I’m still finding my way — one recipe, one small win at a time. As I heal and adjust, I’m learning that I can still create and feed my family in new ways. These little experiments turn into “nuggets” of ideas that surprise me — something simple that works, tastes good, and fits where I am now.
This protein pancake and sausage stack came from one of those moments — just me in the kitchen, mixing, tweaking, and realizing I could make my own little faux McGriddle that everyone would actually eat.
š„ Protein Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Stack
š§ Ingredients
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½ cup Millville Buttermilk Complete Pancake Mix
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4 tablespoons (¼ cup) Premier Protein Vanilla Shake
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4 Great Value Pork Sausage Patties
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4 large eggs (cooked fresh when serving)
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(Optional) 2 slices American cheese, halved
š” To save calories: swap the pork patty for a turkey sausage patty or 1½ tbsp cooked sausage crumbles per serving.
š³ Instructions
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Mix the Batter: In a small bowl, whisk the pancake mix and Premier Protein shake until smooth.
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Cook the Pancakes: Pour onto a preheated Dash mini griddle. The batter makes 4 thick, golden mini pancakes — soft and lightly sweet.
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Cook the Sausage: Heat pork patties (or crumbles) in a skillet or air fryer until browned and cooked through.
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Assemble for Storage: Place one pancake and one sausage patty into each meal container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
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When Ready to Eat: Reheat the pancake and sausage. Add a freshly cooked egg on top, and if macros allow, melt on ½ slice of American cheese.
š„Ŗ Serving Options
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Open-Face (My Version): One pancake on the bottom, topped with sausage and egg. Simple, lower carb, and perfect for meal prep.
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Sandwich-Style (Faux McGriddle): Make 8 smaller pancakes instead of 4. Use one as the base and one as the top “bun.”
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Adds about +25 calories, +1.75 g protein, +3 g carbs, +0.4 g fat for the extra pancake.
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Great for grab-and-go mornings.
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⚖️ Nutrition (Per Serving)
| Version | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancake + Pork Sausage | 181 cal | 8.5 g | 6 g | 12.8 g |
| + 1 Egg | 251 cal | 14.5 g | 6 g | 17.8 g |
| + ½ Slice Cheese | 276 cal | 16 g | 6.5 g | 19.8 g |
| Sandwich-Style (2 Pancakes) | ≈276 cal | 16 g | 9 g | 13.2 g |
We may have to eat small, but that just means we learn to make it count. Every bite becomes about nourishment, comfort, and creativity — not restriction. Recipes like this remind me that even in this new season, food can still feel joyful and shared. It’s not just about getting protein in; it’s about staying connected, experimenting, and finding those little victories that make you smile.
Always and most importantly — thank you to my family and friends for all the love and support that has carried me this far. I will be back for me in the days ahead. This is just the beginning. š
Let’s Connect
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Till we meet again
love and find joy in your day
Louise
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