Chocolate Orange Almond Protein Pancakes

Fluffy chocolate protein pancakes with a hint of fresh orange and rich almond extract, covered in a decadent chocolate maple glaze. A decadently delicious breakfast that is low in sugar, rich in protein and gluten-free.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup almond meal/flour
• 1/4 cup oat flour*
• 1 scoop Sunwarrior Classic Chocolate Protein
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 large egg*
• 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1/8 tsp almond extract
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice (~1/2 of an orange)
• ~1/2 tsp orange zest
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (sub for sugar-free syrup, honey, agave or brown rice syrup)
• 1 tsp orange zest

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium-sized bowl, combine al dry ingredients: flours, protein powder, cocoa powder and baking powder. Mix to combine.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients: egg, almond milk, almond extract , zest and juice from orange. Whisk to combine.

3. 3

   Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir to combine. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Spoon batter onto skillet, creating 4-5 pancakes. Cook for ~2-3 minutes, flip and cook for another minute or so. Transfer to plate.

4. 4

   To create chocolate glaze, combine cocoa powder, syrup and zest in a small bowl and whisk to combine. If mix is too thick, any a tiny bit of water. Layer glaze in between pancakes and pour the remaining on top.

5. 5

   Optional garnishes: orange slices, crushed pistachios, orange zest, dark chocolate chunks. Enjoy!