Lil Chocolate Chip Protein Pancake Bites
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4.7
Lil Chocolate Chip Protein Pancake Bites
Description
Lil Chocolate Chip Protein Pancake Bites are made from a blend of oat flour, tapioca flour, and vanilla casein protein powder, which ensures the pancakes hold together without becoming dense. The batter includes egg whites, water, and mini chocolate chips, and is baked in a mini muffin tin for uniform bite-sized portions. The casein powder adds airiness and some sweetness that balances the flavors without needing additional sugar. Cooking spray ensures the bites release easily after baking at 325°F. The result is a moist, tender pancake bite with chocolate chips dispersed throughout.
These bites provide a practical way to enjoy a protein-rich snack or breakfast that can be prepared in advance and portioned out. The inclusion of tapioca flour helps give a slight chew and lightness to the texture, while the mini chocolate chips offer a sweet contrast in every bite.
Note that the recipe specifically advises against substituting casein protein powder with whey or omitting it, as this would negatively affect the texture, resulting in hard, hockey puck-like pancakes. The protein powder is also the main source of sweetness, so replacing it with sugar is not recommended. This recipe is adaptable if you want to use wheat flour and a sweetener but expect differences in texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- ¼ cup tapioca flour or corn starch
- 1 coop vanilla casein protein powder I use the brand Optimum Nutrition but micellar casein will work
- ½ cup egg white, liquid form
- 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ⅝ cups water
Instructions
For the Pancake Bites
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together all of the dry ingredients until no clumps remain. It is easiest for later if your bowl has a spout on it, not required however.
- NOTE: I'm sure many of you will ask me if you can swap the casein with whey or leave it out all together. No, do not omit the casein and absolutely do not substitute with whey. Your pancake bites will become hockey pucks. A lot of the sweetness comes from the protein powder, do not leave it out. I have attempted this recipe by adding sugar in place of the protein powder and it does not work. The casein adds an airy quality that is not present when only oat flour is used. You can probably use wheat flour and omit the casein but add in some kind of sweetener.
- Add in the water, egg whites, and 1 tbsp of chocolate chips. Mix until incorporated and your batter is pourable.
- Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray. Make sure to coat all sides of the well.
- If your bowl doesn't have a spout you may find it easiest to transfer the batter into a large ziplock bag to use as a piping bag. Cut off the corner to fill each well of your mini muffin tin.
- Fill each well about half way with batter. This recipe makes 24 bites. Top each bite with the remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes.
Storage
- Once the bites have completely cooled, place them in a ziplock bag and remove as much air as possible. Store in the freezer.
- Reheat the bites in the microwave and serve with maple syrup.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 34kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.9g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.7g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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