If you are here, I am assuming you LOVE pancakes, just as much as I do! As a kid growing up, I always loved having pancakes on the weekend. However, as an adult, I have realized that pancakes often take up a lot of calories and carbohydrates from my day, without leaving me feeling super full.

I was on the hunt for a protein-packed pancake! One thing I found challenging in my search was finding recipes that didn’t contain bananas or oats. I love both of these foods, and they can be great additions in your day or even pancake, but I really wanted to find a pancake that would be lower in calories.

That's exactly when I came up with this recipe idea! It's an excellent source of protein (there are many benefits of protein for women), the flavor and fluffiness are still there, and I can easily balance this into my macros for the day! I know you are going to love this new twist on the classic pancake!

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3 Reasons Why You Will Love This Protein Pancake Without Banana Recipe

  1. This is a protein packed stack of pancakes!
  2. These are perfect for breakfast or a sweet tooth snack.
  3. Plus, you do not need oats, bananas, or a blender! 

Ingredients Used for This Recipe

ingredients for protein pancake without bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 scoop of protein powder (I used Just Ingredients Snickerdoodle flavor code tami10 saves you $$)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3 tbsp water or almond milk (I used unsweetened almond milk)
  • Cooking spray
  • Optional additions- berries, chocolate chips
  • Optional toppings- syrup, honey, nut butter, butter (I used sugar free syrup)

Related High Protein Breakfast Recipe: High Protein Egg White Bites

Kitchen Tools Required

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • Measuring utensils
  • 1 non stick frying pan
  • Fork or whisper to mix
  • Spatula to flip your pancake
kitchen tools required

How to Make (Protein Pancakes)

  1. Place a non-stick frying pan on the stove with medium heat. Spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a bowl, mix the eggs, protein powder, and baking powder. Add the water/almond milk a little at a time to provide the desired pancake consistency.
  3. Pour batter into the frying pan. Flip one time to cook the other side.
  4. Serve with toppings of your choice.
ingredients and kitchen tools
protein pancake mix
toppings for protein pancakes no banana
protein pancakes on plate

Swaps or Alternatives

  • You can get creative and add your favorite pancake mix-ins! Try things like berries, chocolate chips, or cinnamon.
  • Use any liquid you prefer such as water, plant based milk, or regular milk as needed.
  • You can make a stack of pancakes or one giant pancake like I did!
  • Your protein powder will make a difference on texture and flavor. Try swapping for different powders if you want to experiment!

Quick Tip(s)

  1. Depending on what protein powder you use, you may not need to add extra liquid from water or almond milk!
  2. Heat your frying pan up while you mix your pancake batter to help your pancake cook faster and evenly!
  3. Once your pancake starts to bubble on the first side, it is time to flip it!

Macros & Nutrition Information

Using PEScience protein powder and Sugar Free Syrup: 

  • 1 serving = entire recipe
  • 279 calories
  • 11g fat
  • 8g carbohydrates
  • 37g protein
protein pancake no banana recipe

Protein Pancakes (no banana)

Leila Del Rosario, MS, RD, CPT
This is a protein packed pancake with no banana or oats! Try it as a sweet breakfast to start your day, while also being macro friendly.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 279 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • Measuring utensils
  • 1 non stick frying pan
  • 1 Fork or whisper to mix
  • 1 Spatula to flip your pancake

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 scoop protein powder (I used PEScience Cake Pop flavor!) FHM recommends Clean Simple Eats (use code TAMI) or 1st Phorm Protein
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3 tbsp water or almond milk (I used unsweetened almond milk)
  • Cooking spray
  • Optional additions- berries, chocolate chips
  • Optional toppings- syrup, honey, nut butter, butter (I used sugar free syrup)

Instructions
 

  • Place a non-stick frying pan on the stove with medium heat. Spray with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, mix the eggs, protein powder, and baking powder. Add the water/almond milk a little at a time to provide the desired pancake consistency.
  • Pour batter into the frying pan. Flip one time to cook the other side.
  • Serve with toppings of your choice.

Notes

You can get creative and add your favorite pancake mix-ins! Try things like berries, chocolate chips, or cinnamon.
Use any liquid you prefer such as water, plant based milk, or regular milk as needed.
You can make a stack of pancakes or one giant pancake like I did!
Your protein powder will make a difference on texture and flavor. Try swapping for different powders if you want to experiment!

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 37gFat: 11g
Keyword high protein
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
About the Author
Leila Del Rosario, MS, RD, CPT

Leila is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer, specializing in fat loss, muscle building, and bodybuilding coaching. She earned her bachelor's degree in Dietetics from Purdue University and her master's degree in Exercise Physiology from Valdosta State University. She currently works full time as the Director of Sports Nutrition at Tulane University and does online coaching for her personal business, Body By Lei.

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