Easiest Banana Protein Pancakes

My family LOVES these banana protein pancakes. They’re fluffy, filling, and naturally sweetened. All you need is your blender. 45 grams protein per serving. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 220kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

2 large bananas ripe
2 large eggs
2/3 cup rolled oats
1 cup whey protein powder vanilla flavored *
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

Add oats and protein powder in a high-power blender. Blend until smooth and the oats are pulverized. Add eggs, bananas, and vanilla extract and blend until smooth.
Add baking powder and blend for 5 seconds. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add large spoonfuls of the batter into the skillet. Cook pancakes until bubbles appear on the surface. Gently lift and flip the pancake. Cook for 1 minute more.
Repeat the cooking process with the rest of the pancake batter.

Video

Notes

* Unflavored or chocolate protein powder works, too. You can also use casein or a plant- based protein powder.

One serving is two pancakes. This recipe. makes 8 pancakes.

TO STORE. Transfer the leftover pancakes to an airtight container or ziplock bag and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.

TO FREEZE. Place the cooked and cooled pancakes in a ziplock bag and freeze for up to 6 months. Let them thaw in the fridge overnight or reheat from frozen.

TO REHEAT. You can reheat the pancakes in a toaster, toaster oven, microwave, or skillet over medium heat.

Variations

Spices. Add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.
More protein. Add a dollop of Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or fold in chopped nuts.
Add your favorite toppings. Top the pancakes with maple syrup, fresh raspberries, strawberries, or a drizzle of peanut butter.
Chocolate banana pancakes. Use chocolate protein powder, blend ¼ cup of cocoa powder, and top the pancakes with chocolate chips.

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