Protein Banana Pancakes (Printable)
Fluffy, wholesome pancakes blending bananas and protein powder for a satisfying morning meal or snack.
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 1 cup rolled oats
06 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Add-ins
10 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed
11 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips
# How-To:
01 - Combine the mashed bananas, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and no large banana chunks remain.
02 - Add the rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt to the blender. Blend until a smooth, uniform batter forms.
03 - Stir in chia seeds, flaxseed, walnuts, or chocolate chips if desired. Let the batter rest for 2 to 3 minutes to allow it to thicken slightly.
04 - Place a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form across the surface and edges appear set. Flip carefully and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Repeat with the remaining batter, adjusting heat as needed between batches. Serve warm with fresh berries, nut butter, or maple syrup.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The batter comes together in a blender, so cleanup is almost nonexistent.
- They taste like actual banana bread but keep you full for hours thanks to the protein and oats.
02 -
- Cooking on too high a heat will burn the outside while leaving the center raw, so keep the flame at medium and be patient.
- Letting the batter rest for at least five minutes is the real secret to pancakes that puff up instead of spreading flat.
03 -
- Freeze leftovers between sheets of parchment paper and reheat them in a toaster for weekday breakfasts in under two minutes.
- The riper your bananas, the less you will need any additional sweetener, so let those spots multiply.