High Protein Lentil Pancakes

Elevate your breakfast game with these High Protein Lentil Pancakes—a nutritious, savory twist on traditional pancakes that's perfect for starting your day off right. Packed with protein-rich red lentils, hearty rolled oats, and the earthy flavors of ground cumin and turmeric, these pancakes are as flavorful as they are wholesome. With the addition of fresh cilantro and green onions, they boast vibrant, herbaceous notes in every bite. Quick to prepare with a blender-friendly batter, they're also naturally gluten-free and ideal for meal preppers seeking a healthy, satisfying option. Serve them warm with creamy yogurt, avocado slices, or a zesty squeeze of lemon for a complete, nutrient-dense meal. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner, these pancakes are proof that healthy eating can be deliciously simple!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Red lentils
• 2 cups Water
• 0.5 cup Rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 2 Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil (plus more for cooking)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the red lentils thoroughly until the water runs clear.

Step 2

Place the rinsed lentils in a bowl and cover with 2 cups of water. Let them soak for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for best results.

Step 3

After soaking, drain the lentils and place them in a blender. Add the rolled oats, eggs, olive oil, baking powder, salt, cumin, and turmeric powder.

Step 4

Blend the mixture until it becomes a smooth and thick batter.

Step 5

Transfer the batter to a bowl and stir in the chopped cilantro and green onions.

Step 6

Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with olive oil.

Step 7

Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Spread gently with the back of a spoon to form an even circle.

Step 8

Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, until bubbles start to form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip carefully and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 9

Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.

Step 10

Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as yogurt, avocado slices, or a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	851.2 grams (851.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	772

Total Fat 40.30g	52%
Saturated Fat 7.80g	39%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 1793mg	78%
Total Carbohydrate 68.90g	25%
Dietary Fiber 19.70g	70%
Total Sugars 3.90g
Protein 36.80g	74%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 159mg	12%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 1066mg	23%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.2%

Protein: 18.7%

Carbs: 35.1%