Let your heart beet for these irresistible Pink Protein Pancakes! The smooth batter, made with Lifeway Kefir and roasted beets, creates a light and fluffy texture that turns every bite into a little piece of heaven. But it’s not just about taste. Because they’re made with Lifeway, these pancakes are packed with high-quality protein, essential for muscle support and lasting energy, plus roasted beets for heart-healthy nitrates. Easy to make and even easier to love, this stack delivers a delicious, wholesome breakfast to brighten your morning.
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Prep Time: 2-5 mins Servings: 1-2Ingredients
- 3 red beets, roasted, cooled, and blended until smooth.
- Pancake mix of choice -- We used Bobs Red Mill Buttermilk pancake mix.
- 1/2 cup Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder of choice
- fresh strawberries, sliced
Directions
- Clean and chop the red beets. Roast them in an air fryer or in an oven at 400 degrees utnil the beets are soft. Let cool completely before blending (about 30-45 minutes). Once cooled, add them to a food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Mix together the pancake mix according to the package instructions with a couple modifications: Sub the water ingredient for Lifeway OWM Vanilla Kefir. Fold in the roasted and blended red beets from step 1 to the pancake and kefir mixture.
- Cook the pancakes according to package directions.
- Top the pancakes with cut strawberries, maple syrup, and/or powdered sugar. Enjoy!
