Zone Diet Perfect Pancakes
Start your day on a high note with these Zone Diet Perfect Pancakes—an irresistibly fluffy and protein-packed breakfast designed to keep you energized and satisfied. Made with wholesome ingredients like egg whites, rolled oats, and low-fat cottage cheese, these pancakes are a smart balance of macro-nutrients that align perfectly with the Zone Diet. A dash of vanilla and cinnamon adds warm, comforting flavors, while the optional topping of fresh berries and a light drizzle of pure maple syrup elevates each bite. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this recipe yields a stack of golden, nutritious pancakes ideal for busy mornings or a leisurely weekend treat. Perfect for health-conscious eaters, this guilt-free breakfast is a delicious way to fuel your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Egg whites
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 spray Olive oil spray
- 0.5 cup Fresh berries (optional, for topping)
- 1 teaspoon Pure maple syrup (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
In a blender, combine egg whites, rolled oats, low-fat cottage cheese, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and baking powder. Blend until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat it with olive oil spray.
Pour 1/4 cup of the pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Spread it slightly with the back of a spoon to form an even circle.
Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until small bubbles form and the edges begin to set.
Flip the pancakes carefully with a spatula and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve the pancakes warm, topped with fresh berries and a light drizzle of pure maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 810 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.3 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 41.3 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 880 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
