While I love trying new and healthy recipes, sometimes I need to give in to my sweet tooth. If I don’t, I know that the next time I go shopping, I’ll come home with the food that I’m trying to avoid. So, as I always do, I turned to the internet for a “healthier distraction” recipe.
Today’s Berry (ahem, very) Yummy Protein Bites recipe is inspired by Jessica and Nellie from Butter with a Side of Bread. It is my first time using a Flourish Buttermilk mix. The scent from opening the bag alone (yum!) is enough to make you want to bake. I might add some chocolate chips next time I make them; you know… during a time when I’m not being more health-conscious.
Just a few notes before we begin,
- Use whichever milk you like. I use Silk Almond Vanilla Milk for some of my baking, including this recipe.
- Mix the batter by hand- you don’t want to over-mix them.
- If you have trouble scooping the batter, you can use an ice cream scoop. Each bite should be about 1.5 Tbsp of batter if you’re making minis.
- Just as you would with crepe batter, let this batter sit for a few minutes before baking.
“Berry” Yummy Protein Bites
(18-24 Protein Bites)
Ingredients
1 cup (Protein) Pancake Mix
2/3 cup milk of your choice
1 egg (or replacement if allergic)
1 cup fresh berries, rinsed and diced
Optional additions: Powdered sugar, Jam, and/or Maple or Chocolate Syrup
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a (mini) muffin pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together pancake mix, milk, and egg. Don’t be concerned if it’s just a bit lumpy.
Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon into each well of the muffin pan then top with a mix of 3-4 berries.
Cook for 12-14 minutes. They should only be lightly browned.
Cool in pan for 5 minutes.
Remove from pan.
Optional: Sprinkle top with powdered sugar, jam, syrup, or chocolate sauce.
Enjoy! If you know of other ways pancake mix can be used in other recipes, let me know in the comments!
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