2-Ingredient Chocolate Protein Crepes with Bob's Red Mill

Two simple ingredients—egg whites and Bob’s Red Mill Protein Powder—whisked together and cooked in a skillet make the most marvelously simple crepes you’ve ever tasted. Added bonus, each serving has 25+ grams of protein! Plus probiotics, chia and only 2g of sugar.

It’s that time of year when I’m ready to simplify everything. Clean the holiday out of my house Kondo style. Toss everything in the fridge and replace it with only the best and purest ingredients. Eat just the barest minimum of healthy basics.

The abundance of this season is fun. But don’t you always feel the draw to get back to being the best you? Yeah, me too.

Part of dialing in my eating so I can fit BACK into the pants I wore just before Thanksgiving (thank you, Thanksgiving!) is eating a hefty punch of protein in the morning. And steering clear of sugars in the process.

So these 2-ingredient crepes are an all around winner. Egg whites and protein powder. That’s all you need. Whisk together and cook in a skillet for a tasty low-sugar, low-carb, high protein (25+ grams per crepe!) breakfast, snack or dessert. Then fill or top with all your favorites. Nut butter and banana. Hazelnut spread and berries. Yogurt and blueberries. There are so many ways to enjoy these simple crepes.

And yes! You can use any of the Bob’s Red Mill Protein Powder flavors. Try the vanilla or chai flavors with sour cream and a schmear of lingonberry jam or drizzle of coconut sugar and you’ll want every meal to be breakfast.

3 More Super Simple Protein Snacks

Looking for more ways to add protein powder into your life, in deliciously simple ways? Try these 3 easy recipes.

Protein Pancakes or Waffles

• 2 eggs + 1 scoop protein powder

• Whisk and cook on a medium-hot skillet

Protein Cookies

• 2 ripe bananas

• 1 cup oats

• 1 scoop protein powder

• Mash together with a fork. Add chocolate chips if desired. Bake at 350 degrees until set, about 12-15 minutes

Protein Energy Bites

• 1 cup peanut butter or maple almond butter

• 1 1/3 cup protein powder

• Mix together well and roll into balls

2-Ingredient Chocolate Protein Crepes

Makes 1 serving (2 small crepes or 1 large one)

• 1/2 cup egg whites

• 1 scoop Bob’s Red Mill Chocolate Protein Powder

Mix together egg whites and protein powder. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, melt a pat of butter or spray with nonstick coconut oil spray. Pour egg batter into pan. Cook just until the edges begin to lift from the pan (about 2 minutes), then flip with a spatula and cook on second side for 1 minute.

Fill with your favorite fillings: nut butter, chocolate hazelnut spread, yogurt, eggs, cheese, cottage cheese or sour cream

Top with your favorite toppings: berries, whipped cream, or whatever else you adore!

Holiday Gift Jar: Pecan Pancakes

Holiday Mason Gift Jars make a simple, sweet Christmas present for co-workers, neighbors and friends. With this tested-tried and tasty recipe for pretty layered Pecan Pancakes made with Bob’s Red Mill wholegrain favorites, you’ll have everyone singing merry tunes over breakfast, all season long.

Every year the panic sets in. OMG! It’s the day after Thanksgiving!

What am I going to get the kids for Christmas?

What am I going to get the sisters?

The moms?

The dads?

The hubs?

The neighbors?

The co-workers?

THE SISTERS?!

If you get holiday gifting dread, too, fear not. We’ve got you covered with 2 quick and simple homemade treats guaranteed to be adored by everyone you gift them to. First up…Homemade Pecan Pancakes in a Jar!

Every year when my kiddos were young, our family would attend a lovely outdoor Christmas nativity at a local church, then tuck ourselves inside booths of a favorite diner and treat ourselves to Pecan Pancakes for dinner.

I’ve always associated Christmas with this sweet tradition. It makes me think of time together. Of swirling snow and twinkle lights. Of kids pink-cheeked with anticipation for the coming holiday cheer.

So this year, I wanted to find a way to gift the goodness of this tradition to our favorite friends and family. So we hopped into the kitchen and conjured a totally tasty homemade version, using Bob’s Red Mill pancake mix, oats, coconut sugar and wholegrain flour.

As with every recipe we make with Bob’s Red Mill, we love knowing every ingredient is made with whole grain nutrition and fantastic flavor. Which makes it all the more fun to share, since every time we make something with Bob’s Red Mill, we know we’re making something we can be proud of—from first stir to last bite.

Click to print PDF

To make these jars extra-simple, you can click + print the labels above. Then copy onto your favorite paper. We went with brown kraft paper, but any color you love will do.

Tie with a bow and a sprig of rosemary, and you’ve got a pretty splendid present that makes the best darned Pecan Pancakes you’ve ever tasted.

FAQ’s

What can I put in a glass jar as a gift?

Just about any baked recipe can be made into a gift jar. Take your favorite recipe and layer the dry ingredients, then top off any extra space with “add-ins”. Or use an existing recipe which has been tested for a jar (like this one) and swap out the nuts and chocolate chips for holiday M&M’s or your favorite pancake stir-ins.

How do you make a Christmas jar?

A simple way to turn any jar recipe into a holiday gift jar is to tie it with a big bow and add a sprig of fresh rosemary or faux holly berries. Mistletoe is cute, too!

What makes a pancake fluffy?

A happy combination of flour, eggs and baking powder make for the fluffiest pancakes. The easiest way to ensure a fluffy pancake is to buy a pre-mixed pancake mix, like Bob’s Red Mill Pancake flour.

What is the recipe of pancake?

A basic pancake mix include flour, egg, baking soda, milk or buttermilk. The ratio is important here, so find a recipe that’s been tested for the outcome you prefer. Fluffy, crepey, or flapjackky…every recipe offers different textures.

What are pancakes made of?

Basic pancakes are a combination of flour, eggs, milk and baking powder. For this recipe, we’ve added in a splendid combination of oats, chopped candied pecans and chocolate chips.

What is the best pancake mix?

Bob’s Red Mill products are our families favorite mixes. Their Pancake Mixes makes perfectly fluffy pancakes and can be turned into waffles, too. Added bonus: Bob’s Red Mill has a gluten-free pancake mix. So allergen-friendly eaters can enjoy breakfast, too!

Do pancakes need baking powder?

Yes! You’ll need a leavening agent like baking powder to make your pancakes fluffy and fantastic.

Holiday Gift Jar Pecan Pancakes

Makes 1 jar

in a 1-quart mason jar, layer in this order:

• 1/2 c Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Pancake Mix

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp cream of tartar

• 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill coconut sugar

• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

• 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking flour

• 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill Old-Fashioned Oats

• candied pecans, chopped

• chocolate chips

Top with just enough pecans and chocolate chips to fill the jar to the brim. Then cover with lid, tie with a bow and toss that label on. Time to gift! And Happy Holidays!

3 Easy Ways to Enjoy Muesli

Next time you’re stocking your pantry, make sure you grab a bag or four of Bob’s Red Mill Muesli. This versatile cereal can be enjoyed all year round—hot, cold or “Swiss Style”— and is a great way to start your day with nourishing whole grains. Here are 3 simple ways to make and serve muesli. Brought to you by Bob’s Red Mill.

If you love oatmeal, then you haven’t lived until you’ve enjoy a morning bowl of muesli. Raw oats mixed with nuts and seeds and a splendid mix of dried fruit, muesli is everything you love about oats with the added crunch and flavor kick of happy little add-ins.

And nobody does muesli better than Bob’s Red Mill. Their pre-mixed bags of muesli are made for foodies like you and me. All the best ingredients, and a splendid blend of ready-to-go flavors that will make any morning the best morning ever.

Unlike granola, where the ingredients are baked until crisp, muesli mixes contain raw oatmeal. So a single bag can be served in a variety of ways. Here are 3 favorite ways to enjoy muesli:

1 . Eat it Just Like Cold Cereal.

Yep! Just open the bag, pour into a bowl and top with milk or (better yet) vanilla almond milk. Unlike classic cereal, where I try to keep it crispy and eat it all in 28 seconds stat, I love letting cold muesli sit for a few minutes. The oats soak up the milk while the added nuts stay crunchy. And a spoonful full of all that, plus sweet and chewy dried fruit makes for the best darned morning bowl of all time.

To make: Pour your favorite Bob’s Red Mill Muesli into a bowl, top with milk and your favorite toppings (try dark chocolate chunks and fresh raspberries. So good.)

2. Serve it Like Hot Oatmeal.

Forget those flavored oatmeal packs full of artificial add-ins. Muesli is chock full of all the all-natural everythings you need to create a delicious bowl of flavored oatmeal. No fakey tastes added. Check it: the Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Tropical Muesli has coconut flakes, mango, freeze dried strawberry, macadamia nuts and quinoa flour crisps. Yes. This is about to become the best hot cereal you’ve ever boiled.

To Make: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, add in 1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill Muesli. Reduce heat to medium-low & simmer for 5-7 minutes, then remove from heat and allow to sit for 2 minutes before serving. (To make my favorite Berry Berry version, add 1 cup of mixed fresh or frozen berries to the water before adding the muesli. Sweeten with a smidge of pure maple syrup)

3. Make It Swiss Style.

The original “overnight oats”, Swiss-style is yogurt mixed with muesli, refrigerated until morning. At which point, you pull this creamy, nutty custard out the fridge and dive into it with the spoon of a lifetime. Of all muesli serving styles, this is my favorite for summertime. Prep a batch at the beginning of the week and—boom!— breakfast is ready whenever you are.

To make: Mix together 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill Muesli with 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt and 1 grated apple. Cover and store in fridge overnight. (I love stirring in a bit of pure maple syrup, too). Top with fresh berries and enjoy!

How Will You Muesli?

With so many serving options, tasty topping possibilities and Bob’s Red Mill ready-made pouches and microwaveable cups full of tried-and-true flavor combos, there are a million ways to muesli. Which will you enjoy for breakfast this week?