Whether for some self-love or love for another, these Wild Strawberry Protein Pancakes will make the perfect Valentine's Day breakfast. Gluten-Free, vegan, chock-full of protein and strawberry flavor, you can't help but fall in love!
I guess this will become my Valentine's Day tradition here on Strength and Sunshine. I asked you guys over the weekend if you'd rather have Valentine's granola or pancakes. Well, pancakes won by a landslide; not many wanted granola! That makes me kinda sad 🙁 Do you know I have 5 granola recipes I need to share and 2 more in development!? Mark my words, you will be getting granola, but I guess it can wait another week 😉
I guess you're just lucky I like talking about pancakes. They're one of those foods that have limitless variations and can work for any day, holiday, diet, preference, whatever. They can be indulgent or healthy (I go for the latter), but no matter what, they'll make the recipient of their cakey-wonders a very happy camper. I wanted to learn a bit more about one of my favorite breakfasts (the extreme foodie nerd I am), so I searched for who invented the pancake.
Well apparently, no 1 person invented the glorious round cakes. But their history can be traced back to ancient Roman times (I knew I liked Latin for a reason!). They used milk, flour, eggs, and spices to make either a sweet of savory "cake" called Alita Dolcia (meaning "another sweet"). Then the pancake will spread to other European countries and start taking on forms we are familiar with. Eventually it becomes an ever-loved breakfast favorite.
O, the history of food. I find it so interesting! See, not only do I adore cooking, but I also love learning about what I'm cooking as well. It makes you appreciate the beauty of it more. Then you can really "cook with love" and everything you make tastes 1000x better. And when you cook with love, those who get to taste your creations will love you back 😉 So, making these lovely wild strawberry pancakes, with love, for Valentine's Day just seems pretty perfect, don't you think?
Wild Strawberry Protein Pancakes
Ingredients: (serves 1)
+ Flour Mix (3 TB of Buckwheat Flour, 2 TB Gluten-Free All-Purpose, 1 TB Wild Strawberry Protein Powder)
+ ½ Tsp Baking Powder
+ ¼ Cup Pureed Strawberries
+ ¼ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
+ ¼ Tsp Strawberry Extract
+ 5 Drops Vanilla Stevia (or sweetener of choice, optional)
+ ⅓ Cup Water (or non-dairy milk)
Strawberry Protein Frosting:
+ 2 TB Wild Strawberry Protein Powder
+ 4 TB Water
+ Unsweetened Shredded Coconut (optional)
Directions:
+ In a mixing bowl, combine the flour mixture and baking powder and give it a mix. Then add the liquid ingredients and mix again until you have a pancake batter.
+ On the stove, heat a non-stick pan (greased with coconut oil), over medium heat.
+ Once the pan is hot, pour ⅓ of the batter in the center. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Set aside and repeat process for the rest of the batter.
+ To make the frosting, just mix the protein powder with the water. add more of less water to get desired consistency.
+ Top you pancakes with the frosting and sprinkle on some shredded coconut to make things look pretty!
Pretty pink, sweet, fruity, protein pancakes! A healthy little decadence to show someone you love them (or to show yourself how much you...love you!). What's awesome is that Valentine's Day is a Saturday, which means I'll have time to make some pancakes! Woohoo! And even if you're a "V-Day Hater" (yes, we should show our love all year long), it's still fun to play along with the hype and at least make a cute breakfast! Are you with me?
So tell me:
+ Do you like learning about food and its history?
+ Who will you be showing the love to with these pancakes on Valentine's Day? **Myself!**
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Deborah Davis
I love the idea of using protein powder in this way! These are absolutely perfect for me and my family! Thank you so much for sharing your healthy and delicious wild strawberry pancakes with us at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop. I'm pinning and sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Deb!
vegetarianmamma (Cindy)
These sound delicious, kiddos would love them! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂 I can't wait to see what you share next time!
-Cindy
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Not just the kiddos 😉 Thanks Cindy!
Raia
Another delicious sounding pancake recipe! 😉 Thanks for sharing them at Savoring Saturdays, Rebecca! Can't wait to see what you share this weekend. 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Raia! XOXO
Sharon Rowe
These look delicious I am going to have to try them. Thanks for sharing on Monday Madness:)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Sharon!
Brandi Clevinger
Protein is such an essential part of a healthy diet. My kids love pancakes, so I hope they will like this recipe in order for me to get the amount of protein they need.
Thanks for sharing at Inspire Me Mondays!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope they do!
Ashley Egan
Gluten free pancakes? Amazing! I will totally be back for the granola recipes, as well!
Thanks for linking up to Awesome Life Friday! I have a feeling we will be linking up again in the future!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Cydnee
Loving these Strawberry Protein Pancakes. They look delicious! Thank you for joining us at #purebloglove. We enjoy having you every week ~Cydnee
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Sarah Gaines
I've been looking for a new protein pancake recipe!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
-Sarah
http://www.gofitu.com
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Woohoo!
Jenn & Vicki @ 2 Bees in a Pod
I am trying to incorporate healthier eating into my everyday life and this is a great recipe to help do just that. It's a great healthy alternative to a special Valentine's Day breakfast. It's also interesting to learn about the history...who knew?! Thanks for sharing on Something to Talk About!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That's great! Healthy pancakes are the perfect addition to any diet 😉 Hahaha!
Audrey @ Unconventional Baker
♥ strawberry pancakes! Never heard of the history of pancakes or wild strawberry protein powder before -- you certainly keep teaching me new things, Rebecca 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well I'm glad Audrey 😉 XOXO
Brea
I just saw this post on IG and bought me some strawberry protein powder...right now
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea! That is how it's done 😉
Marla
Yum! Sounds perfect for a delicious hearty breakfast. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally!
Honest mum
Gorgeous post, do you have a Pinterest button or plug in so it comes up on your photos, couldn't see it and I wanted to pin! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The pin it button is with all the share buttons on the bottom of the post!
Ariana
Yummm these are right up my alley!!! I don't have any wild strawberry protein unfortunately, but that sounds totally delicious! I'm glad you went with pancakes 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha 😉 You can just use vanilla and get all your strawberry flavor from the puree!
kimmythevegan
These sound great! I'm loving the gluten-free breakfast recipes =) It's always nice to switch up from smoothies. Thanks for sharing this at Healthy Vegan Fridays! I have pinned this recipe to our Pinterest Board.
I look forward to granola recipes =)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Smoothies are NOT fun! Pancakes (or granola) for me please 😉
kimmythevegan
Haha. I'm definitely a smoothie girl.
Btw - this is being featured on Healthy Vegan Fridays today! Thanks so much for your continued contributions. HVF just wouldn't be the same without you =)
Happy Friday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hehe, thank you Kimmy 😉
Stephanie
How yummy! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Stephanie!
Christina @ Juggling Real Food and Real Life
Hi Rebecca! I'm stopping over from Let's Get Real. You sure do crack me up. I look forward to your new granola recipes. These pancakes look great. We eat pancakes a lot in our family. They work well for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This is a great way to make your basic recipe extra special for the holiday.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally! Pancakes are the best and should be eaten as often as possible!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
I would have never thought to even look up the background on pancakes! I do love food history though. Fascinating to see the evolution! Love these pancakes too. How have I never thrown pureed strawberries in a batter?!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
From now on I am going to look up the history of every food!
Omg...yes! So much better that just tossing in whole berries! Puree them up baby!
Sarah
Mmm strawberry pancakes!!!
I like learning about food in general. Pancakes are already a must for Valentine's Day and a few different kinds have been requested by the kids, I just have to narrow it down.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well then that just call for pancakes at breakfast, lunch, and dinner! (And dessert) 😉
Tina muir
Yes! i love strawberry pancakes, I like making them too, especially around this time of year! Thanks for joining us for meatless monday 🙂 Hope you will join again next week!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Any berry-licious pancake 😉 Thank Tina!
Lacey @ Runs and Roses
Yum! I will definitely be trying these out soon 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome!!
Barbara Bianchi
My son loves pancakes and he loves strawberries. I love the idea of adding protein powder. Pinned! Thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Just a little extra "love" 😉
GiGi Eats
YAY FOR NUZEST in Strawberry!! It's my favorite ever 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's very unique!
EA-The Spicy RD
Yum! Love buckwheat flour in pancakes and I am so intrigued by the wild strawberry protein powder. I will be skiing in Idaho this Valentine's Day w/ family and friends. I bet they would all be super happy if I whipped up a batch of these pancakes 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They would love you forever 😉 Haha! Perfect way to fuel a skiing day too! XOXO
Amy
These look great. I'm going to make them for my little boy! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Amy!
Kristy @ Southern In Law
Yum! I am currently loving strawberries in any and all things!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yay! Such a lovely berry!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
You are definitely the pancake queen! These look and sound so tasty and healthy. I agree the story behind the food makes the process of choosing what to eat and cooking more meaningful 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Pancakes For Life!
It just adds a "richness" to the meal when you know 😉
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner
Ooh any excuse to eat more pancakes and strawberries! Yum. Thanks for linking up with us again for MM!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha! Yes! 😉 Thanks Deborah!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
I have to admit, the last time I tried protein pancakes that were gluten-free, I used way too much protein powder, so they came out sandy and crumbly! I'll have to try your version, they look sooooo much better.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A little goes a long way! You don't even need to use the protein powder, but it makes it extra strawberry and a nice kick of protein!
Nina | Whats for eats
Those pancakes look tasty, but I will hang around to check out your granola recipes too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's going to be hard to pick which granola recipes to share first!
Linda @ Veganosity
I love pancakes. I've never used a strawberry puree in the batter, but you know I'm going to now. Thanks Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You can use ANY fruit puree in pancakes! The perfect binder for the vegan goodness 😉
Em
This looks absolutely delicious! I've always wanted to make protein pancakes, but I'm currently out of protein powder and have to wait a while until I get some more... until then, I'll be drooling over these pictures! And waiting for those granola recipes. 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well I have plenty of other pancake AND granola recipes for you then while you wait 😉
Sonali- The Foodie Physician
Great info! These look yummy, I know my daughter would love them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks! That's great!
Ana Valentin
Such a cute little history lesson on pancakes! I'm sure my boyfriend lover of all trivia facts would love to hear this one! Must try this recipe, definitely saving it in my files! Great post, BRING ON THE GRANOLA!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, you can make these pancakes for him then AND see if he knows the pancake history 😉
Lora
It's strawberry season in Florida now. I love Strawberry EVERYTHING! Gonna have to make these! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Lucky! I need to get to Florida...like now...warmth and STRAWBERRIES!
Yum Yucky
Oh yes. Feed me those pancakes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha 😉
Olivia Schwab
These look soo good! I love pancakes and I love strawberries! What better idea then to put them together?!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? No brainer 😉
Nicky
I need some new granola recipes. So I'm looking forward to you sharing the new ones. These pancakes look really good too. I just bought some buckwheat flour and need to use it. This would be the perfect recipe
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well I still have a ton on my recipe page, hahaha! Ah yes! Get pancakeing!
Kati Rose
These sound delicious with the strawberry part! I'm excited though that they'll taste like a treat but still be good for me with the protein.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are good for you because there is nothing fake in them! Haha!
Sandra Laflamme
I love pancakes of any kind and adding in protein makes them especially good. All of the talk about wild strawberries had me dreaming about summer and strawberry picking. Yum! Great recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O man...summmer....I want that to be my Valentine 😉
Jessica @ Nutritioulicious
What a great Valentine's Day recipe! And thanks for sharing the history of the pancake! I too love learning the origins of food!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
O it makes food so much more special!
Amanda @ The Wholesome Dish
I love pancakes! These look great. I'll have to try the protein powder icing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's the best way to top pancakes!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl
These sound amazing, and I bet they would be awesome drizzled with chocolate. I love the berry/chocolate combo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That was the Valentine's day recipe last year 😉
Brooke @ Silver Lining
I would have never thought to put protein powder in pancakes, or frosting on top of pancakes, but these look good! Talk about a fun Valentine treat.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, wow, really? It's not uncommon in the least!
Casey @ Casey the College Celiac
I am a big pancake fan (kinda had some for dinner 2X these last two weeks - oops) and am always open to learning something new! This Valentines Day will be the first one with my boyfriend - we're planning chocolate and a movie at home! 😉 And perhaps pancakes - pancakes would be a good addition! 😛
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I think pancakes would be the perfect addition to a lovely V-Day! XOXO So cute!
Farrah
Ummmm, seriously, yum. <3 I need strawberry protein powder in my life, but if that doesn't work out, I may just do the pancake part (SOMETIME THIS YEAR, I PROMISE) and a cinnamon topping!? (Because guess who has cinnamon protein powder!?)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You really have NO IDEA what you are missing out on when you don't make pancakes! Really girl! Get on it!
Emily
Pancakes are one of my favorites! Yum! Interesting history too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Pancakes are the best!
Channing
Looks delicious! If I can find all the ingredients, I will definitely be making this! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! I hope you enjoy!
GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth
My heart hurts that it wasn't granola 🙁 but these pancakes look pretty darned good 😀
I don't generally look into the history of food, but it'll definitely be interesting! Thanks for the suggestion 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Mine does too....which just means get ready for NEXT week 😉
I need to research the history of granola next!
Natalie @ Feasting on Fruit
Maybe I can't make waffles, but I've recently been OBSESSED with pancakes! Along with my new obsession I was exploring all sorts of flavors and recipes and you're site is kind of a goldmine for fun flavors. Although between the Chocolate Raspberry Heartcakes and the Wild Strawberry it's going to be a tough decision on V-day 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That's why there is that thing called "Brinner" 😉 XOXO
Linz @ Itz Linz
i looooove pancakes for breakfast! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Who doesn't!?
Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite
Yum! Strawberry pancakes look so yummy! Although - I would've been happy with a granola recipe so keep em coming!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I will give you granola next week 😉
Carla
you make such a great point.
Im teaching my daughter about cooking etc but we DONT DO the history
the why
the what
the BACKSTORY.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The history is just as important as the cooking!