These Single Serving Fluffy Protein Pancakes are so easy to make and are packed with 31 grams of Protein! These fluffy protein pancakes taste like the real deal and require no banana and you only need 7 ingredients to make them. It is the perfect way to satisfy those sweet cravings and can be enjoyed at any time of the day!
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Why you will love these Fluffy Protein Pancakes
Whilst protein powder has the tendency to make things dry, dense or even chalky, these Fluffy Protein Pancakes are far from it. They are super fluffy, are delicious and have an amazing texture just like normal buttermilk pancakes.
They are super versatile and are a blank canvas for your favourite toppings or flavours. I like to top them with extra greek yogurt, fresh blueberries and sugar free maple syrup. I also like to stay simple with a little slab of butter and sugar free maple syrup. It’s AMAZING.
Macros for Fluffy Protein Pancakes
335 Calories
32g Carbs
31g Protein
8.5g Fat
More Healthy and High Protein Breakfast ideas:
Blueberry White Chocolate Overnight Oats
Lemon Poppy Seed Overnight Oats
Blueberry White Chocolate Baked Oats
Ingredients & Substitutions for Fluffy Protein Pancakes
All purpose flour – This is the main dry ingredient, you could sub for spelt flour, oat flour, gluten free flour or even buckwheat flour. However the texture may change depending on the flour used.
Protein Powder – This is the second main ingredient, it adds protein, flavour without adding extra sweeteners. If you do not want to use protein I would suggest using equal parts flour. My go to protein is Caramelised White Chocolate Premium Protein from MacroMike. use my code amb-eliyaeats to save 10%. (I am a proud MacroMike ambassador!)
Sugar free granulated sweetener- Like stevia or natvia. This is optional, you can replace with equal parts normal sugar, honey or maple syrup. You can even omit it completely as the protein powder usually adds great sweetness and flavour. I use Natvia
Baking Powder- essential for fluffy protein pancakes
Egg- Essential for the texture and flavour. I have not tested these pancakes with flax eggs or a flax egg substitute but pancakes are super forgiving so if you give it a try, I’d love to hear how your pancakes turn out!
Yogurt– essential to provide moisture, thickness and make the pancakes super fluffy. I use a high protein vanilla flavoured greek yogurt however plain greek yogurt will work super well. I use Yopro High Protein Vanilla Greek yogurt
Soy Milk- You can use any milk or plant milk of your choice- almond milk works great as well
Tips
Let the pancake batter sit for 5 minutes to thicken
Cook on low-medium heat – For 1-2 minutes per side
Flip pancakes once bubbles form
Use an extra egg white in the batter (just use less liquid) for extra protein
Storage And Meal Prep
Fridge- store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Freezer- Wrap pancakes in parchment paper and store in a larger meal prep container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 1 month.
Reheating- heat in the microwave for 15-45 seconds, or in a frying pan over medium heat.
Meal prep- To meal prep these just multiply the ingredients by the number of serves you would like to prep
FAQ
What protein powder do you recommend?
My favourite protein powder brand is MacroMike, use my code amb-eliyaeats to save 10% (I am a proud MacroMike Ambassador!) The flavour I use in this particular recipe is Caramelised White Chocolate Premium Protein but vanilla also works super well in this recipe!
I wouldn’t recommend a pea based protein powder as I find they create a chalkier and dry pancake.
Can I use whey protein powder?
Yes! Just use slightly less liquid as it requires less liquid than vegan protein powders.
What kind of yogurt should I use?
I always recommend a higher protein option, the one I use is Yopro High Protein Vanilla Greek yogurt, but I would also recommend Chobani or even Chobani Fit for extra added protein.
The Best Fluffy Protein Pancakes Without Banana
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 50 g yogurt vanilla or unflavoured
- 70 ml soy or almond milk or any milk of choice
- 35 g flour
- 25 g protein powder vanilla or white chocolate works so well
- 5 g zero calorie sweetener or sweetener of choice (1 TSP)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Mix the wet ingredients until well combined (can use an electric mixer)
- Sift through the dry ingredients and mix until well combined
- Let batter sit for 5 minutes to thicken
- Lightly grease a non-stick pan with some cooking spray on low-medium heat
- Scoop 1/4 cup of the batter onto the pan and cook on low medium heat for about 2 mins then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes
- This recipe makes 4-5 medium sized pancakes which is equal to one serve
- Serve with sugar free maple syrup, extra greek yogurt or fruit of choice
