Protein Pancakes Recipe

Homemade protein pancakes! Made with super simple ingredients, no added sugar or sweetener, protein-packed, gluten-free, and SO GOOD! Light and fluffy and totally hit the spot for a pancake craving. Can you tell I’m excited?

We are huge fans of pancakes in our house. I love them on the weekend or just as a post-workout breakfast. I mean let’s be honest, they are basically just a blank canvas for all your favorite toppings.

My favorite thing about this recipe is you can use whey protein powder or a plant-based protein powder. I took a pool on Instagram and about 40% of people said they use whey and 40% use plant-based.

I know how frustrating it is to try protein powder recipes and for them not to come out as it’s a waste of food and expensive protein powder. So I tested them both ways and you only have to tweak the liquid slightly due to their different consistencies. And both ways are equally delicious!

What are pancakes without some solid toppings?! Feel free to get creative but here are some of my favorite toppings:

YES! I love this recipe so much because either whey protein powder or plant-based protein powder will work. You will have to adjust the recipe ever so slightly, but both outcomes are delicious.

I tried this recipe in a blender and while it does work, I find it overmixes the batter slightly and leaves you with a flatter and chewy pancake. But mixing it by hand until the wet and dry ingredients are just combined, you will get a light and fluffy pancake.

If you want to try them in the blender, blend your oats until flour forms. Then add everything else and blend until combined, scraping down the sides as needed. Follow the rest of the instructions as written.

Protein Pancakes

Healthy high protein pancakes with protein powder, oats, banana, eggs, milk, and spices. Light and fluffy, easy to make, and packed with 37g of protein, complex carbs, and fiber for a well-balanced breakfast. Customize with your own toppings!

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Yield: 1

Serving Size: 1 serving (makes 4-5 pancakes)

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving (makes 4-5 pancakes), calories 514 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 36.7 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 16 g, unSaturated Fat 5.6 g

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats ((50 grams))
• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder ((30 grams)* (see notes based on protein powder used))
• 1 tablespoon coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 small-medium ripe banana ((50 grams))
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup milk (* (see notes based on protein powder used))
• oil or butter for cooking
• toppings: maple syrup, banana, berries, chocolate chips, nut butter…

Instruction:

1. Make the oat flour. Add rolled oats to your blender and blend for 10-15 seconds until it is broken down into a flour-like consistency.
2. Combine your dry ingredients. Add oat flour, protein powder, coconut flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl and mix well to combine.
3. Mix your wet ingredients. In a separate medium bowl, mash your bananas until smooth. Add your egg, and milk and mix well to combine. Add your dry ingredients to your wet ingredients and mix until absorbed and lumps are gone. Try not to overmix. The batter should be pretty thick. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
4. Cook. Heat up a large nonstick skillet or griddle over low to medium heat. Once hot, add cooking fat and let it warm up. Using a 1/4 cup as a scoop, form into equal size pancakes. I get about 5 (you may need to cook in batches depending on how big your pan is). Cook for 3-4 minutes until small bubbles start to form on the outside. There won’t be a lot of bubbles. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
5. Enjoy! Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

The Best Protein Pancakes

The Best Protein Pancakes! These are super easy with no refined grains or refined sugar. Just oats, banana, and eggs!

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Yield: 6

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 86 calories, Sugar 1.7 g, Sodium 74.6 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Saturated Fat 0.5 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.6 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oats
• 1 banana
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup egg whites
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• a pinch of salt
• a pinch of cinnamon
• 1-2 scoops protein powder (about 1/4 cup, or 29 grams)
• 2 tablespoons flax meal

Instruction:

1. Run everything through the blender on medium low speed until very well mixed.
2. Heat a nonstick griddle to medium high heat. Add batter in small circles – about 1/4 cup per pancake. Sprinkle with blueberries or chocolate chips if you want. When the edges start to look dry (2-3 minutes), flip and cook another minute or two on the other side.
3. Top with anything you like! I like syrup and peanut butter and chocolate chips.

Protein Pancakes Recipe

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Fluffy, healthy, and incredibly delicious Protein Pancakes are your new favorite recipe.

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 62 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Trans Fat 0.01 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 37 mg, Fiber 0.01 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 1.3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 2 scoops whey protein powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2-4 tablespoon water (or almond milk)
• cooking spray, butter, or coconut oil to grease pan

Instruction:

1. Heat skillet to medium heat and spray with butter or coconut oil and let melt.
2. While the skillet is heating up, mix eggs, protein powder, baking powder, and water in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
3. Pour batter onto the skillet using a ¼ measuring cup.
4. When you can see bubbles form on the top it’s ready to flip.
5. Serve with fruit, sugar-free syrup, or butter.

Protein Pancakes | 10 Minute Breakfast, 34g of Protein, Low Calorie

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