Greek Yoghurt-Oat Pancakes: Diabetes Proof!

About three months ago I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, or pregnancy diabetes. This means I have to watch what I eat, particularly when it comes to sugars and carbs. But to my delight I found this lovely recipe that is completely diabetes proof! Though, to be fair, anyone who enjoys pancakes will enjoy this recipe!

Health Benefits

Now, you might not be diabetic, but maybe you want to eat healthier or you want to lose some weight, then this recipe is also a good alternative to regular pancakes. Regular pancakes contain a lot of carbs and usually quite a lot of sugar due to the toppings we put on like syrup.

These pancakes contain far less carbs because it uses oats instead of flour. It also contains more protein because of the use of the greek yoghurt. Finally, instead of using a sweet and sugary topping I have used fresh strawberries and some 100% peanut butter, that doesn't contain any added sugar. .

Ingredients

These ingredients are for three pancakes, which is enough for a filling breakfast/brunch/lunch for one person. Double the amounts to make it for two. All you need in terms of equipment are a skillet, a blender or mixer and a scale to measure.

1/2 cup or 125 grams of greek yoghurt (I use 10% fat for the protein content)
1/2 cup or 45 grams of oats
2 eggs
Add a pinch of salt

Blend these ingredients in a mixer or blender. Don't over mix, as it contains egg.

For the topping:
Cut up some fresh strawberries and drizzle on some 100% peanut butter (or any other nut butter)

Lets get cooking!

Heat your skillet on the stove. I always like to use butter to bake pancakes, I find it browns them better, but feel free to use oil if you want. When the pan is hot pour about 1/3 of the batter into the skillet. Wait until all the batter is dry on the top before you flip the pancake. Bake both sides. Put in a bit more butter each time you want to make a new pancake, it prevents them from sticking to the skillet.

Don't get worried if your first pancake turns out a bit pale and sticky, usually the first pancake is not your best as the pan is still getting up to a perfect temperature.

Now you are ready to decorate your pancakes with whatever you want and enjoy your low-carb and healthy breakfast or lunch! You can make them as healthy as you want. You could add some protein powder to the mix if you want to eat more protein or replace the greek yoghurt with cottage cheese.

I hope you enjoy, all pictures are of course made by me!