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Biggest Loser pancakes for a healthier Waffle Wednesday

October 24, 2012 by Emily Hill 24 Comments

First, the “why” behind serving Biggest Loser pancakes during a recent Waffle Wednesday…

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Biggest Loser pancakes recipe

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So I’ve been doing the LeanMoms program for almost 7 weeks. It’s a 12-week diet and fitness regimen that helps women get their sexy back (i.e., rediscover their pre-marriage, pre-baby, pre-whatever-packed-on-those-extra-pounds body).

The workouts kick my butt every time, especially the high intensity interval training (HIIT), not to mention the latest challenge that started today on the LeanMoms Facebook page: 300 ab exercises every other day for the next 9 weeks.

Yes, I said 300.

And while I haven’t been completely faithful about the LeanMoms meal plan (just ask Nathan how much I love someone telling me what I can and can’t eat), it has helped me cut back on the amount of sugar and processed foods in my diet. I’m making healthier food choices—during the week at least—and managing my calories better (thank you, MyFitnessPal). Plus those calories are so much healthier than they used to be.

Another bonus: I’ve learned to like Greek yogurt, especially the Chobani non-fat blueberry.

It’s a miracle!

In an effort to make Waffle Wednesday pancakes a bit healthier, and to avoid making two separate meals, I searched the internets for a healthy pancake recipe and found the aforementioned Biggest Loser pancakes.

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Biggest Loser pancakes
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While not as fluffy and melt in your mouth as our favorite buttermilk pancakes, they were still rather tasty. I served them with a side of turkey sausage and unsweetened applesauce; believe it or not, everyone cleaned their plate. And Nathan ate the leftovers for breakfast the next morning.

The texture of these Biggest Loser pancakes is a bit different from your typical pancake due to the seemingly random ingredients, so don’t be surprised if they don’t become a family favorite. It’s safe to say they’re not this family’s favorite but that won’t stop me from making them on the occasional Waffle Wednesday.

I’m mean like that.

Printable recipe for Biggest Loser pancakes below. And yes, I totally doubled the recipe.

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Biggest Loser Pancakes
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
3 mins
Total time
8 mins
 
Super healthy pancake recipe from the hit show Biggest Loser. High in protein and low in carbs, calories and sugar yet still tasty. Crazy, right?
Author: Emily ~ isthisREALLYmylife.com
Recipe type: Breakfast
Serves: 3
Ingredients
  • 6 egg whites (I used Eggland's Best Liquid Egg Whites)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp sugar (I like C&H Light Sugar & Stevia Blend)
  • 1 tsp cinnammon
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup rolled oats
Instructions
  1. Add ingredients in blender in order listed. Blend on high speed until no lumps remain and batter is smooth. Pour ¼ cup onto hot griddle or skillet. Wait for bubbles to appear and edges to set; flip and cook until done in the center.
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Comments

  1. Kristy (Sweet Treats & More)

    October 24, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Just found your blog! Loving it. These pancakes LOOK beautiful, awesome photos. I’m gonna have to check out LeanMoms….just had a baby and sure could get lean!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      October 24, 2012 at 6:19 pm

      Hi, Kristy! Thanks for stopping by! These pancakes were quite tasty and I’m really enjoying LeanMoms. It’s nice to have your meals and your workouts totally planned out and the support group on Facebook is fabulous.

      Reply
  2. Rachel - A Southern Fairytale

    October 24, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    I LOVE MyFitnessPal

    even when I’m not good at it ;-) I’m MrsRCM

    Those pancakes – YUM

    YOU – I miss ;-)

    Reply
  3. Rachel - A Southern Fairytale

    October 24, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Can you tell there’s cottage cheese?

    Cottage Cheese is one of my kryptonites.

    Chobani – one of my favorite discoveries of the year, it’s crazy hard to find here, but I am in LOVE with strawberry and blueberry

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      October 24, 2012 at 6:12 pm

      You can’t tell there’s cottage cheese because you blend it all into a fine batter, but the texture is a bit more moist than a typical pancake. I say make a single batch and see what you think.

      I shall find you on MyFitnessPal, just you wait! A 20-year reunion is some serious incentive, believe you me.

      Chobani has converted me. I love it mixed with cottage cheese, but I promise not to serve that to you when (not if) you’re in Utah again.

      Also, I miss you. Lots.

      Reply
  4. Kristina P.

    October 25, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    I just thought about doing ONE ab exercise, and almost passed out.

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    • Emily Hill

      October 25, 2012 at 3:41 pm

      Don’t overwork yourself!

      Reply
  5. carrian

    October 25, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    I wouldn’t say we looooove those either, but we will still make them occasionally because they are better for us. And I love your photo ps. Oh, and tell me more about lean moms. i wanna do 300 abs.

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    • Emily Hill

      October 25, 2012 at 10:35 pm

      You don’t need LeanMoms. You’re one of the leanest gals I know! But if you want to build muscle, then you might like the program. You could probably just do the workouts but stick to your regular diet because you don’t need to lose any weight. ;)

      Reply
  6. Deborah

    October 28, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    Miss Skinny Minny – you are crazy!! I’m the one who is definitely going to be needing this recipe in about 2 months when I get to start losing the baby weight. My kids love pancakes – I wonder if I could trick them into eating these? :)

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    • Emily Hill

      October 29, 2012 at 9:10 am

      Even my younger ones ate them but they didn’t ask for as many seconds as they usually do. ;)

      Reply
  7. Dianne Falan

    January 12, 2014 at 8:48 am

    Made these today and even my skeptic husband loved them. Getting ready to make a second batch to put in the freezer for workday mornings.

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    • Emily Hill

      January 12, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      Yay! I love it when someone loves a recipe I’ve posted!

      Reply
  8. Jordan Lynch

    February 4, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    Hello! I would love to try this recipe soon, it looks delish. Do you think it’s possible to substitute greek yogurt for cottage cheese?

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    • Emily Hill

      February 4, 2014 at 3:19 pm

      I haven’t tried it but I don’t see why you couldn’t give it a shot!

      Reply
  9. Katie

    December 27, 2014 at 10:19 am

    These look so delicious! Do you know the exact calorie count for them?

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    • Emily Hill

      December 28, 2014 at 9:21 pm

      I don’t but I bet someone else has a similar recipe with the calorie count. Maybe even a site like My Fitness Pal lists them. Sorry!

      Reply
  10. sherri crawmer

    February 26, 2015 at 8:39 am

    Do you have nutrition information on this recipe?

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      February 26, 2015 at 2:09 pm

      I don’t but you could probably find it elsewhere if you google it. I’m sure there are multiple versions of this recipe. I think you can also plug it into something like My Fitness Pal and it will tell you nutrition info. Good luck!

      Reply
  11. Jennifer

    May 16, 2015 at 11:31 am

    Thank you for the recipe! I make these every once in a while and my sister LOVES them, says they taste just like French toast.

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    • Emily Hill

      May 16, 2015 at 12:37 pm

      Yay! So glad your sister loves them!

      Reply
  12. Tracy

    July 12, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    This seems to be a trend…no nutritional information. I have been using a product called ITG. Chocolate Chip Pancake 100 cal and 15 grams of protein…why is it impossible to find a recipe that can mimic this????. If anyone has one PLEASE share:)))) Thanks in advance!.

    Reply

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    March 29, 2015 at 11:26 am

    […] Put all ingredients in blender. Pour batter on hot griddle. You know the drill. Makes about three servings. Yum! Top with REAL maple syrup and some strawberries! Lots protein and yumminess! (link for original recipe: https://www.halfscratched.com/2012/10/biggest-loser-pancakes/ ) […]

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