Protein Banana Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy, nutritious pancakes made with banana, eggs, and protein powder for a quick, wholesome start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 2 large eggs
02 - 1 ripe banana
03 - 1 scoop (1 oz) vanilla or unflavored protein powder

→ Optional for Cooking

04 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or nonstick spray

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
02 - Add eggs and protein powder to the mashed banana. Whisk until fully combined and no lumps remain.
03 - Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with coconut oil or nonstick spray.
04 - Pour approximately 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
05 - Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until small bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set.
06 - Gently flip each pancake and cook an additional 30 to 60 seconds until golden and cooked through.
07 - Serve immediately with preferred toppings such as fresh fruit, yogurt, or maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You only need three ingredients you probably already have, so there's no excuse to skip breakfast on busy mornings.
  • They're naturally protein-rich without tasting like a fitness experiment, which honestly surprised me the first time.
  • The whole thing takes about 15 minutes from bowl to plate, making it faster than waiting for toast to pop.
02 -
  • The batter is thinner than regular pancake batter, so don't panic—this is what gives them their unique fluffy texture, not a sign you did something wrong.
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable; too high and the outside burns while the inside stays gummy, too low and you'll end up with sad, dense pancakes.
  • These pancakes are delicate, so use a thin, flexible spatula and support them fully when flipping to avoid accidental pancake destruction.
03 -
  • Make the batter right before cooking instead of ahead of time, because it starts separating after about five minutes and loses some of that fluffy texture.
  • If your first pancake turns out weird, don't worry—your skillet is still finding its rhythm; the second and third batches usually turn out perfect.
  • Leftover cooked pancakes freeze beautifully for up to a month, and you can toast them in the toaster for a quick breakfast revival.
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