Matcha & Berry Protein Pancakes
These Matcha & Berry Protein Pancakes are so good! They are full of organic matcha, spinach, a touch of coconut and protein. Then topped with a homemade, simple to make berry sauce. Making a perfect entree for St. Patricks Day, Christmas or a sunny, summers brunch.
Equipment
- 1 Pancake Griddle
- 1 spatula
- 1 Blender
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Measuring Cup Set
Ingredients
Homemade Berry Sauce
- 1 ½ cup frozen mixed berries or berries of choice
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or organic cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- ½ tablespoon water
Matcha Pancakes
- ¾ cup organic kamut flour or 1 cup all purpose un bleached flour
- 1 scoop Just Ingredients just plain protein powder optional
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup milk or milk of choice, like a dairy free option
- 1 single serve matcha packet
- handful spinach
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut optional
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil, avocado oil
Instructions
Homemade Berry Sauce
- Start by adding water and cornstarch to a small sauce pan and mix until dissolved. Then add in the berries, lemon juice and coconut sugar. Cook the mixture over medium heat until bubbly and thick. Remove from the heat, cover with a lid and start to make the pancakes.
Matcha Pancakes
- Pre heat a pancake griddle to 300-320 F
- To a small mixing bowl combine the kamut, baking powder and protein powder.
- Then add the milk, matcha powder, spinach and unsweetened coconut flakes to a blender and blend until smooth. Add to the flour mixture.
- Crack in an egg and add in the olive oil.
- Mix the batter until smooth.
- Butter the griddle and cook the pancakes. Don't flip until the pancakes form little bubbles.
- Serve the pancakes warm with the homemade berry sauce.
- Top with whipping cream if you like. Recipe on post.
- Enjoy!