Description
Protein pancakes are a nutritious and delicious way to kickstart your day. This easy recipe combines wholesome ingredients into fluffy stacks that satisfy your cravings and fuel your busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- 1 scoop (about 30g) protein powder (your choice of flavor)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a blender or mixing bowl, combine oats, mashed banana, eggs, milk, protein powder, baking powder, and cinnamon. Blend until smooth.
- Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet; cook until bubbles form and edges set.
- Flip the pancake and cook until both sides are golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or fresh fruits.
Notes
- For gluten-free pancakes, use gluten-free oats and flour alternatives.
- Enhance flavor by adding vanilla extract or nut butter.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg