protein pancakes
Fluffy and nutritious protein pancakes that make a perfect high-protein breakfast or snack to fuel your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cooking spray or coconut oil for the pan
Instructions
- In a blender, combine rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; blend until oats are finely ground.
- Add egg, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the blender; blend until smooth batter forms.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or coconut oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet for each pancake; cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip and cook the other side for another 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nut butter, or maple syrup.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a handful of blueberries or chopped nuts to the batter before cooking.