Fluffy High-Protein Peanut Butter Pancakes
Fluffy, Golden pancakes packed with protein from Kodiak mix, Greek yogurt, and peanut butter powder. A satisfying, meal-prep-friendly breakfast prepped in minutes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Leslie + Lila
Leslie 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.
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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
Steadier 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
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat a non-stick griddle or large skillet over medium heat, around 350°F (17…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat a non-stick griddle or large skillet…
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Preheat a non-stick griddle or large skillet…
Preheat a non-stick griddle or large skillet over medium heat, around 350°F (175°C).
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Whisk together the egg
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, non-fat Greek yogurt, and unsweetened almond milk until smooth and fully combined.
Look for: smooth and fully combined
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Add the Kodiak protein pancake mix and…
Add the Kodiak protein pancake mix and peanut butter powder to the wet ingredients.
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Stir gently with a spatula just until…
Stir gently with a spatula just until mixed; do not overmix, as small lumps keep the pancakes fluffy.
Look for: mixed
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Allow the batter to rest at room…
Allow the batter to rest at room temperature for 3 to 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
Allow: 3 to 5 minutes
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Lightly grease the heated skillet with oil…
Lightly grease the heated skillet with oil spray or a small drop of oil if needed.
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Scoop 1/4 cup of batter per pancake…
Scoop 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot skillet, fitting 3 to 4 pancakes per batch.
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Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until…
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until small bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set and dry.
Look for: small bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set and dry
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Flip gently with a spatula and cook…
Flip gently with a spatula and cook the second side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through in the center.
Look for: golden brown and cooked through in the center
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Transfer the cooked pancakes to a warm…
Transfer the cooked pancakes to a warm plate and repeat with the remaining batter to make 3 equal servings of 3 pancakes each.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve warm with optional fresh berries or…
Serve warm with optional fresh berries or sugar-free syrup, or allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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