Cinnamon Oat Flour Protein Pancakes with Almond Butter
Soft, fluffy oat flour pancakes boosted with vanilla protein powder, served with a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt and a drizzle of almond butter.
Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Holly + Lila
Holly 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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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
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
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
8 min
Total
18 min
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Equipment
Blender · Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
If you do not have store-bought oat flour, simply blend rolled oats in a high-speed blender for 30 seconds until they turn into a fine powder.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk together the oat flour
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Whisk together the oat flour
In a medium bowl, whisk together the oat flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, and ground cinnamon until fully combined.
Look for: fully combined
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Whisk the egg and unsweetened almond milk…
In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg and unsweetened almond milk together until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry…
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spoon just until a thick batter forms. If the batter is too thick, add a tiny splash of almond milk.
Look for: a thick batter forms
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Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat
Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with a tiny smear of oil if needed.
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Pour the batter onto the hot skillet…
Pour the batter onto the hot skillet to form two mid-sized pancakes. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, or until you see small bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
Look for: you see small 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 another 2 to 3 minutes, until golden-brown and cooked through to the center.
Look for: golden-brown and cooked through to the center
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Plate the warm pancakes
Plate the warm pancakes, top with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, and drizzle the almond butter over the top before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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