Healthy Homemade McDonald’s McGriddles Recipe
This Healthy Homemade McDonald’s McGriddles recipe offers a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic fast-food favorite. Using protein-packed pancake mix and fluffy folded eggs, these McGriddles are perfectly golden, lightly sweet with maple extract, and easy to make at home for a satisfying breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (4 McGriddles) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter
- 1 cup (120g) Bisquick or Pancake Mix
- 1 scoop (31g) Vanilla PEScience Select Protein Powder
- 3/4 cup (180g) Skim Milk (or your choice of milk)
- 1 tsp Maple Extract (optional)
Eggs
- 4 large Eggs, whisked
Instructions
- Prepare the pancake batter: Mix the pancake mix and protein powder together in a bowl. Add the milk and maple extract, then stir until there are no dry ingredients left and the batter is smooth.
- Cook the pancakes: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Pour about 2 tablespoons of the pancake batter into the pan, forming 8 small circular pancakes. You may need to cook them in two batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, then flip and cook for another 60-90 seconds until fully cooked.
- Cook the eggs: Whisk an egg in a small bowl. Heat a pan over medium-low heat and spray with cooking spray. Pour the egg into the pan, swirling to spread it evenly. When the edges begin to set (within 10-15 seconds), use a rubber spatula to fold one half of the egg toward the center, then fold the other half over the top to form a rectangle. Next, fold one end of the rectangle into the center, then the other end to form a square-shaped folded egg. Repeat this process for all 4 eggs. To save time, you can cook two eggs simultaneously and cut them in half.
- Assemble the McGriddles: Sandwich each folded egg between two of the small pancakes to form your homemade McGriddles. Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy breakfast creation!
Notes
- You can substitute the protein powder with additional pancake mix if preferred.
- Use cooking spray or a little butter/oil to prevent sticking when cooking pancakes and eggs.
- Maple extract is optional but adds that signature McGriddles sweetness.
- Customize with cheese or bacon if desired, keeping in mind nutritional changes.
- If you don’t have Bisquick, use any pancake mix you like for this recipe.
Keywords: McGriddles, Healthy Breakfast, Protein Pancakes, Homemade McDonald's, Easy Breakfast Recipe, Protein-Packed, Low Fat Breakfast
