Collagen pancakes - recipe

The most important meal of the day.

We've heard it since we were little. Breakfast is a BIG deal.

Since we are big pancake fans in our home, I wanted to figure out how to eat our favorite breakfast while on a gluten-free and dairy-free diet. This is a feat since most pancake recipes call for both wheat flour and milk. However, I was on a quest to make gluten-free pancakes. The Oatmeal Pancake was born and it has soared to be one of the most popular recipes for kids since 2017.

Since I like to get a lot of protein in my diet, I decided to experiment to see if I could add collagen to these healthy pancakes. The result was a wonderfully tasty pancake that melts in your mouth.

These collagen pancakes are made with just a few simple ingredients – gluten-free oatmeal, almond milk, collagen protein, vanilla powder, eggs and baking powder. This collagen pancake recipe can be thrown together in a blender in less than 30 seconds.

About 7 years ago I started drinking collagen, of course my own collagen brand. You have probably heard of collagen in some context and all its benefits. Because I know the health benefits of collagen, I have recommended collagen to many who have problems with both arthritis and joint problems, to those who have stomach and intestinal problems (IBS, sluggish stomach, gassy stomach, leaky gut, ulcerative colitis, Chron's disease, etc.), to those who simply desire smoother, more youthful skin and healthier hair! Another important benefit of collagen is that it is a protein that satiates and keeps your weight in balance. As collagen is a protein, it also contributes to maintaining muscle mass and to maintaining a normal bone structure. A super protein in other words!

The beauty of many of Celloptimum's collagen complexes is that they are tasteless, dissolve easily in liquid and are quickly absorbed by the body. The collagen complexes contain high-quality collagen and you can choose between a marine collagen powder or a bovine collagen powder based on what you prefer. By taking collagen every day, you get to take part in all the health benefits of collagen for your body!

How to make protein pancakes?

Recipe about 8 servings:

• 1 dl collagen powder
• 5 dl oatmeal
• 5 dl almond milk
• 2 eggs
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• vanilla powder

1. Start with a blender. Everything is whipped up in a blender in less than 30 seconds. Start with liquid first (almond milk and eggs) and then add the solids (oats, collagen protein, baking powder + vanilla powder). Blend until the oatmeal is smooth.

2. Fry on medium-low heat. Pour butter or coconut fat into a frying pan. Flip the pancakes when bubbles start to form on the surface. Fry until they are cooked through.

3. Top with 100% real maple syrup and fresh berries, or top with almond butter or peanut butter for extra protein and healthy fats.

A tip to get extra iron!

Use a cast iron frying pan that releases iron when you fry your pancakes with collagen!

Iron is a vital mineral found in all cells of the body. The most important function is to help the body transport oxygen out into the blood and muscles.

There are two different kinds of iron: heme iron and non-heme iron. They have the same function in the body, but are absorbed in different ways. Heme iron is mainly found in red meat and offal, and that type of iron is easy for the body to absorb. Non-heme iron is found in vegetable products and is not absorbed as efficiently. Getting enough iron is especially important when growing.

Iron plays a central role in children's mental development, especially during the fetal stage and the first year of life. During adolescence, it is also especially important to get iron, both for boys who are building muscle mass and for girls who are starting to menstruate. Nevertheless, it is approximately one in four teenagers who suffer from iron deficiency.

Women of childbearing age, even during pregnancy, are another group that needs a lot of iron. Approximately one in three fertile women suffers from iron deficiency. However, it is extremely rare for grown men to do so.

Good luck with your collagen pancakes!