Flourish Protein Pancakes with Berries
Fluffy, protein-rich pancakes topped with antioxidant berries and flaxseeds. Satisfying and designed to keep your morning energy perfectly stable.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Jen + Lila
Jen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk
Time saver
Extra pancakes can be cooked ahead, frozen, and reheated in a toaster for a quick weekday breakfast.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Measure 1/2 cup of Flourish pancake mix…
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Measure 1/2 cup of Flourish pancake mix…
Measure 1/2 cup of Flourish pancake mix into a medium bowl and whisk together with 1/3 cup of water until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Look for: just combined, being careful not to overmix
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat…
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat at 325°F (165°C) and lightly grease with 1 tsp of olive oil.
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Pour the batter into the skillet to…
Pour the batter into the skillet to form 2 equal-sized pancakes.
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Cook for approximately 2 to 3 minutes…
Cook for approximately 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
Look for: bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set
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Flip carefully with a spatula and cook…
Flip carefully with a spatula and cook the other side for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
Look for: golden brown
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Plate the pancakes immediately
Plate the pancakes immediately, then top with 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries and a sprinkle of 1 tbsp ground flaxseed.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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