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Easy Protein Powder Pancakes

Jenni Cole
These high protein pancakes are made with protein powder and egg whites. No flour, no oats, and no fuss. They’re light, fluffy, and naturally sweetened with banana or pumpkin puree for a healthy, low-carb breakfast that keeps you full for hours. Perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or an easy make-ahead meal prep breakfast.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 161 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large non-stick skillet

Ingredients
  

  • ½ banana, very mashed (68g) or pumpkin puree
  • ½ tablespoon almond milk, unsweetened (24 mL)
  • 3 tablespoon pea protein powder (18g)
  • ¼ cup egg whites (65 g)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • ½-1 tsp monk fruit (optional) or 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Spritz it with canola cooking oil.
  • In a small bowl combine the completely mashed banana with the almond milk. It should be very smooth, you can use a blender too.
  • Add in the egg whites, protein powder, cinnamon, pinch of salt, and optional sweetener.
  • Slowly pour the batter into the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes on one side. With a non-stick spatula, carefully lift the edge and check to see if the pancake is golden brown. If it is, carefully flip it over for 3 more minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and serve with extra toppings such as a drizzle of maple syrup or honey, a drizzle of peanut butter (or nut butter), or fruit. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The recipe macros are just for the pancake, not the extra toppings. 
  • Macros for using pumpkin puree: 139 calories • 22.8g protein • 7.2g carbs • 1.4g fat • fiber 4g
  • We love baking with unsweetened pea protein powder, which is the base for most plant based protein powders. Otherwise flavored protein powders can give inconsistent results. 
  • You can also make two smaller pancakes instead of one larger one, it might change the cook time.
  • Defrosted frozen fruit is a great topping since it makes a syrup from the juices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 306mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 44IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 4mg
Keyword gluten free, high protein, low carb, with protein powder, without flour
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