Protein Banana Pancakes (Printable)
Fluffy, protein-packed pancakes with ripe bananas and wholesome ingredients for a perfect energizing breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 medium ripe bananas
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
06 - 1/4 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - Pinch of salt
→ For Cooking
10 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter
# Directions:
01 - Place bananas, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a blender and blend until smooth.
02 - Add oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the blender. Blend again until the batter is thick and smooth.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and brush with coconut oil or butter.
04 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and edges begin to set.
05 - Flip pancakes and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
06 - Serve warm with fresh fruit, yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- The banana does double duty here, acting as both a natural sweetener and the secret to a fluffy, tender crumb without any flour.
- Eighteen grams of protein per serving means these actually keep you full until lunch, unlike regular pancakes that vanish from your stomach in minutes.
02 -
- Over blending can make the batter gummy, so stop as soon as everything looks smooth and combined.
- Cooking on too high heat will burn the outside before the inside sets, so keep the flame at medium and be patient.
03 -
- The batter thickens as it sits, so if you are cooking in batches, you may need to add a small splash of milk to loosen it back up.
- Using a ladle or cookie scoop to portion the batter ensures evenly sized pancakes that all cook at the same rate.