Description
Indulge in a guilt-free breakfast with these Banana Protein Pancakes! They’re fluffy, naturally sweet, and packed with protein to keep you full and energized all morning. Incredibly simple and quick to make, this recipe blends a ripe banana and vanilla protein powder into a smooth batter, creating the perfect golden-brown pancakes in minutes. It’s the ideal healthy breakfast that tastes like a weekend treat.
Ingredients
40 g vanilla protein powder
1 large very ripe banana
2 large eggs
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
Blend All Ingredients Together
Combine the ripe banana, eggs, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a blender. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds, or until the batter is completely smooth and consistent.
Let the Batter Rest
Allow the batter to rest for 5-10 minutes. This important step gives the protein powder time to absorb the liquid and activates the baking powder, resulting in much fluffier pancakes.
Cook Your High-Protein Pancakes
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Lightly grease the pan with butter, coconut oil, or cooking spray. Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles begin to form on the surface and the edges look set.
Flip and Finish
Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, maple syrup, or a dollop of yogurt.
Notes
Protein Powder Choice: A whey or whey-casein blend protein powder will yield the lightest, fluffiest texture. Plant-based powders can make the pancakes denser; you may need to add a splash of milk to thin the batter if using one.
Use a Very Ripe Banana: For the best natural sweetness and moisture, use a banana with plenty of brown spots. This is key to the flavor and texture!
Low and Slow Heat: Protein pancakes can burn easily. Cooking them on medium-low heat ensures they cook evenly all the way through without scorching the outside.
Customizations: Feel free to fold in chocolate chips, chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans), or a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 185
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