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Learn how to make your own high protein pancake mix using just 4 ingredients! This homemade protein pancake mix needs just 4 ingredients and has no dairy, no eggs, and no gluten- it’s cheaper and BETTER than store bought protein pancake mixes. 24 grams protein per serving.
The market is full of protein pancake mixes. From Birch Benders, Krusteaz, Aunt Maple’s, and Kodiak- There are options for everyone! Heck, even Trader Joe’s have released their own protein pancake mix.
Now, as someone who LOVES convenience, protein pancakes used to be something I wouldn’t be able to enjoy regularly. I always thought it to be too time consuming to prepare protein pancakes, especially if it was mid-week. The idea of making a mess in the kitchen and meticulously measuring out the ingredients just was NOT appealing.
Not anymore.
It is SO easy to make your own homemade protein pancake mix. No eggs, no milk, and just 4 simple ingredients. You only need to add water or your favorite milk to make a stack of thick, fluffy protein pancakes.
Why make your own protein pancake mix?
Making your own protein pancake mix is not just easier, but it is healthier too. You know EXACTLY what goes into the mix, and only wholesome and clean ingredients.
If you look at store bought protein pancake mixes, you will see added sugar, added sodium, and even strange ingredients like vital wheat gluten and corn starch.
My homemade pancake mix has none of those. It’s also suitable for vegan, gluten free, and dairy free diets.
How to make your own protein pancake mix
The Ingredients
- Oat Flour– You can use store bought oat flour or homemade oat flour. Be sure that you use certified gluten free oats, to ensure this high protein pancake mix is gluten free.
- Protein Powder– Unflavored or vanilla flavored protein powder. Use either a brown rice protein powder or other vegan and gluten free protein powder.
- Granulated sweetener of choice– To sweeten the pancakes, without sugar or calories! Use either monk fruit sweetener or erythritol.
- Baking powder– To leaven out the pancakes to make them thick and fluffy.
The Instructions
Simply mix together all your ingredients in a mixing bowl, then transfer to a glass jar or sealable container.
When ready to make protein pancakes from the protein pancake mix, combine 3/4 cup of the protein pancake mix with 1/4 cup milk or water. If the batter is too thick, slowly add a little extra liquid 1 tablespoon at a time, until a thick but smooth batter remains. Add any flavor or ingredient mix-ins and cook the pancakes.
Protein Powder Recommendations
This protein pancake mix can use any protein powder, so use whichever you have on hand and you enjoy the taste of. The only difference is the different blends and also different amounts of liquid you will add to make the pancake batter.
- Brown Rice Protein Powder– The best vegan and gluten free protein powder to use for the mix. It is thicker than other types, so you’ll need to add more milk or water when preparing the protein pancake batter.
- Raw Plant Protein Powder– A more pure plant based protein powder. This kind tends to have an earthy flavor and texture.
- Casein Protein Powder– Casein protein powder is not vegan, but it is gluten free. Use casein protein powder for a thicker and fluffier protein pancake.
- Whey Protein Powder– Also not vegan, whey protein powder is the ‘cleanest’ protein powder. I don’t recommend whey protein powder as the pancakes are thinner.
Can I add an egg to the protein pancake mix?
I opted to keep this protein pancake mix vegan, both pre-made and post-made. I haven’t tried adding eggs to it, as the baking powder already gives it the fluffy and thick texture.
Storage Tips
Homemade protein pancake mix should always be stored in a sealable container at all times. Jars and containers are all great choices.
Protein Pancake Mix Flavor Ideas
- Banana Protein Pancakes– Add 1/2 cup mashed bananas to the batter, and top with extra sliced bananas.
- Vanilla Protein Pancakes– Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract into the batter.
- Blueberry Protein Pancakes– Fold through 1/2 cup fresh or thawed from frozen blueberries into the batter. Serve with extra blueberries.
- Chocolate Protein Pancakes– Add 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the dry mix before forming the pancake batter. If desired, fold through some chocolate chips.
- Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes– Drizzle with plenty of peanut butter!
More High Protein Breakfast Recipes
- Overnight Oats
- Protein Overnight Oats
- No Bake Carrot Cake Breakfast Bars
- Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal
Homemade Protein Pancake Mix
Ingredients
- 2 cups oat flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder * See notes
- 1/4 cup granulated sweetener of choice ** See notes
- 2 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions
For the mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour. Add the protein powder, sweetener of choice, baking powder and sea salt. Mix very well.
- Pour into an air tight container or jar. Makes four 3/4 cup servings.
To make the pancakes (1 serving)
- Pour 3/4 cup of the dry mix into a large mixing bowl.
- If desired, add extra dry ingredients to the mix (e.g. nuts, chocolate chips, cocoa powder)
- Slowly stir in 1/4 cup liquid of choice (I used milk). Depending on the flour you used and protein powder, you may need more. Using a tablespoon, continue to add liquid until a thick batter is formed. If wanting to add extra 'wet' ingredients to the mix (e.g. fresh fruit).
- Heat a large frying pan on medium heat and coat evenly with oil or cooking spray. When hot, pour large spoonfuls of the batter and cover. When the edges start to brown, flip and repeat.
- Serve pancakes immediately with desired toppings.
Love the recipe but for some reason the sea salt amount doesn’t appear on the browser 🙁 how much salt do you need for the recipe?
Can’t wait to try this! How long will the pancake mix keep?
Hi Mari! I keep it for up to 2 months, I usually enjoy it much sooner than that and remake it 🙂
Kodiak cakes has whole wheat flour as the main ingredient. I’m trying to make my own DIY recipe. How would you do this?
Hi Ashley! If you follow this recipe, it has it all listed there! Enjoy! 🙂
Can I use Collagen Hydrolysate for the protein powder?
Hi there! I’ve never tried it with that so I cannot vouch for it, I’m sorry!
Such a great idea! I have to make everything from scratch because of our loads of food allergies, but, being restricted on carbs and sugar due to some pretty extreme leptin resistance, when I make pancakes for my boys I can’t have any! I’m soooo going to have to try this! Due to a very bad allergy to casein, my protein of choice is Sunwarrior. I use the rice based because it tastes better to me, but my youngest is very allergic to rice, so the veggie protein for him! Now if I could just find some stevia sweetened “maple syrup!” 🙂
No worries at all, Angie! 🙂 Hope you’ll be able to find a stevia sweetened syrup 🙂
Could almond flour be subbed for the oats? Or some other Paleo option? I would love to take a mix like this with us in our RV.
Hi Annette! I don’t think that would produce the right texture, sorry! You could try a small batch and see how it would work, but I can’t see it remotely fluffing up with almond flour! You could do one with coconut flour and protein powder, and then add some egg whites and water.
Made this today d/h and son and grandsons loved it… I added an egg and used pea protein so needed 1/2 cup of liquid… Thanks for sharing this is a keeper..
You are so welcome- Thank you so much for the feedback! 🙂
I NEVER review or comment on anything but after eating this pancake, I had to comment. I am IN LOVE! This is the best pancake ever, so easy! Thank you Arman. I love your recipes!
😀 You made my day, Krista! 😀
how many carbs are in this?
Hi Margie! I don’t count calories but if you add the ingredients into a calorie counter it should provide that information for you! 🙂
OK, what did I do wrong? My pancakes turned out way too salty! I put in 1 tablespoon salt, 2 tablespoons baking powder…..I hated that I had to throw everything away! Should it have been teaspoon instead of tablespoon?
Hi Michelle- I am so sorry- when I first posted the recipe, I completely forgot to amend the ingredients- The protein powder I used had no salt and adding a pinch gave it the added sweetness- Since then, after trialling out various versions I was supposed to make it optional. I do apologise for it!
Thank you for sharing this recipe! I’ve never had a protein pancake before, but I just made these and loved them. I used growing naturals chocolate rice isolate protein powder for the base and didn’t add any additional sweetener to the recipe. Then I folded in a tbsp of chocolate chips and topped with peanut butter syrup. Wow! Also, I used teaspoons for the salt and baking powder, but noticed you have the recipe written with a capital T. Did you mean for it to be tablespoons (as capital T usually indicates tablespoon)?
Thanks so much, Heather- I’m so glad you used growing naturals, they are my go to when it comes to protein power- The capital T for the salt was an error- I need to rectify that, thanks for advising me! 🙂
I would like to know the macros on the mix. It is frustrating when it isn’t listed. Thanks.
Hi Angela! There are multiple online calculators out there- It doesn’t take long to work it out- Simply add in the ingredients and it should be calculated for you. I don’t personally count calories hence don’t provide the information. 🙂
Arman, you’re quite literally my hero and then some 🙂 Heather especially LOVES a good pancake, but we have a hard time reconciling making them often because they’re not the most healthiest breakfast foods out there. Flipping the script and having the pancake protein-centric is just what the doctor ordered!
*sigh* I know your pain, sorta. every time I am at a food show and excitedly walk up to a PROTEIN PANCAKE booth, I see they contain dairy. or egg. or crap.
I love pancakes, and mix up my own just fine, but to have a SIMPLE mix? yes please!
I have never had a protein pancake before! This recipe definitely has me intrigued. Sounds delicious… and healthy. 🙂
Thanks so much, Carrie! 🙂
Homemade is way better than store-bought anyways! So don’t feel too bad 😉 I would take a big batch of these any day!
Thanks heaps, Meg!
Awesome – definitely going to try this. Thanks.
Thank YOU for hosting my friend!
Great idea! This would certainly simplify my life. #sitsblogging
Thank you for stopping by 🙂
This is great! I’m pinning for sure! Stopping by from #SITSBlogging
Thanks so much for stopping by, Kristin! Appreciate it!
Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe! Pinning from SITS Girls Sharefest. Happy Baking!
Thanks so much for stopping by, Farrah- Appreciate it!
WOW Mr. Big Man’s World! You’ve impressed me once again. I am not a pancake lover, but am all about protein and can’t wait to try this awesome recipe. You’re always making me smile! =D So glad you know how to DIY! Thanks a million for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. Printing this recipe today so I can make very soon. Pinning too!
You are a fan of protein? That is awesome, I’ve been thinking of recipes moving forward and it’s going to focus on low carb, high protein sweet treats!
Thanks for hosting- My favourite link up 😉
Well I guess I shoild have clarified that..I love protein and work on eating more of it. I’m not a meat lover..but am crazy about yogurt..cottage cheese. .eggs..etc etc.;-) Thanks for all the great ideas you share with me.
I LOVE this! I love protein pancakes and could use something to make it easier on busy mornings when heading to work. Thanks!
No worries at all, Sami- Hope you enjoy it!
This is so smart and convenient. I will be making this soon. I have both whey isolate and casein. Mine are both flavored though. Maybe, I’ll make a batch of each and see which one I like more. Thanks!
Thank yo Anjali! I’d recommend the casein- It fluffs up SO well!
Making this and packing it up for when we go to Florida for Christmas. I am currently “studying” for stats right now, and I would really love some of these pancakes to pop up in front of me.
Blueberries are definitely my favorite pancake add-in, but what’s really important is the melty peanut butter that goes on top!
Haha you’re off to Florida AGAIN? Ugh, I swear before I cleaned up my instagram feed, I had a tonne of shots when I was studying stats with all my procrastination.
HOW KIND OF YOU! More ways for me to eat egg free and gluten free pancakes!!! I must say that Cellucor has always been my go to protein.. it’s whey but for some reason ends up considerably thicker than any other brand! And i might sound crazy (since i bake and protein in like all of my creations) but have actually never had casein.. Casein pudding has been on my to-do list though! i just need to get some ahhhh and i like everything thick soooo =l right up my alley =l
I just realised this is a MEREDITH RECIPE!!!!!!!
You need to try Casein. Confession- I’ve tried most casein recipes out there!
I love this idea!! So glad you shared it.
No worries! 🙂 Enjoy!
OK – I am all over this Arman!!!!! I LOVE!!!!! Can I just use oats ground to oat flour vs. GF? I like the casein/whey too for baking for the thickness. Sometimes I mix half of that & 1/2 whey… I would add flavored protein powder too – my cellucor cinnamon one! 🙂 I am old school & still love my MetRx Protein plus casein whey blend.
Could this be a waffle mix too?
I bought the Califia Farms Almond Milk Holiday nog – going to use that for a holiday twist!
I love cellucor cinnamon! This could most definitely be a waffle mix- Just use a waffle maker! And any type of oats will work 🙂
I’m on an extremly carb restricted diet (dr’s orders). Can I use almond or coconut flour for this? How about a rice protein powder? I bought the one you recommended for your cinnamon rolls.
Hi Virginia! I’ve never tried it with either of those- Unfortunately, you’d need to add other ingredients for it to form.
I feel like this line was for me: 1 part base + 1 Arman = hello sunshine.
Tell me I’m right. 🙂
YES. Because eating me would mean you’re eating meat. 😉
I totally feel your pain. Canada never gets half the products available in the US either. I’m still waiting for Barney Butter to be sold here so that I don’t have to pay to have cases shipped to my house 3x a year!
I will block you like Barney butter did.
Hmmm so you’re a straight up genius. Why have I never thought of pre-making the mix?? I always just make a large batch and freeze some, but why not just have the mix set and ready to go? Good lord I could face palm myself right now…
Regardless, I’m whipping some of this goodness up to take on my travels with me for sure this weekend!
Can we have a froyo and pancake party?
Can’t wait to try this.. when I finally find some protein powder. Argh, Malaysia! I’ll pick some up in Oregon this Christmas 🙂
LOL. I went to a GNC there and was shocked. Have you tried Iherb?
If it makes you feel any better, I can’t eat a lot of the fancy shmancy products found on the blog world either because they either aren’t available in Canada or contain traces of peanuts. Womp, womp. But all the more reason to experiment at home!
You, my chicken, are an experimenter. I like it.
Thanks for distinguishing between casein and whey powder. I only ever use whey so I’ll either get casein or adjust the recipe as you said.
Mate. I could write you an essay about casein. It is the BEST in baking/cooking/eating.
Absolutely loving this idea!! I keep telling myself I need to have a pancake mix, ready to go because I am SO famished in the morning and have no patience half the time to make pancakes. Lazy, I know. Pinning this and making asap!
Thank you! You and me both- I’m so lazy haha!
THIS is pretty BRILLIANT, Arman! I am not a fan of boxed mixes – but I do like DIY mixes – like THIS – This would make such an awesome gift for some of my daughter’s teachers! Thanks bunches!
Thank you! Hope they enjoy it!
Even though pancakes aren’t tricky to make, it is SO much easier to have a mix on hand. I love Kodiak Kakes! This is great to have on hand though, since it’s hard for me to find KK in the stores by my new place. Plus protein in pancakes is 100% necessary for me otherwise it’d take approximately 30 for me to be even remotely full!
I know, right? Protein powder is a MUST in my pancakes!
What an awesome idea! I don’t make pancakes often, but not having to mix all the dry stuff first would be so helpful. My favorite protein powder is GNC’s whey protein. They have a cookies n’ cream flavor that I love!
Ohhh I love cookie and cream flavour! You need to try casein- It’s so good!
This is so smart! I too love protein pancakes and the measuring can get to be a bit annoying when I’m still half asleep and hungry! Will certainly be making a batch of protein mix!
Thank Sam! Enjoy 🙂
Dude, this is awesome! You can probably market this as a bread base too. I actually make my banana and pumpkin bread with an almost identical recipe. If you use your dry mix (without the protein powder, which I love but haven’t tried with my bread),…you just add 2 egg whites, 1/4 cup of olive oil, and either a can of pumpkin or 3 big (or 4 medium) mashed bananas. I add a splash of vanilla extract, but I don’t add any sugar or sugar sub. The banana bread doesn’t need sugar if your nanners are ripe (I do add walnuts). The pumpkin version benefits from a few tablespoons of stevia, but it all depends on whether you want pumpkin cake or pumpkin bread. You’re killing it! I want those pancakes that are dripping in peanut butter and chocolate…like, I want them now.
Thanks for sharing that recipe! I do similar ones too whenever I don’t have bread- so versatile!
Very creative, love the pics too!
Thanks.
This is great – can’t wait to try the “hello sunshine!” Might be missing one ingredient though… 😀
Haha, when I get a green card you can!
You read my mind, Arman!! I’ve never made protein pancakes and just yesterday was thinking to myself I need to do some research on quantities! For religious reasons, we tend to avoid cooking egg at home on Mondays so definitely trying this out next Monday, if not sooner!
Current favourite protein powder is Sunwarrior Warrior Blend!
Oh wow, I never knew that! Hope you enjoy them! I need to try out the warrior blend- I’ve tried the basic ones!
Arman, this is genius!! I need to take time and make this. It is exactly the reason why pancakes didn’t happen for MONTHS in my house, cause I am always way too impatient.
I love this as a gift idea too! Can I have the Hello Sunshine base please?
Just when i thought you couldn’t get any smarter or more crafty in the kitchen!! —> TOTAL GENIUS
Naww, stop it. You corny one, you!
Of course you can! Hello sunshine will be waiting for you in March 😉
Would this recipe work with with water as the liquid or does it have to be a milk/milk alternative?
Hi Christine! It does work with water but the exact amount depends on the protein powder you use- make sure it’s a thick batter and adjust accordingly 🙂
You are killin’ me with that pancake picture. Coming to this blog always makes me wanna eat. I can feel my stomachs begging for pancakes right now.
Can we please have a pancake party?
Guess what other country doesn’t have those cool stuff that are staples in the states… now protein pancakes mixes, I gues not even regular pancake mixes!
Speaking of lagging behind foodwise, I have the funniest (and sadest) story to tell you. I was listening to the radio the other and the speaker was telling about the “new hype” coming from the states. It was “kale” (he was saying the English word), and that all the celebrities are having it on a daily basis. Then they played interviews with pedestrians whom they had asked if they knew what “kale” was, and nobody knew. THEN the speaker revealed what it was: “Grünkohl” in German. Everyone knows it, but traditionally it is prepared like a stew and cooked until very mushy, nobody really likes it (besides grandmas…and my dad, lol). So it seems like the most disgusting thing to eat, but now that it is hyped (hasn’t kale been popular for YEARS in the USA already??) everyone will eat it 😀
LOL!!!! That is the best thing ever- It’s like my mum ate paleo before it was trending haha (stews with meat, sweet potatoes and vegetables haha)
Yes an idea that makes meals an easier task! I’m always in for that. I think Optimum When in French Vanilla is still my all time favorite whey to bake with.
I’ve been trying to think of healthy do it yourself items for Christmas and this has made the list! 🙂
Thank you Diana! Oh I’ve actually never tried Optimum’s whey range- I’m obsessed with their casein- try it in baking, it is AMAZING!
I am ALL about quick and easy, Arman…and this pancake mix looks awesome. I don’t regularly stock boxed pancake mix in my pantry anymore (I did back in my bachelor days), and now that I think about it, we don’t eat pancakes very often anymore. I clearly need to make a batch of these mix!
Cheers, mate! I’ll make you a batch for some chocolate biscotti (which won’t let me comment again. Racist).
This is such an awesome gift idea!! Thanks!
No worries, Jen! Enjoy!
LOVE this idea for a homemade gift!
Thank you so much, Linz!
Love the combinations came up with to make your own protein pancakes – there’s nothing like a homemade mix, almost always better than store bought!
Thanks, Jeanette!
Off topic but I’m literally ordering Thai food right now because you made me crave them!
This def would make for a perfect DIY holiday gift!! So jealous of your recent travels..my dad goes to Malaysia quite often, and I think it’s time that I accompany him 😉
If you go to Malaysia, it would be CRIMINAL for you not to bypass Australia- I’ll make you pancakes.
Part of the reason that I have never tried flaphjacked and don’t own any pancake mixes is that I always make my own–why should I pay $$$ for something when I already have everything on hand? Plus, so often they have so much crap added to it–ain’t nobody got time fo dat. And I don’t like to be relegated to a particular flavor. Blueberries are definitely a favorite (you gotta love the pop inside your mouth 😉 ) and sprinkles, obvs. I’m pretty open–I like it all!
A fan of all pancakes? I love it. PS How liveable is Chicago? Serious question 😉
Good pancakes make everything livable. There is a place a stone’s throw from my apartment that does the most amazing berry granola pancakes ever. And they are the size of dinner plates. And you get 3. NO JOKE.
Berry GRANOLA pancakes? I’m moving to your neighborhood.