Protein pancake bowls are the latest health and wellness trend dominating social media. “If you like the taste and enjoy a pancake with protein in it then it’s for you,” said Hailey Belaire-De Oliveira, a registered dietitian. “If that feels best for an individual in their life then I’m all for it.” The six-ingredient recipe packs 30 to 45 grams of protein into one meal. “We estimate that everybody every day should have about 10 to 35 per cent of their intake coming from protein, but that amount of protein will vary between individuals,” said Belaire-De Oliveira. “A good rule of thumb that we go by as dietitians is about 20 to 30 grams of protein per meal.” Belaire-De Oliveira said protein is important for a variety of reasons. “One of which being body repair and maintenance,” she said. “It’s also one of the key ingredients in hair, skin, and nails and also it can be important if folks are looking to build muscle.” Recipe: One egg ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt ¼ cup milk One teaspoon maple syrup ⅓ cup whole wheat flour Two tablespoons protein powder ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ cup of toppings of choice
