oil or cooking spray -- for the pan

Whisk all of the ingredients, except for the water and cooking spray, in a small bowl until smooth. Add up to 1 tablespoon of water if you'd like a thinner batter. Meanwhile, lightly grease a small nonstick skillet with oil or cooking spray and heat on medium. Pour in the batter and tilt the pan to spread the batter evenly over the bottom of the skillet. When bubbles appear all over the pancake and the batter on top looks like it's starting to set up carefully work a spatula around the edges and then under the pancake to flip it over. Cook until the second side is lightly browned. Don't let it get too dark or it will taste a little bitter. Serve with butter and low carb syrup, if desired (not included in the counts).

Makes 1 large pancake

* The counts are based on using Body Fortress brand whey protein powder.

** Jenny's original recipe called for 2 tablespoons of water plus another tablespoon of Da Vinci syrup. The batter came out much too thin with all that liquid. As an experiment, I made one pancake using just 1 tablespoon of water and then a second pancake with no water at all. Although the one without water was more sturdy and easier to flip over, I think I liked the consistency of the pancake with the added water. The problem is that you can't use the thinner batter to make multiple smaller pancakes because it will spread too thinly in the pan, will end up more like a crepe and will be very difficult to flip over. I think that next time I might try adding just a teaspoon or two of water as a compromise.

Per Pancake: 179 Calories; 10g Fat; 18g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs

[shawn116]

Here is the link to the original post  http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=4307.0

Thanks for reporting back Sarah 

[umpa]

I see a pancake day coming

[Emmitt]

This is really makes me happy! Good recipe SarahC!  I have questions to ask you.

Have you tried Vanilla Whey Protein yet?  I have a chocolate kind but needs to buy another one for vanilla.  That Whey Protein is 7 carb, 3 fiber, 3 sugar but not sugar alcohol so subtract carb and fiber is 4 net carb.  I think that one is too much so since you already tried soy protein powder - what is the name of brand was it and where did you get that at?  Also about splash of vanilla - I'm not sure what you mean but are you talking about "Pure Vanilla Extract"??

Can't wait to try it! thanks!!!

[Emmitt]

Oh? Sorry! I missed out the name of brand - Body Fortress brand whey protein powder - so where did you buy that at? Walmart or ?? thanks

This is really makes me happy! Good recipe SarahC!  I have questions to ask you.

Have you tried Vanilla Whey Protein yet?  I have a chocolate kind but needs to buy another one for vanilla.  That Whey Protein is 7 carb, 3 fiber, 3 sugar but not sugar alcohol so subtract carb and fiber is 4 net carb.  I think that one is too much so since you already tried soy protein powder - what is the name of brand was it and where did you get that at?  Also about splash of vanilla - I'm not sure what you mean but are you talking about "Pure Vanilla Extract"??

Can't wait to try it! thanks!!!

[umpa]

Emmitt any soy protein powder will work just make sure its 0-2 carbs.A splash of vanilla extract is 1 1/2 teaspoons. Where do you live?

[o0OSusieO0o]

Going through lots of old posts. This recipe is so perfect for me! I have soy protein! Now I'm going to make pancakes for daughter on Easter morning!

[suzlyn454]

JENNY'S BETTER THAN BOXED LOW CARB PANCAKES

  2 1/2 tablespoons  vanilla whey protein powder
      (I use 0 carb MIO Vegetable Protein Powder)
  1/2 teaspoon  baking powder
  1  Pinch  salt
  1  egg
  1  teaspoon  oil
  2  teaspoons  (I changed to) 2 tsp of SF Maple Syrup
  1 tsp water just before cooking

  Oil or cooking spray -- for the pan

Whisk all of the ingredients, except for the water and cooking spray, in a small bowl until smooth. Add up to 1 tablespoon of water if you'd like a thinner batter. Meanwhile, lightly grease a small nonstick skillet with oil or cooking spray and heat on medium. Pour in the batter and tilt the pan to spread the batter evenly over the bottom of the skillet. When bubbles appear all over the pancake and the batter on top looks like it's starting to set up carefully work a spatula around the edges and then under the pancake to flip it over. Cook until the second side is lightly browned. Don't let it get too dark or it will taste a little bitter. Serve with butter and low carb syrup, if desired (not included in the counts).

Makes 1 large pancake

I don't use a skillet.  I preheat my waffle maker and just before pouring the batter on the waffle maker I spray both sides with a light dusting of the cooking spray.  The batter has to be thin enough to pour but not run over the sides, pouring directly in the middle then close the top.  As long as your baking powder is not expired (LOL) the pancake is now the lightest fluffiest waffle! 

I had this for dinner tonight along with my crispy bacon and a couple fried eggs.  A really great low carb breakfast and so very filling.

[o0OSusieO0o]

Waffle iron, good you did that, I'm getting more ideas, thank you!

[umpa]

Hi Suz!! Long time no see!! How are you doing?

[mouseissue]

Hi Suz!!! 

You've been missed around here!

Tony

[o0OSusieO0o]

Made this recipe!!! Turned out perfect & delicious!
Topped with butter and 1 T Joseph's Sugar Free Syrup (0carbs)

[suzlyn454]

Thanks Tony and Umpa!   Been gone so much with new 5th wheel.  Bought the thing in August.  Took first trip in October to Myrtle Beach 2nd trip to Bay St. Louis, MS casino, 2 more trips in December (went to Florida hoping to be warm LOL) and another trip to Florida in February and just got home 2 weeks ago.  Then had dad's 82nd birthday and family from out of state.  Only got to see TooSweet a couple times and now she's traveling 

I have stuck to FTS as best I could, glad I could pre-cook foods before we traveled and still gained some but now that we are home hope to drop the 5 lbs I gained this last trip.  Maybe by my anniversary (FTS in July that is) I can finally reach my goal.  Just got to tighten up and eat as low carb as possible.  Also looking forward to opening the swimming pool.  Have stopped buying those chocolate Russell Stover SF candies...those have been my downfall.  Haven't had any for a week now and am craving chocolate.  Using WF chocolate syrup instead LOL!

Gonna go back to basics; boiled eggs, meat and cheese wraps, cheese crisps and lots more water.  Cut back on combo meals (one dish meals for convenience that probably have more carb creep than I realize). 

Have missed all of you guys, but as you can see, we've been gone and traveling and the wifi's are pretty poor lately.  Larry has promised to buy me a "booster" and antenna for the camper so I can use the internet without having to pay for our mifi which costs us $90/month.  I save it for paying bills and checking email.

Anyway.  That's my story LOL.  Looking forward to getting caught up on new recipes and information!

Suz

[jetfan]

I use Hemp protein powder, pancakes come out like Buckwheat. 12 carbs -12 fiber, and they taste great.

[umpa]

Hemp?
Suz great to have you back I cant eat the russel stovers tear me up,still make my own candy