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Protein Pancakes That Don’t Suck: My Tested Go-To Recipe

Fluffy golden-brown protein pancakes stacked with berries and syrup for a high-protein breakfast.

If you’ve ever tried protein pancakes and thought, “These taste like cardboard,” you’re not alone.
Most store-bought mixes are either dry, rubbery, or so bland that even syrup can’t save them.

But after dozens of failed batches and recipe tweaks, I’ve finally found a protein pancake recipe that’s fluffy, flavorful, and keeps you full for hours—without tasting like a sad diet food.

Here’s the exact recipe I make every Sunday to meal prep breakfast for the week.

Why These Pancakes Actually Taste Good

Most protein pancake recipes go wrong in three ways:

  • Too much protein powder → leads to dry, chalky texture.
  • Not enough fat → makes them rubbery.
  • Overmixing → kills the fluff factor.

I’ve balanced the ingredients so you get:
– The fluff of regular pancakes
– The sweetness without loads of sugar
– 20g+ protein per serving

The Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need for 2 servings (about 4 pancakes):

  • 1 scoop (30g) vanilla whey or plant protein powder
  • 1/2 cup oat flour (or blended oats)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional, but worth it)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (adjust if batter is too thick)
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
  • Coconut oil or butter for cooking
Protein pancake ingredients including protein powder, oat flour, Greek yogurt, egg, and almond milk arranged on a kitchen counter.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a bowl, whisk together protein powder, oat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients
    In another bowl, whisk the egg, almond milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and honey/maple syrup.
  3. Combine
    Gently fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  4. Cook
    Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a little coconut oil or butter.
    Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake and cook 2–3 minutes per side, until golden.
  5. Serve
    Stack high, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy.
Protein pancakes cooking in a skillet with golden edges starting to form.

Topping Ideas to Keep It Healthy

  • Fresh berries + drizzle of almond butter
  • Banana slices + dark chocolate chips
  • Greek yogurt + crushed nuts
  • Sugar-free syrup + cinnamon dusting
High-protein pancakes stacked with banana slices and almond butter drizzle.

Why I Love Meal Prepping These

  • They keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • They reheat well in a toaster or skillet.
  • Perfect for grab-and-go breakfast with coffee.

Pro Tip: Make a double batch and freeze—just pop them in the toaster when you’re ready.

Meal-prepped protein pancakes stored in containers with fruit and nut butter toppings.

Macros Per Serving (approximate)

  • Calories: 310
  • Protein: 22g
  • Carbs: 35g
  • Fat: 9g

Your Turn to Try It

This recipe has been my go-to breakfast hack for keeping protein high while actually enjoying my food.

Try them out and let me know how they turn out—I love hearing when readers tweak my recipes to fit their taste.

Have a question or an idea to make this recipe even better? Contact me here.

Want More?

Here are more high-protein breakfast ideas you’ll love:

Michael Guadagni

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One response to “Protein Pancakes That Don’t Suck: My Tested Go-To Recipe”

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    cooktimestory

    Good idea

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