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Muscle Building Foods – Scrumptious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

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Muscle Building Foods - Scrumptious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

The vast world of nutrition and nutrition science can be difficult to navigate. Do you count calories? Omit carbs? How do you track macro- and micronutrients to make sure you’re getting all you need? If you’re working out, are you eating enough muscle building foods?

Even after earning my degree in nutrition science, I still find all of this overwhelming. For me, food is more emotional than scientific. Yes, I want to be healthy and well-nourished, but my meals, gosh darn, better be yummy and satisfying, too.

Muscle Building Foods - Scrumptious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Muscle Building Foods

As stated above, you’re presented with the founding principle behind making pancakes “healthier.” However, the term healthier is a somewhat ambiguous, hot-button term in the realm of food studies. What is “healthy” for one person, might be (is often) different for another.

Barring any medical issues, I have found all of this really does come back to the often misunderstood “b” word: balance–especially when aiming to gain muscle tone and mass.

When lifting weights, your muscles require protein and carbs to grow, even more so following an intense workout. Carbohydrates help fuel the delivery of proteins to your hungry muscle fibers. So, if you’re weight training, carbs are not the enemy. Aim for a balanced diet that’s rich in high-quality protein.

Cinnamon roll protein pancakes

Our favorite muscle building foods are protein pancakes. They’re yummy, convenient, and satisfy those cravings for sweet treats, which are often devoid of beneficial nutrients.

Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes

While we have numerous variations of this recipe for the best tasting protein pancakes, this version is arguably the most indulgent…I mean, scrumptious. Take a look at the full nutrient breakdown by clicking the link in the nutrition label below:

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More recipes for protein pancakes:

    • Peach raspberry pancakes high protein recipe
    • Lemon blueberry protein powder pancakes
    • Chocolate peanut butter high protein pancakes

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Yield: 5 pancakes

Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes

Muscle Building Foods - Scrumptious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Enjoy that cinnamon roll flavor without the dreaded sugar crash after. Protein pancakes are well-balanced and make a great treat any time of day. 

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • Pancake Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 1 tablespoon coconut flour
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Stevia
  • For Cinnamon Topping: 
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • For Icing Topping: 
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, dissolved in 1/2 teaspoon water

Instructions

Cinnamon Topping Directions:

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl and pour into a re-sealable sandwich bag or squeeze bottle. Set aside. 

Icing Topping Directions: 

  1. Mix the water and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add additional water if necessary--a little at a time.
  2. Top pancakes. Pancake Directions:
  3. Add oats to a food processor and process for 30 seconds until you have a fine powder.
  4. Add flour, protein powder, yogurt, egg white, milk, baking powder, and Stevia.
  5. Process for about 20 seconds until mixed well. 
  6. Use a 3 tablespoon portion scoop to spoon batter onto a pre-heated, greased skillet.
  7. Snip the tip of the bag containing the cinnamon topping and drizzle in a spiral shape onto each pancake.
  8. Heat 2-3 minutes per side.
  9. When finished, top pancakes with sugar icing. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

5

Serving Size:

1 pancake

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 170Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 199mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 2gSugar: 10gProtein: 9g

Nutrition facts are an estimate only.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast


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About Shelley

Mother of two living in Montana. Graduated from Benedictine University with a BS in nutrition science. I love food, fitness, reading, and all things science. I'm the sister that travels.

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Comments

  1. Sarah L says

    August 2, 2018 at 12:52 am

    Yummy way to get your protein. More cinnamon!!

  2. Maryann D. says

    August 2, 2018 at 4:36 am

    These pancakes certainly look tasty! I would love to make them for my family on a Sunday morning.

  3. Nidhi Chauhan says

    August 8, 2018 at 4:47 pm

    Wow! This looks yummy! I need to try this. Thank you!

  4. Deb E says

    August 16, 2018 at 11:40 am

    Yes, love cinnamon! It’s an instant pick-me-up so I try to sprinkle it in lots of foods. Love the coconut flour and oats over regular flour to avoid the gluten.

  5. Jaclyn Anne says

    November 12, 2018 at 11:09 am

    Bring on the cinnamon and the icing! These pancakes look incredible! Can’t wait to try them!

  6. Jane V says

    November 17, 2018 at 6:26 am

    These look so tasty!

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