Protein Banana Pancakes (Printable Version)
Fluffy, nutritious pancakes with banana and protein powder
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 1 cup rolled oats
06 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Add-ins
10 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed
11 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Combine the bananas, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the blender. Blend until a smooth batter forms with no lumps.
03 - Stir in optional add-ins like chia seeds or chopped walnuts if desired. Let the batter rest for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken slightly.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form across the surface and edges appear set. Flip carefully and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm with your choice of toppings such as fresh berries, nut butter, or maple syrup.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The bananas do double duty here, adding natural sweetness and incredible moisture so you never get a dry, rubbery bite.
- Blending everything in one pitcher means zero bowls to wash and a batter that is silky smooth.
02 -
- Protein powder can make batter gummy if you overblend, so stop the blender as soon as everything looks combined.
- Letting the batter rest for a full five minutes instead of two gives you noticeably fluffier pancakes because the oats have time to hydrate properly.
03 -
- Cook these on medium low rather than high heat so the outside does not brown before the center cooks through.
- A tiny splash of extra milk thins the batter if it sits too long and becomes too thick to pour.