Easy Protein Pancakes

Why You'll Love This Protein Pancakes Recipe

This protein pancake recipe is really nice and convenient because you can mix all the dry ingredients ahead of time and just keep it in a sealed jar on the shelf until you are ready to mix in the wet ingredients. It makes for a quick breakfast when everyone is trying to get out of the house on time.

Yes, it really is as easy as the boxed pancake mix you buy at the store. And it's better for you too.

If you love a healthy breakfast and are into pancakes and waffles then you might want to give my Banana Pancakes or Quinoa Waffles a try.

What Makes These Protein Pancakes So Flavorful and Healthy

So many things! The ingredients in these pancakes give them delicious flavors as well as plenty of healthy attributes. Call them whatever you like but you'll have to agree they are delicious.

• Banana Protein Pancakes - banana lends the flavor while protein powder gives them a boost
• Cinnamon Protein Pancakes - cinnamon provides antioxidants and flavor
• Egg Protein Pancakes - eggs give stability to the batter and are a source of protein
• Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes - have your yogurt with your pancakes for a double dose of protein
• Protein Pancakes with Almond Flour - almond flour has a low carb content and a higher fat content for a more filling meal
• Protein Pancakes without Oats
• Vanilla Protein Pancakes - vanilla extract plus vanilla protein powder gives a wonderfully warm flavor
• Whole Wheat Protein Pancakes - whole wheat flour provides more fiber and a more nutritious base for these healthy pancakes

WOW! There is so much goodness in these homemade protein pancakes! And you have to check out the variations below.

Protein Pancakes Ingredients

For the homemade protein pancake mix:

• Flour - All-Purpose, Whole Wheat or gluten-free flour
• Almond flour
• Vanilla whey protein powder
• Sugar - either brown sugar, palm sugar (maple syrup can be substituted be should be added with the wet ingredients)
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Ground cinnamon
• Salt
• Chia seeds

For the wet ingredients:

• Milk - either regular or dairy-free such as almond or cashew milk
• Vanilla Greek yogurt
• Egg
• Vegetable or coconut oil
• Vanilla extract
• Ripe Banana

Best Protein Powder for Pancakes

When you make protein pancakes without bananas, you should use whey protein for the best results. Pea protein and other plant-based protein powders will affect the texture.

Ingredient Substitutions

Do you want to make your protein pancakes with egg whites or without some of the ingredients? You can! Here's how:

• Egg White Protein Pancakes - Use 2 egg whites instead of 1 whole egg.
• Protein Pancakes No Eggs - Mix 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal with 2½ tablespoons of water. Use this mixture instead of the egg.
• Protein Pancakes without Bananas - Use ½ cup of applesauce instead of the banana.
• Protein Pancakes without Protein Powder - Use peanut butter powder instead of protein powder.
• Oat Flour Protein Pancakes - Substitute the all purpose flour with oat flour.

If you don't have oat flour, you can make it with old-fashioned rolled oats. Simply place dry uncooked oats in a food processor or blender and blend until it has the consistency of flour.

Equipment

• OXO Nonstick Griddle Pan
• Mixing Bowls
• Whisk

How to Make Protein Pancakes

To make the protein pancake mix:

1. Place all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Stir well. (This can be stored in your pantry as a dry pancake mix until ready to use)
3. Place yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Add oil.
4. Pour milk into wet ingredients.

5. Whisk batter and add mashed banana.
6. Stir until well mixed.
7. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
8. Whisk until just mixed.

2CM Tip: Don't overmix the batter. Pancake batter should only be mixed until just combined. Overmixing causes pancakes to be dense instead of fluffy.

To make protein pancakes:

9. Heat a flat griddle pan or large skillet. Coat with a little butter or oil. Pour pancake batter onto the hot griddle. You know it's ready when a drop of batter sizzles when it touches the pan. Turn the pancakes over when you see bubbles appearing all over the top of the pancakes. Flip and cook another two minutes or until the bottom is browned.

Recipe Variations

It's fun to play around with different flavors to change up your pancake routine. Try using a chocolate protein powder and adding some chocolate chips or change up the flavor of the yogurt to one that would complement the banana and vanilla, kind of like a tropical protein pancake. Or maybe even add coconut. Just go crazy and make your family something they'll enjoy eating because, after all, that's what will keep everyone eating healthy in the long run.

Here are some ideas:

• Apple Protein Pancakes - Add ½ cup of chopped apples to the batter.
• Applesauce Protein Pancakes - Substitute the sugar with applesauce and reduce the milk by 1 tablespoon.
• Blueberry Protein Pancakes - Add ½ to 1 cup of fresh blueberries to the batter. Coat the blueberries with flour before adding them.
• Buckwheat Protein Pancakes - Substitute half of the flour with buckwheat flour. Or substitute all of the almond flour with buckwheat flour.
• Buttermilk Protein Pancakes - Substitute the yogurt with buttermilk.
• Chocolate Protein Pancakes - Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the dry ingredients, an additional tablespoon of milk, and use chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla.
• Chocolate Chip Protein Pancakes - Add ½ cup of mini or regular chocolate chips to the batter. You can use milk, semi-sweet, dark, or white chocolate chips.
• Coconut Protein Pancakes - Add ¼ cup of coconut flakes to the batter.
• Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes - Add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter and reduce the oil by 1 teaspoon. Use peanut butter powder instead of vanilla protein powder.
• Pumpkin Protein Pancakes - Substitute the banana with ½ cup of pumpkin puree. You can also substitute the cinnamon with pumpkin spice.
• Strawberry Protein Pancakes - Add ½ cup of chopped fresh strawberries to the batter.
• Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes - Substitute the banana with ½ cup of mashed sweet potato.

Toppings

Are you wondering what to put on protein pancakes? You can top them just like any other pancakes. Here are some protein pancake topping ideas:

• Butter
• Caramel Sauce
• Chocolate Sauce
• Coconut Flakes
• Fresh Fruit
• Greek Yogurt
• Maple Syrup
• Melted Peanut Butter or Peanut Butter Sauce
• Whipped Cream

Make Ahead

Protein Pancake Mix - Combine all the dry ingredients and place them in an airtight container. Store it in the pantry for up to 2 months.

Protein Pancake Batter - You can make the batter ahead of time, put it in an airtight container, and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Do not freeze the batter.

How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat

To Store: Place the pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To Freeze: Place the pancakes on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Place it in the freezer until the pancakes are frozen. Place the frozen pancakes in a freezer-safe container or plastic freezer bag with a piece of wax or parchment paper between them.

You can reheat pancakes in the oven, microwave, or toaster.

• Oven - Place the pancakes on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Reheat at 350°F for about 5 minutes or until warm.
• Microwave on high power in 15-second increments until warm.
• Toaster - Place the pancakes in the toaster and toast them using the same setting as you would for bagels or waffles.

Frozen protein waffles will take longer to reheat than leftover or thawed ones.

More Delicious Breakfast Recipes

Maple Bacon Oatmeal Bake - a healthy breakfast packed with bacon, bananas, cherries & chia seeds and flavored with maple syrup. It’s the perfect breakfast for on-the-go.

Overnight Cinnamon French Toast - Super easy casserole that you can prep the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning. Cinnamon bread turns into a custard and is topped with sweet fresh peaches.

Healthy Breakfast Cookies - Cookies for breakfast? Yep! These are packed with healthy ingredients like oats, bananas, and flaxseed and make a wholesome snack or an on-the-go breakfast.

Find lots of easy and delicious breakfast recipes here on 2CM!