These banana protein pancakes are a delicious way to meet your macro goals! Filling and fiber-rich, they’re super healthy and easy to make. This post shares tips on how to make them fluffy and clean-eating. Enjoy!
There’s nothing like starting your day with an energy-boosting, protein-rich, and fiber-filled meal. And you can have that, my friends, with any of these awesome protein pancakes.
Eating protein first thing in the morning is a great way to fuel up for a productive day. And enjoying them post-workout is also terrific for muscle recovery and building.
I like to whip myself up a chocolate peanut butter shake or a green protein smoothie on most busy mornings. But when I get to sit down for my meals, these protein pancakes are a wonderful treat.
A flipping good meal awaits. Keep reading!
In This Post You’ll Find:
Reasons You’ll Love It
- Low fat, high fiber, high protein breakfast.
- Terrific post-workout meal.
- Good source of protein.
- Sweet and delicious.
Ingredient Notes
Yes, banana protein pancakes are super nutritious! Between the protein powder and the eggs, you are getting a great serving of protein. And then you have the banana (carbs and other nutrients), rolled oats (fiber), and flaxseed meal (Omega-3 healthy fats) for a holistic blend of all the good stuff.
Let’s take a closer look at these healthy ingredients:
Banana: Bananas are a great source of potassium, folate, manganese, carbs, and vitamin C. They’re also great for digestion.
Rolled oats: Oats are one of the healthiest grains in existence. They’re gluten-free, a great source of vitamins, nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants. They can support or maintain weight loss, a healthy heart, and healthy blood sugar levels. Woot!
Protein powder (vanilla): Using protein powder as a substitute for flour in your pancakes is a fantastic way to boost the health benefits. With this simple upgrade, you get a protein boost and essential nutrients that help you build muscle, repair tissue, and even support weight loss! Check out why women especially need protein. It’s important to get a high-quality protein powder, and we’ve got a cleanish Brand Vanilla Bean protein powder you’ll love!
Flaxseed meal: High in omega-3 fatty acids, phytochemicals, protein, and fiber, flaxseed is loaded with nutritional wins, and is slowly gaining recognition as a “superfood.” For my full post click on the benefits of flaxseed.
Eggs: Another source of high-quality protein! Eggs are also rich in vitamin D, betaine, and choline. They help support good cholesterol, weight management, and eye health. Did you know they help you feel fuller and more satisfied with your meal, too? I love eggs!
How To Make Banana Protein Pancakes
Step 1: In a blender, add all the ingredients except for the coconut oil.
Step 2: Blend until very smooth.
Step 3: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and melt a little coconut oil.
Step 4: Once the oil is melted, pour about ⅓ of a cup of the batter onto the hot griddle.
Step 5: Cook the pancake for 2-4 minutes, until the edges begin to turn from shiny to dull and bubbles appear in the center of that pancake.
Step 6: Flip using a spatula and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, or until golden-brown and cooked through.
Step 7: Repeat.
Step 8: Serve
How Do I Make Protein Pancakes Less Dry?
To avoid making dry pancakes, make sure to watch how much protein powder you use. If your pancake batter has too much protein powder, you will end up with sad, dry, rubbery pancakes. That’s not what we’re trying to do here!
- So, don’t go beyond 1 to 2 scoops. This recipe only contains ¼ cup of protein powder to ensure moist and pillowy pancakes. Yum!
Tips While Making Protein Pancakes
Take your pancakes to the next level with these simple tips:
- Don’t use too much protein powder. I am saying this again because it’s important! Your batter shouldn’t go beyond ⅓ powder, or you will end up with dry cardboard-tasting pancakes. Eek!
- Always use a dry filler in your batter. We’re using rolled-oats this recipe.
- Always use a binding ingredient. I usually use egg whites and/or whole eggs for my pancake recipes.
- Use good quality protein powder. This is crucial. Watch out for brands with lots of nutritionless fillers, artificial flavoring, and added sugar. I love this cleanish Plant-based Protein Powder.
- Add baking powder to your batter. This helps provide that fluffiness and rise.
- Don’t over-whisk or over-blend your batter. This makes your pancakes chewy. Just blend or whisk the batter until smooth.
More Tasty Protein Pancake Recipes
After tasting this Fluffy Banana Protein Pancake, you’re gonna want to try more protein breakfast recipes! I’ve got you covered with these delicious protein-rich breakfasts:
Banana Protein Pancakes | Fluffy And Filling
These banana pancakes are a delicious way to boost your protein intake! Fluffy, filling, and fiber-rich, they’re super healthy and easy to make.
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Instructions
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In a blender, add all the ingredients except for the coconut oil.
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Blend this until very smooth.
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Once the oil is melted, pour about ⅓ of a cup of the batter onto the hot griddle. This will make approximately 4 in pancakes, which is what we prefer in our house.
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Cook the pancake for 2-4 minutes, until the edges begin to turn from a shiny to a dull and bubbles appear in the center of that pancake.
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Flip using a spatula and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, or until golden-brown and cooked through.
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Repeat with remaining batter.
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To serve, you can top with some fresh sliced bananas and drizzle with pure maple syrup.
Notes
- You could just mix this all together and they’ll be lumpy, but I like them smooth so I use a blender.
- For the protein powder, you can use whatever one you prefer.
- To store these pancakes, keep them in an air-tight container. They’ll be fresh to use for up to 3-4 days in the fridge if you reheat them or can be frozen up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 pancakesCalories: 102 kcalCarbohydrates: 9 gProtein: 7 gFat: 4 gSaturated Fat: 2 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 1 gTrans Fat: 1 gCholesterol: 48 mgSodium: 89 mgPotassium: 307 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 1 gVitamin A: 60 IUVitamin C: 1 mgCalcium: 121 mgIron: 1 mg
Can I Eat Protein Pancakes Every Day?
Because protein pancakes are such a nutritious breakfast, you can eat them every day, in moderation, and as long as you have them alongside a healthy and balanced diet.
As I’m sure you know, healthy meals are always best accompanied by healthy habits (like walking as much as possible and drinking lots of water).
Pro tip: I bulk prep these ahead of time, and then store them in the fridge for a quick breakfast or snack. They’ll stay fresh in an air-tight container in the fridge for 5-6 days.
Do Protein Pancakes Taste Good?
As long as your batter mix has the right proportions, then yes, your protein pancakes should be tasty. I’ve tried and tested many recipes to come up with this one…so I’m happy to share my clean (and good tasting) version.
Trust me when I say making fantastic protein pancakes without refined sugars and flour is possible. And what’s more…you’ll never look back! With just simple ingredients, you have a well-balanced, high-fiber, protein-packed, delicious meal.
