A fabulously easy recipe for a breakfast treat. These protein blinis make a fabulous post workout snack but are also ideal for a pick me up during the afternoon.  Serve with fruit and yogurt or drizzle with a little chocolate.

Chocolate Protein Blinis

Overview

Difficulty – Easy

Time – 5 minutes preparation, 6 minutes cooking time

Serves – 4


What’s good about it?

Adding the protein powder is an easy way to increase the overall protein content which helps aid muscle recovery after exercise and stabilise blood sugar levels.

 

  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and process to form a thick batter. If the batter is too thick add a little more milk alternative.
  2. Heat the coconut oil in a frying pan until hot. Spoon in a ladle of the batter and swirl around the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges turn golden. Flip over and cook for a further minute on the other side.
  3. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve with fruit and coconut yogurt if wished

 

Did You Know?

Buckwheat flour is naturally gluten free and packed with antioxidants including rutin known to support capillary health. You can use a gluten free flour blend as an alternative.

 

 

125g buckwheat flour

30g chocolate protein powder

1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1tbsp nut butter

3tbsp aquafaba (liquid from a can of chickpeas)

250ml dairy free milk e.g almond milk / cocout milk / soy milk

Coconut oil for frying

To serve: fruit, yogurt and / or chocolate sauce