12 (or more) Recipes of Christmas: Lemon Poppyseed Protein Pancakes

It’s that time of year, and Savory Spice Shop in Downtown Franklin, Tn. wants to help you through them. So all the way up to Christmas Eve we will be featuring recipes from their store. Many families love to get together for breakfast, and here’s a great healthy way to feed them (underlined ingredients available at Savory Spice Franklin):

Ingredients:

  • 6 egg whites
  • 1 cup raw or regular rolled oats
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 6 raw almonds
  • 1 tsp. fresh grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Dutch blue poppy seeds
  • 1/4 tsp. almond extract
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp. butter or coconut oil

Directions:

Blend all ingredients together in a blender or food processor. Let batter sit for 10 min. to thicken. Melt butter or coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, pour ¼-cup scoops of batter onto skillet and cook a few min. per side until pancakes are slightly browned and cooked through.

Serving Suggestions:

Delicious with fresh berries or berry puree.

Yields:

8 pancakes

Thanks to:

Mia Tarduno, Savory Spice Shop—Boulder, CO employee

This recipe has been tested for accuracy by the Savory Spice Shop Test Kitchen.