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A stack of protein pancakes on a plate topped with yogurt, peanut butter, and strawberries with maple syrup dripping down them. Behind the plate is a bowl of diced strawberries and a jar of milk.
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Protein Pancakes

Healthy high protein pancakes with protein powder, oats, banana, eggs, milk, and spices. They are light and fluffy, easy to make, and packed with 37 grams of protein, plus complex carbs and fiber for a well-balanced breakfast. Customize them with your toppings!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy protein pancakes, high protein pancakes, protein pancakes, protein powder pancakes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 serving (4-5 pancakes)
Calories 512kcal
Author Kelly Nardo

Equipment

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...

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Combine your dry ingredients. Add oat flour, protein powder, coconut flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to a small bowl and mix well to combine.
  • 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 whisk until ingredients are combined. Try not to overmix. The batter consistency should be pretty thick. Let pancake batter sit for 5 minutes.
  • Cook. Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Once hot, add cooking fat and let it warm up. Using a 1/4 cup as a scoop, form into equal-sized 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.
  • Enjoy! Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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Notes

This recipe works with either whey protein powder or plant-based protein powder. You will have to adjust the recipe ever so slightly, but both outcomes are delicious.
  • whey protein - use 1/4 cup protein powder (30 grams) and 1/4 cup milk. Using whey will give you a slightly dryer pancake. I used this whey protein.
  • plant-based protein - use 3 tablespoons protein powder (30 grams) and 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon milk. This will be a little moister, but still fluffy! I used this plant-based protein.
Nutrition is based on using whey protein. If using plant-based the nutrition will be 532 calories with 34p/66c/15f. Both nutrition breakdowns do not include any oil for cooking. Nutrition will vary based on the protein powder used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (makes 4-5 pancakes) | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 36.7g | Fat: 13.8g | Saturated Fat: 5.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 233mg | Sodium: 930mg | Potassium: 785mg | Fiber: 10.6g | Sugar: 17.5g | Vitamin A: 945IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 506mg | Iron: 4.3mg