Protein Pancake Bowl (Printable)

Warm oat-banana pancakes with protein powder, topped with Greek yogurt, berries, nuts, and honey.

# What You Need:

→ Pancake Base

01 - 1 large egg
02 - 2 large egg whites (approximately 2 fluid ounces)
03 - 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
04 - 1/2 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)
05 - 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored whey or plant-based protein powder (25-30 grams)
06 - 1 medium ripe banana (approximately 3.5 ounces), divided for batter and topping
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt, optional for moisture
11 - Pinch of salt
12 - 1-2 teaspoons sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, stevia, or sugar)
13 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter for cooking

→ Toppings

14 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or skyr
15 - Remaining 1/2 banana, sliced
16 - 1/3 cup fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
17 - 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
18 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts or seeds (walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, or hemp hearts)
19 - 1 tablespoon granola
20 - 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup for drizzling
21 - Pinch of cinnamon or cocoa nibs, optional for garnish

# How-To:

01 - In a blender, combine the oats, protein powder, egg, egg whites, almond milk, half the banana, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, Greek yogurt if using, sweetener, and salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. The batter should be pourable but slightly thick. If too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons more milk; if too thin, add 1-2 tablespoons oats or extra protein powder.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add coconut oil or butter and swirl to coat. When hot, reduce heat to medium-low.
03 - Pour all the batter into the skillet to form a large, thick pancake, or make 2-3 smaller ones. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges set and small bubbles appear. Carefully flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until the center is set and the pancake is golden brown. Lower heat if browning too quickly.
04 - Transfer pancake to a wide bowl and cut into bite-size pieces if desired. Top with Greek yogurt or skyr, swirling in honey or maple syrup if desired. Arrange banana slices and berries over the top. Sprinkle with nuts, seeds, and granola. Drizzle with nut butter and finish with extra honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, or cocoa nibs.
05 - Enjoy immediately while the pancake is warm and the toppings are cool and creamy. Mix everything together before eating for the perfect bite.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It delivers over 30 grams of protein without tasting like a supplement.
  • You can eat it with a spoon, which somehow makes mornings feel easier.
  • The toppings turn it into something that feels like dessert but fuels your whole morning.
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes, even on a weekday.
02 -
  • Blend the batter until its completely smooth or the oats will create lumpy pockets that cook unevenly.
  • Cook over medium low heat, not medium high, or the outside will burn before the thick center sets.
  • Taste your protein powder before you sweeten the batter, some brands are already sweet and others are chalky and need extra honey.
  • If the pancake wont flip cleanly, it needs another 30 seconds, patience here prevents a torn mess.
03 -
  • Let the batter rest for a minute after blending so the oats can hydrate and thicken, it makes flipping easier.
  • Warm the nut butter for 10 seconds in the microwave or thin it with a teaspoon of water so it drizzles instead of clumps.
  • Use a wide shallow bowl instead of a deep one, it shows off the layers and makes every spoonful more satisfying.
  • If the pancake sticks, your pan wasnt hot enough before you poured, preheat properly next time.
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