Description

Fluffy, filling, and packed with muscle-building nutrients, these protein pancakes transform your ordinary breakfast into a powerhouse meal that supports your fitness goals while satisfying your taste buds. Perfect for a post-workout meal or energizing breakfast, these pancakes deliver sustained energy throughout your morning.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla or unflavored protein powder
1 ripe banana, mashed
2 large eggs
½ cup low-fat milk (dairy or your favorite plant-based milk)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Cooking spray or a pat of butter, for the griddle

Instructions

In a blender, pulse the oats until they reach a fine, flour-like consistency.
Add the protein powder, mashed banana, eggs, milk, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. Blend until you’ve got a smooth batter that’s pourable but still has a little body.
Warm your griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, lightly coat with cooking spray or butter.
Using a ¼-cup measure, pour batter onto the griddle. Let pancakes cook until bubbles form across the surface and edges look set—about 2–3 minutes.
Flip gently with a spatula and cook another 1–2 minutes on the other side, until golden and springy to the touch.
Serve immediately topped with fresh berries, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Notes

For extra protein, add 1/4 cup Greek yogurt to the batter.
Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking for fluffier pancakes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat refrigerated pancakes in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or frozen ones for 60-90 seconds.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 pancakes
Calories: 220
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 95mg

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