Protein Banana Pancakes (Printable)
Protein-rich banana pancakes with oats and protein powder - quick, fluffy, and great for breakfast or post-workout.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 large ripe bananas
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
06 - 1/2 cup vanilla or plain protein powder
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Add-ins
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
11 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts
# How To Make It:
01 - Place the bananas, eggs, almond milk, and vanilla extract into a blender. Blend on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth and no banana lumps remain.
02 - Add the rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the blender. Blend again until a uniform batter forms. If using maple syrup, chocolate chips, or nuts, pulse them in briefly to distribute evenly without overmixing.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly coat the surface with cooking spray or a thin film of oil, allowing it to warm for about 1 minute.
04 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot skillet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles rise across the surface and the edges appear set. Carefully flip each pancake and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the underside is golden brown and the center is cooked through.
05 - Transfer the finished pancakes to a warm plate and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve immediately with desired toppings such as sliced banana, fresh berries, nut butter, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The banana does double duty as both sweetener and moisture, so you never need oil or butter in the batter.
- Blender pancakes mean zero bowls to wash and exactly one tool to rinse when you are done.
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- Protein powder absorbs liquid differently depending on the brand, so if your batter looks thick as paste, add a splash more milk before cooking.
- Cooking these on too high a heat burns the outside while the inside stays raw, so medium heat is genuinely important here.
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- Let the batter rest for two minutes after blending so the oats absorb some liquid and the pancakes cook up thicker and fluffier.
- The easiest way to pour uniform pancakes is to blend everything, then pour directly from the blender jar using its spout instead of dirtying a ladle.