Fluffy Protein Banana Pancakes (Printer-friendly)

Nutritious pancakes made with banana, eggs, and protein powder for a quick, hearty breakfast.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 2 large eggs
02 - 1 ripe banana
03 - 1 scoop (about 1 oz) vanilla or unflavored protein powder

→ Optional for Cooking

04 - 1 tsp coconut oil or nonstick spray

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
02 - Add eggs and protein powder to the mashed banana. Whisk until fully combined and no lumps remain.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with coconut oil or nonstick spray.
04 - Pour about 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
05 - Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until small bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set.
06 - Flip gently and cook for another 30 to 60 seconds until golden and cooked through.
07 - Serve immediately with preferred toppings such as fresh fruit, yogurt, or maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes flat, which means breakfast that actually happens instead of gets skipped.
  • Three ingredients, so there's almost nothing that can go wrong, and cleanup is genuinely minimal.
  • High in protein without tasting like a protein bar, which is the dream.
02 -
  • Don't overmix or blend aggressively—the batter needs to stay slightly thick, or your pancakes will spread too thin and become more like crepes, which isn't bad but isn't what we're going for here.
  • The protein powder you choose changes everything; vanilla versions add sweetness while unflavored ones let the banana shine, so pick based on your mood and what's in your pantry.
03 -
  • A riper banana (darker speckles are your friend) makes sweeter, more flavorful pancakes, so don't skip using one that's been sitting on your counter for a few days.
  • If your batter seems too thick, a splash of milk loosens it slightly, but resist the urge to make it thin—thick batter is what keeps these pancakes from becoming flat and dense.
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