Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes [Vegan, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free]

After many failed attempts, I have FINALLY made the most perfect vegan and gluten free pancakes using protein powder! The trick was the flour - buckwheat was too dense and created dry, flat pancakes, and coconut flour was useless without real eggs. If you follow me on SnapChat (casey.roseee), you'll already know I used Garbanzo Bean Flour for these babies and it worked beautifully. Garbanzo beans are another name for chickpeas, a legume high in protein and fiber. Garbanzo bean flour is much lower in carbohydrates per serve than regular grain flours, much higher in protein, and delivers a great dose of healthy fats - perfect to keep your blood sugar stable throughout the morning. By adding MRM Cinnamon Bun Veggie Elite protein (40% off with code "CASEY") and topping with Sweet + Nutty Cinnamon "Icing," you can enjoy your "cinnamon roll" without feeling guilty!

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Sweet Cinnamon Icing
Serves 1
Vegan, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Artificial sweetener free


For the Pancakes, you will need:

• 1/4 cup Bob's Red Mill Garbanzo Bean Flour, sifted
• 1/2 scoop MRM Cinnamon Bun Veggie Elite Protein
• 40% off with code "CASEY"
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp plant-based milk
• 1 chia egg
• 1 tsp chia seeds + 1 tbsp water until it forms a gel

Directions:

• Preheat a pan over medium heat and melt a little coconut oil.
• Create your chia egg and set aside.
• Sift the flour, protein and baking powder into a mixing bowl.
• Add the milk and chia egg and whisk to combine.
• Let this sit for a couple minutes and turn the heat down to medium low.
• Scoop a heaping 1/8 cup batter onto the pan for small pancakes (more for bigger pancakes)
• Cook until the top bubbles and the top looks "matte" (not shiny)
• Flip and cook on the other side for about 30 seconds - 1 minute.
• Repeat with the rest of the batter until it's gone!

For the Sweet + Nutty Cinnamon Icing, you will need:

• 1/2 tbsp melted coconut butter
• 1/2 tbsp MRM Sacha Inchi Powder
• 1/2 tbsp MRM Cinnamon Bun Veggie Elite Protein
• drizzle water to thin

Directions:

• Place the first 3 ingredients in a small bowl and slowly add a drizzle of water, mixing constantly, until it becomes a smooth and pourable "icing"