These banana protein pancakes are a delicious breakfast! They’re healthy and easy to make. This post shares tips on how to make them fluffy and delicious. Enjoy!
There's nothing like starting your day with an energy-boosting, protein-rich, and fiber-filled meal. And you can have that, my friends, with any of these awesome protein pancakes.
Eating protein first thing in the morning is a great way to fuel up for a productive day. And enjoying them post-workout is also terrific for muscle recovery and building.
I like to whip myself up a chocolate peanut butter shake or a green protein smoothie on most busy mornings. But when I get to sit down for my meals, these protein pancakes are a wonderful treat.
A flipping good meal awaits. Keep reading!
In This Post You'll Find:
Reasons You'll Love It
- Terrific post-workout meal.
- More protein than regular pancakes.
- Sweet and delicious.
Ingredient Notes
Yes, banana protein pancakes are super nutritious! Between the protein powder and the eggs, you are getting a good serving of protein. And then you have the banana (carbs and other nutrients), rolled oats (fiber), and flaxseed meal (Omega-3 healthy fats) for a holistic blend of all the good stuff.
Let's take a closer look at these healthy ingredients:
Banana: Any ripe bananas will do for this recipe. The more ripe, the sweeter they'll be.
Rolled oats: I like to use rolled oats instead of flour in this pancake recipe to add in the benefits of oats.
Protein powder (vanilla): Using protein powder as a substitute for flour in your pancakes is a fantastic way to boost the protein. It's important to get a high-quality protein powder, so I love my cleanish Brand Vanilla Bean plant-based protein powder.
Flaxseed meal: I like to add in flaxseed for additional nutrients, but you could leave these out if you prefer.
Eggs: Eggs are the glue that holds these pancakes together. If you want to avoid eggs, you could use unsweetened applesauce or more mashed banana and milk.
How To Make Banana Protein Pancakes
Step 1: In a blender, add all the ingredients except for the coconut oil.
Step 2: Blend until very smooth.
Step 3: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and melt a little coconut oil.
Step 4: Once the oil is melted, pour about ⅓ of a cup of the batter onto the hot griddle.
Step 5: Cook the pancake for 2-4 minutes, until the edges begin to turn from shiny to dull and bubbles appear in the center of that pancake.
Step 6: Flip using a spatula and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, or until golden-brown and cooked through.
Step 7: Repeat.
Step 8: Serve
Cooking Tips
To avoid making dry pancakes, make sure to watch how much protein powder you use. If your pancake batter has too much protein powder, you will end up with sad, dry, rubbery pancakes. That's not what we're trying to do here!
- Don't use too much protein powder. Your batter shouldn't go beyond ⅓ total powder or you will end up with dry pancakes.
- Always use a dry filler in your batter. We're using rolled-oats this recipe.
- Always use a binding ingredient. I usually use egg whites and/or whole eggs for my pancake recipes.
- Use good quality protein powder. This is crucial. Watch out for brands with lots of nutritionless fillers, artificial flavoring, and added sugar. This is why I made this cleanish Plant-based Protein Powder.
- Add baking powder to your batter. This helps provide that fluffiness and rise.
- Don't over-whisk or over-blend your batter. This makes your pancakes chewy. Just blend or whisk the batter until smooth.
More Tasty Protein Pancake Recipes
After tasting this Fluffy Banana Protein Pancake, you’re gonna want to try more protein breakfast recipes! I’ve got you covered with these delicious protein-rich breakfasts:
Banana Protein Pancakes | Fluffy And Filling
Equipment
- Skillet
- blender
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Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats, uncooked
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup egg whites
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 scoops protein powder (I use this one)
- 2 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, for cooking
- sliced banana, for garnish
- pure maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- In a blender, add all the ingredients except for the coconut oil.
- Blend this until very smooth.
- To cook these banana protein pancakes, heat a skillet or griddle over medium to medium-high heat and melt a little coconut oil. You could also use some organic, grass-fed butter.
- Once the oil is melted, pour about ⅓ of a cup of the batter onto the hot griddle.
- Cook the pancake for 2-4 minutes, until the edges begin to turn from a shiny to a dull and bubbles appear in the center of that pancake.
- Flip using a spatula and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, or until golden-brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- To serve, you can top with some fresh sliced bananas and drizzle with pure maple syrup.
Notes
- You could just mix this all together and they’ll be lumpy, but I like them smooth so I use a blender.
- For the protein powder, you can use whatever one you prefer.
- To store these pancakes, keep them in an air-tight container. They’ll be fresh to use for up to 3-4 days in the fridge if you reheat them or can be frozen up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Can I Eat Protein Pancakes Every Day?
Because protein pancakes are such a nutritious breakfast, you can eat them every day, in moderation, and as long as you have them alongside a healthy and balanced diet.
As I'm sure you know, healthy meals are always best accompanied by healthy habits (like walking as much as possible and drinking lots of water).
Pro tip: I bulk prep these ahead of time, and then store them in the fridge for a quick breakfast or snack. They'll stay fresh in an air-tight container in the fridge for 5-6 days.
Do Protein Pancakes Taste Good?
As long as your batter mix has the right proportions, then yes, your protein pancakes should be tasty. I've tried and tested many recipes to come up with this one...so I'm happy to share my clean (and good tasting) version.
Trust me when I say making fantastic protein pancakes without refined sugars and flour is possible. And what's more...you'll never look back! With just simple ingredients, you have a well-balanced, high-fiber, protein-packed, delicious meal.
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