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Spice It Up: Cinnamon Pancakes with a Healthy Twist

Enjoy a healthier start to your day with our naturally-sweetened and nutritionally-balanced cinnamon pancakes, perfected by our expert chefs and dietitians.

Spice It Up: Cinnamon Pancakes with a Healthy Twist

Nothing says "Good morning!" like apple cinnamon pancakes!

The team of bistroMD chefs and dietitians have created this well-balanced breakfast recipe that's high in protein and fiber and low in carbs.

Let's get into it!

Nutritional Information:

Serves: 1
Calories: 370
Protein: 19g
Fat: 22g
Total Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 6g
NET Carbohydrates: 17g

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs, large
• 1/4 cup apple sauce, unsweetened
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 tsp pure maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup blueberries

Instructions:

1. Whisk the 2 eggs in a small bowl. Add in the applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Then add the almond flour, baking powder, and cinnamon and mix until well combined.

2. Spray a large, nonstick sauté pan with the cooking spray and heat to low/medium heat for about 1 minute. Once the pan is fully heated, spoon in 1/4 cup of batter.

3. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side and then flip to cook the other side for 2 to 3 minutes. You'll want to move quickly when flipping with a spatula.

4. Plate the pancakes and top with fresh blueberries.