There’s a certain ease about women who feel lean, clear and in control after 40.

They’re not rushing. They’re not overthinking food. And they’re not starting their weekends with sugar crashes and cravings.

Their kitchens are simple, clean, thoughtful. And even weekend breakfasts quietly support their metabolism.

This is one of those breakfasts.

Because when you’re tired of eggs — but still want to feel steady, satisfied and energised — protein still matters.

Calm weekends start with steady blood sugar

Most weekend breakfasts sound lovely… but leave you hungry an hour later.

Too much sugar.
Not enough protein.
A spike, a crash, and suddenly you’re snacking all day.

These pancakes are different.

They’re:

• Gluten-free

• Sugar-free

• High protein

• Filling without being heavy

• Calm on your nervous system

They’re the kind of breakfast "treat" without the rollercoaster.

And they store beautifully!

Protein is the quiet hero (even in pancakes)

After 40, protein isn’t optional — it’s foundational.

It supports:

• Stable energy

• Appetite control

• Muscle maintenance

• Body composition

• That calm, “I’ve got this” feeling around food

This recipe is designed with that in mind — and that’s where collagen also plays a part. 

Why collagen belongs in this recipe 

Collagen isn’t a sprinkle-on-extra. It’s a daily ritual and a quiet necessity.  In my work with women, collagen is a non-negotiable staple because it:

• Adds high-quality protein without changing texture

• Supports joints, skin and connective tissue

• Improves satiety and blood sugar stability

A few things most women are never told:

• Collagen is heat stable — it is not damaged by cooking

• You need a therapeutic amount to see benefits - That means around 4 tablespoons, not expensive 1-teaspoon sachets

This is why I always recommend my clean, no-frills collagen you can actually use generously — in pancakes, baking, smoothies, tea or coffee.

This is how women who feel good build protein without effort.

Gluten-free, sugar-free protein pancakes

Simple and minimal. Exactly how calm kitchens operate.

Ingredients (this makes approx. 10 pancakes). 

• 2½ cups almond flour

• 4 large eggs

• ¾ cup milk of choice

• ¼ cup coconut oil

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• ¼ cup monk fruit or xylitol (optional) 

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons collagen (optional) 

• Butter for the pan

Method

1. Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes — this improves texture.

3. Heat a pan with butter over medium heat.

4. Spoon ¼ cup of batter per pancake into the pan.

5. Cook until bubbles form, then flip gently.

6. Repeat until finished.

To Serve

• Cream

• Fresh berries

• Slivered almonds

• Or anything you enjoy

They keep well in the fridge or freezer and make a surprisingly good protein-rich snack later — another quiet habit of women who feel organised and in control.

This is exactly what I help women do

This style of eating isn’t about discipline. It’s about structure that creates calm.

Low sugar.
Enough protein.
Clean ingredients.
Simple systems that remove decision fatigue.

This is exactly what I support women over 40 with — through:

• My 1:1 personalised nutrition support

• My online program

• And upgrading daily rituals like collagen so they actually work

You don’t need chaos to change your body. You need food that supports the life you want to live.

And sometimes, that starts with pancakes 🤍