These Pegan Blueberry Pancakes Are Perfect For Protein-Packed Brunch

Getting some protein within the first hour after your workout (particularly a strenuous workout) is in your best interest if you want to minimize soreness and avoid injury. I live by this rule, and as a result I spend a lot of time looking for protein-filled breakfast options—and I love when I find one that isn't something mixed with protein powder (sorry, protein, I love you, but I need some space on the weekends).

So when I stumbled upon Mark Hyman, M.D.'s latest recipe, Pegan Blueberry Walnut Pancakes, I was thrilled without reservation. Finally, a whole-food pancake recipe that I have most of the ingredients for and that uses eggs as the main source of protein.

These pancakes are pegan-approved, meaning they're paleo, almost vegan (maybe try flax eggs?), grain and gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free—the sweetness comes from the blueberries! I was drawn to this recipe because, like every other living being, I love pancakes, but with my health and fitness goals in mind, regular pancakes aren't something I feel the need to splurge on. When formulating this recipe, Hyman kept these simple and healthy but still managed to make them taste like a special treat.

"Loving food that loves you back doesn't have to be difficult," Hyman says. "You don't have to deprive yourself when making major dietary shifts. The thing I often hear from my patients who are hooked on sugar and processed foods is that they miss things like pancakes, fries, and pastries. I tell them that they don't have to miss these foods—they can create them using quality ingredients in their own home. These grain-free, sugar-free, dairy-free pancakes are the perfect guilt-free treat for breakfast and brunch. They're easy to make, and the whole family will love them."

Makes 2 to 3 servings