How to Make Protein Pancakes

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Protein pancakes are an excellent option if you’re trying to cut some calories while eating a delicious meal. They use protein powder in place of flour to create healthier pancakes, and can be easily customized using your favorite fruits or breakfast toppings. Protein pancakes are an excellent way to get your daily dose of energy before a busy day or to simply replace standard pancakes with a healthier alternative.

Ingredients

Standard Protein Pancakes

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 scoops (40 g) of vanilla protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) of baking powder
  • 6 tablespoons (90 mL) of water or almond milk
  • Cooking spray, butter, or coconut oil

Makes 2 servings

Banana Protein Pancakes

  • 1 banana
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 scoops (40 g) of vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (2 g) of baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (2 g) of salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon (.5 g) of cinnamon
  • Cooking spray, butter, or coconut oil

Makes 2 servings

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Making Standard Protein Pancakes

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  1. Get a large bowl. Crack 2 eggs on your counter or the rim of the bowl, and empty the yolks and whites into the bowl. Add your 2 scoops (40 g) of vanilla protein powder, 1 teaspoon (5 g) of baking powder, and 6 tablespoons (90 g) of water. Mix the ingredients together with an egg whisk until the mixture has a uniform, thick texture and is even in color. [1]
    • You can use almond milk instead of water if you want fluffier pancakes with a little more weight to them.
    • This batter should be relatively thick, but may seem a little thinner than traditional pancake batter.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make Protein Pancakes
    Get a non-stick skillet and place it on your stove burner. Spray it with cooking oil to lubricate it. You can also use coconut oil or butter for some heartier pancakes. Let the skillet heat for 1-2 minutes as you measure out your batter. [2]
    • If you’re using butter, start on low heat first to prevent the butter from burning as you’re weighing out your batter.
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make Protein Pancakes
    Either pour your batter directly into the measuring cup or use a spoon or ladle to pour the batter into the cup. Fill your measuring cup with the batter and use your spoon to scoop out any batter sticking to the sides. This way you can pour the pancake batter accurately with the cup’s spout while being precise about how much batter you’re using in each pancake. [3]
    • You can also just pour 3 evenly-sized pancakes if you don’t care about keeping them identical. This may affect the cooking time though, as bigger pancakes will take longer to cook than smaller pancakes.
  4. Use your measuring cup to pour your pancakes into the skillet. Pour 3 pancakes, using 1 ⁄ 3 cup (79 mL) of the batter for each pour. Leave a few inches of space between each pancake so that the batter doesn’t overlap in the pan. [4]
    • Your pancakes should be roughly 3–5 in (7.6–12.7 cm) in diameter.
    • Give each pancake that you pour 2-3 seconds to settle on the skillet so that you can see where the batter pools up.
    • If you lubricated the skillet with butter, turn the heat back up to medium right before you pour the batter.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make Protein Pancakes
    After 3-4 minutes of cooking, you’ll notice the batter start to bubble on the top of the pancakes. This means that the bottom has fully cooked through. Take a spatula and dig it underneath each pancake before flipping it over quickly by turning your wrist. Do your best to flip each pancake on top of the location where it had just been cooking. [5]

    Tip: The amount of time that it takes the pancakes to bubble depends upon the size of the pancakes. 4 pancakes will likely need to cook for 3 minutes, while 3 bigger pancakes may need 4 minutes.

  6. If you cooked your pancakes for 3 minutes on the first side, cook them for another 3 minutes on the other side. If you cooked them for 4 minutes, cook the other side for an additional 4 minutes. Once your pancakes are done cooking, remove them with your spatula and place them on your serving plates.
    • You will be able to tell when the other side is done cooking by monitoring the edges of the pancake. If they’re turning brown and hardening, they’re finished.
  7. Watermark wikiHow to Make Protein Pancakes
    Once your pancakes are on the serving plates, you can top them with whatever toppings you enjoy. Walnuts and fresh fruit makes for a healthier dish, while syrup or powdered sugar will sweeten your pancakes. [6]
    • If you really enjoy syrup but don’t want the sugar, you can get sugar-free syrup and use that instead.
    • You can store uneaten pancakes in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
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Method 2
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Creating Banana Protein Pancakes

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Make Protein Pancakes
    Crack your first egg by cracking it on the rim of the bowl or on your counter. Pour the egg yolk into your first bowl by keeping the yolk upright and pouring it back and forth between the 2 halves of the egg shell. Leave your yolk in the other bowl. Repeat this process for your second egg. [7]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make Protein Pancakes
    Use a mixer or whisk to beat your eggs. If you’re using a mixer, turn it on high and move it around in the bowl to thoroughly mix the whites. [8] If you’re using a whisk, use your wrist to spin the whisk in a circular motion around the sides and bottom of the bowl.
    • It may take an additional 1-2 minutes to whisk the eggs manually. You can tell when they’re done if the eggs seem slightly thinner and fluffier than they did before.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make Protein Pancakes
    Take your banana and peel it. Place it on a cutting board and use any kind of knife to cut the banana into a sequence of 1 inch (2.5 cm) slices. Add the banana slices to the bowl filled with your egg yolks. [9]

    Tip: You can replace the banana with blueberries or strawberries if you prefer. You can also use half of a banana and 10-15 blueberries to get the best of both worlds!

  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make Protein Pancakes
    Pour 2 scoops (40 g) of vanilla protein powder, 1/4 teaspoon (2 g) of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon (2 g) of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon (.5 g) of cinnamon into the bowl with your egg whites and banana. Mix the ingredients with your whisk or mixer until they’re thoroughly combined, forming a thick batter. [10]
    • You can use chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla if you prefer, but a lot of people think that chocolate protein powder tastes a little metallic when used in food.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make Protein Pancakes
    Take your bowl filled with the egg whites and slowly pour it around the edges of your mixed ingredients. Fold the batter into the egg whites using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Continue mixing the ingredients together for 3-4 minutes until the batter is uniform in color and texture. [11]
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Make Protein Pancakes
    Take a large, non-stick skillet and place it on a large burner. Spray the skillet with cooking spray, or coat the skillet with coconut oil. You can use melted butter to coat the skillet if you want a heartier meal. Let the skillet heat for 1-2 minutes. [12]
    • If you use butter to coat your skillet, be careful to avoid burning the butter. If you see smoke or smell it burning, reduce the heat and add little more butter.
  7. Watermark wikiHow to Make Protein Pancakes
    Either pour the batter directly into your measuring cup by tilting the bowl over the rim, or use a spoon to scoop it out carefully. Fill your measuring cup with the batter. This will make it easier to calculate how much batter you’re using with each pour. It will also be much easier to pour the batter, since you can use the spout on the cup. [13]
    • You can also choose to simply pour the batter directly into the pan, but this will make it a little harder to get even pancakes.
  8. Use your measuring cup to pour 4 pancakes on your skillet, using 1 ⁄ 4 cup (59 mL) with every pour. Wait 3-4 seconds after pouring each individual pancake to determine where one will stop and another will start. Leave a little space between each pancake. [14]
    • Your pancakes should be roughly 4–6 in (10–15 cm) in diameter.
  9. Watermark wikiHow to Make Protein Pancakes
    Let your pancakes cook for at least 90 seconds. When the batter starts to brown around the edges, dig your spatula underneath each pancake and flip it. Cook your pancakes on the other side for the same amount of time that you cooked them on the first side. [15]
    • These pancakes won’t bubble the same way that normal pancake batter does, so keep an eye on the edges of each pancake to make sure it’s fully cooked.
  10. Watermark wikiHow to Make Protein Pancakes
    Use your spatula to remove the pancakes after they’re done cooking. Place them on their serving plates and garnish them based on your personal preferences. Fresh fruit, nuts, powdered sugar, honey, cinnamon, or syrup will all make excellent toppings for your protein pancakes. [16]
    • If you enjoy syrup but want to keep your dish healthy, consider getting some sugar-free syrup.
    • You can store your uneaten pancakes for 1-2 days in the refrigerator.
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    How can you make low-carb pancakes that are high in protein?
    Lisa Jubilee
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    Lisa Jubilee is a Certified Dietician-Nutritionist and the Co-Founder of Living Proof Nutrition Strength Pilates in New York City. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in sustainable weight loss and disease prevention. She earned a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University and a BS in Chemistry, Foods, and Nutrition from Rutgers University. She also published an e-book, Self Care = Health Care: A Health Empowerment Protocol From a Nutritionist’s Perspective. She has been ranked as one of the Best Nutritionists in New York City by Expertise.com since 2017.
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    It's very easy! Opt for low-carb flours like almond, coconut, or cassava, along with eggs, a fat source (like butter or ghee), a natural sweetener (like monk fruit or stevia), a leavening agent (like baking soda), a liquid (like water, milk, or a non-dairy beverage), and a little vanilla extract (or the flavoring of your choice). You can also purchase low-carb pancake mixes that include all the ingredients you need except for your liquid.
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    Is there a much easier way to make a healthier pancake for someone who is busy and doesn't have time?
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    Blend 1 small banana, 1 egg and 1 scoop of protein powder. Pour and cook all the batter in a big skillet. This saves on cooking time, and you can put the big pancake on a napkin and head out the door in minimal time.
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    is it necessary to add vanilla whey powder? Can I add any other flavor of protein powder?
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    You can do a blueberry, strawberry or chocolate if you prefer. It doesn't have to be vanilla.
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      Things You’ll Need

      Making Easy Protein Pancakes

      • Bowl
      • Egg whisk
      • Skillet
      • Measuring cup
      • Spoon
      • Spatula

      Creating Banana Protein Pancakes

      • 2 Bowls
      • Cutting board
      • Knife
      • Mixer or whisk
      • Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
      • Measuring cup
      • Spatula

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      To make banana or apple protein pancakes, start by placing ⅓ of a banana or unsweetened applesauce in a blender or food processor. Next, add 3 egg whites and 1/4 scoop of vanilla whey powder to the blender and blend until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter onto a preheated and greased pan, flipping them when the edges turn golden brown. Serve your pancakes with fresh fruit, honey, or powdered sugar on top. To learn how to make nut protein pancakes, keep reading!

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