American Flag Protein Pancake Casserole

Ingredients:

For the casserole base:

• 2 cups Loretta Buttermilk Protein Pancake Mix
  
• 1½ cups water
  
• 2 large eggs
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
• Butter or nonstick spray for greasing
  

For the topping:

• 1 to 1½ cups whipped cream (enough to cover the entire top)
  
• ½–¾ cup fresh blueberries
  
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
   
2. Make the batter
   In a large bowl, mix together the Loretta Protein Pancake Mix, water, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Let it sit for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
   
3. Bake
   Pour the batter into your baking dish and smooth out the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and set in the middle. A toothpick should come out clean.
   
4. Cool slightly
   Let the casserole rest for about 10–15 minutes to cool enough for the whipped cream to hold its shape.
   
5. Top with whipped cream
   Spread an even layer of whipped cream over the entire top of the casserole.
   
6. Decorate like an American flag:
   
   • Use blueberries in the top-left corner to form the stars section of the flag.
     
   • Arrange sliced strawberries in horizontal rows across the rest of the casserole to represent the red stripes. The whipped cream in between creates the white stripes.
     
7. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Add extra berries or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.